Sermons on Negative Habits:

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 23, 2009

How is the fruit of the Spirit developed in our lives?

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] How many of you bought some fruit this week? (Now we know who the unhealthy people are.) Why do we eat fruit? · Tastes good (but as good as junk food?) · Healthy (“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”) The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 27, 2012

We must be holy.

Holiness March 26, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be holy. Focus Passage: I Peter 1:15-16 Introduction: What is Holiness? I. Practical Holiness a. Holiness is the habit of being of one mind with God, according as we find His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted To Prayer Series

Contributed by Lee Young on Jul 7, 2020

In this series, we will look at what the early church did when they gathered together and why it is important for us to never give up meeting together.

I. When the church gathered together devoting themselves to these four elements, they were filled with awe. They saw the power of God in signs and wonders. They became extremely generous and kind. And the church grew exponentially. II. They devoted themselves to prayer. Why do we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43, James 5:13-16, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Can We Be Saved Without Repentance? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 13, 2021

The Holy Spirit is always eager to stir up repentance and change and heal the brokenhearted. But can we be saved without repenting and adopting a firm purpose of amendment?

John 8: 10-11 Luke 6: 45-48 Psalm 50 Romans 6: 1-19 One of the greatest scandals afflicting our decadent society, one that has even bled over into the Church, is the phenomenon of public figures claiming to be Christian, or Catholic, attending worship and taking communion, and then going out on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:10-11, Luke 6:45-48, Romans 6:1-19

Denomination: Catholic

Godliness Is A Lifelong Learning Journey. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

Because of Adam and Eve’s disobedience, sin has been an “inheritance” for all of their descendants.

According to the Bible, humanity's first parents, Adam and Eve, committed the original sin, which has been passed down to every generation since. In this article, we will explore the biblical basis for this belief.As the apostle Paul writes, "Where sin increased, grace abounded all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Hebrews 11:25, Romans 6:12, Philippians 4:11-13, Ezekiel 18:4  (view more)  (view less)

God's Children & Christ's Bride

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 14, 2023

What guides our actions? Are we God's children and Christ's bride? Let's find out in Ephesians 5.

What guides our actions? Are we God’s children and Christ’s bride? Do as God does. After all, you are his dear children. Let love be your guide. Christ loved us and offered his life for us as a sacrifice that pleases God. (Ephesians 5:1-2 CEV) What behaviors ought not to be found? But sexual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Third Sunday Of Lent, Year C- Exhausting The Soil Or Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 8, 2025

I believe that there are a number of Christians living in their spiritual grace period

Jerry Flury, who once worked in the insurance industry, said, “I constantly had to deal with people seeking to maintain their policies perpetually in what they referred to as the policy’s grace period. A grace period is defined as the additional period of time a lender, or an insurance policy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15, Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Asking With Confidence For Whom We Need Most

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 22, 2025

We are part of a new covenant, sealed with a circumcision of our hearts, always empowered by freely-given grace from the Father, grace earned by the outpouring of water and blood from the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Seventeenth Sunday in Course 2025 This is a Jubilee Year, and today we have what we might call “jubilee readings.” Traditionally the Holy Father declares a Jubilee Year on the quarter century, so 2025 is pretty automatic. There have also been special Jubilees. In the OT, the year of Jubilee ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Genesis 18:20-32, Psalm 138:1-8, Colossians 2:12-14, Luke 11:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

New Life In Christ

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 4, 2025

New life in Christ is the transformation of the believer from the old nature of sin into a new creation of righteousness through the power of the Holy Spirit.

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Key Verse: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) Supporting Texts: Romans 6:4, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 4:22-24, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Blessing

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 2, 2025

Faith not only brings us into God’s blessings but sustains us in them.

Introduction Have you ever received a blessing, only to wonder if it would last? Perhaps you landed a promotion at work, but then worried if you could handle the new responsibilities. Or maybe you experienced a breakthrough in your health, only to fear the condition might return. Today, we’re going ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Praising God Is A Ministry.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 21, 2001

Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. Psalm 30

Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. Psalm 30 Title: “Praising God is a ministry.” This is a very old psalm whose origins are lost in antiquity. The Heading or Title attached to it “A Psalm. Dedication song for the house. Of David.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Developing A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 24, 2002

We need to ask God to change our hearts from 1. Complaints to Praise. 2. Criticism to Encouragement. 3. Cynicism to Faith.

Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. Terrified, one man shouted to his friend, “Say a prayer, John. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

The "In Christ" Metamorphosis

Contributed by Vanita George on Apr 20, 2005

This is about a Child of God experiencing the FULLNESS in Christ.

The “In Christ” Metamorphosis - Vanita George (20/04/2005) (WOV Fire Group) Introduction: The title for my message today is “The ‘In Christ’ Metamorphosis”. I did my Bachelors in Zoology and I guess that’s where I’ve picked this term ‘Metamorphosis’. Most of us must know what it means ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Prayer Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jul 20, 2013

How to receive the best gift and what it means.

July 28, 2013 The Miracle Prayer The two-thousand member mega-church was filled to overflowing one Sunday morning. The preacher was ready to start the sermon when three men dressed in long, black coats and black hats entered through the rear of the church. Two of the men walked down the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-13

Denomination: *other

Lavished With Love! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 5, 2012

The love of God is more than we can understand, but he has lavished it upon us! How do we understand that, how do we respond to that?

How great the Fathers love; lavished! There are some truly magnificent things that can happen in a person’s life. The foundations of true friendship as you meet people for the first time and you know that there will be a bond between you. I have friends like this that after years we can get ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army