Sermons on Worldly Passions:

A Complacent Or Passionate Heart, Which Will It Be?

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 22, 2001

The abundant Christian life is a choice that starts with how we listen and respond to the Word of God.

Intro: There once was a not so bright fellow who saw an advertisement for a cruise. The sign in the travel agency window read “Cruise -- $100 Cash.” I’ve got a hundred dollars, he thought. And I’d like to go on a cruise. So he entered the door and announced his desires. The fellow at the desk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reclaiming Your Passion Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

And so at a point in history… Christ came to reclaim our destinies… by providing for the forgiveness of our failures and wanderings… and freeing us / allowing us… to hear the Father’s voice again…

Movie Clip: LION KING – IDENTITY AS GOD’S CHILD - A young lion runs away after being led to believe he is to blame for his father’s death. As such he is refusing to return as the new new king who could help his fellow clan to battle their now impending enemy. In this scene the rather strange ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 18, 2015

When we take part in worship, especially when we take part in Holy Communion, we draw closer to God, and we allow him to live in us. Only then will we have the inner conviction and witness of the Holy Spirit that we are children of God.

When you were children, did you ever play a game called “Follow the Leader”? Well, for those of you who didn’t, or for those of you who have never heard of the game, let me explain. First, you choose a leader. Then you follow him wherever he goes and do whatever he does. You stomp ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Anglican

Hardening Of The Attitude

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 28, 2008

Apathy is a Disease of the Soul. Full of indifference, preoccupied with self and causing backsliding. Discover it’s cause and remedy.

It was sometime near midnight when the state police found Pop Greenman. He was sitting quietly in the cab of a pickup truck almost 200 miles from home Pop wasn’t hurt, or even particularly upset. Just a little cold and bewildered. His truck had run out of gas, so he had coasted to the shoulder of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Laodician Church

Contributed by Keith Wysong on Mar 14, 2025

What did Christ have to say to the Laodician Church?

INTRO TO THE EPISTLES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES AS WE GET INTO THE 7 CHURCHES AND HOW THAT EACH OF THESE CHURCHES REPRESENT A TYPE OF CHURCH IN THE WORLD TODAY, WE MUST NOT FAIL TO MENTION THAT THESE 7 CHURCHES ALSO COMPRISE OF 7 DIFFERENT TIME FRAMES OR SEASONS OF TIME THAT CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRETY OF ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divers Lusts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

The term divers lusts refers to various kinds of evil cravings and desires that war against the soul. These lusts may appear pleasurable and harmless at first, but their end is destruction.

DIVERS LUSTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:6 (KJV) "For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts," Supporting Texts: Titus 3:3, James 1:14-15, Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 13:14, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Love The World

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2012

Long for the Lord not the things of this world.

September 16, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Long for the Lord not the things of this world. Focus Passage: I John 2:15-17 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 6:31 "Do not worry then, saying, ’What will we eat?’ or ’What will we drink?’ or ’What ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming Your Passion Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

The challenge many of us find in maintaining passion in life… is that living by duty apart from desire… is like hearing individual notes without a melody.

MOVIE CLIP: MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS – PLAY WITH PASSION Storyline - When we’re young our dreams lie out in front of us, there for the taking, and our plans seem so clear. But like many of us, Glenn Holland never could have predicted the course his own life would take, when he reluctantly accepts a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hour Has Come Series

Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008

An outline for a message on the eve of Passover nad the Crucifixion.

Introduction: 6 days until Passover weekend and the crucifixion. The hour: Son of God to be glorified I. The Rewards of Death (vs. 24 – 27) A. Many will live: the grain of wheat vs. 24 B. Eternal life: love and hate of life vs. 25 C. Presence of Christ: service and submission vs. 26 D. Honor ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Values Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

God’s unique vision for a church is like the sail of the ship, catching God’s wind or spirit and moving it forward. But every boat must also have a rudder helping to guide the direction of the ship. Values are passions that rudder or direct a ship

Values Sermon What’s your passion in life? I mean what gets you really excited? Everybody has something which drives them in their lives. It could be your kids, your work, a hobby, a cause, a mission or even a ministry. What drives us is often reflected in how we spend our time, our money and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:7

Denomination: Methodist

Developing A Zeal For God

Contributed by Matthew Botha on May 17, 2016

What is the driving force in your life and what are you passionate about?

DEVELOPING A ZEAL FOR GOD Key Scriptures: Psalm106:28-31, Rom 12:11 (NKJV) They joined themselves also to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices made to the dead Thus they provoked Him to anger with their deeds and the plague broke out among them Then Phinehas stood up and intervened and the plague was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Story And My Passions #1: Faith

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2016

God is a good, good Father and He has good plans and purposes for your lives!

MY STORY AND MY PASSIONS #1: FAITH OPENING TEXT: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Heb. 11:1). • One of the most important aspects of the Christian life is FAITH: FAITH THAT GOD IS GOOD: “But without faith it is impossible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: *other

Blemished Sacrifice

Contributed by John Ong on Oct 18, 2015

Is there a formula for utmost motivation and passion? Who will create the formula? Who should be responsible in stirring the motivation and passion of a person?

Is there a formula for utmost motivation and passion? Who will create the formula? Who should be responsible in stirring the motivation and passion of a person? I’ve asked myself a couple of times how much of me should be dedicated in motivating myself. Sometimes, I think that a great part ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kill, Kill, Kill‼! Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

Rather than pursuing our passion we have to kill it.

4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. Kill, Kill, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4-6

Denomination: *other

Hearts On Fire

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 21, 2018

Christianity is on the rise in many countries of central and South America, Africa, and Asia, but in America it's on the decline. Why is that? It's not the lack of organization, programs, money, personnel - it's the lack of passion!

HEARTS ON FIRE Rom. 12:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE RIGHT PASSWORD 1. "I’m getting worried about my memory," 75 year old Renee said to her best friend Judith. "Really? Why is that?" asked Judith. 2. "Because every time I go online, banking," replied Renee, "I just can’t remember my bank's ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God