Sermons on Eliminate Envy:

Murder One Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 30, 2004

#4 in Romans 8 series. This explores how positionally Christians have already died, and how we are to live practically - putting to death the deeds of our sinful nature. Blatantly Wesleyan-Arminian.

Romans 8:12-14 – Murder One Several years ago, I watched a documentary on TV about sharks. I love sharks. I find them fascinating. They taste good as steak, too. Now, I learned an interesting characteristic about sharks that day that I’ve never forgotten. Most varieties of sharks never stop ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

New Years - Christ Our Companion

Contributed by George Rennau on Feb 19, 2001

What does the New Year have in store for you? Whether they be good things, or bad, or both You can face them because God has promised I will never leave you or forsake you

Christ our companion Hebrews 13:5-6 "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Find Your Race And Run It

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 20, 2019

Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. It is our personal responsibility to discover, discern, and develop it.

FIND YOUR RACE AND RUN IT "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it." 1 Corinthians 9:24. Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24, 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching From Philippians #8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

Paul’s life was like ours in that he had two kinds of friends.

(1) HE HAD HIS SUNSHINE FRIENDS One of the sunshine friends was Demas. When things were going great, Demas was there, but when things got rough, Demas got going! Look at 2 Timothy 4:3, we read, “For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching From Philippians #8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

Paul’s life was like ours in that he had two kinds of friends.

(1) HE HAD HIS SUNSHINE FRIENDS One of the sunshine friends was Demas. When things were going great, Demas was there, but when things got rough, Demas got going! Look at 2 Timothy 4:3, we read, “For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Protection…by Jesus Series

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Second in the series of God's powerful Ps, that of protection.

Protection…by Jesus Today we will look at the second powerful “P” in our short series of the three Ps in the book of Psalms. The three powerful Ps are: Provision, Protection, and Promotion. Last week we looked at provision, so now let us look at those of protection. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dependence Upon God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 27, 2022

What is freedom really? We are not truly free until we are free in Christ.

Tomorrow the United States will be celebrating a crucial moment in the history of our nation - the signing of the Declaration of Independence. I want to start off today with a history lesson to lead up to what God has to say to us. This is kind of ironic in that history was one of my least ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:6-14, Proverbs 14:34, Titus 3:3, Titus 2:11-14, John 8:36, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphing In The Perfect Moral Storm Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2021

Why do we see the signs of Christ’s presence and refuse to believe in Him? He is the Son of God. What does He want to do in us today?

Monday of 18th week in course Gospel of Life Poor Hananiah the prophet. He was completely clueless about the mission of a prophet. He believed–and I think it was a core belief–that prophets are called by God to make people feel better. So when Jeremiah, miming his prophecy of disaster for a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:1-17, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Catholic

Taking Control Your Tongues Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022

Man has the power to subdue the largest, strongest, and wildest beasts in nature, yet he has not the power to subdue his tongue. All that he can do, is to put on it the bridle (James 1.26) and be slow speak, swift to hear and slowness to wrath.

Sermon - Control Your Tongues to Work God's Way Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Developing Good Communication I Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 7, 2015

James 1:19 gives us the perfect guidelines for good communication in marriage.

Introduction: A. Today, I want us to talk about communication. 1. Communication is always a challenge in every relationship, but in marriage it is the thing that either makes it or breaks it. 2. There are so many things that can get in the way of good communication. a. We can use a word ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: Jesus Came To Declare War Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

The reason why I believe in Satan is because Jesus believed in Satan. Jesus said, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven” (Luke 10:18).

I’m really glad God came up with the idea of Christmas. What did God have in mind when He created Christmas? Turn 1 John 3 (page 1303 in pew Bibles) What motivated God to bring Christmas to us? When we think about Christmas, we normally turn to passages inside our Bibles that tell us the story of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10, James 4:17, John 8:46

Denomination: Baptist

Morbid Anatomy: The Root Of Sin - Mark 7:14-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 23, 2023

Why did God make some food unclean, and now we can eat them? This message goes into the important and often misunderstood concept of uncleanness

Mark 7:14 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. 15 Nothing outside a man can make him ‘unclean’ by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a man that makes him ‘unclean.’” 17 After he had left the crowd and entered the house, his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23, Matthew 15:10-20

Stress On Earth, Humbug Toward Men

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 29, 2007

Holiday stress can be dealt with by keeping our minds focused on what is really important. Here we examine three biblical principles that will help us maintain that focus, and allow us to enjoy a truly stress-free celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Title: Stress On Earth, Humbug Toward Men Text: Luke 10:38-42 Experts tell us that while the Christmas holidays are an exciting time for worship and family, not all people have the same happy experiences. During this season some talk of having the blues, many experience more severe forms of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

How Similar Is The Flying Scroll And Basket Like Christians Today?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 19, 2024

Have people of today violated God’s Laws? I believe so. We see all types of sin, idolatry, and sexual perversion everywhere.

The Flying Scroll: The vision of the flying scroll was God’s judgment across the land. Judgment against those who violated God’s law (Jeremiah 36:1-6), especially regarding the stealing and lying (5:1-4). The woman in the ephah (basket) exemplified wickedness, thus this vision showed that ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Are The Wise Really Wise?" Ecc Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2007

Are the wise really wise if they do not have God in their lives? Solomon says “No they are not!”

“Are the wise really wise?” Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Opening Timer Illustration: Set timer for 30 minutes – Did you know - What happens in 30 minutes? “Mission Maker Magazine”, page 18, Edition 2008, (www.WorldChristianDatabase.org). 7,764 souls began life in the world 3,444 souls meet Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational