Sermons on unhealthy: showing 286-300 of 2,382

Wanna Be Greater Than Jesus

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 13, 2013

Text: John 14:8-14, Title: Wanna Be Greater Than Jesus? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/12/13, AM A. Opening illustration: The next day, Jimmy asked his grandmother why he wasn't given the same gift as the others in his family. She told him that his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had all been born ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Working Through Conflict

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014

Trying to answer the question, “Does a person have to accept the whole law before he can be saved?

JUL 21 2013 PM Working through Conflict Acts 15:5-22 Last Sunday we found ourselves in the middle of the Great Jerusalem Council. We saw that part one of the meetings was Paul and Barnabas reporting all the good things God had done on the first mission trip. The second meeting involved trying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:5-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Limitations

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

In light of the fact that we only have so much to give, I’d like to attempt to bestow a Mother’s Day gift today- the gift of limitations. God can do everything, but you and I cannot! So, here's permission to set some limits and boundaries in your life.

The Gift of Limitations -(Matthew 25:1-13) We all have limitations. We are finite beings who are limited by time and space, and by a finite supply of energy and focus. Furthermore, you could say we are limited by our mission or purpose in life, although some never learn to set limits that keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wrestling Sermon

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 23, 2013

To share with the listener how the sport of wrestling is much like our Christian life.

Wrestling prepares a person to compete in the game of life. The wrestler is the one athlete that must meet their opponent and do battle completely on their own. No one can substitute and time outs are not possible. You have no one to check, screen, and block or assist you in anyway; there is no one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Proverbs 27:17, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Other

A God’s Eye View Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction begins a new series called Cadence, exploring the intentional rhythm and order God has built into creation, as seen in Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 8, and how recognizing and appreciating this can lead to a fulfilling life.

Welcome! Today we begin a new 4-week series called Cadence. Now, how many of you have an idea of what the word cadence means? I only ask because the general definition of cadence is an interesting one that helps set the tone for the next 4 weeks. Defined: a modulation in reading aloud as implied by ...read more

Topics: Divine Rhythm, Creation, God's Boundaries

Sermon Series: Cadence

Jesus On Becoming Rich Forever Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 17, 2002

Jesus teaches kingdom people what true riches and how one can become rich forever.

JESUS ON BECOMING RICH FOREVER Matthew 6:19-24 Jesus wants to make you rich. This is one of the reasons why Jesus came. The Apostle Paul states that Jesus, who was rich, became poor, so that through his poverty people might become rich (2 Cor. 8:9). Matthew records Jesus definition of true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Church Of God

When God Says No

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 23, 2006

This sermon teaches you how to respond when God says no (to your requests).

Has God ever said no to something you desired? Maybe you asked for a new job, a change of career, a new house or a similar request. In I Samuel 8 we find an occasion when God’s people requested something they did not need. When they prayed God told them, no! The people had prayed that Samuel would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Beneficial Effects Of Persecution 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Persecution has a way of accomplishing God’s greater purposes despite outward evidences. Luke wrote, "At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem and they were all scattered throughout the regions·" (Acts 8:1) Discorda

1. Persecution has a way of accomplishing God’s greater purposes despite outward evidences. Luke wrote, "At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem and they were all scattered throughout the regions·" (Acts 8:1) Discordant factors have a way of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Heed

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 30, 2006

In His last message to the masses Jesus gave us some things to pay attention too. This message was used as a New Year’s Message on the last day of 2006.

Take Heed A New Years Message Luke 21:34-36 Introduction These are some of the last words that Jesus would speak to the masses. After this most of His words were spoken to the directly to the disciples. (Mostly recorded in John 13-16) The context is about his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Be Healed Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

We are all broken people living in a broken world. We’re all hoping in something to fix us. Only Jesus can make you well.

Series: Cross Examined Sermon: Do You Want To Be Healed? Scripture: John 5:1-9 We are all broken people living in a broken world. (vv 1-3) We’re all hoping in something to fix us. (vv 4-5) Only Jesus can make you well. (vv 6-9) INTRODUCTION Opening ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty Fighting Techniques Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict, and at some point, we’re going to fight dirty. And sometimes we will be on the receiving end of these dirty tactics.

Eventually, you’re going to fight In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict, and at some point we’re going to fight dirty. And sometimes we will be on the receiving end of these dirty tactics. Perhaps we don’t consciously choose to fight in this way. But consciously or unconsciously, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Allure Of Worldly Conformity.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 11, 2024

The Church should never want be "like all the nations."

THE ALLURE OF WORLDLY CONFORMITY. 1 Samuel 8:4-20, 1 Samuel 11:14-15. Samuel appointed his two sons to be judges in Beersheba in the south of Israel, but ‘his sons walked not in his ways’ and ‘took bribes and perverted judgement (1 Samuel 8:1-3). On account of this, the elders of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-20, 1 Samuel 11:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calling

Contributed by Mary G. on Dec 10, 2020

We can have whichever vocation we want if it is not sinful and is working wholeheartedly for God while walking in love (if we haven't already heard clearly from God regarding a path we need to be on). We are free in Christ.

Some Christians want to be rigid regarding their calling/vocation. I learned differently at Christian Counseling School. God does not call us to rigidity. It is unhealthy. We are free in Christ (Holy Bible, New International Version, 1973/2011, Galatians 5:11 ). We can have whichever vocation we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:11, Philippians 4:8-9, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Small Obstacles For Greater Heights SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores how minor hindrances can prevent us from reaching our full potential in life and in our spiritual journey. It delves into the story of Achan and his actions at Jericho.

Moving to the Next Level Today, we will explore the concept of moving to a higher level in life and in our relationship with God. Often, it is the little things that hold us back from reaching our full potential. We will examine the story of Achan and his actions at the city of Jericho. Life is a ...read more

Topics: Temptation, Resisting Temptation

Be Transformed Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Jesus rescues us and initiates a transformation process within us, moving us from our past lives to a secure life centered on Him, requiring our time, dedication, and commitment.

We are continuing our series we started last week called, “Collide.” We kicked things off by looking into the biblical principle of standing firm in our faith. The world attempts to offer us a different set of values, one that includes things that are initially seductive, but ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Topics: Transformation, Dedication, Spiritual Growth

Sermon Series: Collide