Sermons on Lustful Desires:

Tamar & Amnon: Is It Love Or Lust?

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 11, 2022

Lust is often disguised as love

TAMAR & AMNON: IS IT LOVE OR LUST? “1 After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. 2 Amnon was so distressed over his sister Tamar that he became sick; for she was a virgin. And it was improper for Amnon to do anything to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:22, Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lust: Just A Second Rate Playmate Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 18, 2007

While the passion of lust and love can feel the same, the difference is it’s ultimate direction. Love is outward-focused, lust is focused on itself

Title: Just a second rate playmate Text: 1 Cor 13:3-6 MP: While the passion of lust and love can feel the same, the difference is it’s ultimate direction. Love is outward-focused, lust is focused on itself FCF: We all want to be loved, and we have been. Outline: 1. Malcolm Muggeridge & the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Lust Have Different Agendas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 16, 2016

Love, Lust, Motives, Power

Love Like You Mean It – Love and Lust Have Different Agendas 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 (pg. 800) February 21, 2016 Introduction: Proverbs 4:23 is a scripture we should absolutely commit to memory...even more than that, we should embed it in our souls... “Above all else guard your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Untying The Knot Of Lust (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 9, 2013

What Christians are doing to handle lust is not working. This sermon in the "Problems: Untying What's Tying You Up" is part 2 of our treatment of the knot of lust, dealing with how the church can help those struggling with with the problem.

Untying the Knot of Lust (Part 2) Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh June 9, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to James 5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God In My Desires Series

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Aug 12, 2003

This sermon deals with the purity that God calls us from within.

"Pleasing God in My Desires" Gal.5:19, Gen 4:1-8 Now if you have your bible with you this morning I want you to turn to Gen.4:1 with me this and as you do, I want you think about this question, "If you could have one desire fulfilled in your life and know that you would get it, what would it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-20, Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge Of Your Desires?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Who’s In Charge of Your Desires? (Rom. 6:12-14)

Who’s In Charge of Your Desires? (Rom. 6:12-14) Illustration:Former pro basketball star Bill Bradley tells that at the age of 15 he attended a summer basketball camp that was run by Easy Ed Macauley, a former college and pro star. "Just remember that if you’re not working at your game to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Enabler Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 24, 2016

This is sermon series is a 3 part Expository Sermons that deal with the issues of Sexual Abuse and how the Church needs to respond.

“The Perversion of Love” The Enabler II Sam 13:1- Now Ab′salom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar; and after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. 2 And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar; for she was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Serpent (Genesis 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 6, 2024

Has temptation to sin basically changed? Let's discuss this in Genesis 3.

Does sin begin with temptation? When we begin to think that disobeying God looks pleasant to the eyes and desirable to make one wise, are we in trouble? Let’s discuss this in Genesis 3. How did a mysterious and subtle being called the serpent begin his seduction of the woman? Now the serpent was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Curing Church Conflict-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011

1 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged ? The cure for church conflict is challenged by....

CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—I—James 4:1-17 Attention: *Our own behaviors can circumvent the very cure we need. Need: The tensions in my church are are obvious. As soon as you step on the property you know it. Visitors sense it. The community talks about it. Everybody hates it. We’re losing ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Run, Samson, Run Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 23, 2016

Samson was man of supernatural strength given by God but was overwhelmed by the inward sexual desire through the enticement of Delilah. He should have run, but he did not. We can learn valuable lessons from his life.

We are now in chapter 16 of the Book of Judges. We have been studying the life of Samson. Last week, we looked at the highlights of Samson's life - the three W's - Samson's Wedding, Samson's Wager and Samson's Wrath. We have learned first of all that Samson insisted in marrying the woman in Timnah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Desires, Motive, And The Christian Mind Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018

Our desires are the heart of the mind and can lead us to great things as well as destructive patterns.

Well, I have to tell you, men, I do believe that us reigning in our desires and guiding our motivation are very important. I just want you to think - just for a moment about 1 area in your life where you lack self-control. Just 1 area. Whether it's - you eat too much. Whether it's you drive like a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist