Sermons on Lust:

A Christian's Response To Sin

Contributed by David Hersey on Feb 7, 2023

What is a Christian's response to sin? How is it overcome? How are we forgiven?

Responding to our own sin. 1 John 1:5-2:6 5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but if we walk in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perils Of Not Being A Christian

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever stopped to consider the many perils of not being a Christian? Paul did in this passage.

1. Have you ever stopped to consider the many perils of not being a Christian? Paul did in this passage. In these verses Paul writes, "Therefore, God gave them up to their uncleanness." It is a terrible thing to be given over to one’s sinful nature. The degradation of self-destructive sinful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Choices

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Lot chose to live in the plain near Sodom. Lot made his choice by sight and personal desire. Abram made his choice by seeking out the will of God.

Making Choices Genesis 13 Reading: Galatians 3:6-11 Intro: Genesis 12:1-3 Everyday we make choices. -Some are easy and simple – breakfast, what to wear, etc. -Some are more difficult – major purchase, spouse, -They all involve discerning the will of God. It’s important that we make the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Clinton Nobles on Nov 26, 2002

God is looking for true praise in his people.

"Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name." II Sam. 22:50 Last year I was watching a news cast and at the end of the show the reporter looked at the camera and said with a smile: “Everyone have a happy ‘Turkey-day’!” The thought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abandoned Series

Contributed by Jeff Mims on Feb 14, 2002

"...God gave them up..." The essence, expression, and extent of man’s sinfullness.

Abandoned Romans 1:24-32 Man is not good but evil. Bent toward sin. This is Illustrated and developed theologically through chapter 4. Man is not going toward God but away from God until finally the restraints of the Holy Spirit will be removed and all hell will break loose! 2 Thes. 2:3-9; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Toward Revival

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 16, 2004

The mistake of looking at sins in society while ignoring our own.

Judges 20 LOOKING TOWARD REVIVAL Give background from Judges 19 Sounds similar to America today. Last year, President Bush signed a ban, making it illegal to perform partial-birth abortions. The ban has not been enforced during the past year because 3 federal judges agreed to hear ...read more

Scripture: Judges 20:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Angel Pronouncing Judgment Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

The Second Angel pronouncing judgment

Revelation 14:8, “Then another angel followed him through the skies, shouting, "Babylon is fallen--that great city is fallen--because she seduced the nations of the world and made them drink the wine of her passionate immorality."” This other angel is more than likely another angel ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Your Occupation?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jul 11, 2005

Among the sins of Sodom, we find the sin of doing nothing. The question Pharoah asked in our text is a good question for us today? We answer the question is it a sin to do nothing.

I once heard Granny Clampett say this about a man named Leif Crick, "he’s the only one I know who can get up in the morning with nothing to do, and at the end of the day he is only half done." In (Matthew 29:3, we find the word idle used, in the Greek it is rendered as a man without work. Friends, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live In Love

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

A look at the christian virture of love.

Live in Love Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

The School Of Hard "Nots"

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 27, 2005

You may have heard of people coming through the school of hard Knocks, but as I look through the word of God, I find some “NOT’s” that are hard for some people to swallow.

THE SCHOOL OF HARD "NOTS" TITUS 3:3-8 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let Christ Change You

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

Three Prayers Given at Gadara

Sun. June 6/93 Mk 5:1-20 LET CHRIST CHANGE YOU - Life’s tragic wrecks. - The most tragic wreck of all is the wreck of the human soul - Mk. 8:36 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and lose his own soul - the soul the only thing that I have that will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Provision

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2006

Achoul has destroyed and killed many lives; it’s times that we wake up as believers, and take a strong stand for rightousness!

NO PROVISION TEXT: ROMANS 13:11-14 Remember the story of the scorpion that asked a frog to carry him across the river because he couldn’t swim? "How do I know you won’t sting me?" the frog asked. "If I do, we’ll both drown," he replied. So the scorpion hopped on. Half way ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excess Baggage

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Apr 2, 2006

JUST AS HEAVY BAGS IN THE LITERAL SENSE WILL WEIGH YOU DOWN, HEAVY BAGGAGE FROM OUR PAST WILL ALSO WEIGH US DOWN SPIRITUALLY. THE CHALLENGE FOR US TODAY IS TO LET GO OF OUR PAST, OUR PAST PROBLEMS, OUR CARES, CONCERNS, MISTAKES, AND FAILURES.

EXCESS BAGGAGE I SAMUEL 10:20-23 . . . NEIGHBOR (BOLD STATEMENT) – YOU/SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CARRYING TOO MUCH BAGGAGE. FIRST SUNDAY . . . SPRING FORWARD. . . SEASONAL CHANGE/SPIRITUAL CHANGE – EXCESS BAGGAGE THE YEAR WAS 2000 WHEN R&B, HIP-HOP, NEO SOUL ARTIST ERYKAH BADU RELEASED A SINGLE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expect The Unexpected

Contributed by Nathan Bounds on Dec 15, 2005

Learn to expect God to do that which is extraordinary. The Unexpected!

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED John 11:1-8; 14-17; 20-46 Expect - To look forward to, to anticipate, to look forward to the occurance of. Unexpected - That which is not expected What do you expect to happen when you come to God’s house? When was the last time you came to God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man Who Lost His Axe Head

Contributed by David Carter on Mar 22, 2002

Loosing the Power of God

THE MAN WHO LOST HIS AXE HEAD II KINGS 6: 1-7 V.5 - He Lost His Power For Service! --- Note he was working.... We think you have to quit church or get out of your position before you backslide and loose the blessings and power of God but some get cold on God and loose the power of God even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational