Sermons on Wealth Addiction:

Fish Food For Thought

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

The scientists tell us for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. In our relationship with God for every action there is also a consequence. See how Jonah’s life parallels ours when we go contrary to God’s will

Oskaloosa Evangelical Church Sermon Text: Jonah 1:1-3,17; 2:1, 10 Sermon Title: Fish food for thought Sunday, June 11th 00 Scripture Introduction: I think everyone has their favorite Bible story, and many times we find ourselves able to identify with a character or some specific sets of ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Viper's Venom

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001

Two important facts about alcohol

The Viper’s Venom - Proverbs 23:31-35 Introduction: A teacher was trying to show her class the dangers of alcohol by using a visual aid. She had a glass of water on the table and a glass of beer on the table. In between the two she had a bowl of live worms. She then told her class how she was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

How Dry I Am

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 22, 2003

We’re all thirsty. Many people quench their thirst with poison water. Jesus offers living water

TITLE: ?How Dry I Am? TEXT: Isaiah 55:1-3 If you are thirsty, come and drink water! If you don’t have any money, come, eat what you want! Drink wine and milk without paying a cent. 2Why waste your money on what really isn’t food? Why work hard for something that doesn’t satisfy? Listen carefully ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Aftertaste Of Alcohol Series

Contributed by Dale Higgins on Mar 4, 2003

America has failed to realize that the greatest abuse of drugs there is - is the most acceptable one of Alcohol.

Today I am going to preach on the subject of alcohol and its effects. Let me begin by by making some general observations and quoting some statical facts concerning alcohol. I believe that alcohol is the most abused drug in America. While we have gone through many years of the scare of drugs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35, Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Substance Of Substance Abuse

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007

This sermon seeks to provide hope for deliverance to those struggling with substance abuse and understanding for those who love them from The Exchanged Life perspective.

Would it surprise you that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 6,390 young people ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle crashes in the year 2,000? Of them alcohol was involved in 2,339 deaths. And as related to drivers – 3,594 young drivers ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Gluttony: The Hunger That Must Be Filled Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 18, 2007

Overcoming gluttony isn’t about being starved, it’s being filled with the right things...

Title: Gluttony: The Hunger to be Filled Text: Matthew 5:6 FCF: Our desire to be filled with anything other than Christ is deadly. Outline: 1. Stats on Hunger a. Obesity Rates b. Dos Manos Burrito c. Other things we try to fill (Alcohol, Drugs, Sex) 2. Hunger is a Signal a. Needed signal to keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Constant Craving

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 12, 2006

Every now and then lust has to do with sex, but most of the time it does not.This one is about those hungers, those cravings, those desires; for things that we know are the opposite of the Lord’s will for us.

5, February 2006 Dakota Community Church Constant Craving Introduction: Begin with the dream. This week I want to continue looking at the issue we began with last week when we looked at the story of Esau. Every now and then lust has to do with sex, but most of the time it does not. I am talking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Eat This

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 12, 2006

A communion message dealing with overcoming habitual sin.

12, February 2006 Dakota Community Church Eat This Introduction: I have a little problem. I guess you could say it is a condition. I’m sure I’m the only one here who deals with this kind of a disorder. I have a split personality. - Someone criticizes my sermon. - I get cut off in traffic. - One ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Free At Last

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 13, 2006

Christians can be FREE from the "law of sin and death!"

Free at Last Romans 8:1-14 I. “In Christ Jesus”, 1-4 A. There Is No Condemnation, 1 B. There Need Be No Control by Sin, 2 C. There Should be No Continuance in Sin, 3, 4 II. Insight into “the Flesh”, 5-8 A. The Enemy of the Spiritual Mind, 5, 6 B. The “Enmity” of the Carnal Mind, 7, 8 III. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sure Reasons Why Christians Shouldn't Drink Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2007

Four good reasons why Christians should not drink alcohol

Sure Reasons Why Christians Shouldn’t Drink (Series: Why It Matters) Rom 14:10-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 10, 2006 *Some people try to say that Jesus never drank alcohol, but that doesn’t make sense to me. In Matt 11:16-19, Jesus was talking to a crowd about John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Demolishing Strongholds

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007

How to demolish strongholds.

Demolishing Strongholds The message that I want to bring today is about strongholds. The first question that I want to ask is what is a stronghold? A stronghold is a fortified place. It can be a place that is fortified by either its location, its construction, or usually both. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Free From Addiction - A Work In Progress

Contributed by James May on Apr 4, 2006

I have read much about the 12 Steps found in drug treatment centers. This is one that I use that is based solely upon the Word of God and the Power of the Blood of Jesus to deliver. This is just a foundation and can be expanded upon in many ways.

Recovering from Addiction – A Work in Progress By Pastor Jim May One of the greatest weapons that Satan is using against mankind today is the power of addiction. He knows how we were made and what drives us, and he has been busy since the Creation of mankind, perfecting ways to control and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, 3 John 8:32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Perfectionism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 10, 2006

As the saying goes, perfectionists take great pains, and they give them to others.

Overcoming Perfectionism (Heb 12:2) "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith." (Heb 12:2) "My grace is sufficient for you for my power is my made perfect in weakness." (2 Cor 12:9,10) "Every good and perfect gift is from above." (James 1:17) "He who began a good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Apr 2, 2007

Help students gain an understanding of what the Bible has to say about Homosexuality in the 1st sermon in the Untouchables Series

Pastor Ted was the founder and senior pastor of a 14,000 member church in Colorado Springs, who, in November, was accused of homesexual sex and drug use by a male prostitute named Mike Jones. Pastor Ted immediately denied those accusations, and later admitted that many of them were true. In a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: *other

I'm Filing For Divorce

Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007

Divorce is an option

I’M FILING FOR DIVORCE GALATIONS 5:16-17, 19-21 16: THIS I SAY THEN, WALK IN THE SPIRIT, AND YE SHALL NOT FULFIL THE LUST OF FLESH. 17: FOR THE FLESH LUSTETH AGAINST THE SPIRIT, AND THE SPIRIT AGAINST THE FLESH: AND THESE ARE CONTRARY THE ONE TO THE OTHER: SO THAT YE CANNOT DO THE THINGS THAT YE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist