Sermons on Simple Pleasures:

Obey Your Thirst

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

In today’s consumer world, we can never get enough ... of anything. We devour relationships, pleasure, food, work, entertainment, accomplishments, ministry, and things as fast as we can. People everywhere are driven by a thirsting, a wanting, a needing,

Obey Your Thirst Illustration: Sprite commercials - missed dunk Those Sprite commercials can preach! That’s tonight’s message in fact. * If you’re thirsty - drink something that will quench your thirst. Don’t just drink something because of commercialism, or peer pressure, or the pop ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

30 - Concluding Caution Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 18, 2021

This is the final of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 16:17-20 17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-27, Acts 13:1, Acts 17:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternity In The Heart

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 25, 2016

Eternity in the heart is focused on eternal time and eternal meaning. After this we'll talk about an objection (Material adapted from Robert Roberts book, Spiritual Emotions, Chapter called "Something Eternal in the Self" pgs. 50- 61)

HoHum: School days, school days; Dear old Golden Rule days; ‘reading and ‘riting and ‘rithmetic; Taught to the tune of the hick’ry stick; You were my queen in calico; I was your bashful, barefoot beau; And you wrote on my slate "I Love You, Joe"; When we were a couple o' ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s People’s Response To His Judgment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 16, 2025

God’s judgment will fall upon the whole Earth, but His city is kept within His protection; a place reserved & provided for by Him! It is a place that is guarded (walls and gates), with access only through one way: Jesus!

Isaiah, Part 10 God’s People’s Response to His Judgment Isaiah 24:1-23, Isaiah 25:1-12, and Isaiah 26:1-6 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve chosen to worship with us - Last week, we saw the future punishment of Satan, and the hope it does bring -- REALIZE: If God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-23, Isaiah 25:1-12, Isaiah 26:1-6, John 15:1-4, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Understanding How God Works In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 15, 2004

This sermon helps us to understand how God works in our lives and highlights the following 1.PURPOSE 2.PLEASURE 3.PROMISE 4.PATTERN 5.POWER 6.PURITY 7.PROGRESS

7 KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR LIVES ************************************************ OUTLINE 1.PURPOSE 2.PLEASURE 3.PROMISE 4.PATTERN 5.POWER 6.PURITY 7.PROGRESS THE MESSAGE 7 KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The True Elastic Thinker

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2018

Our Lord spent His life teaching us to abandon our scripted behavior, our pursuit of pleasure for its own sake, our yearning for honor from others, for control over others.

Good Friday 2018 Scripted or Elastic When returning home yesterday from our Holy Thursday Liturgy, the first act in this awesome drama of the Triduum, I heard a discussion with an author about the need to develop our innate ability to do “elastic thinking.” The idea is that the world is changing ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Catholic

"A River To Make A City Glad” Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 15, 2020

Psalm 46:4-7 shows us a Biblical picture of a river flowing from the Holy Place of God. We find that God is our pleasure; He is our Life, He is our Power.

“A River to Make a City Glad” Psalm 46:4-7, Part 2 God is our Protector We saw last week that God alone is our shelter and fortress for any and all calamities which attack us externally, but He is also an internal strength, whereby we are always renewed as we turn to Him. He is an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Children Dedication Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jul 24, 2023

Children's dedication refers to the act of formally committing a child to a specific religious or spiritual path. It often involves a ceremony or ritual where parents or guardians make promises to raise the child according to their beliefs and values.

CHILDREN DEDICATION Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, July 24, 2023 "And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord." Luke 2:22 INTRODUCTION Children's dedication ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seven Causes Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

We need to look at suffering from the point of view of the great Christian thinkers of the centuries, and not lock ourselves into any one simple theory that ends up making God the culprit.

Someone has said that half truths are whole lies. One of the greatest causes for conflicts and misunderstanding among Christians through the ages has been over enthusiasm for a half truth. People will take an idea that has a portion of the truth and wrap it up in a box and say it is The Truth. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-17

Ways To Promote The Music Of Spiritual Gifting

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 24, 2019

This sermon is going to focus on how to overcome the reasons why Christians choose to ignore their gifting by examining five simple steps to get them to use their spiritual gifts.

The Music of Ministry 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most Christians rightly point to a lack of attendees, financial resources or society’s increased immorality as reasons for the decline of church influence; how would one’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Plan For My Life

Contributed by Dwight Hord on Nov 21, 2012

As Christians, we are designed by God to not only to serve Him, but to fulfill His perfect will and plan He has designed specifically for each of us. This simple formula will help if you are searching for God

God’s Plan For Me - Discover How to Find God’s Purpose For Your Life. Text: Philippians 2:13 …for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. The best place for any Christian to be is in the middle of God’s plan for his or her life. That is when you are in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Do Not Know Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 11, 2023

When you do not know, work diligently and celebrate responsibly.

After going bankrupt in 1998, the Psychic Friends Network relaunched as a public company in 2012, promising to be “bigger, bolder, and better than ever.” In their investor presentation, they promised to “leverage an iconic brand name using new technologies and social media to re-establish Psychic ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10, Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do I Have To? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 2, 2004

This morning we will answer 2 simple questions; why should I give and how should I give. (Rediscovering An Essentail Truth - part 2)

“Do I Have To?” Recovering An Essential Truth – part two Today is our second week in a 3 week series called, “Recovering An Essential Truth” – a series about stewardship and giving… Now, last week I shared with you 5 reasons why NOW – was the time for me to talk about giving & stewardship…. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Status Of The Church

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 5, 2004

This is a simple outline composed while I was on a mission trip to Vietnam and the Philipinnes. This message deals with the status of the church relative to God’s truth

THE STATUS OF THE CHURCH 1 JOHN 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION: What is the status of the church? This morning I want to proclaim to you what I have seen, what God is doing, who he is using, and the struggles they face. My recent trip to Vietnam and the Philippines has affected me powerfully. And I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians, Introduction And Overview Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

First of 11 messages in Colossians. Paul says three things in this overview: The Savior is Supreme; Your Salvation is Simple; You are Saved for Service

INTRODUCTION Today I want to begin a new series of messages based on the Book of Colossians. Colossians is a letter written by Paul to Christians in Colosse. It is the 7th letter of Paul placed in the middle of his 14 letters to churches and church leaders. Colosse was located in Asia minor which ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1, Colossians 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist