Sermons on Sexual Temptation:

The Old Self Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010

We cannot go back to the old self, and no where is the distinction between the old self and the new self found than in the area of sexuality.

Introduction We wrapped up two Sundays ago the first section of chapter 4 on the theme of church unity. We now move into the subject of what constitutes Christian moral behavior. Look with me at the text, Ephesians 4:17-19. Text Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Wedding Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2008

An examination of the 7th commandment against adultery, showing us how to fully enjoy God’s wedding gift of sex in the marriage relationship.

God’s Wedding Gift Exodus 20:14 At the end of their first date, a young man in a bygone era took his favorite girl home. He decided to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leaned his hand against the wall, smiled, and said, “How about a good night kiss?” “Are you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cohabitation And Christians Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015

What are some ways that we must please God in the area of our sexual purity? (Material adapted from Walter Kaiser's book, What Does the Lord Require?: A Guide for Preaching and Teaching Biblical Ethics, chapter 6 Cohabitation and Fornication pg. 79-89)

HoHum: A mother was concerned when she heard that her son had a live in girlfriend. She went to his house. Her son was the only one home. The son said, “It’s not what you think, Mom. She needed a place to stay. She has her bedroom and I have mine.” The son then showed his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Shadow Over Paradise

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 9, 2013

Woman was created to ensure that man was complete. In marriage, God seeks our best as man and woman complement one another.

"The LORD God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’ Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Perverting Grace Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012

Titus teaches the debilitating effect of perverting the grace of God.

Introduction There is a problem that has plagued mankind as old as the story of Adam and Eve; indeed, is traced to what took place in the Garden. Why is it that all good movements end up as Camelots – destined to decline and fail? How is it that even the best births come with their own seeds for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 0:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Develop Healthy Partnerships Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2012

Since the Church has too long tolerated the teaching of our culture on sexuality and sexuaol relationships, it's time to speak up about building quality relationships.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Develop Healthy Partners” Eph. 5:3-8; 1 Cor. 6:9-20 Sometimes the words of Scripture hit me in the gut. In preparation for today’s message I was directed to such words, from Jesus Himself. In Rev. 2:19 Jesus commends the Church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 27, 2012

The world is working very hard to take over the conversation about sex and its role in our society.Christians have to stop being ashamed and embarrassed about talking about sex. Our kids need to know what God's plan for proper sexual behavior is. Christia

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy As we continue this series on the differences between what the world thinks and believes and what we as Christians think and believe it is important and in my opinion very necessary to talk about a very sensitive and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling With The Pain Of Faithlessness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 20, 2009

July 1989. Our sexual behavior matters to God, and He has expressed His will. When we go our own ways, it hurts Him as well as others and ourselves. He can and will redeem even from this most painful sin.

A number of years ago a friend of mine was teaching a group of children the Ten Commandments in Vacation Bible School. In order to teach the Ten Commandments, she says, she was given a set of pictures. Each of the pictures illustrated the bad behavior forbidden by the Commandment; each picture ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Soloman Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 15, 2022

This sermon provides a brief overview of the rise and fall of King Solomon along with applications for believer's today.

Good morning. Today we are going to continue with our series called The Story. We are looking at the story of God that is told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. Last week we looked at the story of a king by the name of David. Today, we are going to look at the story of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1

Denomination: Christian Church

It's Your Choice, To Get Married Or Stay Single (1 Corinthians 7:25-40) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 1, 2022

Here, Paul addresses their slogan ("good to not touch a woman") from the perspective of singleness, and marriage

Let's start today by reading 1 Corinthians 7:1: "Now concerning the things about which you wrote: "It is good for a man, a woman/wife not to touch." Paul here is quoting a Corinthian slogan. And what he's been doing, throughout chapter 7, is interacting with this slogan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Jesus Is Beside Us! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2018

For Christians, wherever we go, whatever we do, Jesus is right there beside us!

The Bible is the Word of God and it is eternal, infallible, and life-changing. The Bible is our instructions manual for life. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 states, All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Promises, Promises Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022

How the prohibition against adultery expanded to include lust.

Moses has been gone up in the clouds on Sinai for days and the elders are getting nervous. Finally he appears, carrying two large hunks of rock, with what appears to be writing on them. The elders are nervous, understandably, given what’s been happening - the golden calf, and so on. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:18, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Modern Satanism - Part 3: How The Enemy Destroys Identity, Innocence, And Hope (But Christ Brings Freedom) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

The highest form of love is not silent tolerance, but bold truth that leads to repentance and redemption.

Modern Satanism - Part 3: How the Enemy Destroys Identity, Innocence, and Hope (But Christ Brings Freedom) May 4, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Genesis 1:27; John 10:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 1:24-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Today, we step into a sensitive, yet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 1:24-32, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Bearing With One Another, And What It Does Not Mean Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2023

Christ’s appearances shocked and surprised His disciples.

Sunday After Easter Office of Readings (Col 3: 1-17) We have been, as St. Paul attests, raised up in company with Christ, and must set our heart on what pertains to higher realms, things above rather than things of earth. Now as earthly creatures, coming from other earthly creatures and set in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17, Mark 9:10

Denomination: Catholic

Please Help Me, I'm Falling!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2001

Don’t fall!!

Please Help Me, I’m Falling! The title of this message comes from an old C&W song. It is the lament of a man caught between his conscience and his desire. His marriage is not doing well and there is a woman that finds him attractive. He also finds her to be desirable, but he reminds ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16, Ephesians 4:27, James 4:7, Matthew 5:28, 1 Peter 2:16, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Jude 1:24, Galatians 6:1, 1 Corinthians 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist