Sermons on Bitter Envy:

Nothing Unclean Shall Enter Heaven Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 9, 2025

In this sermon we'll explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining whether people with unclean mouths, habits, attitudes, or sinful lifestyles can enter heaven.

The Bible teaches that heaven is a holy and pure place, where God dwells in all His glory. As such, nothing unclean or sinful can enter heaven. In this sermon we'll explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining whether people with unclean mouths, habits, attitudes, or sinful ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:15, 1 John 3:6-10

Biblical Advice On Love

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 12, 2016

Valentine's Marriage on Biblical Love.

Biblical Advice On Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 13 I am going to do something today that I do not normally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go; Let God Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 29, 2001

Old Testament Isaiah and New Testament James agreed on the two principal ingredients of genuine, lasting personal peace -- Let Go; Let God

13If you are wise and understand God¡¦s ways, live a life of steady goodness so that only good deeds will pour forth. And if you don¡¦t brag about the good you do, then you will be truly wise! 14But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your hearts, don¡¦t brag about being ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Oh My Soul

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 27, 2017

Whether you are high or low, I have some advise for you this morning (First point adapted from Mr. & Mrs. Friday Pele; second point from Rick Warren)

HoHum: Sing “Oh My Soul” by Mark Hall of Casting Crowns Oh, my soul Oh, how you worry Oh, how you're weary, from fearing you lost control This was the one thing, you didn't see coming And no one would blame you, though If you cried in private If you tried to hide it away, so no one knows No one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:11, Psalm 42:5-6, Psalm 43:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcomers Sermon I: Overcomingthe Past With A New Perspective Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 20, 2020

To overcome troubles as did Joseph and Jesus, we rise above the negative effects of our past by seeing all that happened from a new perspective that sees God working in and through it all to bring about that which is good.

BE OVERCOMERS, NOT SUCCUMBERS . . . Overcome Negative Effects from the Past by Seeing Them from a New Perspective One day a Christian missionary walked into a Belgian village and saw a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:19-28

The World In The Church Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The church to whom the Epistles were written were already far from the ideal. The battle with the world in the church began immediately, and it was just this battle that was the cause for much of the New Testament to be written.

Theodore Reik tells of how an Austrian Jew was trying to find a refuge from Hitler. He went to a travel office to select a place to which he could flea, and with the help of the clerk he began to consider the possibilities. But each country had some difficulty connected with it. In one you needed ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2

Fellowship In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

AS WE LABOR TOGETHER UNTIL CHRIST RETURNS, FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL SPARKS THREE RESPONSES: JOYFUL THANKSGIVING INTIMATE BONDS PURPOSEFUL PRAYER (FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY)

BIG IDEA: AS WE LABOR TOGETHER UNTIL CHRIST RETURNS, FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL SPARKS THREE RESPONSES: - JOYFUL THANKSGIVING - INTIMATE BONDS - PURPOSEFUL PRAYER (FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY) (:1-2) INTRODUCTION -- THE SUBJECTS OF FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL A. "Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are Some Of The Reasons We Should Be Reconciled To One Another?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Failure to be reconciled with our brothers and sisters is an indication of something wrong with our relationship with God. JOhn wrote, "If anyone says He loves God but doesn’t love his brother who he can see cannot say He loves God who he does not see." (

What Are Some of the Reasons We Should be Reconciled to One Another? ILlustration: So many people are angry with each other in America. More than 50% marriages end because of "Irreconcilable differences." Is that phrase and concept Biblical? Jesus said, "Be reconciled." Few of us understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exposing The Hurting Spirit

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004

Satan attacks the church throught relational conflict.

Exposing the Hurting Spirit 2 Corinthians 2:5-11; Romans 16:17-18 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 - I am not overstating it when I say that the man who caused all the trouble hurt your entire church more than he hurt me. 6 He was punished enough when most of you were united in your judgment against him. 7 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Cross Bearing

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Simon was a man who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross up a hill.

A. INTRODUCTION (Mark 15:20-22 KJV) And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. Simon was a man of color from Africa who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Super Abundant Grace - Romans 5:20 Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 15, 2022

Romans 5:20 But then Law came in, [only] to expand {and} increase the trespass [making it more apparent and exciting opposition]. But where sin increased {and} abounded, grace (God's unmerited favor) has surpassed it {and} increased the more {and} superabounded,

Romans 5:20 But then Law came in, [only] to expand {and} increase the trespass [making it more apparent and exciting opposition]. But where sin increased {and} abounded, grace (God's unmerited favor) has surpassed it {and} increased the more {and} superabounded, According to our text, Grace is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Delay Is Success Postponed (Part 2)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025

Delay is not a curse—it is a classroom. It teaches, shapes, refines, and aligns us with God’s best. If handled properly, it will not destroy your dream; it will fertilise it.

DELAY IS SUCCESS POSTPONED (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 49:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 102:13, Isaiah 30:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Galatians 6:9, 1 Peter 5:10 INTRODUCTION: In Part 1 of this message, we established that divine delay is not divine denial. It is God’s process of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Is Your Love Life?

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 8, 2002

True love is a commitment that two people make to one another, not a hole in the ground into which they happen to fall.

Maybe you heard about the guy who fell in love with an opera singer. He hardly knew her, since his only view of the singer was through binoculars—from the third balcony. But he was convinced he could live “happily ever after” married to a voice like that. He scarcely noticed she was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Leave Your Graveyard Clothes In The Graveyard

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 2, 2007

What has you all wrapped and entangled up to the point that you can’t follow or serve the Lord?

John 19:38-42 John 20:1-10 Topic: Leaving your graveyard clothes in the graveyard In these passage of scriptures, we read about Mary Magdalene, and the other women going to the sepulcher to anoint the body of Jesus Christ. About 3 days earlier, Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 5:16-25 - Message 20 – Walking By The Spirit Embracing The Fruit Of The Spirit – Not The Deeds Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 26, 2024

Walk by the Spirit is the secret of the Christian life. In this message we look at the well-known verses connected with the deeds of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. God’s appointed way to walk is by the Spirit, and NO OTHER way is acceptable; the walk of faith through the Spirit.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 5:16-25 - MESSAGE 20 – WALKING BY THE SPIRIT EMBRACING THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – NOT THE DEEDS OF THE FLESH [A]. WALKING BY THE SPIRIT OPPOSES THE FLESH {{Galatians 5:16 “I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh,”}} The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Genesis 5:22, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 48:15, Isaiah 30:21, Mark 7:5, Matthew 7:13-14, John 14:16-17, John 16:8, Galatians 5:17, Psalm 119:105, Galatians 5:18, Galatians 5:19-21, Revelation 9:21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Isaiah 5:20-21, Galatians 5:22-24, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:25, 1 Thessalonians 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational