Sermons on emotional intelligence: showing 136-150 of 34,816

God's Discipline

Contributed by Bobby O on Dec 5, 2000

This text bring out some truths about God’s discipline

“God’s Discipline” Isaiah 40:1-3 Introduction: We all can think about times in our life when we went against God’s will. Probably the most memorable part of being out of God’s will is the discipline we encountered as a result of disobeying God. When it comes to being out of God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You See?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Solomon dealt with the right questions, but he came up with the wrong answers at first.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. With the end of the Christmas season I’m sure most of you have seen the headlines reporting that most retail stores did not do as well as they had hoped. We Americans didn’t charge nearly as much as we have in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like Waldo, I'm In The Crowd

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 13, 2001

Identifing with the people that are listed in these verses

Like Waldo, I’m in the crowd! Matt. 11:1-6 There has been a time in my life when I have been like the blind man, that I too couldn’t see, maybe not phyically but spiritually. There has been times in my life, I have been like the lame man, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The First True Survivors In The World.

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Jan 22, 2001

Back to the Beginning.We today can be a survivor if we follow Adams’ example in responding to the voice and call of God.

The Concepts of Salvation in the beginning are the same Today. God has not changed and His Word then is His Word now! Man left to Himself WILL go astray.-Psalms.10:4 The subtility of that old Serpent,has not decreased. Satan is in force today using whatever means He has to detour us in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21, Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Deceitfulness Of Sin

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Jan 30, 2001

We will never get right with God until we acknowledge wrong, we will never acknowledge wrong properly until we admit that it is sin

THE DECEITFULNESS OF SIN Heb.3:12-13 The consequences of sin To stress the dangerous consequences of sin and how to avoid them The truth will always expose sin for what it is I SIN IS DECEITFUL IN ITS PROMISES A. Sin couldn’t keep it’s first promise B. Sin never has kept one of it’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Relationships

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

Heaven is going to be an extension of the relationship that is already started on earth.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I’ve decided to preach on the subject of heaven today. And I hope that it leaves you with a feeling about what God has done for us, & what we have to look forward to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Authenticity Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four reasons authenticity with other Christians is absolutely essential to the spiritual life.

Barb’s life is a mess. Her drinking problem is out of control, and her husband Ken refuses to cover for her anymore. Everyone around her sees Barb’s problem, but they all pretend like everything’s just fine, a classic case of denial. Every Sunday Barb and her family dress in their Sunday best and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Saints Sunday

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001

A brief overvied of "All Saints" and the omission by modern Churches.

All Saints Sunday Thomas F. Bracewell OSL It would be most interesting if we started this sermon/lesson by perhaps asking those who know anything at all about "all Saints Day" to raise their hands. . .of course I am not going to do that because there are possibly only a handful of us who are even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-18

Denomination: *other

Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 6, 2001

Are you ready to bring the presence of God back into your life, ready to be a Raider?

Raiders of the Lost Ark Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs March 18, 2001 Throughout history there have been searches conducted for various religious relics followed by keen interest from by secular and religious people. Books, television specials and even movies have eventually resulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4, 1 Chronicles 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Real

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 9, 2001

A plea for Christians to stop covering up and putting on a show and just be real about who we are and where we are spiritually.

Be Real... ---about our relationship with God - hot or cold Rev. 3:15 - doubts or questions Lk. 7:18-23 John 20:24-31 --- about our spiritual growth Hebrews 5:11- 6:3 - infancy & maturity Heb. 5:13 - perfect but not perfect Philippians 3:12-16 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Holiness

Falling Prey To The Popularity Trap

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

Teach the congregation to break free of the need to please others.

Falling Prey to the Popularity Trip Ecclesiastes 2:14-16 14 The wise man's eyes are in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. And yet I know that one fate befalls them both. 15 Then I said to myself, "As is the fate of the fool, it will also befall me. Why then have I been extremely wise?" So ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Spouses Develop Emotional Intimacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

"Recently I received a phone call from a friendly-sounding person who told me she wanted to make my life easier. She called me by my first name and warmly asked how my day was going."

Let the Holy Spirit Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship Illustration: I am a companion of all who fear You. —Psalm 119:63 Two men were neighbors—one had opened his heart to Christ and the other had not. The believer witnessed often; the other ignored him. One day the Christian answered a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Antidote For The Root Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU

BIG IDEA: STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Bitterness is a tough enemy to get rid of. The more you give it a foothold, the more it festers and grows and contaminates your whole being. I. HOW DOES BITTERNESS WORM ITS WAY DEEP INTO OUR HEART? A. (:1-2) WE FORGET ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Long? And Why? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ARE BEING DISCIPLINED, THEY CRY OUT FOR THE ANSWERS TO 2 SEARCHING QUESTIONS: HOW LONG? AND WHY?

BIG IDEA: WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ARE BEING DISCIPLINED, THEY CRY OUT FOR THE ANSWERS TO 2 SEARCHING QUESTIONS: HOW LONG? AND WHY? I. (:1-7) WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ARE BEING DISCIPLINED THEY ASK, "HOW LONG?" vs. 5 "How long, O Lord? Wilt Thou be angry forever?" A. (:1-3) The Extreme Severity of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is God Smiling Down On You? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SEEKING GOD’S FAVOR IS THE FIRST STEP IN SPIRITUAL REVIVAL

BIG IDEA: SEEKING GOD’S FAVOR IS THE FIRST STEP IN SPIRITUAL REVIVAL I. (:1-3) SEEKING THE FAVOR OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Trying to get God’s attention ("Oh, give ear, Shepherd of Israel") tender, compassionate shepherd A. (:1a) The Good Shepherd Can Provide Guidance and Direction "Thou who dost lead ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible