Sermons on World

Sermons on World

1 John 2:15-17

The Love God Hates Introduction:  Some time ago I saw a bumper sticker which read, “The one who dies with the most toys wins.”  I doubt seriously that you would find that on any of the cars in our parking lot this morning.  However, if we were totally honest some of us would have to admit that we live as though it were true.  Our lives are characterized by acquisition fever and by accumulationitis.  Every new electronic gadget triggers our desires, and if we can’t…

James 1:13-18

When Temptation Overpowers You Last Lord’s Day we took the first step in our summer journey through the Epistle of James, introducing the book and sharing some practical and encouraging answers about what to do when troubles pile up.  Today we are going to examine a closely related topic–what to do when temptation overpowers you.  I can’t think of any area in which we need to “walk the talk” more than in regard to temptation.  Let’s read James 1:13-18: When tempted, no one…