Sermons on lovers of pleasure:

No Tears In Heaven

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 14, 2016

Reasons to know there will be no tears in Heaven.

“No Tears In Heaven!” Revelation 21:1-4 David P. Nolte Tears. They flow sometimes in grief, sometimes in pain, sometimes in regret, sometimes in sympathy, sometimes in weariness, sometimes in anger, sometimes in fear, sometimes in relief and sometimes in joy. But the day is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Die, Die, Die! Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

We are most dead when we're alive and most alive when we're dead

Most Dead When You're Alive. Most Alive When You're Dead Ephesians Chapter 2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: *other

Sex And The Young Christian

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 14, 2019

Sex is a bridge between husband and wife, and between generations. That means they must not be abused in the pursuit of the secondary meaning of giving pleasure.

Friday of 10th Week in Course Virtue: Chastity There’s an anecdote that is at least a half-century old, because I first heard it in high school (at this point you should state a disclaimer that this homily is not written for pre-teens). An organization announced a lecture by some out-of-town ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:11, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Problem With Prosperity Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 3, 2020

The leaders of Israel were enjoying their prosperity. What does God have to say to them?

BLINDING: Money is not evil, but it is dangerous. - 1 Timothy 6:10. - The dangers of money are not a new problem. Here we are way back in the Old Testament and we see the same thing (although back then it was probably a lot smaller percentage of the population). - It’s a telling passage and it ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Preserve Me, O God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 24, 2020

Psalm 16:1-11 shows us how to respond to a crisis.

Scripture Someone imagined what the history books say: There was a global pandemic caused by a virus. The number of infected people grew daily. Officials recommended frequent handwashing and quarantining of the sick. Cities went so far as to ban public worship services and other public ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Judgment Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Bob Becknell on Apr 2, 2023

Although we are saved by grace through faith we are "required" to keep our Father's commandments.

By God’s grace and our faith we are saved and our names are placed into the Book of Life and we are then responsible for keeping our Father’s commandments. And very interestingly the last two chapters of the Bible record how three groups of Saints were judged for their works at the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Christian Challenge Sermon Ix: True Treasure And True Pleasure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to pursue true treasure by setting minds on, and holding onto, things of God versus letting unholy things of the world get hold of and own us.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IX: TRUE TREASURE DERIVES FROM INSIGHT INTO TRUE PLEASURE “My pleasure” is an idiom I sometimes use in response to a “thank you” . . . sort of like a special way of saying “you’re welcome” but reserved for especially gratifying, delightful experiences ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Delighting In The Lord's Pleasure Psalm 149:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2024

Psalm 149:4 speaks of God’s pleasure in His people and His promise of victory for the humble.

Delighting in the Lord's Pleasure: A Sermon on Psalm 149:4 Introduction: Today, we delve into a beautiful and profound verse from the Psalms. Psalm 149:4 says, "For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory." (NLT). This verse speaks of God’s pleasure in His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:4, Zephaniah 3:17, Isaiah 62:5, Matthew 5:5, James 4:10, Romans 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 23, 2023

Paul encourages us to make “the best use” of time.

1. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. pro·cras·ti·na·tion noun the action of delaying or postponing something. • V14 – “wake up sleeper” • Time is gold. • Let us not waste our time. • Ephesians 5:16 16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. • Jesus never procrastinate. John 9:4 4 I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

When Love Is Wrong Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

People often love the wrong things, and don't love the right things. Part 4 of the series, Passing On The Faith

When Love is Wrong Passing on the Faith, Part 4 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Most people today believe a myth, that the world is becoming a better and better place. We believe the myth that people are improving, that the world is becoming more enlightened, and that we’re way ahead of where our ancestors ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flooded Foundations

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Jan 17, 2001

The foundations on which we build our lives are vitally important. Preached following Hurricane Floyd flood in North Carolina.

Introduction: As I speak, there are over 4000 people in emergency shelters in North Carolina. Most of these, our neighbors, are in these shelters because they have been run from their homes by the flood waters of the Tar, the Neuse, the Trent Rivers and various streams that have turned into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Esse Quam Videri – To Be Rather Than To Seem

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

We must possess and not just profess.

Esse Quam Videri – To Be Rather than To seem 1Ch 12:33 Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart. - the sixth and youngest son of Jacob and Leah - of all the tribes of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 17 – The Task To Find Just One Righteous Person. Sorrow To Come On Judah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 17, 2024

Jerusalem was filled with wicked people and judgment was coming. The people ignored God but were overtaken by sorrow in the Babylonian invasion. This world is soon to experience the wrath of God because of increasing evil and unrepentant sin. Not one is righteous, NOT EVEN ONE.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 17 – THE TASK TO FIND JUST ONE RIGHTEOUS PERSON. SORROW TO COME ON JUDAH PART 17 - Jeremiah 4:27 - 5:1-2 CHAPTER 4 [A]. CHAOS WILL OVERTAKE THE LAND IN GOD’S JUDGEMENT {{Jeremiah 4:27 For thus says the LORD, “THE WHOLE LAND SHALL BE A DESOLATION, yet I will not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:27-29, Hebrews 1:1-2, Amos 3:7, Jeremiah 4:5, Revelation 6:15-17, Jeremiah 4:30-31, Jeremiah 5:1-2, Psalm 53:1-3, Genesis 6:5, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Romans 3:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Days Are Limited

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 19, 2011

We must not waste our time on things that don’t matter, but invest our time in eternal things.

My Days Are Limited September 18, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not waste our time on things that don’t matter, but invest our time in eternal things. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:13-17 Supplemental Passage: So teach us to number our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicea Baptist Church

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 28, 2015

We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus.

Laodicea Baptist Church July 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist