Sermons on Look Of Lust:

God's Plan For Families

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 30, 2001

Families are a place where: 1. We learn to glorify God and live for him. 2. We receive love and nurturing. 3. We learn about values and character.

The American Family is being totally redefined today. It can mean almost anything, and anyone who thinks that it should mean one man, one woman and the children that God may bless them with is seen as someone who is out of step, and even a threat to the culture. Family may mean one man and one ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Hammer And The Donkey

Contributed by David Limiero on May 1, 2001

A narrative message for Palm Sunday contrasting the arrival of "The Hammer" (Judas Maccabeus) with that of Jesus.

FIRST MOVEMENT: The Hammer They called him “the Hammer.” He probably got the name from his style of warfare. He attacked hard and fast, guerrilla-warfare style. The Hammer was a seasoned warrior. And, because of his success against overwhelming odds, he was a hero to his fellow Israelis. Israel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Psalm 118:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trouble With Squirrels Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 9, 2001

Sometimes playing it safe is dangerous

Introduction Are you a Risk-taker or a safety-seeker? Responding to the increasing destructiveness of high winds in the Midwest, one developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. It cost an additional $2,500 for the room—which can also be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Mothers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 13, 2001

1. When it comes to guilt, know that God can use you as a parent in spite of your imperfections. 2. When it comes to fear and worry, know that God is in control. 3. When it comes to stress, rest in the fact that you are doing the will of God.

She went to a PTO meeting one evening. Her husband and daughter decided that they would do something special for mom, so they cleaned up the kitchen. They put away all the food, wiped all the counters, washed all the pots and put the dishes in the dishwasher — they even remembered to rinse! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Feel The Burn?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001

Does your heart burn in a good sense?

Athletes while training speak of feeling the burn. Those of us who are not athletic and have had a past life of alcohol consumption might think of the warmth that spreads over your body after a shot of whiskey as feeling the burn or the sensation as it passes through your throat. True Disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36, Mark 16:7, John 21:15-17, Romans 11:29, Matthew 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Betrayal Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 12, 2002

How Jesus reveals different things about himself and us as he reveals who the traitor would be.

The Revelation of Betrayal John 13: “I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the scripture: ‘He who shares my bread has lifted up his heel against me.’ 19 “I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:22-30, John 13:22-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Embracing Brokenness Wholeheartedly Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 21, 2002

When I admit I am broken, I am ready for community.

The Safest Place on Earth – Part 1 February 10, 2002 Big Idea: When I admit I am broken, I am ready for community. INTRODUCTION Since the start of the year we’ve been learning about how to become a church where no one stands alone. During the course of casting this vision, I received some ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enlarge Your Tent Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 4, 2002

First of a series called "Enlarge your Tent Based on Isaiah 54:1-4 I used a lot of Mike Slaughter’s material.

Enlarge your tent, Isaiah 54:2 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 24, 2002 The man told his doctor that he wasn’t able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-4, Isaiah 54:4, Isaiah 54:54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plug Your Leaks

Contributed by James May on Mar 24, 2002

Paul warns us to be vigilant in protecting the message of the Gospel lest we allow it to slip from us and lose our very soul.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God In The Dock

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002

This is the third in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

¡§The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived!¡¨ ¡§God in the Dock¡¨ Matthew 26:57-68; 27:1-2 February 24, 2002 Every time I am reading C.S. Lewis, you ought to expect that you will hear me talking about him, and this is no exception, as I am currently in the middle of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Resurrection Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2002

Sunday happenings are very important. Resurrection Sunday happenings are extremely important!

RESURRECTION HAPPENINGS Matthew 28:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George Hatch raised a large family of seven boys and five girls in the sand hills of northwestern Nebraska. One Sunday morning a neighbor rushed over to help the Hatches get the new-mown hay into the barn; clouds were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Child Is Precious To God Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Oct 20, 2001

This sermon helps us see our childen as God sees our children. The result should be to treat our children with honor.

YOUR CHILD - - - PRECIOUS TO GOD Isaiah 43:4; Psalm 139: 13-17; Selected Successful parenting depends on attitude not aptitude. Nowhere in the Bible does God tell us that we need a certain educational level, or a certain IQ level, or even a certain income level to have and raise children ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-17, Isaiah 43:4, Matthew 19:14

Denomination: *other

Purple Passion

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2001

We can become passionate about Kingdom work if we will first listen eagerly to God’s word; then take a step of commitment (feelings follow facts and faith); and maintain the passion by surrounding ourselves with God’s people. Then we will prevail in our

Passionate people are frightening, and yet I admire them. I like passionate people, whose feelings run very deep. But they are scary. They remind me that it is possible to go out of control and to commit to things so intensely that we lose sight of everything else. That scares me. That sort ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Life A Witness Of Your Faith

Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 25, 2001

Other people see us go through trials, and how we conduct ourselves is a witness to them of God in us.

8-5-’01 IS YOUR LIFE A WITNESS OF YOUR FAITH? A. Armstrong James 1:2-5 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5, 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Child--- A Trust From God Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Oct 26, 2001

Successful parenting is purpose driven. This lesson answers the "Why?" and the "How?" of parenting.

YOUR CHILD - - - A TRUST FROM GOD Psalm 127:3; Malachi 2:15; Selected Others “Why does God entrust us with children?” Or stated differently, “What is the goal or purpose of parenting?” In preparation for this series on Christian parenting, I have read or skimmed dozens of books, articles, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Malachi 2:13-15

Denomination: *other