Sermons on Pleasure In Wickedness:

What We Cannot Do, God Can Do

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 29, 2009

If salvation depended upon living a sinless life, none of us would have a hope of reaching heaven. No Christian can claim to merit God’s mercy or grace. No saved individual can state that God was compelled to grant her life because of her goodness. We are

“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Food Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 29, 2018

In this sermon, we discuss the way that food can become an idol for us as we allow food to do for us what only God should do.

A. A certain Texas rancher had a pair of boots made, and they turned out to be too tight. 1. The bootmaker insisted on stretching them, but the rancher wouldn’t let him. 2. The rancher explained to the bootmaker his reason for wanting the boots to be too tight: “There is little in my life that is ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graduation: Don't Sell Your Birthright

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

This is a graduations service. Let me ask you a question: Do you treasure your relationship with Christ above all other relationships? Is Jesus more important to you than anything else?

TEXT: Genesis 25:27-34 TITLE: DON’T SELL YOUR BIRTHRIGHT FOR A MOMENT OF PLEASURE (Graduation) St. Lucian was an odd bird, or so the story goes. It is said he was asked by his persecutors, “of what country art thou?” He answered, “I am a Christian.” “What is your occupation?” “I am a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34, Genesis 25:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does God Have Control Of Your Heart?

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002

A question worth answering isn’t it?

DOES GOD HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR HEART? Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 10:30-37 TEXT FOR MORNING READING: Luke 10:30-37 INTRODUCTION This morning you heard read to you probably one of the more familiar stories of the Bible, the story of the good samaritan. This story Jesus told came in response to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alien Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 5, 2012

How should Christians respond to persecution and to suffering in the world?

This passage introduces the epistle’s section on Christian living and its overall theme. To borrow from Francis Schaeffer, it is “How Should We Then Live?” How should Christians conduct themselves in a world that is nonChristian, i.e. where the citizenry do not acknowledge Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 21, 2004

Why you exist and how to fulfill that purpose.

Life in the Fast Lane Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Revelation 4:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 19, 2004 Introduction When we began this series a couple of months ago, we began with a message titled, Making the Drag: Enjoying the Journey on the Highway of Life. I told you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Faking It For The Church

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 8, 2009

There is a fear of standing before God almighty and hearing him say, almost you were a child of God. I am sorry,but I was never fooled.

Fakes in the church!! Matt. 10:1-4 OPEN: One night a woman dreamed that she was having a conversation with God. She was angry about all the suffering and evil she saw around her, so she complained to the Lord. “God, why don’t You do something about all this?” God gently replied: “I did. I created ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Hd: Lure Of The Blur Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

A message on dealing with trouble and temptation from James 1:9-18.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ LURE OF THE BLUR James 1:9-18 TROUBLE & ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Responds To Evil In The World Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

In this series I break down Noah’s life into 4 parts. I began by looking at how evil the world was during his time and trying to apply that to our time.

God Responds to Evil in the World! If I was Satan Convince the world it is good What a great tactic Andrew Murray Result = a world full of evil (Video) The life of Noah Read Gen. 6:5-11 1. The World is Evil! I’m a good person- Ps. 14:1-3 God uses some very descriptive words in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Has Need

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

We should be ready and prepared to be used by the Lord.

The Lord Has Need April 5, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should be ready and prepared to be used by the Lord. Focus Passage: Matthew 21:1-9 Introduction: I. Selected a. By Pre-arrangement b. By Prophecy II. Sanctified a. By ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Heaven Or Hell

Contributed by Sylvester Onofe on Feb 21, 2012

A soul winning message

The issue about HEAVEN OR HELL is self determination and willingness, for it is written, it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the Judgement Heb 9:27. HEAVEN is a place of rest, joy, peace and worship to God Almighty forever. And it is meant for righteous and holy people i.e God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Is Christ's Atonement Necessary? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ is the only satisfactory Lamb, you must receive Him as your atonement for sin and access to God.

I. Worshipping God man’s way is revealed as wickedness. v. 1-14 A. The Israelites offer corrupted worship. (1-6) 1. They broke the second commandment (1-4). 2. They offer apostate worship (5-6). B. The Israelites became corrupted ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Repentance

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 22, 2016

there are no good fruit without true repentance

FRUIT OF REPENTANCE MAIN TEXT: LUKE 3:8 “Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance and begin not to say within yourselves, we have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham”. GALATIANS 5:8 For he that soweth to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

O For A Day In Thy Courts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 17, 2021

The prayer-answering God gives grace and glory in Jesus' Name.

O FOR A DAY IN THY COURTS. Psalm 84:8-12. The Psalmist’s second “Selah” separates between two prayer petitions. The first is that the “LORD God of hosts… the God of Jacob” would “hear” his prayer, and “give ear” (Psalm 84:8). The Psalmist is in no doubt that our God is a prayer hearing, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doeg Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Doeg

Psalm 52 Doeg I. The Boasting Man - 1-4 His Words i. Divide - 2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; ii. Deceive - 3 Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah. iii. Destroy -2 like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness