Sermons about Overcoming Addiction

Moral Issues: Drinking Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

based on 174 ratings

| 6,637 views

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

based on 166 ratings

| 5,394 views

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

based on 306 ratings

| 7,934 views

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

The Aftertaste Of Alcohol Series

Contributed by Dale Higgins on Mar 4, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 10,151 views

America has failed to realize that the greatest abuse of drugs there is - is the most acceptable one of Alcohol.

Today I am going to preach on the subject of alcohol and its effects. Let me begin by by making some general observations and quoting some statical facts concerning alcohol. I believe that alcohol is the most abused drug in America. While we have gone through many years of the scare of drugs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35, Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Too Late For A Change Of Fate

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 29, 2002

based on 85 ratings

| 17,131 views

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

based on 466 ratings

| 19,096 views

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

based on 245 ratings

| 22,084 views

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

based on 290 ratings

| 16,065 views

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

based on 247 ratings

| 10,203 views

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

God Cleanses His People

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 9,323 views

To encourage the congregation to avoid materialism and the love of money

Zechariah 5:5-11 God Cleanses His People Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to guard against materialism and the love of money. Introduction Before the Israelites had gone into exile, they were primarily a agriculture based society. They lived off the land and farming. During ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Be Delivered!

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Sep 20, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 12,041 views

The book of Isaiah illustrates that the Lord can deliver a country, a town and an individual. We need cleansing from God to bring that deliverance.

Are you ensnared with an addiction? Are you troubled with the pain of troubled emotions and fear? God speaks through Isaiah and he can speak to you tonight. Are you bound by the wiles of Satan, do you feel lost in a sea of sin? The prophet Isaiah speaks from this book tonight. There is a process ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-9, Isaiah 52:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

All About The Altar

Contributed by Casey Casal on Sep 30, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,167 views

Giving up false idols and being a living sacrifice to God

All About The Altar Text: 1 Kings 12:28 Subject: Holiness Context: We have forgotten the meaning of a holy place, we have forgotten the meaning of the altar. The evolution of the altar is damaging the church and youth groups everywhere. They are so caught up in fanciness that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:28-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lie: God Cannot Help Me With All My Problems Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 7, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 5,820 views

We live in a society that looks to drugs and alcohol to solve life’s problems rather than looking to Christ. Even our church’s are filled with prescription drug abusers. Why? We have believed Satan’s lie that God cannot be trusted to help me with all my

Series: Lies Satan Tells 6/05/05a RRC #3 GOD CANNOT BE TRUSTED ... TO HELP ME WITH MY PROBLEMS 2 Peter 1:2-3; Ephesians 3:20; 2 Cor. 12:9 God’s word is absolutely filled with promises that He had made to his people. Our focal passages today are promises that will absolutely transform your life if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learn To Submit

Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 11, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 4,370 views

Maybe we need to add to instaed of take away

Learn To Submit Perfect Submission Scripture Reference: James 4:6-7 James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Justified, Qualified & Glorified,conclusion Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 18, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 4,111 views

The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. Part 3 deals with the Glorification of marriage.

Justified, Qualified & Glorified The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. Part 3 deals with the Glorification of marriage. I thought about ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:4-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

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