Sermons about Worldly Desires - SermonCentral.com

Can You Fall Down So Far You Can't Get Up? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 3, 2014

based on 76 ratings

| 61,212 views

Can you fall down so far you can't get up? Judas did. Are there people in the church today who are like Judas? Is it possible we could be like him? And if so, how would we avoid becoming like him in our lives?

OPEN: A tourist was visiting a famous landmark on the ocean and he’d walked out on a pier to see the ocean better. But as he looked over the edge of the pier he was disturbed by how deep the water seemed to be. As he was thinking about how deep the water must be at this point, he noticed an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, Psalm 41:9, Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pergamos

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 4,762 views

The message to the church at Pergamos. False Doctrine

Rev. 2:12-17 1.The commendation (v.13). - The church was loyal to Christ¡¦s name despite living in what Jesus called the seat of Satan - The church was pure in doctrine. - The church was standing fast in persecution. 2.The complaint: false doctrine and worldly living (v.14-15). - The worldly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Do Good Works?

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jul 23, 2025

| 400 views

It explores the journey from spiritual death to a life of purpose, empowered by prayer, God's Word, and sacrificial love.

How to Do Good Works? (Ephesians 2:1-10 ESV) 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 5:14, Romans 12:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On Monday

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 3,948 views

Consider the reasons why a person prioritizes weekly activities more than the Lord’s day.

Have you ever been guilty of anticipating Monday more than enjoying worship and service to God on Sunday? What causes a person to anticipate Monday to the exclusion of the Lord’s day? In the book of Amos we find this subject addressed. The Israelite people said "When will the New Moon be past, that ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Get Your Wisdom

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 22, 2012

based on 1 rating

| 3,523 views

There are two kinds of wisdom to be attained in this world, which one do you choose?

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR WISDOM FROM? James 3:13-18 We can find wisdom in a lot of places if we’ll just look for it: • My of us have heard the phrase, “Out of the mouths of babes…” (Psalm 8:2) I want to share with you some wisdom from kids: • No matter how hard you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Improving Your Relationship With God Part 1

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Jun 11, 2001

based on 60 ratings

| 21,145 views

Learn how to improve your relationship with God

SAILING @ LIFE Part 3 “Improving Your Relationships With God” Pastor Jeff Seaman We have been in a series called “SAILING @ LIFE” and today I want to start the first part on relationships. When you look at life as a hole, its all about relationships, and if we are going to sail @ life we must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jude Addresses Christians With Practical Advice For Living In The World – Jude 1:17-23 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022

| 2,699 views

We must know the true, so we can expose the false. We must know the false, so we can uphold the good. Jude encourages his readers to build themselves up in their faith followed by several commands for Christian living so they keep themselves unpolluted by the world.

JUDE ADDRESSES CHRISTIANS WITH PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR LIVING IN THE WORLD – Jude 1:17-23 Jude 1 v 17 “but you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, Jude 1:18 that they were saying to you, “In the last time there shall be mockers, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23, Matthew 20:19, Matthew 27:29, 2 Peter 3:2-4, Titus 3:10-11, 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 8:8-9, Romans 8:26-27, Revelation 2:2-4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 11,626 views

John’s epistle has reminded us to exercise love (1 John 2:7–11)—the right kind of love. Now it warns us that there is a wrong kind of love, a love that God hates. This is love for what the Bible calls “the world.”

The Test of Spiritual Maturity Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:12 – 17 Introduction A group of first-graders had just completed a tour of a hospital, and the nurse who had directed them was asking for questions. Immediately a hand went up. “How come the people who work here are always washing their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trap Of Carnality

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 6, 2003

based on 206 ratings

| 33,133 views

Addressing a national seminar of Southern Baptist leaders, George Gallup said, "We find there is very little difference in ethical behavior between churchgoers and those who are not active religiously...The levels of lying, cheating, and stealing are rema

Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possessions, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privilege for selfish reasons) Illustration: That evening, the assassin John Wilks Booth stopped in a saloon near the Ford ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roadmap To Divine Prosperity

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Jun 9, 2007

based on 17 ratings

| 25,050 views

The sermon distinguishes between World and Divine Prosperities and then talk of the Roadmap to Divine Prosperity.

Man has always had the desire to prosper and that is why he: Works Changes his jobs Move from one end of the globe to another Even to the extent of entering into many traps and foolish and harmful desires that lead to destruction. Many have therefore pierced themselves with many grieves. Many men ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The End Of The Struggle Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 2, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 10,179 views

Conflict is something that we all encounter. It is found in every relationship. In James 4:1-6, James shows us how to resolve our conflicts God’s way.

Scripture A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car so that she could zip through traffic around town. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife shouted, “Look, I want something that goes from 0 to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Goal Of Discipleship

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 8,573 views

Discipleship is the key to effective ministry in the church. Nothing we can do has more potential to change the world than making disciples.

We are called to make disciples. It is the heart of our Lord’s Commission for His church. Jesus said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Driftting

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 29, 2008

based on 11 ratings

| 7,408 views

The danger of drifting is not limited to the physical realm...In Hebrews 2:1, we find a warning against drifting. Sadly, it is not uncommon for Christians to drift toward destruction!

"ARE YOU DRIFTING?"Hebrews 2:1INTRODUCTION "Two young men were fishing above a low dam on a river near their hometown. As they were concentrating on catching fish, they were unaware that they had drifted until they were not far from the water flowing over the dam. When they realized their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Friendship With The World Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 19,204 views

Friendship with the world is enmity with God. Can any Christian truly afford the price demanded so that we can be friends with the world?

JAMES 4:4 THE HIGH COST OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD “You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” Ouch! James is not nice! He calls fellow Christians harsh names ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Walk Worthy Of Your Calling Series Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

| 5,552 views

Part 4 of our Bible study with Handout included. The gaps between the words in the handout are to be filled in by the learner.

Learning to Walk Worthy Eph 4:17-24 NKJV 17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

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