Sermons on Resisting Temptation:

God's Frightening Gift

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 12, 2003

Our moral universe raises several questions: 1. What does it mean to have free will? 2. Why is it frightening? 3. What are we to do with it?

God has a problem. His problem began when he created other living beings to live in the same universe as himself. Before the creation there was only one will — God’s will. But now there were other beings and other wills operating in the universe — millions of them. And because God wanted a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

A New Heart And A New Spirit

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 20, 2002

Even if we want to obey God it can be difficult. This sermon explains how God helps us to obey him.

Ezekiel 36:22-32 A New Heart and A New Spirit The problem: Romans 7:14-25 in The Message What I don’t understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise. So if I can’t be trusted to figure out what is best for myself and then do it, it ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-32, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: *other

Doing The Right Things For The Right Reasons

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 15, 2004

Our works are not acceptable if our motives are not pure.

January 11, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 4:1-9 Subject: Acceptable Worship Title: Doing the Right Things for the Right Reasons We live in a society where we are required to make decisions every day. For many, decisions are made without any consideration, other than, “What is best for me?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coping With Life: Enemy Recognition Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004

This sermon discusses the need for Christians to recognize who the real enemy is, and where our real battles in life occur.

Coping with Life: Enemy Recognition Matthew 28:18 - 20, Revelation 12:9, 20:2, 2 Corinthians 11:14, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 10:13 Ephesians 6:10-13, Romans 13;12-14, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 10:4, 11:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, Colossians 2:10, 15, 1 Peter 3:22, February 24, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - The Thinking Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 14, 2006

Part 2 of our House of Faith Series entitled: The Thinking Pillar. We will look at how once we have the Word of God as our foundation, with Jesus Christ as our Cornerstone, we can begin to allow the Holy Spirit to build upon that firm foundation. The f

The House of Faith Part 2 – The Thinking Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME Last week we began our series ‘The House of Faith’, by discussing the importance of the foundation of our faith being the teachings of the Apostles and Prophets, with Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Man Is Sinful By Nature Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007

Redo of Armed to be set free

Man is by his nature sinful. Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-6,11-13 The reasons for our sin Man is sinful, and we show it in our actions and our conduct. Man is always ready to do evil. Paul says in Romans that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. When we, as the children of God, are ...read more

Denomination: *other

Give Mutual Acceptance To The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010

Most Christians understand how we are supposed to live in the world. We are lights in a dark world. We are Christ’s ambassadors, His personal representatives in a foreign land. Yet, sometimes we struggle to live peaceable with fellow believers. The princi

Give Mutual Acceptance to the Body of Christ Romans 14 and 15 As I bring the last message in this Series of messages from Romans, the Apostle Paul continues his teaching on how Christians ought to behave. In Romans 12, we are invited to present ourselves to God as living sacrifices. How do we do ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

No. 01 . The New Year Is Aglow With Opportunities

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 26, 2017

How to start the New Year - 2016

The New Year is Aglow with Opportunities Daniel 1:1-7: 3:1-18; 6:1-22 We have now completed one month in the year 2016 and we are faced with many challenges and opportunities. As a Christian we are rowing upstream against a society that is basically anti-Christian. We are also living in a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Are You Sleeping?

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 14, 2023

Jesus and His Disciples were in the Garden of Gethsemane

Why Are You Sleeping? Mark 14:32-42 Good morning, Happy New Year. I hope you enjoyed time with loved ones for the Christmas holiday, and I hope you took time to truly be thankful to the Lord for how good He is to all of us. King Solomon asked in Proverbs 6:9 How long will you slumber, O ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making God's Dream Our Dream Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

We have to make the same decision that Jesus did, which is to abuse power for selfish ends, or to use power for godly goals.

One of the most famous speeches Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ever gave was his "I have a dream" speech. It was a dream about a future America where prejudice was eliminated, and there was peace and unity among all races. This dream could only become a reality if men learned to use power ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

"Placed For Provision”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

Don’t stay in the dry places waiting for the former to happen again, it served its propose, but now God is sending you to your next provision.

I. Elijah A. Elijah is one of the most colorful personalities found in the entire Bible. Here in 1 Kings chapter 17, he appears suddenly upon the scene, he doesn’t have a huge introduction, and not a lot is said about his life previous to here in this passage. He comes on the scene during some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

God Given Opportunity To Do Good

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Aug 25, 2025

The purest form of goodness is expecting nothing in return. Because there is no hidden motive. When Christ Died for Us, He gave up His very life. Expecting nothing in return from us. He did it out of love!

Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Let’s step back in time to the days of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dark Lord - The Lord Of The Ring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2003

Satan is the real "Dark Lord" and while the Bible tells us he is defeated, he is still dangerous. How do we deal with this powerful force of evil and overcome?

OPEN: Several years ago, I watched a PBS Special that covered the events leading up to the "Battle of the Bulge" during WWII. It was the autumn of 1944 and Germany had been beaten back behind its borders. The Nazi war machine was in tatters and the repeated bombing raids of the Allies all but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anatomy Of Adultery Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Being committed to God and our spouse protects you from inappropriate relationships.

OPENING SENTENCE: Something that stirred up controversy some weeks ago was the US vice-president, Mike Pence stated to the Hill that he practiced the “Billy Graham” rule. INTRODUCTION: That meant that he never eats alone with a woman other than his wife and that he won’t attend events featuring ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pharaoh's Dreams

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 22, 2008

God used a dream to reveal to Pharaoh an event that was going to take place in Egypt and the surrounding countries.

Text; Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one: God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do…” (Genesis 41:25). When you or I have a dream, it usually involves one incident and then we awaken. We might be having a pleasant dream that places us in a happy or joyful environment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church