Sermons on Human Pleasure:

Genesis – Part 5: Ang Diyos Ng Lupa At Tao Series

Contributed by Jephthah Fameronag on May 15, 2025

Sa bawat hakbang ng araw na ito, nahahayag ang katotohanang ang Diyos ay Diyos ng lupa at ng tao, at lahat ng Kanyang ginawa ay mabuti at may layunin.

Sa ikaanim na araw ng paglikha, pinakawalan ng Diyos ang Kanyang makapangyarihang salita upang likhain ang mga hayop sa lupa at, higit sa lahat, ang tao. Dito natin makikita ang sukdulang punto ng Kanyang paglikha—ang pagsilang ng nilikhang katulad ng Kanyang larawan. Ang talatang ito ay puno ng ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Way: Why Jesus Alone Saves - John 14:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2024

The question of eternal destiny is one of the most important we will ever face. Our world offers many paths, ideologies, and philosophies, all claiming to lead to God or enlightenment. Yet, the Bible presents a radically exclusive claim: that Jesus Christ is the only way to God.

The Only Way: Why Jesus Alone Saves - John 14:6 Main Idea: Jesus Christ is the exclusive and sufficient way to salvation, offering eternal life to all who believe in Him. Introduction The question of eternal destiny is one of the most important we will ever face. Our world offers many paths, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:5, Romans 5:8, John 11:25, Revelation 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Jesus? And Why You Need Him As Lord And Saviour - John 14:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 4, 2024

Who is Jesus to you? For centuries, this question has been asked in countless ways—by seekers, skeptics, and followers alike. Jesus is The Answer to Life's Greatest Questions

Who Is Jesus? and Why You Need Him as Lord and Saviour - John 14:6 Theme: Jesus is the Saviour of the world, the revelation of God, and the only way to salvation. Key Verse: John 14:6 – “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Colossians 1:15-20, Romans 5:8, Hebrews 1:3, John 14:9, Acts 4:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reflection Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2025

As children of God, we are called to spread love, kindness, and compassion to those around us.

As children of God, we are called to spread love, kindness, and compassion to those around us. However, when our good deeds are met with negativity, criticism, or ingratitude, it can be disheartening and make us question our worth. The World's Reaction vs. God's Approval In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:18, Galatians 1:10, Matthew 5:11-12

God's Divine Protection For His Chosen Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 9, 2025

God's divine protection shields His chosen ones from harm.

God's divine protection shields His chosen ones from harm, and any evil plot against them will ultimately backfire. The ungodly may scheme and plot, but their efforts will be futile against those protected by the Lord. God's angels surround and defend His chosen ones, ensuring their safety ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-23, Esther 7:10

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 4 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025

We are studying the third soil in the Parable of the Sower and now consider the reasons why the good seed gets choked by thorns. How many of us know someone who walked as a strong Christian but just departed the faith? It is a complex matter and we try to see why that happens.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 4 of 5 In the last message we did the seed that fell on the rocky soil, and we also did some of the seed that was choked by thorns. We will finish that choked seed this time. Let us revise the relevant verses from last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:14, Matthew 13:7, Matthew 13:22, Mark 4:18-19, Matthew 11:28-29, Matthew 6:31-33, Matthew 6:34, 1 Timothy 6:9-11, Proverbs 21:17, Matthew 16:26, Philippians 4:11, Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:10, 1 Timothy 6:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Favorite House Part 7: To Know God As A Friend Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002

Intro: Some people are very reluctant to develop new relationships, because of past experiences, but while our relationships in this life can cause our greatest grief, pain and sorrow they can also be the source of our greatest joy and pleasure and withou

God’s favorite house part 7 The house of a friend “TO KNOW GOD AS A FRIEND” Proverbs 18:24 Intro: Some people are very reluctant to develop new relationships, because of past experiences, but while our relationships in this life can cause our greatest grief, pain and sorrow they can also be the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cup

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

We have been offered cups of coffee and many other cups in out lifetime. The cup of selfishness, pleasure, pride, anger. greed, gluttony, unbelief, unfaithfulness. This morning I want to invite you to taste a different cup --- the cup of Christ!

My Cup I collect coffee cups. My favorite cup is this Commemorative Desert storm gold plated mug. SHOW MUG w/ coffee in it. >> THEN HIDE MUG. I have sipped coffee from some really nice cups, and the same coffee taste better - from a better cup. I have tasted some coffee that no cup could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Have It Both Ways

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2012

The attitude of many "Christians" is that they want the blessings of Christ but yet they want to be able to indulge in all the worldly pleasures too. They think having the best of both worlds is the perfect, complete package; a great life. Let’s see what’

YOU CAN’T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS James 4:1-12 INTRODUCTION: There’s a Van Halen song called, “Best of Both Worlds”. Some of the lyrics are, “I want the best of both worlds, and honey I know what it's worth; If we could have the best of both worlds, a little bit of heaven ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Now Let Us Reason Together Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

God is not willing that any shall perish. He has no pleasure in the death of the wicked. If any man dies lost, it is not because God willed it, but because that man refused to listen to God's invitation, "Come now."

God spoke in our text through Isaiah to a very weak and wicked people. They have rebelled against God, and treated him like dirt. They have disobeyed His commandments; they have spurned His love, and have rejected His leading. They deserve nothing but God's wrath, but instead, God says, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Identity Theft

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 11, 2023

An unstable person who feels inadequate in their identity might steal another’s because it might bring them personal gain. Others who have turned to evil find pleasure in stealing from a person more wealthy than they.

Knowing mankind has to have individual identifiers for every person, place and thing, he has instinctively created an almost impossibility to recognize things of a spiritual nature. Man cannot readily recognize things of a spiritual nature because he does not see, hear, touch, nor smell or taste a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24, 1 John 2:15-16, Colossians 3:17, Philippians 2:5-11, Ephesians 4:1-3, Philippians 3:15-19, Colossians 3:1-8, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Keys To Happy Life

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 30, 2004

To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances, To seek him the greatest adventure, To find him the greatest human achievement.

Let us start by saying the following prayer points: 1. Every closed door of blessing, open, in the name of Jesus. 2. Every pillar of witchcraft in my family, die, in Jesus’ name. 3. Every dark power that has ever visited me at night, what are you waiting for? Die, in Jesus’ name. 4. O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Want To Be "Wow"Ed! Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007

A series exploring the God given desires of our heart. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

(YouTube Video of "Quick Change" Artists from America’s Got Talent) How cool is that? The first time I saw that couple perform was live at a UK basketball game halftime and I was blown away! I absolutely love that kind of stuff. The kind of thing that you watch, and your mouth drop opens, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Quest For Eden

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 14, 2010

Eden is not a place but an experience. It is not a garden in the East but a garden of the soul. The human spirit is always on a quest for something more, something better.

The Quest for Eden Genesis 1:26 – 2:3 INTRO When people ask us about our charges as pastors and we speak of our time in Bermuda the response is generally the same – “that's tough but somebody has to do it.” No doubt the idyllic island with its Aqua Ocean, towering palm ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do Not Get Drunk With Wine (Or Any Obsession)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2004

More people have suffered from the abuse of alcohol than from all other drug addictions combined. The following are some reasons to flee from any tendency to fall into the temptation of drunkenness.

Do Not Get Drunk With Wine (Or Any Obsession) But Be Filled With the Spirit (Eph. 5:18) Illustration: Years ago, a group of scientists concluded that people once dependent on alcohol could resume drinking without falling back into addiction. Investigative reporters, however, uncovered contrary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational