Sermons on Control Anger:

Just Like Dad Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2019

God calls us to be holy as He is holy. But how can I do that? There's no way I can even begin to become like God.

OPEN: A woman was preparing to cash her husband’s paycheck when she realized her husband, hadn't signed it. So, she sent 4-year-old daughter upstairs to "get Daddy's name on the back of it." Her daughter came back downstairs and proudly handed the check back to her mom, and said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wrath Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 25, 2016

Revelation 6 talks of God's vengeance upon the evil of this world. But it also speaks as if there's no hope of repentance for those who are mentioned here. Can that really be true? Can man reach a point where he can't repent?

OPEN: O, Sinner Man, Where You Gonna Run To? (sung by Leon Bibb - https://youtu.be/uTuy101LcPs) How many of you have ever heard this song? What you just heard was an old Negro Spiritual and I heard it way back when I was a teenager. It has been so popular over the years that it’s been sung ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Tree Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2020

The Sycamores of the Middle East are highly prized. And it was one such highly prized and valuable tree who's limbs held a despised and sinful man. Why was he despised and what difference did Jesus make in his life?

OPEN: The story of Zacchaeus only occurs in the Gospel of Luke. It seems to me that its possible that, as Luke interviewed people for his Gospel, he may have spoken with Zacchaeus - and the man’s story stood out to him. It’s also possible, given that Zacchaeus’ name is used here, that he was known ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Path To Peace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2017

Peace on earth? With wars and rumors of wars what possible peace could the angels be announcing? And how does the baby Jesus fit into all this?

OPEN: I love to sing Christmas Carols, so this morning I want you to stand and sing 3 verses of “Silent Night” with me. 1. “Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scarecrow And The Pelican – Very Apt Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 2, 2022

The message begins with the insanity of idolatry. Idols are no more than scarecrows in a cucumber field. In great distress David resembled a pelican in the wilderness. Applications are drawn from these two objects to Christian living and personal affliction.

THE SCARECROW AND THE PELICAN – VERY APT PART 1 - A SCARECROW IN A CUCUMBER FIELD {{Jeremiah 10:1-5 Hear the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. Jer 10:2 Thus says the LORD, “Do not learn the way of the nations, and do not be terrified by the signs of the heavens although the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5, Jeremiah 10:6-10, Psalm 102:1-13, Jonah 2:5-7, Psalm 61:1-4, Psalm 77:1-10, Psalm 102:19-28, Psalm 107:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Side By Side Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 6, 2018

It is a constant theme in Scripture - God calls His church to be "united". What does this mean, and how can we get it done?

In the 1600s the King of Sweden was Gustav Adolf II - and he was considered one of the great military strategists of the age. As with all great military strategists, the King was thinking ahead to how to control various areas around his nation, and one of the areas he had his eye on was Baltic ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23, Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Christianity Reasonable? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2014

The question of whether Christianity is reasonable all depends on what answer you're looking for. What answers does the world seek and what is it about the answer the cross gives that is better than what many folks want?

OPEN: I once read about a dishonest manager who was wanting to hire someone for his accounting department who thought like he did. He ended up with 3 applicants for the job and he proceeded to interview them the next day. The first applicant came in and sat at the desk and he and the manager ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of Wine Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2017

What was the purpose of "signs" in Jesus ministry? And what did this particular sign have to say to us?

OPEN: The Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn had a problem - motorists weren't coming to a complete stop at stop signs. So in 2007 the Mayor came up with a creative solution. He added a second, smaller octagonal sign the town's 50 or so stop signs that read: “STOP And smell the roses” "STOP No really, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Failure To Communicate Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2017

Much of the conflict in our lives comes from "a failure to communicate". But it isn't that we fail to make ourselves clear. The problem is often that our communication is corrupt. Do you know what that means and do you know how to fix that?

OPEN: A woman went into the office of a divorce lawyer and told him she wanted to file for divorce. “Do you have any grounds!” the judge asked. “Just two acres,” she said. “Ma’am you don’t understand. I mean do you have a grudge!” “No we don’t have a grudge, we park the car in front of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fool Straining At The Eye Of The Needle - Take Note And Learn Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022

Jesus gave a parable of the rich man whose soul God required one night. He was called a fool because he worked hard for treasures but was poverty-stricken for God. We examine treasure in heaven and faithfulness.

THE FOOL STRAINING AT THE EYE OF THE NEEDLE - TAKE NOTE AND LEARN THE INTRODUCTION {{Luke 12:20 but God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is required of you, and now who will own what you have prepared?’}} - In verse 20 why did God call him a fool? Well there is one thing we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15, Luke 12:16-20, Luke 12:20, Luke 18:24-26, Psalm 14:1, Luke 12:21-34, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Twists And Turns Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

Life can be difficult but with God's help we overcome the diffiuclties of life

Life: Twists and Turns Psalm 37:1-9 Games of Life Series October 9, 2011 Morning Service This morning we are starting a new message series called the Games of Life. Life: Twists and Turns – Dealing with the unexpected Monopoly – Deal with money and greed Solitaire – Overcome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures – Additional References Part 9 – Isaiah, Jeremiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

This posting completes the Old Testament references for the Day of the LORD. This is the time following the Rapture of the Church and covers the Tribulation and even beyond that. It will be a dreadful time of much death. Some of these descriptions are quite graphic.

THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES – ADDITIONAL REFERENCES PART 9 – ISAIAH, JEREMIAH The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-6, Revelation 19:11-16, Isaiah 66:15-18, Revelation 16:13-14, Isaiah 66:20-24, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 14:1-3, Jeremiah 46:10, Jeremiah 25:29-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 11, 2010

Our Lord wants us to be ’doers’, ’hearers’, and obedient!

Just Do It – Pt 1 James 1:19-21 * Nike is a mega-sports company which is known for its slogan, “Just do it.” From God’s word today let’s consider this slogan but let’s add three words, “For the Lord.” We don’t “do” for our salvation, we do from our salvation. We don’t do to ‘gain’ eternal life; ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready For Your Next Level. Sub Topic: Take It Off

Contributed by Rev Grant on Nov 1, 2022

If you are going to get to your next level, you have got to learn to take some stuff off

Ephesians? ?4:26-32? ?NLT?? ??26. And don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, KJV🔹26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: ??27. for anger gives a foothold to the devil. KJV🔹27 Neither give place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32, Psalm 6:1, Ephesians 4:31

The Keys To The Kingdom #3 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 13, 2002

A series on the Beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #3 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 IN OUR TEXT JESUS GIVES US EIGHT KEYS TO BLESSEDNESS OR TO GOD’S KINGDOM: The first key is poverty; the second key is mourning; and the third key is meekness. V.5 - Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Meekness is not Weakness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational