Sermons on Self Discipline:

Prayer Of Agur Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 8, 2001

The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) continues more and more to challenge me each week to ask myself what two requests must I make of God today to gain a closer fellowship with Him.

The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) continues more and more to challenge me each week to ask myself what two requests must I make of God today to gain a closer fellowship with Him. Today we remember all of our Veterans and thank them for their service to our Nation. We as Christians must also remember ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9, Titus 3:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasting Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

Jesus calls his followers to a life of prayer and fasting

Love Expressed in Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

America 935 B. C.

Contributed by Larry Moore on Mar 11, 2006

A comparison of America today with Isaiah 3:1-26.

America 935 B.C. Isaiah 3:1-26 You don’t have to tell me. I know that America didn’t exist in 935 B.C., but she sure was described. In the chapter of Isaiah that we’re going to look at today he’s talking to and about Israel. But when we look at the circumstances that are described it could just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Solutions And Antidotes For Anger

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 3, 2001

Use disappointments to teach you more about God’s mercies, power and ability to exhibit His greatness over any problem. vs. 2-4. Whoever believes and trusts in Him will not be disappointed.

Solutions and Antidotes for Anger - Jonah 4:1-11 Quote:Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. B. Franklin. Quote: The fastest horse cannot catch a word spoken in anger. Chinese Proverb in Bits & Pieces, July 25, 1992, p. 5. 1. Remember God’s mercies on me - vs 6. Failure to remember ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Pursuit

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008

Many of us are sitting around with 20 year old prophecies. It’s so easy to become disappointed, disillusioned or bitter when it seems like God hasn’t come through like we expected.

Spiritual Pursuit - Proverbs 2:3; Matt 7:7 & Luke 11:9 Intro.: In our “crying out and lifting up our voices”. We find that God has a sort of soft spot. He is tender concerning our spiritual poverty, persistence and hunger. Jesus related a story in Luke 11:5-8 that illustrates persistence. We are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is In Your Cup?spilled Out Before The Lord

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2003

We study several that were spilled out before the Lord, and ponder how we should be spilled out before Jesus.

SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD... This is a two part lesson. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would like us to ponder SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD. Definition: Spill: --- to run out until no more, --- kill, destroy, --- cause to flow, --- waste, --- to accidentally or unintentionally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is In Your Cup?spilled Out Before The Lord

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2003

We study several that were spilled out before the Lord, and ponder how we should be spilled out before Jesus.

SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD... This is a two part lesson. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would like us to ponder SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD. Definition: Spill: --- to run out until no more, --- kill, destroy, --- cause to flow, --- waste, --- to accidentally or unintentionally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Lukewarm Laodicea--The Church Of The Closed Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

The consequences of complacency

"Lukewarm Laodicea-the church of the closed door" Rev 3:14-22 The Letters to the 7 Churches; Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I lived in Germany, I discovered the most popular soft drink overseas wasn’t Coke, Pepsi or Fanta, but mineral water, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Congregational

Masturbation, The Spiritual Battle Against The Flesh

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 24, 2024

Some say that the Bible does not mention masturbation or self-gratification or “solo sex,” as it’s sometimes called. They say that it is silent on the subject and that the Bible does not state whether or not masturbation is a sin.

I was asked about masturbation and what I thought of it. He then offered up, “Why is masturbation classed as a sin?” “I’m on Christian sites where people are saying that it’s all wrong and that you shouldn’t being stuff like that but surely God wants us to love either with a partner or ourself.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:9-10, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Arise And Shine For Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jan 20, 2007

If you have the light of Jesus Chrsit in your life, you need to Arise and Shine for Him!

Isaiah 60:1-2 Topic: Arise and Shine for Jesus Christ Isaiah was one of the four major prophets of the Old Testament along with Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. As a prophet, Isaiah prophesied to the southern tribe of Judah, and to the city of Jerusalem. Isaiah warned the people during his day ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Sacrifice

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005

We are to present ourselves to God as a living sacrifice surrendered totally to Him for His use and glory.

I. The Exhortation. “I beseech”—This word is a strong word meaning to beg, to implore. It carries a much stronger thought than merely asking for something or making a casual recommendation. II. The Motive. “By the mercies of God.” All of us have been recipients of God’s mercies. His mercies are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Is Your Cheek Red Enough?

Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2005

What does Jesus mean when He says to "Turn the Other Cheek"?

Is Your Cheek Red Enough? by Pastor Jim May Portions of this message were taken from a message by Rev. Victor Shepherd at another sermon site) Matthew 5:38-42, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Burning Or Building The Kingdom

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Sep 10, 2001

#5 in a series through James James Chapter 3

Are you burning or building the Kingdom? James 3:1-18 One of the greatest things about out society is that we are a people who build. Especially here in America. If someone builds a bigger building than we do, we simply build one bigger. If someone else builds a big stadium, another city will ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

He That Has An Ear

Contributed by Joel Lopez on Aug 24, 2008

Revelations letter to the seven churches and how they apply to us.

He that Has an Ear Rev 3:22 Rev 2:1-3:22 God cares for the church. Just as the Lord knew about each of these seven churches and their precise situation, the Lord knows and cares about you current spiritual state. In the second thru third chapter of the book of Revelation, Christ praised ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Separate Yourself

Contributed by Timothy Brewington Ii on Sep 9, 2003

We must separate ourselves from whatever is not like God. We must also separate ourselves unto God. This means that we most make ourselves only available to God. God uses people that have mad themselves available to him.

2 Corinthians 6:17 "Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord...” God has always required His people to separate. He told Israel, “be ye holy, for I am Holy.” God knows that we become like, whoever and whatever we spend the most time with. God wants us to be like Him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21

Denomination: Apostolic