Sermons on Wrong Desires:

When Worry Gets Tough Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2011

Worry is one of the problems that many Christians face. Worry is part of the tough stuff of life

When Worry Gets Tough Luke 10:38-42 Morning Service An average person's anxiety is focused on : 40% -- things that will never happen 30% -- things about the past that can't be changed 12% -- things about criticism by others, mostly untrue 10% -- about health, which gets worse with stress 8% ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Fasting For Lent

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 24, 2015

In response to the temptation to throw himself into the rat race called material satisfaction, Jesus finds a calm centre, an anchor in the word of God. That centered faith will enable him to deal with all the other temptations to come.

There once was a little boy named Bobby, who desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a new 10-speed bike. Each night he asked God to help him save his money. Kneeling beside his bed, he prayed, “Dear Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Kingdom Keys - Nahum Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 14, 2023

Nahum was written to warn sinners of God’s exacting justice and to encourage believers of God’s unfailing redemptive purpose in advancing his kingdom against all opposition.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7-8, Nahum 1:12-15, 1 John 5:18-19, Ephesians 2:2, John 14:30, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Hebrews 2:14, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Take Care Of You

Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 16, 2007

A sermon that explains how God wants to take care of us

God Will Take Care Of You I Kings 17:8-16 Prayer Introduction How many times have we looked back on our life and seen with hindsight where God’s hand has been in our life? For instance, how many times should we have died in an accident, avoided an accident, done something extremely stupid or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do Before And After You Say

Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013

A sermon unpacking 1 Corinthians 13.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE & AFTER I SAY, “I DO”. Natalie and I just celebrated on this last Thursday, March 7, our 15th year wedding anniversary! I remember saying, “I do” like is was yesterday. Even though 15 years is decent amount of years – I was on the other side of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformational Power Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016

If we are to experience God, we need to allow Him to change us.

Transformational power of God 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction- We have been in a series looking at practical ways of experiencing God. During our time of prayer. During our times of worship. Knowing what we believe and why we believe it. And this morning the transforming power of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Holy

Contributed by Stephen Georgeson on May 31, 2013

Peter exhorts us to be holy and not to be conformed to the passions of our former ignorance.

This is the seventh part of our series in the book of 1 Peter, an epistle written to believers in the first century, who were spread out throughout the region of Asia Minor. Peter is encouraging them and reminding them to keep their eyes focused on God and the things of God in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 22, 2006

truths on temptation

Temptation Luke 4:1-13 Oscar Wilde said, “I can resist anything but temptation.” He also said, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” As Christians we must learn how to overcome temptation. Josh Billing was right when he said, “One-half the trouble of this life can be traced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Correction Of The Letter. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 30, 2019

This Epistle was designed to produce pain in the Corinthian believers—and Paul felt very apprehensive about its effect on them. It was painful to him to write it, and he was well aware that it must cause deep distress among them to be scolded in this manner.

August 26, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.2.b: Correction of the Letter. (7:8–12) 2nd Corinthians 7:8-12 (NKJV) 8 For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it. For I perceive that the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoying God's Approval - Psalm 4:1,3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 5, 2025

This message is for times when you are being mistreated by people and you can’t do anything about it. Four attributes of God that can restore joy even if people continue to mistreat you

Psalm 4:1-8 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God (lit God of my righteousness). Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1, Psalm 4:3

The Cross Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 28, 2012

When we understand teh nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ.

Title: The Cross of Temptation Text: Mark 1:9-15 (Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-14) Thesis: When we understand the nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ. Lenten Season: The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with the celebration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, particularly longsuffering, and to remain steadfast in their faith despite opposition, just as Paul instructed the Galatians and Colossians.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into some hearty truth nuggets from Paul’s letters to the Galatians and Colossians. When reading these letters, three things stand out vividly - the power of longsuffering, the necessity of yielding to the Spirit, and the strength it takes to endure in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:12-13

Topics: Longsuffering, Patience

God's Divine Work In Your Life

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 9, 2014

A sermon describing the work that God does in the lives of His people.

GOD’S DIVINE WORK IN YOUR LIFE Philippians 2:12-15 As a father of 5 children I have learned that there are “creative” ways to get your children to do certain things that you want them to do. For example, if you want them to pick up sticks in the yard and you tell them “go pick up all the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray?

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 10, 2013

So many people do not use one of the greatest resource that the believer has, and that is prayer. Do you think of prayer as something to use only in an emergency? Do you believe you have a better hold on your life than God could? Do you want any thing out

James 4:1-3 Intro: Prayer, which allows the believer to communicate with God each day and at any time, is one of the most neglected resources we have in God. The average believer oftentimes considers prayer the last resort, only used when life gets out of hand. In this ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Wives, Respect Your Husbands Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 28, 2016

The commands for husbands to love, and wives respect compliment each other and receive God's greatest blessing.

We are in week two of a five week series on the family titled “Five Word for a Godly Home. Last week, Our word was LOVE and the sermon was “Husbands, Love Your Wives.” TODAY our key word is RESPECT. Today’s sermon is titled, “Wives, Respect Your Husbands.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational