Sermons on Self Indulgent Pleasure:

How To Serve God Effectively

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022

Many Christians do not know how to serve God effectively. Christians should serve….

I. Sacrificially 1. Hebrews 13:6 2. Missions of people in our society do not know what it means to sacrifice. 3. Self-indulgence has replaced self-denial. 4. God must have first place in our life. a. His cause and kingdom must come before ease, pleasure and personal gain. b. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

Love

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Apr 21, 2004

Looking for Love ? It will be easier to find if you first find out what it really is -

Love Again this week I pleaded with the Lord for a topic. Asking him what is the most important for them to learn ? This week the answer again was Love. Last week we spoke of John’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Of This World Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re reminded that we’re citizens of heaven.

Not of this World Phil. 3:17-21 Randy Aly, SC.com) Every time a boy went to his playmates house he saw his grandmother studying her Bible. Finally, he asked his friend about it. Why is your Grandmother always reading that Bible? He answered, I don’t know. But I think she is cramming for her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Producers Of A Hostile Environment-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 2, 2010

Part 6 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why? A Hostile Environment is characterized by a Distortion of...

PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-VI—2Timothy 3:1-9 The last days will be characterized by a hostile(antagonistic) environment. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. A(n) hostile(antagonistic) environment will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To And How Not To Grieve The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 29, 2019

This sermon is going start by looking at the roles of the Spirit and finish with how to and how not to grieve Him.

Do not Grieve or Quench the Holy Spirit Ephesians 4:29 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When born-again believers continue to “conform to the ways of this world” (Romans 12:2) imagine how the Holy Spirit must feel! When we refuse to put off the former way of life but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Time

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005

A look at being good stewards of the time of our life.

Time Psalm 90:10,12 The length of our days is seventy years-- or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. 12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. I. Each person has a set amount of time in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bits And Pieces Of Truth

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 2, 2015

Pilate asked, "What is Truth?" It is our Biblical command to offer that truth all of mankind.

Title: Bits and Pieces of Truth What is Truth Your Ideology, True or False, Part One Jesus said, For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to My voice.” Pilate said to Him, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Important Issue In Anyone's Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

There are two ways to become miserable, and two ways to become happy.

26th Sunday in Course 2015 What is the most important issue in anybody’s life? What is it that we must have in order to be truly fulfilled? What, to appeal to you Latinists, is the sine qua non of human existence? Some consider it to be pleasure, and an absence of pain. They are the ones ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Doing Life With God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

Doing life with God produces lasting change in the way we live (i.e. being gracious to others and traveling light, carrying no offense).

Doing Life with God Ephesians 4:17-32 Intro: Earlier in Eph. we talked about the BC life & the AD life. Today we will follow a similar pattern. Paul is giving practical instructions on how to live a life that honors God. Paul started this chapter with a challenge to have a walk worthy of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Drinker Turned Drunk Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013

The passage asks questions, calls for observations & gives answers. It gives a description of the attractions as well as the effects of wine. Drinking is suppose to be characterized by happiness & merriment, but it is overshadowed by woes or problems. Th

PROVERBS 23: 29-35 A DRINKER TURNED DRUNK [Proverbs 23:19-21] This Proverb gives the picture of a drinker of alcoholic beverages. The father, talking to His son (v.15), passes from the sin of uncleanness to that of drunkenness because they are closely related. To wallow with wantonness in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Like A Man Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2021

Enoch walked with God... what did that mean, and what can it mean to us?

(Pretended to read from a Children’s Book from a stool onstage – this was for our “Children’s Stories” Series) You know your mommy and daddy love you very much and they try to teach you how to grow up to be a young man they can be proud of. Well, back in the Old Testament there was a daddy who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Murder She Wrote Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 14, 2022

We can choose the drama that comes from foolishness, selfishness, and sinfulness – even to the point of murder – or we can choose stability and meaningfulness that comes from wisdom, godliness, and concern for others.

Murder She Wrote (2 Chronicles 21:1-24:27) 1. I have long been a fan of murder mysteries. I enjoy shows like Perry Mason, Poirot, and my favorite is Ellery Queen. 2. Murder She Wrote is another one I enjoy. 3. It always amazed me how Jessica Fletcher, in the first show, was new widow, about 60 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Mount - Part 12 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 29, 2019

This is Part 12 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by in what is familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” In this part, we examine Jesus teaching about laying up treasures, the eye as the lamp of the body, and the impossibility of serving two masters.

Part 12 - Laying up treasures, eye is the lamp of the body, serving two masters Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 12 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Colossians 3:1-3, Matthew 6:22-24, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, 1 Timothy 5:8, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submitting To God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 8, 2001

When we do not submit to God there is a conflict inside. 1. The source of the conflict is selfishness. 2. The result of the conflict is rebellion. 3. The solution to the conflict is submission.

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem with the crowds from Galilee following him, he was giving them an opportunity to acknowledge that he was indeed the King of Israel, or rather King of the whole world. He was giving them the opportunity to submit to him as Lord of their lives. But we know that was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

"making The Smart Investment:" The Parable Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 16, 2023

We live in a society pulverized by wrong priorities, crushed by debt, and pinned down by materialism, thus blocking our vision causing us to miss the life God has so graciously given. Today’s parable looks at where we’re investing our future.

Parables to Live By “Making the Smart Investment:” The Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12:13-21 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Et2cYUA6wQ Parables to Live By “Making the Smart Investment” Luke 12:13-21 We live in a society that is pulverized under the weight of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Foursquare