Sermons on Identify Immaturity:

Sweet Temptation Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 23, 2022

Ah ... free will. The ability to choose/decide for ourselves what is right and good and what isn't. However, as Solomon points out, we also got 'temptation' along with it and he beautifully illustrates the tension of temptation in Proverbs 9 between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly.

Ah … it’s a familiar story. Eve is strolling through the beautiful Garden of Eden when she is surprised by a talking snake. “Hey, how ya doing?” “Fine.” “What ya doin?” “Oh, Adam and I are just walking around … taking in the beauty of God’s creation.” “Oh, yeah? Lovely. Say, what about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Romans 7:19, Romans 7:22-24, Psalm 104:24, Psalm 104:27-30, Proverbs 8:1-9, Proverbs 8:23-31, Proverbs 9:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

What Can We Learn From The Dissatisfaction Implanted In Our Hearts?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38

What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38 Illustration:Early in my career as a doctor I went to see a patient who was coming out of anesthesia. Far off church chimes sounded. "I must be in heaven," the woman murmured. Then she saw me. "No, I can’t be," she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity - The Key To Strong Relationships Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

If we’re all not in unity on this issue of strong relationships, then this body cannot function to it’s fullest intent.

UNITY - THE KEY TO STRONG RELATIONSHIPS 1 Corinthians 1:10-12 July 29, 2001 By Pastor Rick MacDonald INTRODUCTION It’s possible that some sitting here today are tired, even upset about my talking about relationships week after week.. A few might say they have strong relationships; others may say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Approaches To Counseling Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Four Approaches To Counseling Across Cultures Eph. 4:12-16

Four Approaches To Counseling Across Cultures Eph. 4:12-16 Encourager - (Exhortative Gifts) - This counselor is gifted in coming up with practical applications for counseling problems. Emphasizing wisdom more than the understanding of knowledge, this counselor is not hesitant to use a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The Church In The Hour Of Darkness

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Sep 17, 2001

"TRAGEDY" - SERMON CENTRAL READER, PLEASE READ MY NOTE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS OUTLINE CONCERNING THE ARTICLE "BALANCING GRACE AND TRUTH"

THE LIGHT OF THE CHURCH IN THE HOUR OF DARKNESS 1 COR 13:13 & LUKE 13:1-5 I. LIFE AND TRAGEDY A. The terrorist attacks against America and declaration of war 1-there always has been war and there will continue to be war until Christ returns -Job 5:7 Yet man is born unto trouble, as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000

This sermon is based on the parable of the talents in Matthew 25.

02/06/00 - What's In It for Me? …Stewardship! Who would like to win 6000 denari? 6000 denari (1 denari was 1 days wage) How much is that? Well, what are your worth a day? Minimum wage? - $252,000.00 dollars At say $18.00/hr - $864,000 dollars What would you do with a quarter of a million ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lasting Impression

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001

This message deals with the dangers of leaving the first love that a person receives when first introduced to Jesus.

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7 Title: “A Lasting Impression” Introduction: When someone is deeply in love with each other I don’t think there’s anything that can hurt someone as much as when their wife or husband leaves them for someone else. But this is exactly what the church of Ephesus had done to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory Over Spiritual Problems

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

Search for God and victory through problems.

VICTORY OVER SPIRITUAL PROBLEMS By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I told you victory is possible. Today, I want to teach you to get victory over problems. The biggest problem facing America is not racism, corporate greed, the budget, environment factors or people being de-humanized ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your First Love

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 9, 2002

Is your love for Jesus exclusive? Do you regularly take quality time to be with him? We must guard our "first love."

Guard Your First Love Pastor Bob Ashcraft June 2, 2002 (RealAudio) ------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION: · In the first three chapters of Revelation, Jesus addresses the churches: · He has come to judge these churches in righteousness · 1 Peter 4:17 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#3basketcase Holders Snuffing Out The Light Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002

Part 3 looks at how basketcase holders snuffing out the light.

#3 BASKETCASES HOLDERS, SNUFFING OUT THE LIGHT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dear friends: Part#3 OF 4 PART Basketcases holders. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands. Matthew 10:42And whosoever shall give to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sunday School: Catch The Vision! Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004

Some experts believe that Sunday School is on the decline. They suggest that the SS hour has been added to the church service (2:00 hour services now common, often with 1:15 devoted to music) therefore SS is unnecessary.

Chances are, you don’t know Edward Kimball. He lived over a hundred years ago. He was a Sunday school teacher in Boston, where a young teenager became part of his class. The young man was a country boy. He didn’t know the ways of the city or of the church. But, he came to Kimball’s Sunday ...read more

Denomination: Other

"Called To Care" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Believers are called to come together as a caring community.

Last week, we made note of the fact that as a Christian community, we are called to learn together. We pointed out that this was a key element associated with the life of the early church, who "devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching." Now today, I want us to think on yet another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Guide You As He Directed Joseph

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 13, 2004

Lord of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in guidance. When we go through deep trials or great suffering, we need to be reminded that God is working purposefully, intelligently, and lovingly in our lives.

Let the Spirit Guide You as He Directed Joseph(Genesis 37:5-37:38) Jesus said, "When He the Spirit of truth is come. He will guide you into all truth." Too many people fail to experience the Spirit’s leading, empowering and adapting corrections because they have preconceived notions of what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan For The Man

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A Father’s Day Message

GOD’S PLAN FOR THE MAN Psalms 128:1-6 INTRO: If there’s anything in shortage today it is men. Real men who will say as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Not everyone who is a male is a man. I mean a real man, a godly man. You can be born a male, but it takes maturity to be a man. You’re ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Vanity"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2003

Solomon exposes the insignificance and absurdity of life IF life were nothing more than what is seen “under the sun”. He offers only two options--a life of hopelessness, or trust in God.

“Vanity” Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 & 2:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ecclesiastes is perhaps the most puzzling and misunderstood book of the Bible. It’s been called “the mystery book of the Old Testament” (Ray Steadman). Few sermons are preached from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

Denomination: Congregational