Sermons on Wrong Desires:

Endurance & Love To Receive The Crown Of Life – Resisting Temptations Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches the importance of endurance, love, resting temptations and responding obediently to God's word if we are going to receive the crown of life.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 1:12-27. 2. Studying the book of James will help Christians with an age old problem. The problem that we are talking about is the fact that not everybody who grows old, grows up spiritually. There is a vast difference between physical age and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In A Sex-Rated World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 6, 2008

The scarlet letter, the BIG sin. What does God think about our Living in a seX-Rated World?

Proverbs 7:1-27 Living in a SeX-Rated World My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. Keep my commands and live, and my law as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," And call understanding ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Life Or Lust Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2011

When we consider how adultery abounds, how heinous a sin it is, what evil consequence it brings, & how destructive it is to the spiritual life & even physical life (1 Cor. 6:15-20), it is no wonder that the warnings against it are repeated so often.

PROVERBS 6: [24] 25-35 LIFE OR LUST [ Matthew 5:17-30] THE SONG OF THE SIRENS- carried by the wind, skimming the surface of the sea, captured in the sails of the ship-lured many a captain and his sailors to change their charted course. Powerless to resist the sirens' mesmerizing song, the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:24-35

Denomination: Baptist

In Your Face ... Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 30, 2019

Christians have the external world, the internal flesh, and the infernal Devil to deal with every day. If you have been a Christian for any length of time, then the Tempter is no stranger to you.

How do seeds give birth? Seeds. Seeds are baby plants. One of Jesus’ most well-known parables is the parable about the Sower. Jesus describes God as a farmer who liberally sows seeds. He casts seeds where other farmers wouldn’t waste their time and seed … pathways, rocky places, weed patches. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, Matthew 13:24-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Blame Game Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 15, 2023

Message 2 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

The great British playwright Oscar Wilde once said, “I can resist everything…except temptation.” Has a truer statement ever been spoken? And what’s unique about temptation is that each person is tempted by different things. Some people are tempted toward materialism. Others are tempted to always ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do These Stones Mean? Series

Contributed by Art Good on Aug 14, 2007

These stones speak to me of God’s grace. They are my pile of stones that remind me that God has worked powerfully in my life in times past, and He will do so again. These stones remind me of the thousands of stones God has moved in my life, of the thousan

How many early risers do we have here today? When you wake up you are ready to go! Wide awake! People who aren’t early risers can’t stand to be around you. When travel, I like to leave early! Excited to get where I’m going. Well, imagine dreaming and planning to go someplace your entire life. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Studies In Genesis: Chapters 4 & 5 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 4 1. And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming Temptations Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2022

Solomon's downfall began when he married the daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh to seal a political alliance. He could not control his lust. Among Solomon's 700 wives and 300 concubines were many foreigners, which angered God.

Overcoming Temptations King Solomon was the wisest man ever and also one of the most foolish. God gifted him with unsurpassed wisdom, which Solomon squandered by disobeying God's commandments. Solomon's most notable achievements were his building projects, particularly the temple in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

This World Is Not My Home Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 29, 2023

God warns us the love this world would make us His enemy? Why would He tell us that?

A father told of taking his 5-year-old to Disneyland. It was all the little boy could talk about for weeks and now they finally there and the boy loved the idea that he’d get to see Goofy and Mickey and Minnie and the gang. He was hyped. They parked the car and could see the castle and the rides ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Payback! - Matthew 5:40-42 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 20, 2024

When insulted, should you just walk away? No. You must repay the person in a way that will defeat the evil in the relationship. This message will show you how.

Matthew 5:38-42 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:40-42

Jesus On Sexual Attraction Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 9, 2008

Part 5 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at another comparison of the Kingdom Heart with the non-kingdom heart by looking at what Jesus says about sexual attraction.

Jesus on Sexual Attraction Part 5 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 7, 2008 Many scholars have suggested that the Sermon on the Mount wasn’t actually a sermon but rather a random collection of sayings attributed to Jesus. However, if you haven’t already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004

1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

(Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

Lot – Part 1 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 11 – 13 Lot Begins His Failure Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2022

We embark on a 6 part series on Lot. The Genesis record of Lot is one failure after another and deep involvement with sin. We will look at how all this happened and the sorrowful end of a broken and failed man. Lot walked the road to ruin always.

LOT – PART 1 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 11 – 13 LOT BEGINS HIS FAILURE One the more troubled characters in the Old Testament is Lot and he had a life that began with a good example in Abram and deteriorated from there on. We will look at this man’s life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:31, Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:4-5, Genesis 13:5-7, Genesis 13:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dress The Part Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 12, 2007

35th in a series from Ephesians. Our lives are to be consistent with what God has already done for us.

We’ve probably all heard the phrase “Clothes make the man.” But I wonder if you’ve heard Mark Twain’s take on that familiar adage: Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. Clothes really are important. But it seems to me that our clothes don’t really make us as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Sanctuary

Contributed by James May on Feb 1, 2004

Just as David provided for and commanded Solomon to build the temple, we are commanded to provide for and build our lives into a sanctuary for the Lord.

BUILDING THE SANCTUARY 1 Chronicles 22:18-19, "Is not the LORD your God with you? And hath he not given you rest on every side? For he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people. Now set your heart and your soul to seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible