Sermons on Harmful Appetite:

Same Three Plays Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 4, 2023

What draws away from God’s best? All of us are following a set of ideas we believe are best for us.

Same Three Plays May 7, 2023 Last week we talked about coming into the light and discovering how much we’re loved. We prayed and confessed together. This week, we are going to talk about the temptation of going back into the dark. In chapter 2, John describes the way the world motivates us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7, Genesis 3:6, 1 John 2:15-17, Psalm 101:3, Psalm 119:36-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Survivor 9: How To Stay Fed Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 11, 2002

This is the ninth message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon staying spiritually healthy by utilizing a balanced spiritual diet (11-10-02).

Preparation Prepare a fill-in-the-blank sheet for worship which contains the message outline. Also, on the back of the sheet, include a section which says “A Believer’s Menu.” List the following items: Malice, Deceit, Hypocrisy, Envy, Slander, God’s Word, Prayer, Fellowship, Worship, Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Crave

Contributed by Duran Johnson on Mar 3, 2003

A message for new members to encourage them to aggressively pursue the Word of God.

You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry out for this nourishment as a baby cries for milk, now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness. (1 Peter 2:2-3, NLT) Introduction What a clear and concise message! It simply says that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Gluttony Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 28, 2005

This is the sixth message in series on the seven deadly sins.

Virus – Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Gluttony Funny: A hiker was charged w/ eating an endangered species while tracking the woods of California. After hearing the man had eaten a condor, the judge quickly passed a harsh sentence of 10 years behind bars. The man pleaded w/ the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God 2 Of 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

On Patriotic days in our nation, the military forces of this nation sometimes put on a show of power before the American people.

Every time we see this show of force, we can’t help but to stand in amazement of the weapons of mass destruction that this nation has at its disposal! But as we see some of the force of our military power, we know that much of it can never be shown to the American people because the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Mistake

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Learning from Adam and Eve's mistake, so we can avoid falling into sin.

We all make mistakes. Some of them are more embarrassing than harmful. I remember at our former church in Wisconsin, I typed up the bulletin with this announcement: "Ladies, please remember to pick up your bowels in the kitchen." It was supposed to be bowls. In fact, every Sunday a couple of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctification And Sex Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Christianity has glorified marriage more than any other religion, and nearly all the greatest love poetry in the world has been produced by Christians. If anybody says that sex is bad in itself, that person does not understand Christianity.

The father of Matthew Henry, the great Bible commentator, was courting a girl who was heiress to a fortune while he was a Presbyterian minister. Her father said to her, "He may be a perfect gentleman, a brilliant scholar, and an excellent preacher, but he is a stranger, and we don't know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Leaving A Legacy

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Jun 25, 2004

How does a father leave a legacy? 1. Cherish your family greatly v7 2. Love your family deeply v8a 3. Invest into your family personally v8b 4. Labor diligently for your family v9 5. Live godly before your family v10 6. Influence your fam

Introduction: Dads, have you ever wondered what your family will say about you in ten years? Have you ever wondered how the faith of your family will look in a hundred years? Have ever desired to leave a little for the grand children or great-grands so that they will have something for you in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Act As A Free Man

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2009

Independence Day for us is when we came to Christ. Christ set us truly free. Some see this freedom as license; but true freedom has constraints. It’s not the right to do as we want but the opportunity to do what is right.

HOW TO ACT AS A FREEMAN 1 PETER 2:15-17 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"i Cant Christian Today"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 28, 2019

Some days we feel we cant be a Christian because of staff.

I can’t Christian Today 2Timothy 2:4:6-8, 16-18 1. I can’t do the parenting thing today • I need a break ,This week has been weary some • I have had a terrible week and I can’t parent today 2. I can’t do the exercise thing today, • I can’t Walk that hill today I am terribly tired, My legs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

How Do I Avoid Greed? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 9, 2021

Greed happens when we stop worshipping the creator of things and start worshipping things created.

Proverbs How Do I … Avoid Greed June 13, 2021 Proverbs 1:10-19 NIV My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, like those ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-19, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer - His Provision Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

An 8 week series examining the Lord's Prayer

Bent into Shape – His Provision 5/13/18 Matthew 6:11 Sunday AM Being it’s Mother’s Day let’s begin this AM w/ a few things that come from the mouths of our children: After sitting in big church one Sunday AM, little Johnny sobbed all the way home. Frustrated she couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

A look at temptation of Christ and what we can learn about our temptation

Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance with, it was just him, a rugged terrain and God. What did he eat? Did he hunt, or fish, he didn’t do either, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fasting For Lent

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 24, 2015

In response to the temptation to throw himself into the rat race called material satisfaction, Jesus finds a calm centre, an anchor in the word of God. That centered faith will enable him to deal with all the other temptations to come.

There once was a little boy named Bobby, who desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a new 10-speed bike. Each night he asked God to help him save his money. Kneeling beside his bed, he prayed, “Dear Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Six Signs Of Walking A Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 28, 2005

From Acts Chapter 2 this sermon looks at 6 characteristics of the early Christian Church as they walked in the fullness of the Spirit of God.

Walking In The Spirit Pt 3 Six Signs of Spirit Filled Living Acts 2:37-47 This past two weeks we have been talking about Walking In The Spirit. Our Key Scriptures have been… We’ve talked about Power with a Purpose – Jesus said “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47, Acts 2:30-47

Denomination: *other