Sermons on Lovers Of Pleasure:

Philip And Philip Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 20, 2025

Philip and Philip were two different people in the New Testament, and we can learn spiritual lessons from both their lives and character.

Sermon: Philip and Philip Scripture Texts: Philip the apostle of Jesus and one of the 12 (He was most likely the leader of the second group of 4 in the group of Jesus 12 disciples). John 1:43–46 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” Philip, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46, John 6:5-7, Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Optimist Vs. Pessimist

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jul 29, 2003

The optimist says: “My cup runs over, what a blessing!” The pessimist says: “My cup runs over: what a mess!” We need both… And you know, most times the pessimist and the optimist are right. Both of them are right. The difference is that the optimist tries

Let me ask you a question: it’s an embarrassing question but here in the church is the place we can say anything... Are you a pessimist or an optimist? Maybe the person who sit closest to you, and who know you the best, can answer the best. None of us like to be labeled as pessimist, right? And ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pleasing God

Contributed by Dylan Potter on Jul 18, 2003

The duty and privilege of all believers is to please God.

Pleasing God I am not sure when or how the idea got started, but somewhere along the line some of us have accepted the idea that serving God is primarily about denying ourselves of pleasure…..in order to follow rules. I believe that the Bible teaches that Christianity is not about following a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"By Faith Moses .....refused”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 21, 2007

Temptation comes from three sources: world, flesh, and the devil. There are three words to remember when facing temptation: Flight, Faith, and Fight

Moses ranks along with Abraham, David, and Daniel as one of the truly great men of Old Testament times. His shadow lies on 1500 years of Hebrew history. His influence is felt in our courts of justice in the western world to this day. It all stemmed from a choice he made when he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Joy In God's Presence Psalm 16:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 1, 2024

In Psalm 16:11 we discover the transformative power of abiding in God's presence and the joy that emanates from walking in His truth.

Transformed by Truth: Joy in God's Presence Psalm 16:11 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through Psalm 16:11, discovering the transformative power of abiding in God's presence and the joy that emanates from walking in His truth. Psalm 16:11 (NLT): "You will show me the way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, John 10:10, John 14:6, Psalm 21:6, Psalm 84:10, Revelation 21:3-4, John 17:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of Food Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 29, 2018

In this sermon, we discuss the way that food can become an idol for us as we allow food to do for us what only God should do.

A. A certain Texas rancher had a pair of boots made, and they turned out to be too tight. 1. The bootmaker insisted on stretching them, but the rancher wouldn’t let him. 2. The rancher explained to the bootmaker his reason for wanting the boots to be too tight: “There is little in my life that is ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graduation: Don't Sell Your Birthright

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

This is a graduations service. Let me ask you a question: Do you treasure your relationship with Christ above all other relationships? Is Jesus more important to you than anything else?

TEXT: Genesis 25:27-34 TITLE: DON’T SELL YOUR BIRTHRIGHT FOR A MOMENT OF PLEASURE (Graduation) St. Lucian was an odd bird, or so the story goes. It is said he was asked by his persecutors, “of what country art thou?” He answered, “I am a Christian.” “What is your occupation?” “I am a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34, Genesis 25:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does God Have Control Of Your Heart?

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002

A question worth answering isn’t it?

DOES GOD HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR HEART? Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 10:30-37 TEXT FOR MORNING READING: Luke 10:30-37 INTRODUCTION This morning you heard read to you probably one of the more familiar stories of the Bible, the story of the good samaritan. This story Jesus told came in response to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alien Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 5, 2012

How should Christians respond to persecution and to suffering in the world?

This passage introduces the epistle’s section on Christian living and its overall theme. To borrow from Francis Schaeffer, it is “How Should We Then Live?” How should Christians conduct themselves in a world that is nonChristian, i.e. where the citizenry do not acknowledge Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Normal?

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 7, 2010

The world views Christianity as being "abnormal." True normalcy is living the life that God designed us to live as His greatest creation.

ARE YOU NORMAL? A. Are you NORMAL? (Turn to the people on the right and left of you and ask “Are you normal?”) 1. No one wants to be ABNORMAL! Am I right? a. One of the least COMPLIMENTARY things one can say about another is, “He’s nice, but he’s a little STRANGE." ILLUSTRATION: Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fatal Attraction Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Message 8 from 1 John continuing the admonition to stop loving the world.

“A Dangerous Love” Pt 2 (Fatal Attraction) 1 John 2:15-17 Review/Introduction John wrote as a loving father to the believers of his day so that they might better understand the glory of relationship with the God who is light and love. He wanted them to honestly evaluate the quality ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 15 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Message 15 in an exploration of the foundational elements for a healthy walk. This message continues a discussion regarding resisting the flesh (Prt 3)

“Death: the path to life” A continuous battle rages against us. III. Resolutely resist the evil of the world, the flesh and the devil A. Renew and purify Your heart B. Refuse conformity with the World C. Renounce the flesh 1. Biblical use of the word flesh (sarx) Reference to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Purpose In Marriage

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 22, 2004

God has a purpose behind the institution of marriage. If you are going to have a happy marriage you should know this purpose.

(This sermon is prepared by Jolour Regencia, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." (Gen. 2:24) Background: The Provision for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Times Even I Make Me Sick

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

Sin, its reality, and my dog Fido

CHANGES For those of you who are over the age of 15 you have probably seen a lot of changes. Attitudes have changed, language has changed The meaning of language has changed One that particularly has hit me is the meaning of the word sin. Now AI am not old but it has changed so much Once upon a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2001

A message on settling the issue of an authentic relationship with God.

"Wrestling With God" Genesis 32.27 Of all the mysteries I would like solved before I die, it is the one that says you must struggle if you are going to grow. Growth always means struggle in one form or another. I struggled when I was a youth, trying to grow physically. We all struggled as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:27, Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist