Sermons on Love Vs Lust:

Love Is Not Arrogant (Love Is Not Puffed Up) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 7, 2025

Love is not puffed up. Love is not all about me and how great I think I am.

INTRODUCTION - As we continue with our Love Better series, this series seeks to answer two underlying questions. - What can I do to live with Christians better? - What can I do to love people in my community better? - In our journey to answer those two questions, today we will see from 1 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God & Loving People

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jul 24, 2023

It is important to really focus on the question that Jesus was asked. "Which is the great commandment in the law?" Jesus said, “Love God. Love your neighbor.” He then states that all the law hangs on these two commandments.

Matthew 22:34-40-“But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:30-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love God: Love Your Neighbor Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' response to the question about the greatest commandment, emphasizing the importance of loving God and one's neighbor, and how these two commandments encapsulate all others.

The occasion and context: A Jewish expert on the Torah—the Law—asked Jesus which was the most important commandment, and at the time there were a lot to choose from… The Ten Commandments, of course, which we’ve all heard of before. But also, people just like this man—they were called Scribes—had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: Greatest Commandment, Law Of Love, Spirit Of The Law

Putting On The Big Chill Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 27, 2003

This is the fourth message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins. (Lust)

Intro: Today’s message is dealing with the area of Lust. This is the fourth message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins of the heart. How many of you like to fish? I like to Bass and Saltwater fish. When you go fishing; depending on what type of fishing you are going to do; there are many ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love God. Love Others (Part One)

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 28, 2015

God shares his heart with us.

Love God. Love Others. Luke 4:14-22 Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 12

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020

Even with a strong knowledge of the Word and a close relationship with the Father, you and I are still susceptible to being tempted by and succumbing to the allures of the world and its lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life.

(1 John 2:12 NKJV) I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. (1 John 2:13 NKJV) I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Warning About Wicked Teachers - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 26, 2013

1. Avoid their ways (vs. 9-16). 2. Avoid their words (vs. 17-19). 3. Admit your weakness (vs. 19). 4. Accept the wonder of God’s salvation (vs. 20-22).

God’s Warning about Wicked Teachers - Part 2 2 Peter 2:9-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 14, 2013 *Almost everybody knows about the woman who got burned by spilling a hot cup of coffee on herself. She sued McDonalds, and won because they didn’t warn her that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Part # Loving The World—becoming A Loving Church Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Loving Believers and Unbelievers.

John 13:34-35 “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (NIV) Loving Believers: 1) Be Genuine. Vs. 9 2) Be Courteous of others needs. Vs. 10 3) Be Contagious with Enthusiasm. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Does One Get To Heaven

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2018

A contrast, between a child who received Jesus just the way He offers and a wealthy adult who wanted to come to Jesus on his own terms.

“How Does One Get To Heaven?” Luke 18:15-27 So how does one get right with God? How does one get to Heaven? Previously in Luke chapter eighteen, Jesus has just told the Parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lies Demons Tell Christians Vs Truth Of God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2025

Discover the common lies demons tell Christians and the powerful truths of God's Word that counter them. Break free from deception and find freedom, peace, and joy in God's presence.

1. Lie: You are not good enough for God. Truth: God loves and accepts you just as you are, with all your strengths and weaknesses, and He desires a personal relationship with you. As Romans 5:8 reminds us, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27, John 10:27

Custody?vsownership? Does The Box Define Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 15, 2008

We can not allow the box of the past to define us. We can never be satisfied seeking custody! We must seek full ownership and claim the potential that God has planned for us.

CUSTODY VS. OWNERSHIP? Does the box define me? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in three parts. INTRODUCTION: COULD THE FAITH YOU EXERCISE DETERMINE THE GROWTH? OR LACK OF GROWTH YOU SEE? I have heard that many fishes size will grow in proportion to it’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Agenda Vs God's Agenda

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 29, 2024

Jesus has a vision for his ministry and the people have another, a different vision. The people’s own expectations have deafened them to the fulfillment of the scriptures. They are so caught up in their own agenda they cannot hear, let alone participate in, God’s agenda.

“What’s your plan for the day?” It’s a question I often ask my wife; usually on the weekend. But sometimes in the evenings after work I’ll say, “What’s your plan for this evening?” What’s your plan for the weekend? They seem like innocent enough questions and often they are. I’m really interested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Me, Myself, And I Vs. You, Me, And Us

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2003

The work in the church must be more than individual stars, but rather teamwork and giving for the best of others.

ME, MYSELF, AND I -- VS. -- YOU, ME, AND US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.     Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew 14:1-12 - Braveheart Vs The Mafia Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 4, 2012

Faith vs Superstition

Matthew 14:1-12 - BRAVEHEART VS THE MAFIA He is drawn to the MAN IN THE DUNGEON. Beliefs are tested in the dark dungeon experiences of my life where everything is ripped away to expose who I really am. A dungeon is that place where everything is pointless without the purposes of God. Yet when all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Re-Deed Your Heart: Steward Vs. Owner Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Feb 27, 2004

Part 2 of a Series entitled: Keeping the Beat - Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living

Keeping the Beat: Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living…Part 2: Re-Deeding Your Heart: Steward Vs. Owner Luke 6:27-38, I Corinthians 6:19-20, Deuteronomy 8:18 Before going to Europe on business, a certain man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown New York City bank and went in to ask for an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-21, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Methodist