Sermons on Constructing:

How To Get Good And Angry

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: It is not a sin to be angry if anger is handled properly.

Thesis: It is not a sin to be angry if anger is handled properly. Intro.: 1. Illust. Everyone has his/her pet peeve. Mine is bonehead motorists. You know the type-- the kind who see a sign that says, "Right lane closed ahead, merge left," and zoom past a long line of cars on the left and push in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Strife

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 11, 2001

Strife is a "work of the flesh" that must be avoided by Christians. This is a Biblical study on how to overcome this fault and ways to assist others with this problem.

GALATIANS 5:19-20 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, STRIFE,... It is a fact of life that we are always going to come in contact with people who have opinions ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30, Galatians 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With Jesus In Good Works Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 5, 2008

God has called us into His Kingdom with a purpose; to serve others in His Name

Walking with Jesus in Good Works Tit. 2:11-14 INTRO.: When we lived in San Antonio, a large complex of buildings was constructed on Military Dr. These buildings were built by the state of Texas to house offices of the Department of Human Resources. However, the offices remained vacant for years. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2007

What does the Bible teach about security?

John 6:38-40 Baptist Distinctives: Security of the Believer Introduction A. Portuguese monastery illustration – how often do you change the rope? B. Review last week and series intent. Today we’re considering security. C. Doesn’t sound very interesting or exciting, but if you think security ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 7, 2014

A timely message about giving thanks. Great for thanksgiving time or anytime. Powerful.

Title: Giving Thanks Text: Psalms 100 Psalms 100:1-5 A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! (2) Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. (3) Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; [89] We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Wholesome Talk

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that Christians should be careful in the way they talk to and about others.

WHOLESOME TALK Ephesians 4:29-30 ILLUSTRATION Harry hosted a dinner party. One of his guests was a surgeon. While skillfully carving the roast, Harry kept up a running commentary: "How am I doing, Doc? How do you like that technique? I'd make a pretty good surgeon, don't you think?" When Harry had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Pray Up A Prophet?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 23, 2010

This sermon is about Hannah dedicating praying for a child but giving him to God, which in turns means the raising up of a Prophet! What if we prayed for god to raise up from among us a National Prophet?

Illustration: Laurel and I with our first child. She didn’t want any pain meds… and then she did… a few minutes later, holding our first born son… the pain was gone. Interesting thing about birth, the mother can be exhausted, and in pain, shouting at their husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Believing, Belonging, And Contributing Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing 1 Peter 2:4-10 David Taylor We are finishing our first mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) with todays message, Believing, Belonging, and Contributing. We have had a significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Palace To The Pasture

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

From The Palace To The Pasture

Daniel 4:1-37 From The Palace To The Pasture I. The King In His Palace. v.4 I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace: a. He was Secure. I Nebuchadnezzar was at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

My Boss Is A Jewish Carpenter

Contributed by Joan Hart on Dec 25, 2010

A sermon for Labor Day emphasizing the work of Jesus.

Work is one of the principal themes of the Bible. Genesis begins with the story of how God the Father went to work drawing out the architectural plans for the creation of the world. He chose where each galaxy would be placed in this universe. To date, scientists have determined there are 80 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Lifting Our Laborers

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022

Honoring laborers on Labor Day.

I like this quote by Jerome K. Jerome about labor: “I like work: it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.” Labor Day came about through the labor movement in America to honor our workers for their achievements. Beginning in 1885, States passed legislation to praise their labor forces. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trip With Out A Map Series

Contributed by Andrew Hart on Mar 10, 2020

What happens when you do not have a map for your faith journey?

What if we viewed our faith journey like a road trip? A few weeks ago, I was busily preparing for my journey to North Carolina. I programmed the destination in my GPS, fueled up the truck (yes, I said truck), checked where construction delays were, and of course made sure I had snacks and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Repenting The True State Of The Union--Or Disunion Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 15, 2020

Even as the speech was delivered, a critter that could only be seen with an electron microscope was beginning to multiply through both the communist and the free world.

Tuesday of the 20th Week in Course 2020 When we catalogue the favored cultures and cities of history, the city of Tyre, cultural mother of the great and bloody Carthaginian empire, has to be written near the top of the list. The word, “Tyre” literally means “rock,” because in the time of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23-30, Deuteronomy 32:26-36, Ezekiel 28:1-10, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Do You Want Eternal Life?

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

Jude teaches how to prepare for heaven.

DO YOU WANT ETERNAL LIFE? TEXT:JUDE 20-21 If you want heaven, then you must prepare for it. Jude tells us how: I. CONSTRUCT - BUILD UP YOUR FAITH A. What to build - not on your strength, your successes, your accomplishment B. Build on the foundation of your faith - Jesus C. It must be a holy ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Crosswords Of Murmuring Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 27, 2004

This message deals with the reasons why we murmur, the problems of murmuring, and the solution for murmur

CROSSWORDS OF MURMURING EPH 4:25-31 Ephes. 4:25-31 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27and do not give the devil a foothold. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-31

Denomination: Baptist