Sermons on Lustful Desires:

Achieving Greatness God's Way

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 23, 2003

“Whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” Matt 20:26-28.

Theme: Achieving greatness God’s way Text: Ex. 12:21-28; Matt. 20:20-28 The purpose for Christ’s coming to earth is contained in the statement, “The Son of man came to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many”. God, our Creator, who is to be worshipped, came to serve as an example for us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Exodus 12:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From Joe Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 9, 2009

Our man Joe even in the midst of being at his lowest point in life grows into the man God desires him to be. Joe grows through adversity into the man God desires him to be. Pride fades away, the spoiled brat syndrome disappears and Joe learns to persevere

Lessons from Joe: Pt 2! Opening video Illustration: Bluefishtv - Joseph - Tested Thesis: Our man Joe even in the midst of being at his lowest point in life grows into the man God desires him to be. Joe grows through adversity into the man God desires him to be. Pride fades away, the spoiled brat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of Th Esower Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 25, 2013

Start a new series detailing the importance of sowing God's Word into good soil and allowing God to nurture it so you accomplish all that God desires from your life. Which results do you desire? How much of your life are you willing to commit to the Lord?

Sowing Seed; Life, Faith, Service Matthew 13:1-9 Sermon one- Parable of the Sower Introduction- This morning we start a new series study called sowing seeds; Life Faith, Service. We will be looking at: Where we throw our seeds How we throw our seeds. What can we expect to happen when and where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Sanctified Sexuality Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 18, 2014

You shall not commit adultery. Exodus 20:14

Dakota Community Church August 17, 2014 Sanctified Sexuality Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:14 You shall not commit adultery. What is the meaning of the 7th commandment? Of course we know that the call is to faithfulness and exclusivity between a husband and a wife ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

What Is A Conviction?

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Apr 1, 2011

TEN SCRIPTURAL CONVICTIONS …which every man must teach his family in order to protect them from destructive influences of wrong desires, false philosophies and Satanic temptations.

What is a conviction? A conviction is a basic scriptural principle which we purpose to follow, whatever the cost! How do convictions differ from preferences? Quiz: Which are convictions and which are preferences? 1. I have a conviction that I should try and overcome a drinking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slow Fade Infidelity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 28, 2021

Protect your marriage by practicing purity.

Note: Our topic this weekend deals with sexual purity as we study the 7th commandment which forbids adultery. I will be careful with my words, but I want parents to be aware this message may lead to some good conversations with your children…if they…and you are ready for it. If you sense your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Commands

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 6, 2022

The Ten Commandments are important, but are we aware of the commandments of Christ? Let’s look at some of Jesus’ commands in the Gospel of Matthew.

The Ten Commandments are important, but are we aware of the commandments of Christ? Let’s look at some of Jesus’ commands in the Gospel of Matthew. Repent What was an important focus of Jesus’ preaching? “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing In Between Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

“How much more of a fool is the man that says there is a God and doesn’t act on it, rather than the man that says there is no God?” If society can get us to Laugh at sin than they can get us to accept it. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video

American Idols – 4 “Nothing in Between” Ps 14:1 1The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary gives this definition: “In Scripture the ‘fool’ primarily is the person who casts off the fear of God and thinks and acts as if he could safely disregard the eternal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Precious Is The Death Of His Saints

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

For the Christian death is not something to be feared, but anticipated and celebrated.

All Saint’s Day 2003 Psalm 116:15 Precious Is the Death of His Saints 10/02/03 If some of you are like me, you’ve been waiting with a bit of anticipation for the final segment of J.R.R. Tolkiens, The Lord of the Rings, to be released to movie theatres some time in the near future. If you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Focus The Cross

Contributed by Neil Stich on Aug 3, 2012

The power of Christ's forgiveness is found in His suffering on the Cross. Even as those around Him were mocking Him, He was still filled with compassion for them. Are we any different than those who stood at the foot of the Cross and mocked Jesus? Hi

Our focus the cross Matthew 27: 38 – 43 I’m a people watcher. When traveling, a layover at the Airport is not a point of misery---but an opportunity to observe the differences in people--- the way they look, the way they dress, their fashion statements--- Parents dealing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Judas Missed-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2018

5 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-V—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Nuns in the Country(Missing out) Two nuns were driving down a country road when they ran out of gas. They walked to a farmhouse the farmer had gasoline but it could only be pumped out of a huge ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Real Life Requires Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Sep 20, 2010

Running through Paul's writings is the power of the cross and our need to turn from our sinful nature and desires. This sermon speaks to that power and that need in our lives.

Do you know what I once was? I was once an enemy of God. I was once what Paul called, in Eph. 2:3, an object of God’s wrath, that is, his anger, his righteous indignation. I was wasting my life gratifying the cravings of my sinful nature as I turned down the voice of morality in my head ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Useless Fires On The Altar

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

God is not satisfied with our itty bitty sacrifice. He desires that we give the best of our spiritual gifts to Him.

Mal 1:6-14 6 "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, where is the respect due me?" says the LORD Almighty. "It is you, O priests, who show contempt for my name. "But you ask, ’How have we shown contempt for your name?’ 7 ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Jeremiah's Temple Sermon

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

Worship is not about appearing, it is an active, lively part of the complete sacrifice God desires from all who claim to be His.

Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7 Jeremiah wanted to know why…The temple in the Old Testament was characterized by beauty on the outside and on the inside. The temple had pure bronze columns, golden incense altars and lamp stands, wooden cherubim, each ten feet tall with outstretched wings. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-20, Jeremiah 7:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Clean On The Inside?

Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 10, 2004

Do you have a desire to be the vessel that God created you to be? Or do you want to remain soiled and unused?

“ARE YOU CLEAN ON THE INSIDE?” Here in my hand I hold this pretty china teacup. According to the seal at the bottom of this teacup it was handcrafted in Bavaria Germany, by a company called Jomann Haviland. It has a small crown as a seal, which I assume is the manufacturer’s logo. The outside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-27, Proverbs 6:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal