Text: Proverbs 23:1-3 The Bible condemns the sin of gluttony. But what exactly is a glutton? It is not necessarily one who is overweight. It is also not necessarily one who enjoys food. Jesus was wrongly accused of being a glutton (Luke 7:34) which shows that gluttony is about more than outward appearances. So if […]
November 25, 2013
Six Things That Pornography Users Do Not Want
Text: Matthew 5:27-29 Pornography is a huge problem in our society. Many Christians have fallen prey to it despite Jesus’ warning (Matthew 5:27-29). Jesus taught that lust is so destructive that we should go to extremes to remove opportunities to lust. The primary problem with pornography is lust. However, one can be guilty of lust […]
May 6, 2013
“What Am I Still Lacking?”
Text: Matthew 19:16-22 The rich young ruler was spiritually minded (interested in eternal life, v. 16), religious (he kept the commandments, v. 18-20), and was interested in improving his service to God (asked what he was lacking, v. 20). He seemed to be a good man with a good attitude who showed a lot of […]
September 22, 2009
Self-Control
Text: 2 Peter 1:5-6 Christians are to Exercise Self-Control – Galatians 5:23; 1 Corinthians 9:27 Control Over our Actions – Romans 6:12-14, 16-18 Control Over our Speech – James 3:5-6 Control Over our Minds – Philippians 4:8
October 22, 2008
Every One of Us
[Sermon delivered by Ross Conley] Judgment – Romans 14:12 Hear & Understand – Mark 7:14 Walk Worthy of God – 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Control Self – 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 Repent & Be Baptized – Acts 2:38
