Sermons on Covet Things:

Our Right Vs The Right

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001

Is our right to withold forgiveness more important than doing the right thing?

Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclists - of the Hell’s Angels type - decided to give him a hard time. Not only did they verbally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Methodist

In The Beginning... God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2001

What happens when people focus on the things of this world rather than God?

Poem: He was just a little lad, and on the week’s first day, Was wandering home from Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass; he found a caterpillar He found a fluffy milkweed pod, and blew out all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Up And Go

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Three things we must give up in order to grow up in God.

7, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Give Up & Go! Introduction: What you are willing to walk away from often determines what God will be able to lead you to. Question: Are you holding onto weights? - Un-believing boy/girl friend. - Church tradition. (We don’t lift our hands in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-19, Numbers 11:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

The Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 1, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the importance of remembering and being accounable for the things that God tells us.

The Writing on the Wall Daniel 5 November 3, 2002 Intro: A. [It’s Over Your Head, Citation: C.D. Monismith, Salem, Ore. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] One quarter while teaching an adult Sunday school class, I decided, It’s time to be up-to-date and innovative. I need to try something new for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big If

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2003

If certain things are in our lives then some positive action should take place.

INTRO.- The word “if” is a big, little word. It’s a little word, but can carry a big meaning. ILL.- After visiting with my 1962 classmate, Larry Roberts from Doniphan, MO, I thought, “If only I had worked for General Motors like he did, I could be retired now.” I think most of us have said ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith That Doesn't Have To Touch

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? The answer is yes.

Introduction: I want to begin the lesson by reading a passage from John 20 that will introduce the topic I want us to explore this morning, namely this: Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? “Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Top Ten: No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Aug 22, 2002

Overcoming the competition for things to be number one in our lives through self examination.

God’s Top 10: Exodus 20:3 August 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church There is a great deal of competition to be NUMERAL UNO in our culture. Just in our advertising alone the lists is endless. For example: Avis/Hertz, Coke/Pepsi, Ford/Chevrolet, UF/FSU The competition in our own lives for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus. Schoolyard Boss

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001

Jesus is Lord of all things, and he wants to include us in his domain.

When I was a child, and we played games at school, there was always someone called ’The Boss.’ Every game needed a boss. The boss’ job was important – he (or she) got to choose which game we’d play, what the rules were, and could decide who could or couldn’t play. It was important to be nice to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Avoiding Quarrels

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How Isaac avoided quarrels and let things go when God directed

How to Solve Quarrels 1. Aim: To lead the people to know how to follow Isaac’s example of obedience in avoiding quarrels and overcoming the opposition with kindness, hard-work and friendliness. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Even though Isaac has to admit that he sinned, God still uses him because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contempt For Misfortune

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

The problem with saying the right thing at the wrong time when we minister to the suffering.

Introductory Considerations 1. The book of Job is a hard book to follow. I find it a hard book to read and to preach about, at least in the way I normally would read and preach. The book is part of the bible called the wisdom writings - - written by wise men who tried to present the truth through ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Flow Of Biblical History

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

The book of Joshua is, among other things, the historical record of a military campaign.

The book of Joshua is, among other things, the historical record of a military campaign. It is the account of one long triumph, one which took seven years to complete, during which only one major battle was lost. As Bible teacher Irving Jensen has shown, the relation of Joshua to the two books ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Fit For Service

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001

In order to be truly used by God, three things need to part of your life.

Luke 9:57-62 "Fit For Service" By Rev. Mark Hiehle On Memorial Day weekend, we take time to remember the men and women who have served our country and who made many sacrifices ,so that you and I could enjoy the freedoms we have today. In preparation for this morning, The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 9:28-62

Denomination: Nazarene

Four Reasons For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 26, 2004

This message points out four things you should always be thankful for as a believer.

Four Reasons for Thanksgiving Acts 4:7-12 I. I Am Thankful for the God-Man Jesus “…by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth…” A. I am Thankful for the Virgin Birth B. I am Thankful God Put on Flesh and Blood C. I am Thankful Jesus Walked Where I Walked II. I am Thankful for the Work of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Attitudes Developed Through Feetwashing And Communion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2004

There are several things that Christians can learn by participating in feetwashing and communion. Here are seven.

Seven attitudes that are developed through feetwashing and communion: 1. Feetwashing. (John 13:1-17) a. Service. (John 13:5; Matthew 20:25-28) b. Humility. (John 13:6-8; Philippians 2:1-11) c. Obedience. (John 13:12-17; Luke 5:1-11) 2. Communion. (1 Corinthians 11:20-34) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

Something Great From Something Small: O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2004

God can do great things in small places and through humble people

(borrowed and adapted from Bob Russell) SERIES: “CHRISTMAS CAROL THEOLOGY” TEXT: MICAH 5:2-5 TITLE: “Something Great from Something Small: O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM” INTRODUCTION: A. Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ