Sermons on The Lust Of The Eyes:

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 10, 2009

When a person truly repents and seeks God’s favor again, more changes than meets the eye. There is underlying power in the forgiveness of God to do more than what we think.

The Power of Forgiveness Griffith Baptist Church – 4/12/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 51:7-13 Key verse: Psalms 51:13 – Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Premise: When a person truly repents and seeks God’s favor again, more changes than meets ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of This World Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 24, 2006

3rd in the series "Love Notes: A Letter from John." If you love the Lord you’ll love Holiness, the Church and the Truth.

You might be a church member if… -You think God’s presence is strongest on the back three pews. - You think "Amazing Grace" is the national anthem. - You judge the quality of the sermon by the amount of sweat worked up by the preacher. - Your definition of fellowship has something to do with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving - What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 6, 2005

Three benefits of offering sacrifial thanks.

9, October 2005 (Thanksgiving weekend in Canada) Dakota Community Church Thanksgiving What’s In It for Me? We have many things to be thankful for. Why do we have holidays? They are God’s idea. 1. Thanksgiving defeats pride. Pride is a destroyer. - It destroys finances. - It destroys ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3-4

Denomination: Mennonite

The "I”s Of Sin Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Jun 8, 2006

The core of sIn is “I.” Paul lists the “slippery slope of sin” in this section and explains how humans descend into the absolute corruption of sin. In essence, “God gave them over.” However, we are “without excuse” because at the root we have “suppress

Romans 1:18 – 32 The “I”s of sin. The core of sIn is “I.” Paul lists the “slippery slope of sin” in this section and explains how humans descend into the absolute corruption of sin. In essence, “God gave them over.” However, we are “without excuse” because at the root we have “suppressed the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Is Enough, Enough?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 14, 2018

when do we stop accumulating 'things' and follow Jesus admonition to the rich ruler?

Mark 10:17-31 Our Father, we thank you for your Word and for the eternal truths that guide us day by day. We thank you most of all for the living Word, Jesus Christ, and the sureness of his presence. Teach us how to turn unto you so that your thoughts may be our thoughts, and your ways our ways. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Episcopal

The Immorality Of American Tv. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

American TV has become a hub for sinful content, promoting immorality and contradicting biblical values.

American TV has become a hub for sinful content, promoting immorality and contradicting biblical values. This sermon explores the issue, examining relevant Bible verses that highlight the importance of upholding God's standards. "I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes..." (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:3, Romans 12:2, Matthew 6:22-23

Writing On The Ground! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 18, 2011

What did Jesus write on the ground? It is and has been a million dollar question for long!

Writing on the ground! John 8:6”This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear.” What did Jesus write on the ground? It is and has been a million dollar ...read more

Scripture: John 8:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What In The World?" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 23, 2016

Christians must resist worldliness.

Soon after a person becomes a Christian he discovers that being a Christian is not a bed of roses. Just because he is saved, does not mean he has left his struggles behind. As a wise man once said, "A school bus driver is probably the only person who can honestly say he has all his troubles behind ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Slow Fade Infidelity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 28, 2021

Protect your marriage by practicing purity.

Note: Our topic this weekend deals with sexual purity as we study the 7th commandment which forbids adultery. I will be careful with my words, but I want parents to be aware this message may lead to some good conversations with your children…if they…and you are ready for it. If you sense your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

Measure Upon Measure – The Glorious Conclusion – The Restoration Of God - Part 17 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 27, 2025

This last sermon draws it all together and we stand in awe at all that the Lord has done in addressing ALL the consequences of Adam’s sin. Then He has restored what Adam could never have had in full grace and mercy to the sinner. I have loved doing this series and hope you do also.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – THE GLORIOUS CONCLUSION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 17 One more chapter remains, and that is to wrap up all that has gone before. It is advisable to read all that preceded this last conclusion. The whole lot is the wonderful story of redemption and the window on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6, Isaiah 53:10-12, Revelation 22:5, Revelation 21:3, Revelation 22:4, Revelation 21:4, Revelation 22:3, Revelation 22:2, Revelation 21:24-26, Psalm 69:4, Revelation 22:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would Make God Rejoice In Us?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 20, 2004

Seeking God for spiritual renewal

What would make God rejoice in us? Isaiah 12:1-6 And you will say in that day, "I thank you, God. You were angry but your anger wasn’t forever. You withdrew your anger and moved in and comforted me. [2] "Yes, indeed—God is my salvation. I trust, I won’t be afraid. God—yes God!—is my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spectrum Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

This sermon looks at how God’s light needs to change our perspective.

Spectrum Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / November 18th 2007 Intro: Have you noticed yet that different people see the world differently? Sometimes these differences cause serious clashes and even wars. Democrats and Republicans, white collar and blue collar, one race from another, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Covet

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2002

The Tenth Commandment

Exo 20:17 DO NOT COVET We have come to the last of the 10 commandments - "You shall not covet." Exo 20:17 "You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Mediocrity

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

All we do for God should be done with excellence. How do we overcome the good enough for governemt work mentality?

OVERCOMING MEDIOCRITY INTRODUCTION: For many, what we give to God is little more than our leftovers. We have allowed society to entice us with its many “things” and rationalize that God wants us to be happy. While I cannot deny that God desires the best for His creation, we must ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But He Was A Leper

Contributed by James May on Mar 15, 2009

Namaan was a mighty man, a warrior, a commander and highly respected and honored by man, but he was leper. God’s view of greatness is different from that of the world. We need to be great in God’s eyes.

But He Was a Leper By Pastor Jim May Great men, they are all around us and in every walk of life. Looking back through history we can see a lot of great people. Abraham Lincoln was considered a great man because of the Emancipation Proclamation. George Washington was a great man, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible