Sermons on overcoming addiction: showing 136-150 of 37,977

Where Are The Nine?

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 30, 2005

Some of us have visited some of the best professionals in their fields yet we still feel hopeless and helpless; completely lost.

Where are the nine? Scripture Reference: Luke 17:11-19 (KJV) Luke 17:11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everybody's Not Doing It!

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 7, 2005

Message to teenagers (and everyone else) on sexual purity.

INTRODUCTION: Ø This is an issue that has no age barriers. Ø I could spend a great deal of time mentioning names. Ø People you and I know who have scoffed at this verse Ø Peer pressure, TV, Internet, etc. all contribute to the problem. Ø The statistics, which we’ll look at later, are alarming! Ø ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 17, 2005

We need to look back at someone who looked back

Remember Lot’s Wife “Don’t Look back” Sermon Scripture: Luke 17:32 (KJV) Luke 17:32 Remember Lot’s wife. Don’t look back! In this scripture Jesus wants us to look back on someone who looked back This is like many of us today; God has delivered us from the situation but we keep looking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not Too Late For A Change Of Fate

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 29, 2002

how God calls us to be involved in changin the future of sinners, and wants to change our future

September 1, 2002 Ezekiel 33:7-11 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. 8 When I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ and you do not speak out to dissuade him from his ways, that wicked man ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Pure Water Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 6, 2001

This is the first sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin" and gives us examples and ways to break free from those "pet sins" in our lifes that hold us captive.

Sunday Morning August 5, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #1 PURE WATER JOHN 4:7-30 Introduction: 1. Do we have anyone here this morning that has ever sinned? You are thinking, “Well yea stupid. We all have sinned. So why ask such an obvious question?” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-30

Denomination: Baptist

New Creations Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 22, 2001

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Finding Freedom From Sin" series. This sermon shows the parallels between the creation of the world and the new creation we experience in Christ.

Sunday Morning August 26, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #3 NEW CREATIONS 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday’s sermons were a bit of a wake up call for me. If you remember, I stood up after both sermons and said if we did not stand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Genesis 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Let The Dogs Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 31, 2001

This is the fifth sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon compares those who are living in sin and those who are following God.

Sunday Morning September 2, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #5 WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? 1 Kings 21 Introduction: 1. There is a popular song amongst our youth and children titled “Who Let The Dogs Out?” The lyrics go like this, “Who let the dogs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Air Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 5, 2001

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". When we allow God to cleanse us, then He can use us.

Sunday Morning September 9, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #6 FRESH AIR Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: 1. While working for a fast food company as the manager, I remember several of my agitated employees deciding to get back me. I was counting the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Up About Alcohol Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 18, 2002

Three actions to take in order to wise up about alcohol and other kinds of drugs.

I always feel a little strange on Memorial Day weekend. You see, when I was as sophomore in high school, my parents went away for Memorial day and left me at home alone. Big mistake!  I threw the party to end all parties. There were people there I’d never seen before, a band, people drinking beer ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Las Bebidas Alcolicas Series

Contributed by Stephen Brogdon on Jun 20, 2002

Enseñanza bíblica acerca del vino y las bebidas alcolicas. Enfatiza la abstenencia total.

¿QUE DICE DIOS ACERCA DE LAS BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS? 2 TIM. 3:16 16 Toda la Escritura es inspirada por Dios, y útil para enseñar, para redargüir, para corregir, para instruir en justicia, 17 a fin de que el hombre de Dios sea perfecto, enteramente preparado para toda buena obra. INTRODUCCION: Hay ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Fish Food For Thought

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

The scientists tell us for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. In our relationship with God for every action there is also a consequence. See how Jonah’s life parallels ours when we go contrary to God’s will

Oskaloosa Evangelical Church Sermon Text: Jonah 1:1-3,17; 2:1, 10 Sermon Title: Fish food for thought Sunday, June 11th 00 Scripture Introduction: I think everyone has their favorite Bible story, and many times we find ourselves able to identify with a character or some specific sets of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Moral Issues: Drinking Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

Even though drinking hits home with our families and friends, we must oppose it to stop it from destroying those whom we love.

INTRO: Do I have to try to impress you with the statistics? You already know them. Even unbelievers are alarmed at the rise in alcoholism, drunk driving, and broken homes. The problem of drinking today is “staggering”. We need to be sympathetic with alcoholics who try to break their addiction, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moral Issues: Gambling Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

When gambling thrives, someone else suffers! Lost in the glitter of the multimillion dollar winner are all the millions of losers.

INTRO: Horse racing, lottery, church bingo, casino nights, carnival games, raffles for charity—when it comes to gambling, we’ve got it all! And when it comes to determining the morality of gambling, we have more defenses that confuse the issue than we have convictions that clarify it! A simple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Wrong With Gambling?

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

Isaiah gives us a glimpse of the forces behind gambling and why it becomes so addictive and destructive.

Intro: ***A preacher saw a man who looked homeless sitting on a park bench and seemed to be in deep distress so he passed by him, handed him a $20 bill and whispered to him, “Never Despair”. The next day the preacher saw the man coming toward him hurriedly and gave him $60. The preacher asked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Christian Should Abstain From Alcohol And Drugs

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

Sunday, March 16, 1997 is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Sunday. It is biblical to abstain from using alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and drug abuse has reached a frightening level. Recent statistics indicate 105,000 Americans die each year in alcohol re

Sunday, March 16, 1997 is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Sunday. It is biblical to abstain from using alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and drug abuse has reached a frightening level. Recent statistics indicate 105,000 Americans die each year in alcohol related deaths. It is also estimated that 18 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist