Sermons on Licentiousness:

Reject Worldliness

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Fellowship with God requires that we reject worldliness.

REJECTING WORLDLINESS 1 JOHN 2:12-17 BIG IDEA: Fellowship with God requires that we reject worldliness. Walking in the light implies fellowship with God. Fellowship with God requires that we: 1. Renounce Sinfulness (1 John 1:5 – 2:2) 2. Obey God’s Commands (1 John 2:3-11) 3. Reject ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Concern Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Paul wants his readers to move towards perfection. We learn to love one another, to agree with one another, to live in peace with one another

You can almost feel Paul’s frustration as he comes to the end of this letter. He’s done all he could to bring these people to maturity in Christ. He’s begged them, cajoled them, even threatened them and none of it seems to have made any difference. In fact in the end he’s had to resort to utter ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Pathway Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

They exchange the glory of God for the corruption of man.

1. Downhill. That’s the path painted by our Pastor Paul. • Man is not improving, going up toward God. • But rather doing down hill… and going FAST! • It’s NOT an evolution toward God is it? NO. • It’s a DEVOLUTION downward away from God. • And the one of the strongest evidences of this is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret To Purity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

We need to filter out those things that will affect our thinking and then we need to make sure we test our thoughts and motives against the highest demands of the Kingdom, that is, inner purity and godly love.

I wonder how many of you have been watching the series “Meet the Amish” on SBS over the last 4 weeks. It’s been fascinating to watch a group of Amish young people experiencing the wider world after living a very sheltered life surrounded by a family and community dedicated to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

We Rise Again

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 6, 2015

He had a strong faith-a faith that did not waiver in the face of his terminal illness and death. He knew that in spite of his suffering Jesus would show him and his family compassion. He knew that Jesus is the Great Comforter.

On a dark and stormy night, an American, a Canadian and a Scotsman were in a bad car accident. All three were rushed to the hospital, though all three had died before they arrived. Just as they were about to put the toe tag on the American, he awoke and opened his eyes. Astonished, the doctors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Anglican

Poor Man's Love

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2015

To show that only the LORD can provide pleasures and He has given us His HOLY SPIRIT as Wine and Oil to fill us with joy here on earth.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a lover of pleasure? Do you always drink wine? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD can provide pleasures and He has given us His HOLY SPIRIT as Wine and Oil to fill us with joy here on earth. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 21:17 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

58. The Holy Spirit - Truth Bringer Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 10, 2018

The Holy Spirit’s role as truth bringer is to develop the culture of the kingdom of God built on “truth.”

IN GOD'S IMAGE 58 - THE HOLY SPIRIT - TRUTH BRINGER This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Romans 8:5, John 16:14, John 16:8, Romans 10:14, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Acts 2:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ Call’s For Moral Courage Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

SMYRNA WAS A SMALL BUT DEDICATED CHURCH. THEY COURAGEOUSLY FACE PERSECUTION AND ARE REMINDED OF THE PROMISED REWARDS OF FAITHFULNESS. THE SECOND OF SEVEN IN THE SERIES.

CHRIST CALL’S FOR MORAL COURAGE REVELATION 2:12-17 TODAY WE LOOK AT THE THIRD OF SEVEN MESSAGES THAT GOD GIVES THE CHURCH THROUGH HIS SERVANT JOHN. EPHESUS WAS A CHURCH THAT HAD LOST IT’S FIRST LOVE, SMYRNA WAS A STRUGGLING CHURCH THAT KEPT THE FAITH IN SPITE OF GREAT PERSECUTION. PERGAMOS WAS A ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow Of Light

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 7, 2021

A message on being a reflection of God in the darkness of this world

In the first chapter of the Bible, God's very first recorded words were "Let there be light" (Gen 1:3 NIV). In Hebrew, it says, "Light, become!, and light became!" In that single finite moment, before time began, the infinite God spoke the Universe into existence. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-12, Romans 13:12-14, Genesis 1:3, 1 John 1:5, Isaiah 60:19-20, John 8:12, Isaiah 40:22, Hebrews 11:3, 1 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 42:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 2 – Is Abortion Solely The Mother’s Choice? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 26, 2024

We look at abortion here resulting from God saying to Jeremiah He knew him even before he was born. What is the Christian’s attitude to abortion? Despise not the youth in God’s work. God took up young Jeremiah.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 2 – IS ABORTION SOLELY THE MOTHER’S CHOICE? PART 2 – Jeremiah 1:4-8 CHAPTER 1 {{Jeremiah 1:4-5 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, “BEFORE I FORMED YOU IN THE WOMB I KNEW YOU, and before you were born I consecrated you. I have appointed you a PROPHET TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8, Psalm 31:15, Psalm 139:7-12, Psalm 139:13-16, Job 31:13-15, Luke 1:15, Exodus 3:10, Exodus 3:13-14, Exodus 4:1, Exodus 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Workers And Worriers Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 1, 2003

Which are you - one who is dedicated to the work of building up the body of Christ and spreading the gospel, or worrying about getting your way? You might be surprised as we loook at these two types in Romans 16

For the audio of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com and look for the study on Romans 16. In Chapter 16 we see how chapters 12-15 are worked out practically – real people doing real work – and warnings that not everyone is out for the good of the church. Paul had never been to Rome – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lot, The Loser

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

Lot’s choices in life turned him into a spiritual loser. His losses wound up being far greater than he could have ever imagined.

LOT, THE LOSER Text: II Pet.2: 7, 8 Intro: As I gave the title of this message, you may have thought it a little unkind. However, the point of that title was not unkindness, but to simply encapsulate the overall outcome of Lot’s life. In a very real sense, Lot lost everything of any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Put Away The Old | Put On The New

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 21, 2007

When you are born-again there is a change in you. This change is reflected in the way we live out our lives. What are you portraying - the Old or New you?

Put Away the Old – Put On the New Colossians 3:1-17 If … you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. (2) Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (3) For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Scars

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on the dangers of flirting with sin

Sin’s Scars Matthew 5:8-5:8 INTRO: Attitude of Oh well, No big deal! 1. Have you ever heard anybody choosing to sin and then say, “I’ll just ask God to forgive me a. Man enjoys sin, We rationalize or excuse sin as not a problem 2. We ALL must have: a clear view of what sin is and its destructive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Christ In Christmas (Part I)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 7, 2009

Consider what it means to keep Christ at the forefront of your Christmas.

When you see the word “XMAS”, what do you notice to be missing? Obviously the word “Christ” is missing. For some, this is more than an oversight. There are some in our society who prefer to leave Christ out of Christmas. Jeremiah Films has done a compilation of news stories concerning this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist