Sermons on Guilt Ridden:

Overcoming Pornography

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

How to overcome the sin of pornography

Overcoming Pornography I mentioned last week that today is Porn Sunday, when hundreds of churches across our nation are going to be talking about how to overcome the problems of pornography. So this morning I want to talk about the dangers of and how to get free from pornography. I know ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raising The Bar Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

8th and final message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one is a wrap-up of the series. It could be used as a stand alone with some minor modifications.

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 8 “Raising the Bar” MATTHEW 6:9-13 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip - X-men 2 - Chapter 33 - Start:1:44:47 - End:1:45:37 - Time: 0:55 You’ve just seen a guy that’s listened to our study of the Lord’s prayer over the last seven weeks and has put the power of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Freedom From Depression

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

6 practical steps to find freedom from depression, and we are going to find these steps out of the valley of gloom in the life of Jesus.

Freedom from Depression Climbing Out of the Valley of Gloom Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: I hope this doesn’t depress you but here are some interesting facts about depression: • Nearly 19 million Americans or about 10 percent of the US populations age 18 or over will suffer some form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From Joe Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 9, 2009

Joe was on the go for God because he was a humble servant leader filled with the spirit of God. He was on the go because he was dispenser of grace and a forgiving individual.

Lessons from Joe pt 4 Summary of previous messages: 1. Joe goes from being a privileged spoiled brat to slave. 2. Joe goes from slave to prison for doing the right thing. 3. Joe serves others in prison and he’s forgotten by others but not God. 4. Joe goes from prison to Prime Minister of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is My Hiding Place

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 19: 1 – 21

Deuteronomy 19: 1 – 21 Jesus Is my Hiding Place 19 “When the LORD your God has cut off the nations whose land the LORD your God is giving you, and you dispossess them and dwell in their cities and in their houses, 2 you shall separate three cities for yourself in the midst of your land which the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Neighbours From Heaven Mark 2

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 18, 2002

An update and revision of a sermon i wrote last year and is also on Sermon central. It is an attempt to help those who feel that they would not be accepted by God to see that even a clumsy person like - Mr Bean or Dumb and dumber can be accepted by Christ

Christmas Day. JN 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. JN 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Neighbours From Heaven - Christmas 2001

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 10, 2001

A sermon that in story form looks at the events and simple transforming message of Christmas.

Christmas Day. Sermon/story. I "test drove" this story by putting it on sermon central - the response was luke warm - I have altered this as a sermon and am interested in readers ongoing response particuarily as I am considering sharing it this christmas. If you would like to comment to me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Dwell In God's House

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 22, 2003

Through faith in Christ, we are God’s children and members of his household.

The other day I was playing with my sons. We were building a house out of blocks. Up and up the structure went until it would reach a certain point, and, then it toppled over. So we’d start over. Higher and higher the blocks would go until they fell over. This happened a couple of times and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Freedom From Hopelessness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004

To overcome a seemingly hopeless situation, you need to (1) get to the right person, (2) assume a right posture, and (3) maintain the right perspective.

We thank God for Jesus Christ - who frees us from SIN and everything that comes with it. Our burden of guilt, of hopelessness, and a meaningless life - and we are no longer BOUND. This FREEDOM gives us renewed purpose for life, we experience a different kind of peace and joy in this freedom. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom From Hopelessness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004

To overcome a seemingly hopeless situation, you need to (1) get to the right person, (2) assume a right posture, and (3) maintain the right perspective.

We thank God for Jesus Christ - who frees us from SIN and everything that comes with it. Our burden of guilt, of hopelessness, and a meaningless life - and we are no longer BOUND. This FREEDOM gives us renewed purpose for life, we experience a different kind of peace and joy in this freedom. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mountain Of Temptation

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003

The temptations of Jesus show the pattern of our spiritual growth

THE MOUNTAIN OF TEMPTATION TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 We have a lot of jokes about temptation... “I can resist anything but temptation,” is a common phrase in all circles...religious and non. I think we do that because we’re nervous. We know it’s not just funny, but true, and maybe by making light ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Marks Of A Missionary Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 23, 2003

The examination of the call of Isaiah gives an excellent illustration of the essential marks that must be present in every believer’s heart if we are to have God’s heart to reach this world.

The Marks of a Missionary Jesus: Hope of the Nations Isaiah 6:1-9 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. [2] Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Understands

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

ALL ABOUT SUSTAINING GRACE...good for funerals, too!

God Understands II Cor. 12:7-10 v. 9—sing “For His grace is sufficient…” Our church body has suffered many losses thru the years, many of you have suffered great loss this year…some this week. You get up some mornings hoping that perhaps it was a bad dream…but it’s still there, it’s real, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is So Important About The Trinity?" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 20, 2005

How can we understand the Trinity and why are three persons so important to us today?

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches Trinity Sunday May 22, 2005 “What’s So Important About the Trinity?” Ephesians 2:13-22 INTRODUCTION: Today is Trinity Sunday, however, the word “trinity” is not mentioned in the Bible. We say, “I believe in the “Trinity” but what does that mean? Have you ever thought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

Closeness With The Father - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bo Lane on Apr 19, 2005

This series urges believers to live a life of intimacy and relationship as God intended from the beginning.

Our key verse for this series is: - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” - God desires for us to be close to Him, to share intimacy with Him Last week we talked about intimacy. - Intimacy isn’t just about sex. - A close friendship has intimacy, belonging to someone ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal