Sermons on Sexual Orientation:

The Doctrine Of Marriage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Sep 5, 2009

Genesis 2:24. The conclusion of a look at the biblical covenant of marriage.

IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF MARRIAGE PART 2: ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, ONE LIFETIME GENESIS 2:24 INTRODUCTION - During our look at the doctrine of marriage last time we began to lay the foundation for a biblical view of this great covenant. We began by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Live Out Love! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 14 in Hebrews Series

Live Out Love! Be hospitable to strangers Serve the Suffering Honor my spouse Be Content with your stuff Slide ARTICLE IV: OUR VISION We believe that ALL people matter to God and that God wants ALL people in relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. Therefore, we at Hickory Creek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Out The Life We Have In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 23, 2013

Paul stresses how the believer should live a life that reflects their status of being IN CHRIST and Paul lays out what needs to be laid aside for this to happen...

Colossians 3:1-9 [NLT] January 23, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s clarifies his teaching on attitude and actions within the body of Christ: I hope and pray I can get ALL this in tonight, but if NOT we will pick up next week right ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Body Talk" Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 29, 2002

Paul is trying to get his readers to take a holistic approach to faith and to recognize that we don’t just honor God with our words, or our songs, or attitudes, or our spirits – but honoring God also has to do with how we manage our bodies.

“Honor God with your body,” says the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 6:20 (NLT) I don’t know how many times I’ve read through and studied 1 Corinthians over the years – dozens, hundreds? I’ve preached on it and led Bible studies through it. But as I was reading it again this week, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: *other

Lust. Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

Lust grips people in an way that the spirit is dulled.

When the church fathers constructed this list of 7 deadly sins 1500 years ago they knew then, what we observe today. Satan’s tactics to corrupt our lives hasn’t changed much if any. If you have red blood in your veins then pride, greed, envy, anger, sloth and today lust. They can grip us in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beating Pornography

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 4, 2009

Pornography is an epidemic destroying men and women everywhere - marriages, families and churches are crumbling; this message will illustrate the magnitude of the problem, show how the battle can be won and equip you to help others in the fight.

BEATING PORNOGRAPHY The bondage of defeat vs. the freedom of victory Note: this is applicable to all men: young, old, married and single. The contrast: If you don’t beat the lust and porn addiction: You lose true manhood, the abundant life, freedom, fulfillment, your reputation, confidence, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:3-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not The Economy, Stupid! Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Aug 6, 2008

The erosion of values always runs downhill.

I think I need to begin by explaining the title of today’s sermon. Back in 1992 William Jefferson Clinton’s campaign slogan was, “It’s the economy, stupid.” His campaign manager, James Carville, formulated the saying to keep the Clinton campaign focused on an issue that was sure to beat George ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Stones To Faith: Purity Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The fifth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

John Rowan Claypool once shared the following story in his sermon entitled “The Future and Forgetting:’ “Two Buddhist monks were walking in a drenching thunderstorm. They came to a stream, and it was swollen out of its banks. A beautiful young Japanese woman in a kimono stood there wanting to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Church Of God

A Look At Love

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 9, 2025

This week’s sermon will cover one word whose understandings are central to Judeo-Christian beliefs: I will explain one English word, Love. Why? The Greek language has nine different words for Love with six of those nine translated into bible text.

Sermon: A Look at Love Specific Purpose: The writers of our New Testament wrote mostly in Greek. This sermon's purpose is to investigate the Greek words for 'love'. As pastors, we do our best to explain some point in God’s Word in each sermon. That means we must first dig into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Hebrews 13:4, John 20:2

It Doesn't Hurt To Look? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

Can we look as long as we do not touch? What does Jesus say about it?

INTRODUCTION  Bruce Larson tells of an old priest, who was asked by a young man, "Father, when will I cease to be bothered by the sins of the flesh? The priest replied, Son I wouldn’t trust myself until I’d been dead for 3 or 4 days  Today we are going to deal with a subject that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deception

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 13, 2015

Paul warns the Corinthian believers and us about deceiving ourselves into thinking that everyone goes to Heaven. We must be washed, sanctified and made righteous to enter into the Kingdom of God.

DECEPTION For a video of this sermon, go to thecreekmonroe.com Intro: Who is going to Heaven. Have you ever wondered about that. Is my friend going or my children or my wife. My parents, grandparents. Have you ever wondered if you will be in Heaven. What might the population of Heaven look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Fourth Commandment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION FOURTH COMMANDMENT “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Results

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Death does not end life

I. Christ Resurrection declares that death does not end life. A. A man was flying from Chicago to the city of Los Angeles. He engaged the woman sitting next to him in conversation. She was a little over 40, well dressed, and quite articulate. He asked, "Where are you from?" She said, "From Palm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 19, 2002

A look at those who lined the road during Jesus triumphal entry.

John 12:12-18 (CEV) The next day a large crowd was in Jerusalem for Passover. When they heard that Jesus was coming for the festival, they took palm branches and went out to greet him. The shouted “Hooray! God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord! God bless the King of Israel!” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From The Past

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

The past - you cannot change it. The present - you can give God everything. The future - your future is hidden in your daily routine.

A. INTRODUCTION: PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 "Because I am not perfect and have not attained, I am going to let this one standard guide me. I am willing to forget the things of the past. I am willing to give everything to reach the things of the future, and I am willing to give all my energy to win the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist