Sermons on Temptation Sex:

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

God's Role In A Christian's Trials

Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Jan 23, 2003

Here are sciprtural reasons why God allows us to endure many trials, rather than removing us from them.

God’s Role In A Christian’s Trials 1) God wants us to trust His judgment as to the best way and the best time to help us. Trust begins with faith: Heb. 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists, and that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5, James 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Father, What My Church Family Means To Me

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 12, 2003

Taking the Lord’s prayer and demonstating the importance of having a Church family.

Text: Matthew 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Utilizes Faithfulness In A Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit empowers us with God’s unfailing strength, loyalty and trustworthiness.

1. The Holy Spirit empowers us with God’s unfailing strength, loyalty and trustworthiness. Paul wrote, "Faithful is He Who is calling you (to Himself) and utterly trustworthy, and He will also do it (fulfill His call by hallowing and keeping you)." (I Thes. 5:24 - Amplified) Trust the Lord to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 28, 2013

A look at the life of Joseph - how God used his circumstances to provide an example of "How to forgive one another"

After 36 years of life, I have come to the conclusion of the following: if we as Christians would forgive one another as Christ Jesus has forgiven each one of us, the Body of Christ could move forward as a mighty army - and not limp in neutral as a wounded/divided militia! Forgiveness is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Defeat Your Enemy

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013

God has not called us to wage a continuous war against our enemy the devil

Defeat your enemy Matthew 11:12 - And from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. God has not called us to wage a continuous war against our enemy the devil. However, God wants us to aggressively protect what He has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Charismatic

God Is Over All

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 16, 2016

Jesus, is God over all

GOD IS OVER ALL Romans 9:5 5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen. Christ is over all. Over all our worries. Let me begin, by telling you an awesome story. Around 6 years ago, I began to have a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:5

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Guilty Of Sleeping Through A Garden Moment?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 20, 2025

Jesus calls the disciples to a prayer meeting but they fell asleep. Are we guilty of the same thing?

Are We Guilty of Sleeping Through a Garden Moment? Mark 14:32-42 No doubt we have all heard this story preached, maybe we have even read it ourselves, or we have seen movies regarding the Crucifixion of Christ. He was the perfect Son, in perfect union, with the perfect Father. Mark 14:32-42 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practical Steps To Holiness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Holiness is attainable when you commit your life to God, renew your mind by His Word, purify your heart through repentance, and live daily under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

PRACTICAL STEPS TO HOLINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 12:14, James 4:7-8, Ephesians 4:22-24 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is a divine call and a continuous journey that every believer must embrace. While the call to be holy is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Stoop At Standing Time Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 7, 2008

This sermon prepares believers for spiritual warfare that if we’re going to be victorious against the enemy we must stand our ground with God.

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross! Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory His army shall He lead Till every foe is vanquished And Christ is Lord indeed. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the trumpet call obey. Forth to the mighty conflict in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007

The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds.

Why Shepherds? Luke 2:8-20 Introduction The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds. Why? Perhaps He wanted the poor and outcast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Been There... Done That

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008

Jesus, our high priest is uniquely qualified to be our intercessor because he identifies with us.

Been There... Done That. Hebrews 4:14-16 Life often is confusing... we are hit from different sides at once and we lose our bearings. This can be from death, disease, bankruptcy, rejection, divorce, or other situation. It reminds me of one of my favorite stories... the Insurance Claim Letter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is For Losers

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 1, 2015

What does it mean that we are to deny ourselves?

Fill in the blank. “___________ is for losers.” Someone who drives a BMW might say: “Fords are for losers.” A burly football player might say: “Soccer is for losers.” And a foodie might say: “Frozen pizza is for losers.” Even if those comments are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Publicly Identifying With Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 23, 2013

I would propose to you that the Lord is not bound to the doctrine of men, but longs for Christians to have Holy Spirit illumination of God’s Word about water baptism.

Title: Publicly Identifying With Christ Topic: Water Baptism and Your Responsibility Introduction: The church often struggles under the results of the cancers of traditionalism, legalism, denominationalism, and faddisms. For example, there was a season when certain denominations worked with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

The fourth piece of armor neccesary for victory in our spiritual battles is the Shield of Faith.

Christian Warfare - Pt. 5 We continue, today, with the fifth installment of our series on Christian Warfare. Brethren, there are few matters that we can study that can have such a crucial impact in determining whether we succeed or fail as a Christian. Whether we remain steadfast in the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ