Sermons on Emotional Intelligence:

Too Spiritual By Half?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 4, 2015

Too Spiritual By Half?

In an exposition of Mark chapter 3, it was observed that Christ's first miracle after the commissioning of the Apostles was the casting out of a demon followed by the healing of Peter's mother-in-law. The Lutheran seminarian insisted that this symbolically represented the precedence of the spirit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doesn't That Sound Reasonable?

Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 25, 2011

It is because of God's mercy that Paul pleads for believers to present themselves as living sacrifices to God. What follows that plea is a description of a holy, dedicated life.

ROMANS 12:1 (AMPLIFIED BIBLE) I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Angels Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 17, 2021

The angels were messengers, mighty, many, and ministered to Jesus.

In the life of Jesus, we see the messengers of God, called angels. It was their mission to be God's supernatural communicators to people. Hebrews 1:14 called them "ministering spirits to those who will inherit salvation." They are described as personality, with intelligence and look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival And It's Challenges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021

There was a riot at Ephesus because of the revival of spirituality. The chaotic situation in the City of Ephesus put the missionaries team out of control. What lesson did we learn from this passage on the providence of God?

Acts 19:23-41 Revival challenged by Persecutors 19:23-27 Evil designs of Demetrius 19:28-34 Riot at Ephesus 19:35-41 Wisdom of City Clerk Acts 19:23-27 Evil designs of Demetrius There was a riot at Ephesus because of the revival of spirituality. Earlier passages explained to us that the preaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Methodist

Acts 10

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 7, 2020

Captain Cornelius

Cornelius' cohort (v.1-8) Break down cultural barriers with the Great News. We can do this by praying and giving to the poor. Peter's vision (v.9-16) Ham sandwich, anyone? How about rabbit stew or steamed clams? :) Captain Cornelius' advance party (v. 17-33) 1 Kings 19:11-13 - ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Conspiracy Against Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2021

Two lessons we can learn. Believe the word of God, the promises of God against the threat of men and the circumstances. God would honour his servants.

Acts 23:12-35 Conspiracy against Paul 23:12-22 Men designed to avenge Paul 22:23-35 Safe Passage of Paul Acts 23:12-22 Men designed to avenge Paul Verses 11 and 12 reveal the plan of God and the plan of evil men. God has purposed to take Paul to Rome, but bad people had gone for fasting prayer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Methodist

Wisdom

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 3, 2022

Wisdom is a character quality that is developed by decision not by education.

Wisdom comes from the Anglo-Saxon root word “wis” which means wise, understanding, truth, and knowing. It is also combined with the word “dom” which implies judgement. Wisdom is not just mere intelligence. Wisdom is a combining of an understanding of truth with the good judgement to apply that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

He Cannot Lie. Series

Contributed by Maurice Armstrong on Aug 19, 2023

"hath he said it and shall he not do it..."

God Is not a man; He cannot lie; therefore, whenever He speaks, obedience is the only expected response. God has no limits or boundaries, and He can do exceedingly and abundantly above all that we can ask or think. “…Hath, he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken and shall he not make ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14, Luke 1:38, Hebrews 6:13-18

Denomination: Apostolic

Proverbs 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 17, 2023

Proverbs 8

Wisdom – Proverbs 08 Proverbs 8:1-21 “Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding lift up her voice? - The beautiful truth about wisdom is that it is not hidden from anyone; rather, wisdom is trying to be found by crying out. Wisdom is for anyone / everyone. - Wisdom wants to be accessible to all. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 13, 2009

The message of the cross is salvation through the power of God.

Text: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). Story: “The Evidence of His Claim” There is a story told of a cottage in a little country village, in which lived a family of four: father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

He's No Angel Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2008

1 of 18 expository messages from Hebrews. This lesson is focused on the superiority of Jesus over angels and our need to worship Jesus above all others.

1/6/08 – He’s No Angel For as long as we can remember there have been stories about gods, demons, and angels. According to scripture spiritual beings were around before the creation of the world. Some have concluded that Jesus is one of these angels. Some have even suggested that Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith?

Contributed by J C Prince on Oct 15, 2007

Of all the things God could have chosen as the road to salvation. Why did he choose Faith?

Why Faith? Romans 1:13-19 for I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-19

Denomination: *other

Why The Conflict:: Science And The Bible Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

Our faith in the God of Creation is NOT blind or without reason. As Believers we don’t need to fear looking at the evidence around us.

Why> Series # 5 Why> the Conflict: Science and the Bible Psalm 19 Scripture Reading: Psalm 19:1-6 INTRODUCTION: FISH WARS power point and comments. 1. Science and Faith are not Enemies Hebrews 11:1 says Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Jealously Provides More Grace ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that God is tremendoulsy jealous over all his children and does everything possible within the confines of His righteousness to make His grace available for those that will obey Him.

INTRODUCTION #19 1. Open your bible to James 4:4-6. 2. We’ve already discussed v. 4, but it is important to read it again. It will serve as an introduction to vs. 5&6. 3. Verse 4 warns Christians against becoming friends to the world to the extent that we become guilty of committing ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Gossip?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

Most Christians don't take the sin of gossip seriously. Here is what the Word says about it.

The Sin Of Gossip Proverbs 11:13 “13A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. You and I don't take the sin of gossip as seriously as we ought. Gossiper or Encourager? Do you remember an Olympic skier by the name of Picabo Street. Picabo ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God