Sermons on Marriage Intimacy:

Are You Drawing Near? Series

Contributed by Michael Stacey on Oct 27, 2005

This is the third in the series from Tony Evan’s book, Dry Bones Dancing.

Are You Drawing Near? Mark 5:25-34 -Before the era of mandatory seatbelts you could always tell which couples were in love and which ones weren’t. The distance indicated something. -Many of God’s children are content to ride in the car with the Lord, but they want to keep their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 3, 2008

Lust in Scripture, especially in the New Testament Epistles, is human “desire for what God has forbidden.” It is an “obsessive sexual craving.”

The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust --Galatians 5:16-26 The late Rev. Dr. John Rowan Claypool IV served as a pastor for 47 years, first in Southern Baptist Congregations in the South and then from 1986 to 2000 as the Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama. In his sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Garden

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2014

Man in the image of God, man in the Garden.

THE GARDEN. Genesis 2:4-25. In Genesis 1 we saw Creation from the cosmological viewpoint of God. The expression “These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth” in Genesis 2:4 links the seeming remoteness of God in the earlier account with the intimacy of the Garden, viewing Creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking By Faith Or By Sight?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 24, 2001

This sermon looks at the differences between faith based on experience only and faith based on the truth of God’s word. Experiential vrs. Truth.

Do We Walk by Faith or by Sight? To get a more completed picture of this biblical account, I will take this study from Matthew and John. Lets begin by reading from John 6: 5 Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27, John 6:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of Rejecting God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 22, 2011

Choices have consequences. Paul has clearly shown how God has revealed Himself to mankind and yet man continues to reject God. The results of that rejection has effects in individual lives as well as in societies as a whole. What are those results and

The Results of Rejecting God Romans 1:24-32 Series – Summer in Rome Rejecting & Replacing God results in… …Immoral Passions – Romans 1:24-25 …Indecent Perversions – Romans 1:26-27 …Irrational Practices – Romans 1:28-32 Introduction Slide Have you ever been in a situation where you have tried to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clean And Pure: A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

Sermon on the Seventh Commandment

In the midst of marital disagreement it is not uncommon for a spouse to wonder if there isn’t somebody with whom they would be more compatible. Suleyman Guresci, of Izmir, Turkey, divorced his wife of twenty-one years after a bitter six-year court battle. In an effort to find the ideal woman, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: *other

Holiness - A Life Apart Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007

Know this - the formation of true holiness is a foundational part of preparing to prosper, of living in a way to enjoy God’s blessings. The Word says, “Without holiness, no one will see (that is, know and live close to) the Lord!”

“God loves to bless His children!” That is the declaration of the Bible, a promise that we can live by. In this series of messages, my aim has been to teach how we position ourselves to stand in the flow of God’s blessing, to live in a way that is prosperous, not so much in financial terms, but in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Radical Should You Get?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2003

When we first come to Christ we are tempted to make radical changes to our lives in order to prove our devotion to God. But there are some dangers there - and Paul addresses these in answer to a perplexing question.

There was a saying when I first became a believer in Jesus Christ. It was a way of characterizing your devotion to the Lord – you’d say “I’m radically saved.” We meant that we had given all of ourselves to Him, and it was a good thing. But some people took the radical part to extremes. There were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Straight Talk About Sex – What Does The Bible Teach About Sex Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

A Series for youth on sex and sexuality

Straight talk about Sex – What does the Bible Teach about Sex Gladstone Baptist Church – 28/8/05 pm Little Billy took his girlfriend downtown to get married. The marriage license clerk smiled and explained that they were both much too young. Little Billy asked, "Could you give us a learners’ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sex And The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004

The Church needs to talk as much about sex as the Bible does.

Sex and the Church Hot Potato #4 that the Church won’t touch My mentor/instructor Richard Dobbins was a pastor for 25 years and a Christian Counselor for over 25 years was asked to teach a seminar on Sex for a pastor friend. When he arrived at the church he found an ad for the seminar ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

A relationship with Jesus is to be honoured by all. No one should enter it lightly or selfishly, but responsibly and joyfully, with mutual respect and the promise to be faithful.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo We are now half way though our teaching series on Paul’s letter to the Colossians. This is exciting because we’re about to get into the very heart of what it’s all about – but first, let’s recap on how far we’ve come … 1.1-14 ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Experience New Wine

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

The first miracle of Jesus is not about the creation of wine but the experience of the wedding

Experience the New Wine John 2:1-11 November 13, 2011 Morning Service Illustration: Kim Kardashian and the 72 day marriage We live in a society of disposable relationships In the past week, I have heard of strained relationships with married couples, strained relationships between siblings, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Important Aspects Of Man's Existence

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 1, 2006

Understanding the important aspects of man’s existence will help us identify our priorities in life.

I started re-reading my Bible in Genesis and there are new insights that I have gained. Let us read GENESIS 2:4-25. This passage explains the important aspects of man’s existence. 1. First aspect of man’s existence is RESPONSIBILITIES. (vv. 4-15) Prior to man’s existence, God planted the Garden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

On Divorce

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

This was used in a sunday school class. A basic Biblical perspective on divorce.

On Divorce Sunday School Lesson November 10, 2002 Malachi 2:13-16 (2:13) Another thing you do: You flood the LORD’s altar with tears. You weep and wail because he no longer pays attention to your offerings or accepts them with pleasure from your hands. (2:14) You ask, "Why?" It is because the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Design For Human Sexuality

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003

In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist