Sermons on The Temptation:

The Gift Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Paul is trying to help Christians to be moral people in a very immoral world, and to do that he has to focus on the sex drive.

The most famous twins in history were Chang and Eng, born in Siam in 1811. They toured Europe and America repeatedly. They became so well known that all twins whose bodies are physically connected have ever since been called Siamese twins. By their early thirty's they had traveled the world, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Elisha’s Ministry - The Wolf At The Door - Lust When It Has Conceived Brings Forth Sin - Gehazi 2kings 5:20-27 Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 19, 2022

Naaman was healed by God but Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, coverted the gifts Naaman brought which Elisha refused. This sad story is what happens when lust has conceived and it had tragic results for Gehazi.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY - THE WOLF AT THE DOOR - LUST WHEN IT HAS CONCEIVED BRINGS FORTH SIN - GEHAZI 2Kings 5:20-27 PART 1 of 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 15 Just a touch of revision from the last Elisha message. We need to recall 2Kings 5 v 15. Open at that verse ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6, 2 Kings 5:20-27, 1 John 2:16, Luke 4:1-12, James 1:13-16, Joshua 7:1, Joshua 7:11, Joshua 7:18-21, Acts 5:1-6, Joshua 7:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Gives Us Hell

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 24, 2021

Jesus threatens hell over sins committed and threatens wrath in a call to repentance, telling us to chop off eye, hand, and feet. What hope do we have? Find out.

9.26.21 Mark 9:38–50 38 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name. We tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not try to stop him, because no one who does a miracle in my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

We’re Going To Need A Bigger Boat!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 8, 2023

Peter had never seen a catch of fish like that before! If we have Jesus in our boat, we're going to need to get a bigger Faith for harvest, a bigger Grace for trials, a bigger Vision & a bigger Obedience to see God's will done!

WE’RE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER BOAT! Luke 5:4-7 INTRODUCTION A. OPENER: THE SIZE OF GOD 1. A boy asked his father, “Dad, what is the size of God?” His father looked up at the sky and saw a plane and asked his son, “What is the size of that plane?” The boy replied, “It is very small. I can hardly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Made It A Good Friday?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 16, 2025

When it comes to Good Friday, why is it called “Good?”

GOOD FRIDAY 2025: WHAT MADE IT A GOOD FRIDAY? LUKE 23:32-49 #GoodFriday INTRODUCTION / FOCUS ON “GOOD” Etymology is the study of where words come from. Sometimes that can be a fun thing to look at and sometimes it can be mind-numbingly boring. For most of us, it is probably boring. But! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live By The Spirit's Leading: The Spirit Vs. The Flesh In Galatians 5-6 Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 5, 2024

If you do allow the Holy Spirit to lead your life, then you naturally won’t want to gratify the desires of the flesh. But, if you allow the flesh to lead your life, then you will naturally begin to gratify the desires of the flesh. Live by the Spirit's leading!

I recall an episode of Star Trek Voyager that always hit me very hard. It was called Timeless. The Voyager was a spaceship that had ended up far, far from home, and it was slowly making it’s way back through unknown territory. It reminds me of us, as Christians, lost in the wilds of this fallen ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Trials And Testings

Contributed by Shawn Williams on Jun 19, 2004

Trust God and believe in your heart, God cares about loving who you are.

Trials and testings produce understanding – They help us to see what God is up to in our lives. Trials and testings purify faith – They prove our faith is genuine. Trials and testings produce endurance. Trials and testings perfect character – make mature, whole, no defects. Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Relationship With God

Contributed by Pastor Barnes on Oct 18, 2000

Intro:All christains, young and old must learn the absolute necessity of fellowship with jesus each day.

Intro:All christains, young and old must learn the absolute necessity of fellowship with jesus each day. Conversion should bring one into daily fellowship with the Father in heaven for the believer. Taking time each day with God's word and prayer is indispensable. One must be renewed daily by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16

Keep On Loving Each Other

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 21, 2001

An outline demonstrating God’s love through Christian concern offered in times of tragedy.

Introduction Keep on Loving Each Other! – Hebrews 13:1-8 I. In the face of hardship because of the faith a. To provide help and hospitality to those in need (esp. brothers and sisters in the faith) – Abraham and lot entertained angels as a result - may we be so blessed. b. To suffer along with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

In Hot Pursuit

Contributed by Tom Etterlee on Sep 8, 2007

God gave Hezekiah great wealth and caused him to succeed in all his endeavors. II Kings 18:6 says "For he clave to the LORD,". Clave implies to be intensely in pursuit of that person.

I. The pursuit of God by Hezekiah a. His practice 1. He kept God’s commandments 2. He removed temptation in all it’s forms b. His perseverance 1. II Kings 18:6 2. He remained faithful to the Lord in everything and he carefully obeyed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Image Of God In Us

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermons explains "becoming saved" and "being saved" using the idea that God’s image is in us.

THE IMAGE OF GOD IN US Tony Compalo is a sociology professor. He is also an ordained Baptist minister. One day he takes a late-night flight, and the passenger next to him wants to talk. He brags about how important he is, and goes on for what seems to be an eternity. Finally, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Ephesians 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moral Issues: Adultery Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

Adultery is a cruel sin whose pain and destruction strikes twice, both now and in eternity.

INTRO: Lingering glances. Innocent flirtations. Compromising situations. All of those spell “danger.” Office romances. Out-of-town flings. Secret trysts. All of those spell “disaster.” The more time we spend away from our spouses during the day, the greater the temptation for an illicit affair ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For The Moment

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Knowing what to do in the moments of tempation and opportunity.

Title: Preparing for the Moment Text: Multi-texted topical. Introduction: Decisions. 1. Every aspect of life is peppered with decisions. ‒ I decided to come to preach tonight. ‒ You decided to worship tonight. ‒ We will decide where we are going to eat. ‒ We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank You Jesus

Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 18, 2001

A message designed to encourage people to give thanks for the work of Jesus Christ in salvation.

THANK YOU JESUS Rev. Richard Wilson Today we come to give thanks. God has richly blessed us. He has met our needs. We have enjoyed His presence. He have been touched by His great provision. As Christians so much of what we have is a result of what Jesus Christ has done for us. Where would we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Me To Pray Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 9, 2004

Jesus gives us the model prayer, we need to pray it, not just recite it.

MUB 07.11.04 MATT 6;5-9 5"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ