Sermons on Coveting:

The Man God Called A Fool - The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

In the Parable of the Rich Fool the Lord gives us five reasons that show us how foolish this man and his way of thinking was!

“The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 5 “The Man God Called A Fool” or The Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12: 13-24 This morning we are beginning Stewardship month here at First Baptist Church. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Five Truths About The Power Of Sin

Contributed by David Cook on Jul 31, 2010

Five truths about sins power that you need to know.

Intro: It was only a little comma, but it cost the Lockheed corporation millions of dollars! An error was made in a contract with an international customer—a misplaced comma in a crucial number. The company insisted that the manufacturer honor the contract as written. Unfortunately for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Envy Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series June 29, 2008 Envy Have you ever wanted something that was not yours? I dont mean just wanted it though. I mean like you really really really wanted it. But more than that. I mean like you wanted what someone else had so much that you actually wished that they didnt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: *other

Money Talks Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2006

What is your use of money saying about you?

Introduction: A. One evening a husband was balancing the checkbook and said to his wife, “You know the old saying, ‘money talks’? Well, ours just said, ’So long!’” 1. I know that we all feel that way sometimes, don’t we? 2. The world we live in runs on money, and it seems that we never have enough ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vital Signs In Christian Experience Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 15, 2008

This sermon unpacks the relationship of the law to the Christian 1-6 and the pre-conversion experience of the law applied to Paul 7-13 and then Paul’s subsequent ongoing conflict with sinful nature as a mature believer 14-25.

ROMS 7:1- 25 VITAL SIGNS IN CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. PAUL HAS GONE TO GREAT LENGTHS TO POINT OUT THAT A CHRISTIAN IS SOMEBODY WHO IS DEAD TO SIN AND ALIVE IN CHRIST. A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN SET FREE FROM THE SLAVERY OF SIN TO BECOME A SLAVE TO GOD. SUMMING UP CHAPTER SIX PAUL HAS STATED THAT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Grace Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2010

God’s Grace is something that is kinda simple but kinda hard to really understand. What does it mean to embrace God’s grace?

At the beginning of our current series on the book of Romans, I mentioned that one of the reasons that Paul wrote the book in the first place was to speak to some misunderstandings that had been circulating in the early church about his teachings in general. Nowhere was Paul more misunderstood ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Five Commandments

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

A brief look at the last 5 commandments (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The last five commandments Reading: Exodus chapter 20 verses 13-17 Ill: If you think your family has problems, • Consider the marriage mayhem created when 76-year-old Bill Baker of London; • Wed his sweetheart Edna Harvey. • She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

Adultery Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jul 18, 2016

Adultery is immorality and adultery causes great destruction, hurt and pain, both within and without the person

I. Introduction A. A reporter was visiting an old folks home and met three very old looking men. The reporter asked the first fellow what was the secret of his long life. The man replied that he never smoked, never drank alcoholic beverages, never caroused around and was happily married to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Stand In The Gap: Clear And Present Danger Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Sermon on Sexual Sin in the Church

Two weeks ago, we started a series entitled "Stand in the Gap", based upon Ezekiel 22:30. In short, God looked at Israel and found a very corrupt nation with no man that would "stand in the gap" and stand for what was holy and right. Today, we see the same thing in our country; there are many, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Rich Ruler Pt.2 The Role Of The Law - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 14, 2024

In the message on the rich young ruler, there were some points I didn’t have time for that I’d like to cover. First, I want to explain a little further about the role of the law.

Introduction Why Perfection is Required If you want to be justified by the law, you have to keep it perfectly. Galatian 3:10-12 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

Dealing With Disagreements

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006

Principles for settling disagreements.

“Dealing with Disagreements” James 4:1-12 Disagreements occur in every area of life including the home, job, and even in the church. God’s word gives us a plan in dealing with disagreements. I. Look at the cause of the disagreement A. We are at war with ourselves. 1. Inner desires ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Content--Not Settled

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

we are always looking for more, we are never satisfied ** content__peace of mind

we are always looking for more, we are never satisfied ** content__peace of mind __mental and emotional satisfaction ** when something is new we wanna settle it ** Christ is enough ** If God said it that settles it ** let us not settle for any less than God's will ** ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Other

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 28

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 28

In verses 1-18 of Matthew 6 it’s as if we have been in the sanctuary of the Lord communing with Him who "seeth in secret." Beginning in verse 19, we leave the safety and security of communion with the Lord, and immediately find ourselves combating the temptations and trials of the world. It is no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 22, 2005

Why a failure to be thankfull is such a sin.

The Necessity of Thanksgiving 2 Timothy 3 1. This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come (Perilous: dangerous). 2. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3. Without natural ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What A Godly Man Knows About Himself Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2002

Three things a Christian should know about who he is.

What A Godly Man Knows About Himself Psalms 119:33-40 THREE THINGS HE KNOWS: HE IS A SOJOURNER(33-35) (33) Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statures, and I shall observe it to the end. (34) Give me understanding that I may observe Your law and keep it with all my heart. 1. This life is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40