Sermons on Envious:

The Lord's Second Coming

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 16, 2003

Zechariah 14 describes the last siege of Jerusalem, the second coming of Christ and the millennial kingdom which follows.

Zechariah 14 describes the last siege of Jerusalem, the second coming of Christ and the millennial kingdom which follows. After Jesus answered the disciples question concerning the destruction of the temple Jesus described the events leading up to His Second Advent (Luke 21:5-38). The events He ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

"Give Everything. Period."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2003

How to have the full life Jesus promises and steps along the journey.

Mark 12:38-44 “Give Everything. Period.” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What if, at the beginning of our lives, someone were to come to us and say: “Would you like to have a completely satisfying time during your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Whose Fruit Is It? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003

Jesus tells us that we’re expected to "bear fruit." What does that mean and how can we do it so that we honor His desire in our lives on this matter?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a man and his wife were driving to thru Cape Cod, when they spotted a field loaded with blueberries. They stopped and proceeded to eat their fill. As they turned back to the car, the husband noticed that the rear door was open. In the back sat a Cape Codder munching away ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Turn Back

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

We are all subject to the temptation to turn back when things get tough, go seriously wrong, etc. What does it mean to turn back? What can we do to prevent it?

DON’T TURN BACK SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 10:38 – 39 (Or start reading at verse 21.) 10:38 “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 5th sermon--PAYING THE PRICE OF UNITY.

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 Then, to sum of vv. 15-26, it tells how they chose Matthias to replace the fallen disciple, Judas Iscariot. The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Principle Of Harmony Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 12, 2007

This is a revamp of an eariler sermon by the same title inspired by Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds a Church."

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  We have been looking at When God Builds a Church. Today we will move to the principle of harmony.  How many of you have been a part of an organization where there were problems. People were fighting because they had different ideas about what the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Will Rescue Me?

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Nov 23, 2007

the frustration of failing in regard to law-keeping leads us to cry out to God and discover the power of the Holy Spirit available for all who trust in Jesus

Romans 7:15-25 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Bringing An Unclean Spirit To Church

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006

How the devil uses people to bring an unclean spirit into the Church

(Mark 1:21-27) "There was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit..." I believe that the devil goes to church every Sunday. He probably goes to church more often than some professing Christians. He came in the form of a man. "And there was in their synagogue A MAN with an unclean ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacles To Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 22, 2005

This is my fifth of the five clergy talks that are given on Grace in the Walk to Emmaus Ministry. It is on Obstacles to Grace or Overcoming Sin.

Obstacles to Grace --Romans 5:12-21 (Verse 20, Primary Text) I’ve been a runner since the summer of 1968 when I began the original Kenneth Cooper Aerobics program. In September of 1978 I was inspired by the late Jim Fixx, author of The Complete Book of Running with whom it was a joy to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-22, Romans 5:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

Go For It

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 28, 2010

This sermon is about the lessons we can learn from the attitude of the elder brother of the prodigal son

Go for it Five Lessons from the Elder Son’s Attitude Luke 15 This is one of the most preached texts in the Bible, but I believe God will speak to you today through this narrative as you are reading this. I will not be focusing on the ‘lost son’ or ‘prodigal son’ but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christians In The Workplace

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

God’s people should give their best in the workplace.

CHRISTIANS IN THE WORKPLACE Daniel 6:1-28 Let us read Daniel 6:1-28 to find out what is expected from God’s people in the workplace. Read the text. EXPOSITION God’s people should give their best in the workplace. Working in a non-Christian environment is not an excuse to mediocrity. No ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Primacy Of Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2012

This paragraph again describes the Christian's responsibility toward all men. Our relationship to others can be summarized in one word, namely Love. Love one another is the basic principle of the Christian life.

ROMANS 13: 8-10 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] THE PRIMACY OF LOVE The previous paragraph dealt with God-invested authority to government, the submission to rulers, the payment of taxes, and respect for those in public office. Having spoken about the Christian obligation to the state, Paul turns ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The City That's A Bride Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

Heaven involves the new and the old and things that are missing. The prophecy ends with a gospel call to all who will hear: come and receive living water from the river of life; and with the promise that Christ himself is coming soon. To which we all res

Well, we’ve spent the last three months working our way through Revelation, so I guess we all have a pretty good idea what it’s about, don’t we? But now that we’re finally at the end, at the account of the last day, at the revelation of the new heavens and earth I wonder ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Of Grace And Envy

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 17, 2010

How is the Kingdom of heaven to be understood in light of laboring for Christ while the world enjoys the pleasures of sin? The parable of Jesus in Matthew 20 is helpful here.

Matthew 20:1-16 Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Jesus introduces this parable saying that the kingdom of heaven is like this. That's an impressive, if not disturbing introduction to this particular parable for many reasons. I believe that the kingdom of heaven in Matthew's gospel applies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Prayed

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 22, 2010

Our prayers should be that of the Publican

Text: “…everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 18:14). Do you know anyone who has a tendency to exalt himself or herself? Those people who are always praising themselves, applauding themselves or paying tribute to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church