Sermons on Substance Abuse:

Marijuana Use: Willingly Walking Into Bondage

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 1, 2014

What's really behind the movement in America to legalize marijuana? Why do we want to sanction people being put into bondage to a substance and in a broader sense sin? This is very troubling as Christians seem to be having a hard time standing against sin

A couple of weeks ago I preached a message on the Christian views on legalizing marijuana in America. If you’ll recall, I wasn’t very supportive of the idea. The notion that we can legalize sin and somehow make state sanctioning of sin a good thing despite the fact that legalizing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jews And Greeks And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2018

Paul had the best Jewish education available at that time; but the plain preaching of a crucified Jesus, was more powerful than all the oratory and philosophy of the heathen world. This is the essential point and substance of the gospel.

August 5, 2012 First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.2: Jews and Greeks and Wisdom Scripture 1 Corinthians 1.18-1.25 1 Cor 1:18-25 (KJV) 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Down But Not Out

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2020

We enter the Kingdom through trials. This is pictured in the Gates of Pearl of New Jerusalem. Pearls are the result of irritation and the secreting of a grace-like substance that transforms the irritation into a pearl. Paradise is entered by trials!

DOWN BUT NOT OUT 2 Cor. 4:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Three men were captured in N. Korea and were going to be shot for trying to escape the country. The first one, Mal-chin, was placed again wall, but just before the order to shoot was given, he yelled out, “Earthquake!” The firing squad ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defusing Anger Through Soul Care Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

31st message in a series from Ephesians continuing an exploration of how to deal with anger.

“Defusing sinful anger through Soul Care” Ephesians 4:26-27 I. ANALYZE ANGER A. Understand the character of anger It is an internal emotional power surge in response to a perceived evil, attack or uncomfortable situation. B. Consider the purpose of anger It alerts us to evil in our own soul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Standing At The Crossroads Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 14, 2002

Which path will you choose? This is another 1996 rework for me. I hope it isi better this time!

INTRODUCTION • Life is full of choices isn’t it? • Just take a moment to think about how many different decisions that you made just to get to church this morning. What time to get up? Shower or bath or nothing? What to wear? What to eat? Which car do we drive? Do we come this morning? What do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember... Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 24, 2002

What did Jesus mean by telling the Ephesian church to "remember the height from which you have fallen?"

OPEN: Art Toalston in The Baptist Press - Nov. 15, 2001 reported from New York and he wrote: “The cross has been saved. That’s the cross of steel beams uncovered as workers in New York cleared away debris at the World Trade Center. Recovery worker Frank Silecchia, who has championed the cross’ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Sins Of Our Families Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 1, 2008

Our families sometimes leave us legacies of sin. God can help us stand up to this sin and overcome it.

Overcoming the sins of our families 1 Kings 15:9-15 In the brief story of Asa a string of family problems dominates. Yet Asa stands out as one of the kings who did what God wanted. He was not without problems of his own, but he was able to overcome his family’s influence and live a life pleasing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:9-15

Denomination: Mennonite

That Fountain Of Life

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

How Jesus led the woman at the well to eternal life.

That Fountain of Life Rev. Sean D. Lester Text: John 4: 4-14 Introduction: Put yourself in the place of the Samaritan woman. You are going to the well, you see a stranger sitting next to the well. You assume he is thirsty, and that he needs help getting some water out. What do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hypocrites In The Church

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Let us learn and then never forget the example found in the lives of Ananias and Sapphira. Give Him your all...hold nothing back from the Lord...and then stand and see His power unleashed

HYPOCRITES IN THE CHURCH ACTS 5:1 16 (Opening: #399 of Illustrations of Bible Truths Spiros Zodhiates) Last week we left off on a positive note with the story of Barnabas, the encourager, who set an example of just how positive of an influence becoming a Christian can make not only in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Believe 24 - Self - Control Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015

Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit - Self-Control

Believe 24 – Self-Control May 3, 2015 Titus 2:11-14 If we could take an honest picture of ourselves, what would we say we struggle with? Actually, if others could take a look at us, what would they say we struggle with? There are so many things in life which trap us, things which turn us ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Camp Fire On A Wooden Ship

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Feb 4, 2019

What does God's mercy look like? And what does true worship look like? The book of Jonah gives us insights into these questions.

Camp Fire on a Wooden Ship Jonah 1-4 Frederick Faber has penned these immortal words: “There’s a wideness in God’s mercy, ?Like the wideness of the sea; ?There’s a kindness in His Justice ?Which is more than liberty. There is welcome for the sinner?And more graces for the good;?There is mercy with ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The First Sacrifice In The Bible Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 9, 2021

In God’s judgment, there is provision and mercy. What we find now in this little section of Scripture today is nothing more than amazing. In these 4 verses, we have the necessary elements for salvation. So as soon as man falls, God sets in motion the means of redemption.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We are now coming to the closing verses of Chapter 3. We started this journey in July with our series, “Beginnings.” As we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24, Proverbs 19:21, 1 Corinthians 2:7, Genesis 3:15, Romans 8:1, Psalm 97:10, 1 John 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Peace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 30, 2016

As we grow in Christ, we can experience true peace!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE are in the midst of our series entitled WHO AM I BECOMING? When you give your life to Jesus, your life should be and will be different as we allow ourselves to be molded into the image of Jesus. Each day we should reflect Him more than the previous ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Legacy Of Love (Sixth Sunday Of Easter May 5, 2024)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 4, 2024

Jesus' commandment to love one another was a legacy to Jesus' disciples then as much as it is also a legacy to Jesus' disciples today and in every generation.

JESUS' LEGACY OF LOVE Text: John 15: 9-17 John 15:9-17  I love you just as the Father loves me; remain in my love.  (10)  If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love.  (11)  "I have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Ordination Sermon - "that I May Serve You With All My Might"

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 20, 2023

This is the sermon for the ordination of an inner-city pastor who had already been serving as Associate Pastor for 5 1/2 years st an inner-city mission in Toronto, Canada.

Sermon Ordination May this holy flame ever warm my [heart], that I may serve you with all my might; and let it consume in my heart all my selfish desires, that I may in all things regard not myself but you.” - John Wesley That is the favourite quote, outside of Scripture, of Arleen Gomez. If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-20, John 15:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational