Sermons on Wilderness Temptation:

The Wall Of Lust

Contributed by Lance Bane on Nov 7, 2001

This message challenges teens with the issue of Lust and provides some practical steps to overcome the sexual temptations.

Colossians 3.5, “Put to death therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, greed, which is idolatry.” At retreat last year we felt the Lord was speaking to us regarding 3 areas that are attacking our teens, one of them being lust. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kenneled Dog

Contributed by David Tijerina on Nov 30, 2001

There are dogs in the kennel of the heart of men raging to escape.

The Kenneled Dog II Ki 8:13 13 So Hazael said, "But what is your servant-- a dog, that he should do this gross thing?" And Elisha answered, "The LORD has shown me that you will become king over Syria." 1. The Hidden Dog A. Elisha’s Glory a. Elisha here in our text is at the height of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Changing Challenges

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 4, 2001

This sermon deals with moving joyfully through life changes

The changing challenges: Judges 13-16 Beginning: Life challenges change as long as we live. At one time my biggest challenge was keeping my hair from messing up. Now all I want is for it to not fall out. I one time thought about finding a girl who would love me and marry me. Now my children ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If You Can't Stand The Heat... Series

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

Given in a young adult’s prison, this sermon challenges the temptation to violence and intimidation and take the braver option: to walk away and come to Christ

Given at HM Prison Moorland, Doncaster, 27th August 2000 In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. You have probably heard the saying “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”. Now, this is not a reference to the way I cook, but if you like things done crispy on ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Creating An Ishmael

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 23, 2001

Don’t settle for a substitute.

CREATING AN ISHMAEL In Gensis chapter 15 verses 16-17 we have the account of God dealing with Abraham about the promise of God to make him the father of nations. About the covenant that God made with him, and about some of the struggles that Abraham had with the promise. Abraham’s own body and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:2, Galatians 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Get Out!

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 31, 2001

With the Holy Ghost infilling, you will have power to overcome every obstacle in your life.

You Can Get Out! Children of Israel in Egyptian bondage. New pharaoh did not know Joseph and his family. Viewed them as a potential threat to his kingdom. Placed them under strenuous rule and service. The more oppression he put upon them, the greater they grew. Moses. Raised up to be a leader ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not My Fault!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

Most of us, when our sins are found out, are quick to look for a scapegoat. So let’s look at some of the ways we use to blame someone else for our sins.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Folks, as you can see in the bulletin, the subject of my sermon is "How Do You Determine What is Right & What is wrong?" But as I worked on it this week it became obvious to me that the subject is just too big to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Just Not Worth It

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 22, 2001

This sermon deals with the consequences we face when we choose to do something we think is going to be pleasurable but is clearly against the Word of God.

It’s Just Not Worth It! 9/28/97 Proverbs 7:6-24 1 Corin10:1-13 Have you ever been as dumb as I have in which you did something you knew was wrong. It even seemed liked fun and was kind of enjoyable at the moment, but later when your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-38, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What A Tragedy!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

In 2 Kings there is an interesting story about a Syrian general, a Jewish prophet, & his assistant. It is about a pagan who finds God, & a Jew who finds that he hasn’t fooled God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The Gallup Poll organization took a survey a few years ago on the church habits of American people & came up with an interesting statistic. They reported that 6 out of every 10 people surveyed said that they had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change & Newness Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001

Change and newness are integral our Christian life and faith.

Sermon for 5 Lent, Year C Based on Isa. 43:18-19 & Phil. 3:8-14 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Change and Newness” In our first and second lessons today, we are grasped by a reality which many people have great difficulties accepting. The reality I am referring to is change and newness. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Frog In The Kettle

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

The parable of the boiling frog gives us great insight into how we gradually move into places and attitudes that are dangerous. We don’t dive right in. We slowly wade in. We start at the shallow end of the pool. And slowly we find ourselves getting in dee

INTRODUCTION / SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Some time ago a book was written on church life called, "The Frog In The Kettle." It was an interesting title designed to call to mind how it is so easy to gradually drift into trouble. Perhaps you could subtitle the book "How To Boil A Frog." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Sin Doesn't Live Here Anymore Part Ii (Power Over Sin Series Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on May 7, 2006

This message teaches Christians how to use the Word of God to conquer Temptation.

Romans 6:11-14 Part one of this series is about finding out how God gives Christians power over sin. God has delivered Christians from the works of Satan that they should not obey them. Part one discussed how Satan does not have any power over Christ, and if Satan does not have power over Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

After The Fall Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 4 in a 4 part series on the temptations we face and how to deal with them.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 4, “After the Fall” May 21, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Do you ever wonder if you have sinned too much or too badly for God to forgive you? Tell the story of David and Bathsheba from 2 Samuel 11 At what point did David’s temptation become sin? Think ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Stranger Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 2 in a 4 part series dealing with temptations that we all face. This message deals with the attack of our old nature upon our physical body as Paul understood the struggle in Romans 7.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 2, The Stranger Romans 7:21-25 May 7, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee The Scripture refers to a part of life that everyone has experienced—even those with a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Billy Joel wrote a song entitled, “The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Battlefield Earth Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 1 of 4 dealing with temptations that come our way and how to deal with them specifically. This message deals with the temptations the world brings against our single-minded devotion to God.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 1—Battlefield Earth Genesis 13:1-18 April 30, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Today we begin a series on understanding the nature of the temptations we face and practical Bible principles for not only resisting temptation but being victorious over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan