Sermons on Evil Desire:

If God Is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2019

The God of the whirlwind took on human flesh and came to die on the cross. The mystery of suffering and sin should always take us to the Savior.

If God is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly? Rev. Brian Bill April 27-28, 2019 Play video called, Questions. We all have questions, don’t we? For the next four months, Lord willing, we’ll be addressing questions you’ve heard people ask. Sometimes inquiries are from those who don’t yet know ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Christian Community

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

It’s easy to get proud. It’s easy to want to show off. It's too common in the church. Instead, let’s choose to be very humble, serving each other gently.

I’ve been wrestling with God lately on some things, battling depression, anxiety, even questioning God, his will and purposes. And I’m so grateful for my wife who has been there day in and day out challenging my poor thinking patterns. Reciting God’s word to me. She brings the truth up, and just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:20, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Family Jealousy Is A Dangerous Hidden Curse. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2025

Here are few biblical examples that illustrate the dangers of family jealousy

Family jealousy is a destructive force that can ruin relationships and tear families apart. The Bible provides numerous examples of how jealousy can lead to sin and devastation. Here are few biblical examples that illustrate the dangers of family jealousy: 1. Cain and Abel: Jealousy Over God's ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30, Luke 15:25-32

Life Is Short And Hell Is Hot

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2025

In this sermon we'll explore biblical examples and teachings that illustrate the brevity of life and the reality of hell.

The phrase "life is short and hell is hot" is a reminder of the nature of our time on earth and the eternal consequences of our choices. This phrase is not found in the Bible, but its themes are echoed throughout Scripture. In this sermon we'll explore biblical examples and teachings ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Putting On The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Aug 20, 2003

Preparing Ourselves for Spiritual Battle.

Ephesians 6:10-20 Putting On The Full Armor Of God Whether we want to face it or not, the world is in a spiritual battle. Good verses evil is the plot of many great television shows and movies because it is a prevalent force among us. In “Star Wars”, Obi Wan Kanobi in white, representing good, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: *other

The Privileges Of Being A Child Of God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 21, 2007

We need to act like we are children of the King

The privileges of being a child of God Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and obey me not. You call me Light and See me not. You call me the Way and Walk me not. You call me Life and Desire me not. You call me Wise and Follow me not. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding Ourselves In Narnia: The Edmund In Us.

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 12, 2005

This sermon looks at how the story of the Narnia character Edmund is the story of a sinner who comes to find the danger of sin and the victory of the redeemed.

Yesterday I took my girls to see the movie “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” and I have to tell you I was really impressed. I had told myself I was going to wait to see it till we took the kids from the church to see it, but I just couldn’t wait. I figured since I was preaching on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Pursuing God’s Will And Aligning Our Hearts With The Heart Of God

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 13, 2013

“For each one of us, there is only one thing indispensable; to fulfill our God given purpose, according to His will, to be what God wants us to be, to reach our destiny.” “The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives

Pursuing God’s Will and Aligning Our Hearts with the Heart of God “For each one of us, there is only one thing indispensable; to fulfill our God given purpose, according to His will, to be what God wants us to be, to reach our destiny.” “The world and its desires pass ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin's Slippery Slope

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 23, 2004

This sermon applies James 1:14 and 15 to the sin of David with Bathsheba.

Sin’s Slippery Slope James 1:14, 15 INTRO.: The Bible is completely truthful about the lives of its heros. No sin is hidden or covered up. The Bible tells it like it is. We read about the great heros but not just the good things they did. We also see the darker sides of their natures. Noah got ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 28, 2008

Everyone loves to get called on the phone...esp. on our cell phones...or texted...it makes us feel wanted, important...Jesus has called us...

Called Everyone loves to get called (phone). Makes us feel wanted… DVD: Visual Reality Vol. 3 - Called 1. Called Out of Darkness 1 Peter 2:9-12 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cremation Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010

Just as surely as God created the earth, cursed the earth, flood the earth, and visited the earth, so surely will God one day destroy and recreate the earth, whether the skeptics believe this or not.

The Cremation of the World (2 Peter 3:3-10) 1. All of us have probably done some day-dreaming about traveling through time. 2. What would it be like to visit the past. But our main area of curiosity is the future. What will things be like in 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 years? 3. In 1896, H. G. Wells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jude’s Warning, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 4, 2016

Only God is able to keep you from falling away and stumbling. Because of that, His joy fills our hearts and souls as we live faithfully for Him. Can't we live and strive for His joy in our lives more and more?

Jude’s Warning, Part 3 Jude 17-25 Introduction - Tonight we will conclude our study of the book of Jude - Last time we discussed four critical things about false teachers -- These make it easy to spot them, and to recognize their actions Jude says that they are judged for four things: ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Should We Relate To Carnal Christians?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2004

Remember, the source of most quarrels begins within one’s own desires. James writes, "You quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask. When you ask, you do not receive because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on yo

Galatians 5:17-5:21 What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? Illustration: Where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? —1 Corinthians 3:3 Why do we hear of Christians who are pitted against Christians over such ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gratitude That Adorns The Gospel-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 21, 2019

7 of 8. For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But what manner of Gratitude properly adorns the Gospel of Christ? OR... How can your Gratitude adorn the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude adorns the Gospel thru...

GRATITUDE That ADORNS The GOSPEL-VII—Romans 1:15-25 OR: Gratitude That Graces The Gospel Attention: Visiting Grandma: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Approach To Prayer Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 16, 2005

A look at the various elements in the Lord’s prayer.

C.L. Null, in Christian Reader says, “My Sunday school class of youngsters had some problems repeating the Lord’s Prayer, but they didn’t lack in imagination. One child prayed, ‘Our Father, who art in heaven, how’d you know my name?’” It is a wonderful thing when we realize that God knows our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Methodist