Sermons on temporal pleasure:

His Name Shall Be Called…“The Everlasting Father” Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 16, 2018

Isaiah, in his momentous prophecy, said that the coming Messiah…Jesus…would be "The Everlasting Father.” What does this tell us about the coming Messiah? This sermon tries to answer that question.

His Name Shall Be Called…“The Everlasting Father” Chuck Sligh Series: His Name Shall Be Called December 16, 2018 A PowerPoint slide presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Fun And Games Until Someone Loses An Eye

Contributed by Vern Hall on Jun 4, 2012

There is pleasure in sin for a season but when we get right with the Lord we will want to displace anything that hinders our relationship with him.

It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses An Eye- by Pastor Vern Hall Matthew 5:29, Hebrews 11:23-26 Introduction: Tonight as we look into these scriptures I want you to go with me on a journey. Just let your mind take a walk through your life and consider the sights and sounds of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Question Of Temporal And Eternal Consequence: Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 21, 2008

What we say about Jesus will not only affect our lives here but hereafter.

What do you think of this man, Barak Obama? Some see this contender for the U.S. presidency as a breath of fresh air. Others view him with suspicion. Some treat him like a rock star. Others mock him for this celebrity status when he’s done seemingly nothing to earn it. The truth is even if Obama ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How's Your "i" Problem? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

We all have it.

HOW’S YOUR “I” PROBLEM? ECCLESIASTES 2:1-26 Introduction: How’s your “I” problem? I don’t have an eye problem. My vision is 20/20 thank you. I used to have a problem but I went from cataracts to contacts. You have an “I” problem! How dare you tell me I have an eye problem. I’m not talking ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Delights Of Deity

Contributed by John Newbaker on Oct 14, 2017

What brings God pleasure, joy, delight? Scripture tells us.

The Delights of Deity Psalm 115:3 says, “Our God is in heaven; he does whatever he pleases.” Have you ever thought about that? Have you ever thought about what pleases the Lord? he does whatever he pleases What is it that pleases the Lord? The word please in the Bible means to take delight ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing To God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

It is impossible to please everyone, of course, and so Paul chose it as his master motive to please God.

Probably the most magnificent estate in the Western World is the California ranch of William Randolf Hearst. It is not a mere matter of film like the Ponderosa, but it is a matter of fact. It covers a quarter of a million acres of land, and stretches for 50 miles along the coast of the ocean. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Play Vs. Work? Toys Vs. Tools?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2021

Perhaps we find more joy in pleasure, fun and entertainment than we do effort, work and sweat? Playing games offer little profit?

PLAY VS WORK? TOOLS VS. TOYS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Do you know what is called the oldest toy in the world? The stick may just be the oldest toy. Sticks can be an endless source ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Luke 21:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David In His Old Age Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 5, 2021

First Kings 1:1-10 shows us what happens when we wrongly desire preeminence.

Scripture Last week, we concluded our study of 2 Samuel but not of “The Life of David.” The first one and a half chapters of 1 Kings tells us about the sunset of David’s life. Let’s read about David in his old age in 1Kings 1:1-10: 1 Now King David was old and advanced in years. And although ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Enjoyment Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. This is also the chief end of Christmas. The way to have a merry Christmas is to do what all the characters did on that first Christmas-they enjoyed God and they praised Him..

One of the biggest attractions in all of history was the smallest man alive-General Tom Thumb. He was only 25 inches tall and weighed only 15 pounds. Over 20 million people paid to see him sing and dance. He charms his way into the hearts of the greatest people of his day-Queen Victoria of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Enjoyability - Ecclesiastes 1:4-2:26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 12, 2025

Why is it that sometimes you are capable of enjoying God’s gifts, and other times you just can’t seem to get any enjoyment out of those very same gifts? And if we are to find our joy in the Lord, what role do the pleasures of this world play?

Ecclesiastes 1:1 The words of the Preacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 "Absolute futility," says the Preacher. "Absolute futility. Everything is futile." 3 What does a man gain for all his efforts that he labors at under the sun? 4 A generation goes and a generation ...read more

Three Points On The Rock

Contributed by Robert Brent on Jan 1, 2016

Three Biblical principles to help us safely navigate our way through life.

Three Points On The Rock 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 My title is borrowed from the field of rock climbing. Those who climb rocks say it is a fundamental practice to keep three points on the rock. “Stay in balance. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

20/20 Vision, Walking Around Blind

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 21, 2021

Temporal? Eternal? My 90 year old dad sang a song from the '40's: 20/20 vision walking around blind. I googled it. Makes me think: DO WE INVEST MORE IN TEMPORAL THINGS THAN ETERNAL? Consider our focus? Investment?

20/20 VISION, WALKING AROUND BLIND… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson, or condense) We are learning more and more about less and less until finally we know everything about nothing! I was recently visiting my Dad. Dad is 90 years old. He has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-14, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Kings 6:16-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Commands Us To Enjoy The Greatest Pleasure!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 3, 2007

Our OWN idea of pleasure could be loving the self, money, or being proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, etc.

“But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"What's Wrong With Pleasure?" Ecc. Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2007

What is wrong with the pursuit of pleasure? Answer: It will become a tyrannical god – an idol that will never satisfy – it will never bring eternal meaning to your life.

“What is wrong with pleasure?” Ecclesiastes Pt. 2 Illustration: My timer is set for 30 minutes again: You may be thinking, “How many people will die in the world in 30 minutes?” The answer is 3,240 people. But here is a major problem - It is estimated that only 7% of the world’s population is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does Pleasure Never Seem To Last? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the first message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of pleasure and how it can squeeze God out of our lives..

Dear Diary, “Why does pleasure never seem to last?” That question is at the heart of America’s relentless pursuit of pleasure. Americans are constantly moving from one thing to another in hope of finding something that will provide pleasure that doesn’t fade away. As I was ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ