Sermons on Worldly Passions:

The Sufficency Of Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 7th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

The Sufficiency of Christ – Part 1 Colossians 2:8-10 8See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. 9For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Cycle Of Domestic Violence Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry.

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry. Cycle of Domestic Violence As you read this book many women are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Committed To God's Plan PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To explore God's intentional and purposeful plan for our lives and the importance of trusting and committing to this plan even when we can't see the road ahead.

Good morning, church family. It's a joy to gather with you as we come together to delve into God's Word. Today, we'll be exploring a verse that's a favorite for many and provides comfort and encouragement - Jeremiah 29:11. In this verse, God promises: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: God's Plan

"Treasures" Part 1 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2006

Sermon 13 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; 21 for where your treasure is, there your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Good Grief Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 26, 2014

We saw how every bucket we can draw from (ourselves, others, world, religion) comes up empty, can’t fix us . . . only the Good News of Jesus can fix us. Today,we continue to recover redemption

Recovering Redemption Good Grief (3 of 5) October 5, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Over the last two weeks we’ve heard about the song of redemption. 1 We saw how every bucket we can draw from (ourselves, others, world, religion) comes up empty, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004

Part 2 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! What do people remember during Christmas season? This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ.

THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS John 3:16 This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ. Whoever Takes the Son Many years ago, there was a very wealthy man who shared a passion for art collecting with his son. They had priceless ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Holy Life 3

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 24, 2010

Attempts to reveal all the activities that cause unholiness and shows how holy-living can be enforced in one’s life when it seems difficult to remain holy.

Our God is holy; the reason why you may be living an unholy life is that YOU haven’t done what you are supposed to do to stop it and you may have been defeated into thinking it’s impossible to live a holy life. However, be informed today that it is incumbent on you, it behooves you—which ever way ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gift Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 24, 2013

If only we knew the gift of God, we would not be shelving God behind, ignoring church, prayer and running behind materialistic things. Are you there?

Gift of God John 4:10"…….If you knew the gift of God…” If only we knew the gift of God, we would not be shelving God behind, ignoring church, prayer and running behind materialistic things. Are you there? Do you have the guts to tell your boss, ‘kindly give me ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Answer To The Tyranny Of Self

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2015

Be alert to the wiles of the devil. Be ready to deny self, and follow Jesus.

AN ANSWER TO THE TYRANNY OF SELF. Mark 8:27-38. The first half of the Gospel of Mark tells of Jesus’ presentation to the people as an authoritative teacher who also happened to use healing (and exorcism) as a teaching device. In the second half the Lord started to prepare His inner circle of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctification

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

Today we are going to talk about sanctification, holiness and sainthood. How many subjects does that sound like to you? Only one subject because all three mean the same thing and come from the same root word HAGIOS.

Sanctification TEXT: 2 Corinthians 6:15-7:1 INTRODUCTION: 1. Today we are going to talk about sanctification, holiness and sainthood. 2. How many subjects does that sound like to you? 3. Only one subject because all three mean the same thing and come from the same root word HAGIOS. 4. This is a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Mims on Feb 14, 2002

Some people cannot reconcile God’s judgment and wrath with the Christian gospel of love, mercy, and grace. Nevertheless, Scripture makes clear that justice, wrath, and judgment are as much divine attributes as are love mercy, and grace.

The Wrath of God Romans 1:19-21 Some people cannot reconcile God’s judgment and wrath with the Christian gospel of love, mercy, and grace. Nevertheless, Scripture makes clear that justice, wrath, and judgment are as much divine attributes as are love mercy, and grace. The prophets...the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Christian Behavior Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:22-2:3

Text: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Title: Genuine Christian Behavior Date/Place: LSCC, 7/3/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: “A Few Good Men” –conduct unbecoming of a marine. B. Background to passage: Again Peter stresses points of behavior and conduct that will result from our being ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014

Part 2 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

INTRODUCTION: When our kids are little we take them to visit a pediatrician for “check-ups.” How are their eyes, their ears, and their growth rate? If anything is wrong with their physical health, we are glad to discover it, and move toward healing, though perhaps more infrequent, we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

A Great Love Story Rarely Told

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 14, 2024

We all know the greatest love story is found in John 3:16. There are also many others in the Bible. A few are less talked about than others. There is one that is not considered very much, and for sure, it is hardly ever imitated or emulated.

ONE OF THE GREATEST LOVE STORIES RARELY TOLD (and more rarely lived out) No butterflies in the stomach or cupids' arrows flying here. God is still looking for someone to espouse the vow of rescuing the perishing; even those who claim that they do not want to be saved. Text to read: Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:16, John 3:16, Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 9 - Hindrances To Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 6, 2020

Are there things in modern worship that actually prevent us from worship?

www.gracecommunity.com Malachi 1:6-9 “I hate going to church. The church is frustrating and boring. It’s full of hypocrites who are just going through the motions.” You might think this is the words coming out of the mouth of a famous atheist or your 16-year-old daughter. These are God’s words. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-9, Psalm 24:3-5, Matthew 6:13-16, Acts 2:1-3, Malachi 3:7-10, Malachi 4:1-3, Matthew 6:23-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren