Sermons on Pleasure:

Rusted Wealth Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 30, 2001

Wealth is not wrong, it is your attitude towards it that matters most to God.

First Baptist Church October 28, 2001 James 5:1-6 A man was a regular diner at a restaurant. The owner always did his best to please him. One day he complained that he only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him four slices. The man said, "That’s good, but ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

23 Things I Expect In This Century

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

My suggestions as to 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years.

23 THINGS I EXPECT IN THIS CENTURY By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today I am going to suggest to you 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years. Even though this seems like a “sensational” sermon topic, what I am predicting is not based on sensationalism or on a “Jeanne Dixon” type ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Will Come Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

It begins with God, who created. Humanity, who rebelled. Jesus, who came. And us, who respond with repentance. And then we live lives of hope – hope that “our present troubles are small and won’t last very long.

The Day Will Come Zech 12-13 Nov 9, 2008 Intro: "Hope" is the thing with feathers— That perches in the soul— And sings the tune without the words— And never stops—at all— And sweetest—in the Gale—is heard— And sore must be the storm— That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm— I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sons & Daughters - Communion

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 31, 2009

Joint heirs with Jesus. A communion sermon.

Sons & Daughters, Acts 17:16-29 Introduction The following is from “History of Montgomery County, Kansas”: The Rev. Henry Surber, a Campbellite preacher and an early settler of the "Hoosier State." The latter took his family to Iowa in the early settlement of that state and he aided materially in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Count It All Joy Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 9, 2008

A saint is a witness to the goodness of God.In our life, in our patience in suffering sickness, poverty, abuse, discrimination, or mistreatment can be our witness for the glory of God. We can show what the Spirit of Christ is like, a sort of incarnation,

EASTER III I Peter 2:19?25 John 10:1?10 PSALM 23 "Count it all joy to follow in His steps." I Peter 2:19?25 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Anglican

A Christmas Carol

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 24, 2007

Christmas is about one thing, really -reconcilliation. And, as Christ’s coming that night long ago led to the possbility of reconcilliationbetween God and man, so should our lives really be about reconcilliation - don’t you think?

A Christmas Carol Colossians 1:19-22 One of the fondest and most familiar distinctions about Christmas is the special music of the season. Almost everyone has a favorite Christmas carol or hymn. The majority of those chosen as number one favorite by people all over the world have the coming of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember Your Creator In The Days Of Your Youth

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 8, 2009

Message given to graduating H.S. Seniors At the Willow Vale Christian School graduation service.

REMEMBER YOUR CREATOR IN THE DAYS OF YOUR YOUTH Ecclesiastes 12:1 “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you say: ‘I find no pleasure in them.” King Solomon gave this advice to the youth of his day. His advice came from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

He Leads Me Beside Still Waters

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009

Waters that lead us to life

He leads me beside still waters ps 23:2 ACCORDING TO THE RULES: Eric Liddell, affectionately known as the Flying Scotsman, won a gold medal in the 400-meter race during the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. Yes, it was a spectacular race that resulted in a world record. Why then, nearly forty years ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Three 'c's' Of Christianity

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 8, 2013

The call, the choice and the commitment of Christianity

Three ‘C’s’ of Christ. March 10, 2013 John 20:15-19 “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed ...read more

Scripture: John 20:15-19

Denomination: Holiness

An Accurate Measurement

Contributed by Jason Duncan on Oct 30, 2007

People often measure righteousness and morality by comparing themselves to others. This sermon discusses a more accurate way to measure righteousness.

*Scripture references from Luke are from "The Message". Scripture reference from James is from the NIV. We are going to take a silent moral inventory this morning. We are going to take a look at several pictures of famous figures and – as you see each picture – I want you to think about this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are Those Who Are Forgiven By Grace Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

Living a life without Jesus Christ is not a blessed life.

1. What’s it like for a person to live without forgiveness? a. For the person that’s not spiritually connected to God through His Son Jesus Christ? b. For some of us, it’s been so long that we don’t even remember… the issues on the hearts of those who don’t know Jesus personally, intimately. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demands Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 4, 2010

Sermon 2. In sermon two of the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation," we consider the demands Jesus placed upon those who would be His disciples. True disciples, according to Jesus, remain in His Word.

The Demands of Discipleship The Cost of Freedom in Christ John 8:31-37 • There is no price for salvation. • No amount of money will buy it. ♬ Nothing good have I done to deserve God’s own son, I’m not worthy of the scars in his hands, Yet he chose the road to Calvary to die in my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Building Resumes Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010

Sermon 8 in the series. God, in His providence, allows the construction to resume. But it is not long before the opposition resumes. The Christian walk will always be a fight. It is truly warfare!

The Book of Ezra Study #10 (Ezra 5) The Building Resumes! OPEN 1. Under what circumstances do you find it difficult to persevere in doing what is right? 2. When have you faced opposition from others for doing the right thing? 3. When have you experienced God’s protection in your ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Building Resumes Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 29, 2010

Sermon 10 in the Series. (Ezra chapter 5) After the locals first attempted to stop the work on the Temple, they then tried to compromise the work on the Temple. "Let us build with you" was their cry. When Jerubabbel and Jeshua refused, they harrassed them

The Book of Ezra Study #10 (Ezra 5) The Building Resumes! OPEN 1. Under what circumstances do you find it difficult to persevere in doing what is right? 2. When have you faced opposition from others for doing the right thing? 3. When have you experienced God’s protection in your ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spreading The Wealth

Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Nov 17, 2012

Spreading True Wealth is not about money, politics & power.

Spreading the Wealth! Have you ever thought about what you would do if you struck it rich? Won the lottery, rich uncle died and left you a fortune? What would you do? Pay off bills, new home, new car, clothes? Expression: ÒFROM RAGS TO RICHES.Ó ThatÕs a common American expression, isnÕt it? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ