Sermons on Obsessed With Appearance:

Do Not Drink Wine: But Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 26, 2008

“The Christian life is more than just a prayer of faith made in the past; it’s dedicating every day to live for Christ and what will last.”

Do Not Drink Wine: But Be Filled With the Spirit (Eph. 5:17-21) “…do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Unforgettable You

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 25, 2007

Isaiah uses four word pictures to show us that we ought to trust God because of what he’s like.

UNFORGETTABLE YOU Isaac Butterworth Isaiah 49:15-18 (NRSV) 15/ Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. 16/ See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's That I Smell? Series

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Our worship and adoration is a sweet smelling fragrance in the nostrils of God!

I. A New Fragrance A. Text: II Corinthians 2:14-16 “…thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Jesus Is The Best Light

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 27, 2014

Jesus sheds light on our sin but also highlights God's love for us.

I’ve been obsessed with light lately. First there was the track light in the kitchen that kept burning out until Rob discovered that I probably hadn’t screwed the bulbs in correctly. And then there were the blinking lights on the router and modem for my computer. Blink. Blink. Blink, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Cares...when I'm Addicted? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007

Ninth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of addiction.

(Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) (Opened this message with the "Who Cares" Sermon Starter on Addiction) Smoking. Drinking. Drug Use. Sexual Addiction. Food Addictions. They can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Spirits Of Retaliation And Counterattack Spirits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 7, 2025

In the realm of spiritual warfare, the spirits of retaliation are malevolent entities that seek to inflict harm and vengeance upon individuals who have wronged them or others.

In the realm of spiritual warfare, the spirits of retaliation are malevolent entities that seek to inflict harm and vengeance upon individuals who have wronged them or others. These spirits operate in darkness, fueled by the desire for revenge and chaos. How They Attack The spirits of retaliation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Rekindle Your Passion

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Mar 18, 2019

LET GOD LIGHT A FIRE IN YOU

REKINDLE YOUR PASSION (PSALMS 42:1-2 ) INTRO: SKIT: SATAN GOT YOUR JOY AND PASSION (1.) Two-person skit: the chained, the Devil (2.) Devil; Wraps chains around the chained (3.) Devil” I’ve got it I’ve stolen his JOY” (4.) Chained “ whoooa is me I’m miserable “ (5.) Devil “I’ve got his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hungry Heart

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 12, 2005

People see Jesus in different ways-someone to work for, an opportunity to move ahead, an entertainer, the Christ of God. Who is He to you?

The Hungry Heart Scripture: John 12:1-21 John 12:21 (The Message) “We want to see Jesus. Can you help us?" Michaëlle Jean has been appointed by Prime Minister Paul Martin as Canada’s next Governor General, our official representative of the Queen of England. Michaëlle was raised in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

"No Stealing" Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 7, 2002

God calls the Christian to live in community with others by being fair, righteous and just in all of his dealings.

November 2002 Central Christian Church St Petersburg, Fl Joe Bedy Commandment number 8 seems as direct and plain as the first 7. “You shall not steal.” Ex. 20:15 Do not take for yourself anything that belongs to somebody else. I think the question is where do we draw the line? The quarter on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Love The Father More Than The World

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 25, 2005

The following is a list of twenty five things that often crowd out our love for the Father. Since Jesus told us to watch and pray that we enter not in to temptation. It is a good idea to know what competes for our greatest passion.

How to Love the Father More than the World Marks of Worldliness (I John 2:15-18) What are the various ways that people subtly love the world more than we show love for our heavenly Father? Perhaps it could be summarized in the word preoccupation. Illustration: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - An 86-year-old ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beginning Ministry Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016

The beginning of Christ's ministry here on earth. The pivotal event was the arrest of John the Baptist.

I. Introduction A. A little old lady sold pretzels on a street corner for 25 cents each. Every day a young man would leave his office building at lunch time and, as he passed her pretzel stand, he would leave her a quarter, but would never take a pretzel. This went on for more than five years. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Languages Of Love Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

The Languages of Love John 15:34-35 We have entitled our series "Fireproof" from the awesome film on the circuit right now on relationships in general, and marriage in particular. We are focusing on relationships because we have realized that the river of fulfillment flows out of healthy ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

Members Of One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 3, 2021

Christians should always be in the habit of building up!

- BUILDING UP ONE ANOTHER - Members of One Another Romans 12:4-5 Introduction Daniel Richard wrote, “We are living in a self-serving, self-centered, and self-obsessed modern day rush-rush society filled with negativity and constant tearing down of others…." Between social media bullying ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In A Pagan Society Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 12, 2021

How does a christian live in a pagan society?

We continue our study of our new message series on the Letters to Timothy. Please open your Bibles to 1st Timothy 1. Read along with me again 1 Timothy 1:1-4….. Paul was called by Jesus Christ to be an apostle to the Gentiles (to Non-Jews) ; we note this in v1: Paul, an Apostle, commanded by God! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Law Verses Grace Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

This sermon examines Paul's teaching on the law and grace

INTRODUCTION * Text = a clash between those who want to strictly follow what they feel is the Law and those who want to abandon that Law and cling to God’s grace regarding salvation - the Covenant of Circumcision (Gen. 17) and Passover requirements (Ex. 12:48-49) * Some believed that the new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist