Sermons on Causes For Envy:

A Reckless Path Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 8, 2022

In Revelation 2:14 Balaam is a warning to the church. An insider causing the destruction. Beware of someone on the reckless path causing the church to compromise from within. It is the ultimate sell-out.

The story of Balaam is a fascinating one. What you might think of first with Balaam is that he was the prophet whose donkey spoke to him. It was incredible and there is nothing else quite like it in the Bible. Balaam is significant in Old Testament history and for the New Testament church. There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Sinful, Human Nature

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 6, 2015

If we love God, we will truly love the things we ought to love and we'll find some other way of expressing our appreciation for the material things we have.

The passage from Hosea 11:1-10 is a story of God mourning over his people. He loved Israel like a parent loves a child, but Israel spurned him. Even though he was rejected, God still loved Israel and could not renounce his chosen people. It is a metaphor for what Jesus did. Jesus was rejected by ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Why Are We So Angry?

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 13, 2000

Possible causes of anger in people today and what to do about it

WHY ARE WE SO ANGRY? 1999 by Mark Beaird Text: Ecclesiastics 7:9 "Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools." "Do not become quickly provoked," the scripture tells us. Anger does seem to get out of control easily doesn't it? Sometimes we become angry ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resolving Conflict

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002

Dealing with what causes conflict in the church and how to resolve it.

1, September 2002 Dakota Community Church Resolving Conflict Introduction: Galatians 2:11-21 11When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Stop The Snooze

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Dec 4, 2002

Laziness is the number one cause of church decline in the last decade.

“Stop Hitting the Snooze” 1 Thessalonians 5 1Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In Your Wallet?

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

A stewardship message that teaching that giving it to God, not to a budget, a cause, or the church.

What’s In Your Wallet? TEXT: II Corinthians 9:6-8 Sunday, October 6, 2002 Now I know that you know that next week is Consecration Sunday and this is kind of a primer for it. I know exactly how Christians feel about Consecration Sunday and all kinds of things like it. It is the service ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Pain, No Gain

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 17, 2001

HIS GREAT PAIN CAUSED OUR GREAT GAIN OF SALVATION.

“NO PAIN, NO GAIN” ISAIAH 52:13—53:12 PALM SUNDAY APRIL 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Victor Yap writes, The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all efforts to help. The youngster stormed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13, Isaiah 53:12

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes An Earthquake

Contributed by Myles Howard on May 22, 2001

Eathquakes in our lives cause us to be spitually shaken up.

Sometimes an Earthquake. Acts:25-33 Spiritual Earthquakes Get Much Attention Amos:29:6 "Thou shalt be visited of the Lord of host with thunder, and with earthquakes, and great noise, with storm and temptest, and the flame of devouring fire."KJV a. GOD has a way of getting your attention, he may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

What's In Your Way?

Contributed by Keith Cowart on Oct 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the heart of what causes people not to accept christ.

What’s In Your Way? Matthew 19: 16-22 As we look at the confines of this Context we find that this young man had a Inquiry. He was searching for an answer that only Jesus had the answer to.By him being rich he could have paid for the information, but this information was not for sell with material ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Greedership: Ringing False Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

Looks at the causes and consequences of bad leadership, and the characteristics of bad leaders.

Greedership: Ringing False The Productive Life, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 19, 2006 Last week we looked at Titus chapter 1, verses 1-8, where we see the qualifications that the Apostle Paul lays out for those who would aspire to spiritual leadership. (Explain ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:9-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sunday Of The Man Born Blind Series

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on May 6, 2010

The sermon deals with physical and spiritual blindness and the causes of spiritual blindness.

SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND John 9:1-38 Of our five senses, Sight is probably the most dominant. When we lose our sense of sight, it can be devastating. Much of our independence is lost and we are left to rely on others for many things in our daily lives. But, as tragic as it is to lose our ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Catholic

The Church Of Impact Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010

What type of Church will have an IMPACT on the World for the cause of Christ.

A Church of IMPACT Matthew 28:19-20 Introduction What has made an IMPACT on you lately? • Your family? Your neighbors? Your town? Your world? How many would say the Church has IMPACTed their lives? Some might answer with the affirmative. But the greater question is not has the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Came To Me

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007

Our inability to go to Jesus caused Him to come to us

HE CAME TO ME John 14:18 Intro: As a sinner I was running wide open not looking for a place to slow down. I was looking for a good time and nothing else. The one person I was not looking for was Jesus Christ. There had been times I had said a wasted prayer during a time of fear only to return ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Art Of Robe Wearing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 31, 2004

A sermon on the robe of righteousness as provided by the Seed that God caused to grow.

January 2, 2004 Isaiah 61:10-11 I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the soil ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Moses And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2008

When your cause seems dark, know that God is bigger.

MOSES AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Exodus 5.1-7.7 S: Change C: Trust in God Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: WHEN YOUR CAUSE SEEMS DARK, KNOW THAT GOD IS BIGGER. Type: INDUCTIVE I. WHAT A MESSAGE! (5.1) II. WHAT A RESPONSE! (5.2-14) III. WHAT A STINK! (5.15-21) IV. WHAT A FAILURE! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist