Sermons on Self-Indulgence:

Walking In Love And Light.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 6, 2024

Being the people who we are in Christ Jesus, and shunning all evil.

WALKING IN LOVE AND LIGHT. Ephesians 5:1-9. When we are ‘imitators’ of God as ‘beloved children,’ we will ‘walk in love’ (agape) toward one another (cf. EPHESIANS 5:1-2). Our model of love is the Lord Jesus Christ, who ‘loved us and gave Himself for us.’ His love was a sacrificial love, and His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Wearing A Mask Of Goodness In Relationships? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 8, 2024

Have you ever felt like you're wearing a mask in your relationships?

Have you ever felt like you're wearing a mask in your relationships? Maybe you put on a happy face for your family, a professional one for your colleagues, or a tough one for your friends. But what happens when the mask slips, and the real you is revealed? Have you ever felt like you're ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, Matthew 5:16, Luke 12:2-3

Restoring Unity In Our Community Series

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Aug 13, 2003

It is essential that Christians be unified if we are going to glorify Christ, build each other up and share his message with the world.

Ephesians 2:13-22 July 13th, 2003 Restoring Unity in our Community! The Early New Testament church was known for its love. That’s why it grew so incredibly fast. People were attracted to the love which changed Christians so much. Now, Satan knew that thousands of people were being drawn to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Rich Little Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 2, 2007

The message deals with the attitude, acquisition, and application of riches and the dangers involved.

Rich Little James 51-6 Introduction A well-worn one dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty dollar bill arrived at a Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they moved along the conveyor belt to be burned, they struck up a conversation. The twenty dollar bill reminisced ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 12, 2007

Deals with the first part of "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

THE WAY OF THE KING A Pure Heart "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Mt. 5:8). Religion majors on externals to the neglect of more important issues. It deals with rules, regulations and ceremonies. This was condemned by God through the pen of Isaiah. He wrote: "The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living The Foolproof Life Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 19, 2010

With God’s help, we can live wisely! “You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.” James 3:18 (MSG)

Living the Foolproof Life James 3:13-18 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Operating In Supernatural Ministry

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 5, 2011

This sermon is about having the power of God to back up yuour ministry with supernatural manifestations

OPERATING IN SUPERNATURAL MINISTRY STUDY TEXT: 2KINGS 2: 12-15. - Elisha made a choice to operate in a higher dimension of the supernatural ministry of Elijah. He asked for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Any man called by God has to make a choice whether to operate in a supernatural ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:12-15, 2 Kings 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perils Of The Rich And Famous Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 25, 2017

Anything that we put ahead of God in our life will be destroyed in the end.

The Perils Of The Rich And Famous Text: James 5:1-6 Introduction 1. "There are people so poor that the only thing they have is money." -- Unknown "He is rich or poor according to what he is, not according to what he has." -- Henry Ward Beecher (1813–1887) 1. We tend to think that rich people ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Warning Against Those Who Serve Their Own Desires Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2019

This is as severe a condemnation as you can find of those who confess to be Christians. They claim to be Christians, yet they contradict their profession by their lives.

Date: 3/17/19 Lesson #26 Title: A Warning Against Those Who Serve Their Own Desires • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture (Philippians 3:18-19, NIV) 18For, as I have often told you before and now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Ivd2 While Having Appearances Of Wisdom, Such Practices Have No Value (Col. 2:23) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 8, 2019

I am amazed at the way educated people in America flock to see and hear gurus and other Eastern spiritual leaders whose teaching cannot change the human heart.

1/2/19 Tom Lowe IVD2 WHILE HAVING APPEARANCES OF WISDOM, SUCH PRACTICES HAVE NO VALUE (COL. 2:23) Scripture: Colossians 2:23 (NIV) Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

Does His Cross Have Enemies? (Good Friday Sermon 2020)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021

As Christians, when we talk about the cross we are talking about the place where the “lamb of God”, was slain to take away the sins of the world! (John 1:29). The Cross is where the sin of man, the wages of death and the fear of death were destroyed by God’s love once and for all.

John 19:23-24  New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took his tunic; now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from the top. 24 So they said to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: United Methodist

No Such Thing As A Comfortable Cross

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 17, 2003

Sometimes we like to pad the cross so that people aren’t accidental hurt by its sharp edges. Now it is okay to do this with our methods, but we must never pad the message. We must always represent the reality of the Cross of Jesus Christ is about.

No Such Thing As A Comfortable Cross Text: 1 Cor 1:20-25 Intro: This evening I would like to bring you a message entitled “No Such Thing As A Comfortable Cross” I am taking the thoughts I am sharing from a article I read earlier this week by Victor Knowles entitled “Cutting Corners of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Your House Clean

Contributed by Robert Coats on Oct 23, 2007

What does your house look like? Is it clean on the outside and filthy inside? Jesus has a message for us all!

Is Your House Clean? Matthew 23:25-28 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of robbery and self-indulgence. "You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and of the dish, so that the outside of it may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Sleeping Church Members

Contributed by David Radcliff on May 4, 2016

Zion was, of course, in the southern kingdom of Judah; so both parts of the nation, Judah and Israel, are addressed here.

SLEEPING CHURCH MEMBERS Amos 6:1 Zion was, of course, in the southern kingdom of Judah; so both parts of the nation, Judah and Israel, are addressed here. Zion was the center of religion—God's temple was there, and Samaria was the metropolis of a powerful kingdom. "Woe to them that are at ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Cleaning Up

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 17, 2012

There is a conflict in the heavenlies for your life. God is fighting for you because He wants to restore that which was lost to Satan. You are valuable in His sight and considers you worth fighting for.

Cleaning Up There is a conflict in the heavenlies for your life. God is fighting for you because He wants to restore that which was lost to Satan. You are valuable in His sight and considers you worth fighting for. Matthew 23:25-26 - Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic