Sermons on Lustful Desires:

"Speaking The Language Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 19, 2010

We can tell others that we love them--that God loves them until we are blue in the face, but they will not understand our speech until it is put into action…until it is tangible…until it awakens in them, an understanding, a craving for what they need most

Acts 2:1-21 “Speaking the Language of Love” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Recently, I read about an embarrassing incident that took place during Jimmy Carter’s presidency. President Carter made a state visit to Poland, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mouth Defiles A Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 19, 2015

To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is aware that our mouths are built to praise Him and not to defile us. Psalms 19:14 (Amplified Bible) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenet

I. EXORDIUM: How do you guard your mouth? By guarding my heart. Proverbs 4:23 Proverbs 4:23 (Amplified Bible) Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know What You Believe Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 11, 2017

Our foundation must be built on Jesus Christ and God's revelation through the Holy Scriptures.

October 8, 2017 Morning Worship Text; 1 Peter 3:15 Subject: The Foundation Series Title: Part 1 – Know What You Believe The story is told of a man who was asked what he believed about God and the bible… “I believe what my church teaches.” “And what does your church teach?” “The same thing ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Language Of God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2020

A sermon for Pentecost.

“The Language of God” Acts 2:1-21 Not too long ago, I read about an embarrassing incident that took place during Jimmy Carter’s presidency. President Carter made a state visit to Poland which attracted a lot of attention because the Cold War was still going on. The eyes of the world were on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Think About These Things Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 18, 2020

We pick what we ponder and what we ponder, we practice. We must think Biblically.

Think About These Things Phil 4:8 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. The capacity of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Jude Addresses Christians With Practical Advice For Living In The World – Jude 1:17-23 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022

We must know the true, so we can expose the false. We must know the false, so we can uphold the good. Jude encourages his readers to build themselves up in their faith followed by several commands for Christian living so they keep themselves unpolluted by the world.

JUDE ADDRESSES CHRISTIANS WITH PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR LIVING IN THE WORLD – Jude 1:17-23 Jude 1 v 17 “but you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, Jude 1:18 that they were saying to you, “In the last time there shall be mockers, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23, Matthew 20:19, Matthew 27:29, 2 Peter 3:2-4, Titus 3:10-11, 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 8:8-9, Romans 8:26-27, Revelation 2:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So, Live On Another Level Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002

You don’t have to live like many of those around us are living—in despair and fear and shame. You can have a new life. You can put on a new self.

So…Live On Another Level Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 4:17-24 You’ve pursued understanding and received grace. So what? That’s a great question: "So what?" We’ve reduced it to be the question of the lazy and uncooperative: "So?" But the truth is, people who make a difference ask that question. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enduring Temptation And Overcoming Sin

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 18, 2018

Temptation is the enticement of our natural, God-given desires to go beyond God-given bounds. We can blame our failure to resist temptation on others, Satan, or God Himself, but in reality, we are the ones who choose to indulge.

ENDURING TEMPTATION AND OVERCOMING SIN Study Text: James 1: 12 – 16 Introduction: - One of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is dealing with temptations. This is especially true for new Christians: For it can be frustrating to know that your sins have been forgiven, only to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rash Decisions Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 2, 2019

A message from the Sermon on the Mount on making Rash Decisions.

Title: Rash Decisions Theme: We never expect the bad decisions to lead to anything terrible. But . . . Text Matthew 5:21 - 38 Introduction Mat 5:17-20 "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. (18) For assuredly, I say to you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Ashes Of Temptation Series

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 26, 2015

Lent I (B) midweek. The source of temptation is our own sinful desires within us. Therefore, we look to Christ who purifies our hearts, to deliver us from temptation.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Ashes of Temptation” Our world today is full of temptation, isn’t it? You don’t even have to go looking for it anymore. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-19, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You "Platting” Into Your Life?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 7, 2020

There is a reason why so many of the values and beliefs of many in the Church are no different than the unchurched.

Good evening to the blessed of the Lord. I am so glad to see you. Would you join me in turning to Matthew 4 please. This a passage we’re very familiar with. It says: (1) Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. (2) And when he had fasted forty days and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4, Deuteronomy 8:1-3, John 5:19, John 5:30, Ephesians 2:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unlikely Harvester

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 18, 2005

In the account of the woman at the well in John 4, we will see that she serves as a good example, to all who truly desire to be a Harvester for God.

"AN UNLIKELY HARVESTER" INTRODUCTION As she walked over and looked out the window, she saw the sun high in the sky and she knew it was near the sixth hour (12 noon). It was going to be another hot day and there wasn’t even a small breeze to break the heat. She knew that this ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Spirit Filled Church

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Aug 27, 2005

Jesus was filled with the sevenfold Holy Spirit and desire His church to be filled likewise. How does a Spirit Filled Church look like?

A Spirit Filled Church If there is one desire in God’s heart then it is that His church must be filled again with the Spirit of the Lord. Must understand what we and God means by church. 1 Corinthians 3:16 AMP) Do you not discern and understand that you [the whole church at Corinth] are God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Crucified With Christ

Contributed by David Seeley on Oct 16, 2004

Paul wrote to the Roman believers that they needed to be crucified with Christ. We today must also experience this crucifixion of self will, and sinful desires.

The Road to Being Crucified with Christ Context: Romans 6:1-23 Text: Romans 6:5-8 In this passage, Paul is instructing the Christians at Rome into a deeper walk with God. In verses 5-8 he tells them that in the Christian life there comes a time when each person must follow Christ and be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-8

Denomination: Holiness

I Would Help, But. . .

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 21, 2004

This message examines 10 excuses seen in the parable of the Good Samaritan that we need to overcome in order to serve as God desires us to.

THE LAWYER’S FOCUS (AND OUR’S TOO): - “Sure, I’m willing to help. . . when it’s convenient for me.” - v. 29. - helping within the family/helping with a friend/helping in a tear-jerking situation/helping at Christmas. - his question presumes that “some are my neighbors and some aren’t.” - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist