Sermons on Affect:

The Secret Is... Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 25, 2001

A sermon about a topic I know very little about: contentment

What you have doesn’t matter -----Php. 4:12 What happens doesn’t matter ----Php 4:11 What you have in Christ matters ----Php 4:13 The secret that Paul speaks about it clearly laid out for us in this passage. Paul says our stuff does not matter. Whether I have alot of it or if I have a little. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Priority Of Worship

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

We begin looking at the priority of worship when it comes to an Audience of One.

“The Priority of Worship” Genesis 22:5; Matthew 2:2 Genesis 22:5 hebrew - (shachah) prostrate, depress Matthew 2:2 greek - (pros-ku-ne-o) prostrate; adore; reverence; homage A. The DEFINITION of Worship. 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 108:3-5; 95:1-2; 100:4 Worship: Whatever holds your mind’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:5, Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Building Godly Friendships

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

We learn the keys to building godly friendships by examining the lives of David and Jonathan.

1 SAMUEL 18:1-4 “KEYS TO BUILDING GODLY FRIENDSHIPS” 1. Jonathan’s ACCEPTANCE of David (v. 1-2) Associate Romans 15:7; Proverbs 18:24; John 15:13-14 2. Jonathan’s ATTRACTION to David (v. 1) of like mind or purpose / knit together Philippians 2:5; John 6:44; 1 Samuel 14:1-14; 19:2; 20:17; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Tongue As A Fire! Extra Material. 20 Seed Thoughts! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

20 undeveloped seed thoughts relating to James' teaching

(Proverbs 18:21; italics mine). Nick Young counted some twenty positive things in the Scriptures that the tongue can do, and twenty negative things. A great ruler once sent a gift of meat, the carcass of an animal, to a philosopher with the request that the philosopher send back the best part and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Greatest Need

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

God is able to meet your greatest need.

YOUR GREATEST NEED Text: Isaiah 55:1 – 3, 6, 7 Introduction: · What’s the greatest need that you have? · Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: o Physiological needs (oxygen, food, water) o Safety needs o Love, affection, and belonging needs o Esteem needs o Self-actualization needs (need to be and do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Finish What You Start

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Examining how Christians can faithfully complete what God begins in their lives

The text reveals the story of a man of God who started well but did not finish what he started. 1. The DEDICATION of the Man of God (v. 1-17) A. He was dedicated to following God (v. 1) B. He was dedicated to representing God (v. 2-3) C. He was dedicated to living in God’s power (v. 4-5) D. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love?

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 21, 2017

Hebrew / Greek words for love with some relationship advice

GEN 27:4 “FOOD, SUCH AS I LOVE” (AHAB IS THE MOST USED WORD FOR LOVE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.) THE SONG OF SOLOMON DEALS WITH EROS / EROTIC LOVE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. MARK 12:38 “BEWARE OF THE SCRIBES WHO LOVE TO WALK AROUND IN LONG ROBES, AND LOVE RESPECTFUL GREETINGS.” THELO (WISH) JOHN ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:4

Denomination: Vineyard

Giving As An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Giving to God is an act of worship and faith in Him

I. Our Giving is to God (vs. 22-23) A. Giving to God vs. Giving to the church - When we give to the church we retain some ownership of our giving - When we give to God we would not dare try to own it any longer - Giving is a sacred Holy act not an obligation to be fulfilled B. Giving also affects ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God's Book

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 12, 2016

LOVING GOD'S BOOK HAS MERIT!

LOVING GOD’S BOOK OBSERVATION: AUTHOR DOUGLAS CONNELLY STATES THE BOOK OF PSALMS IS A COLLECTION OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY POEMS BY VARIOUS AUTHORS THROUGHOUT ISRAEL’S HISTORY. KING DAVID PENNED HALF OF THE PSALMS AND OTHER WRITERS THE REMAINDER. THE PSALMS ADDRESSES VARIOUS EMOTIONAL ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:140

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Spiritual House

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 15, 2014

KEYS TO BUILDING YOUR SPIRITUAL HOUSE

BUILDING A SPIRITUAL HOUSE OBSERVATION: BELIEVERS WORK WITH THE LORD AND FELLOW BELIEVERS TO BUILD A SPIRITUAL HOUSE. INTERPRETATION: 1 CORINTHIANS 3: 9 (NKJV) FOR WE ARE GOD’S FELLOW WORKERS, YOU ARE GOD’S FIELD, YOU ARE GOD’S BUILDING. 1 CORINTHIANS 3: 9 (AMPLIFIED ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Clothing As A Gift From God

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Jul 27, 2023

Clothing as a gift from the Lord “And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.” (Genesis 3:21) As soon as Adam and Eve sinned, they felt ashamed of their nakedness. They tried to cover themselves by weaving fig leaves together.

Clothing as a gift from the Lord “And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.” (Genesis 3:21) As soon as Adam and Eve sinned, they felt ashamed of their nakedness. They tried to cover themselves by weaving fig leaves together, and when the Lord God visited ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21

Thou Shalt Not Covet / Thou Shalt Not Steal. (Part 7 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

Thou shalt not covet / Thou shalt not steal. Coveting and stealing are closely related. The majority of the time when someone gives into the temptation to steal, the first step was to covet. The word covet means to have a desire for, long for, lust after or sigh after something that does not belong ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles Of Courageous Manhood

Contributed by Ed Cole on Sep 19, 2011

The third of a three-part series on courageous manhood. A message with various principles that help men in their walk with Christ.

Introductory Texts 1. Text: 1 Corinthians 10 2. John 8:32 3. John 8:36 4. John 15:7 The 3 Basic Problems 1. Most men in most churches are trained to hear sermons, not to study the Word of God 2. Most pastors are content to win converts, not make disciples 3. Sermon’s don’t set you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Relationship With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009

Exploring how to be filled with the Spirit of God to live everyday.

Well, if you’ve got a Bible, now is a good time to get it out. If you don’t have a Bible, there should be one in the pew in front of you. If you don’t have one in front of you, look down the row and see if you can get your hands on a copy of God’s Word. It’s going to help us today because we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Trinity Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Dec 8, 2020

This message explores the biblical basis for our understanding of the Godhead. It discusses the nature of the Trinity and explores how it is reflected in both the old creation and the new creation - the church.

THE GLORIES OF CHRIST Message 3: The Holy Trinity A. What is the Trinity? What do we mean by the ‘Holy Trinity’? The adjective ‘triune’ literally means ‘three in one’. It’s used to describe a single entity, the one (and only) God, who consists of (or subsists in) three independent and equal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Ephesians 3:15-17, Romans 8:26, Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 10:17, 1 Corinthians 12:13, 1 Corinthians 12:26-27, Genesis 1:26, John 16:23, John 14:13-16, Ephesians 4:2-6, Ephesians 5:18-20, Ephesians 5:28-32, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 5:5, Hebrews 9:14, John 17:21, John 14:9-10, Hebrews 10:5, Romans 8:23, Ephesians 2:22, Genesis 5:1-2, Genesis 11:7, Job 11:7-8, Psalm 2:6-7, Psalm 2:12, Proverbs 30:3-4, Isaiah 9:6, John 14:26, Isaiah 6:8, Isaiah 48:16, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 6:9, Matthew 28:19, Luke 1:35, Luke 4:1, Ephesians 2:18, Isaiah 6:3, 1 Peter 1:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren