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  • Self Control

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,225 views

    This message address some of the root causes of many personal and societal problems.

    Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness unwise spending etc, ad ...read more

  • When What You Have Is Not Enough Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,872 views

    Examining the effects of covetousness

    1. When we are greedy, we commit spiritual ADULTERY (v. 1) 2. When we are greedy, we cause God to be ANGRY (v. 1b) 3. When we are greedy, we will be ANNIHILATED (v. 2-12a) 4. When we are greedy, we experience God’s ABSENCE (v. 12b) 5. When we are greedy, we cause God to be ASHAMED (v. 15) ...read more

  • The Great Conspiracy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,558 views

    2nd in 5 part Series using the popular TV show, CSI, to investigate the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    THE CONSPIRACY: THE LEADER’S ENVY CSI: Murder of God - Week 2 MATT.27:18; JOHN 11:45-48 INTRODUCTION: One of the truths about most crimes and certainly it is seen on the television show CSI, is the fact that usually more than one person contributes to a criminal offense. A lot of times you ...read more

  • An Envious Heart

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,935 views

    It’s been said that there are two kinds of people in the world -- those who are millionaires and those who would like to be. And that’s one example of jealousy, but it’s only a piece of it.

    Introduction: Those of you who are Muppet fans will know that one of Kermit the Frog’s most famous lines is, “It’s not easy being green.” But I beg to differ. Shakespeare called jealousy “the green sickness”, and we often speak of people being “green with envy”. And, in that regard, it’s all ...read more

  • Spoiled And Selfish Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 15,428 views

    This sermon looks at the spoiled nature of Ahab and contrast that with Naboth who was a man of integrity and priciples.

    In a 2001 Times Magizine cover article entilted, “Power Struggle-whose in charge” and in this article, a vivid example of a somewhat epidemic was given. It reads: Here is a parenting parable for our age. Carla Wagner, 17, of Coral Gables, Fla., spent the afternoon drinking the tequila she ...read more

  • The Power Of Hatred Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,406 views

    Love and hate run deeply in our hearts, even co-existing. But unrestrained hatred can bring suffering to both those hated and the one hating.

    The Power of Hatred (Esther 2:21-4:3) 1. I love preaching and teaching through the Book of Esther. 2. If you were not here last week, you missed a lot. 3. Let me review: Esther takes place between Ezra 6 and 7; during the era of the Medo-Persian Empire; nowadays, we would call it the Iranian ...read more

  • Enjoying Life When Your Dog Growls At You

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    Life can be tough and often seems unfair but we serve a fair God.

    Enjoying Life When Your Dog is Growling at You Matthew 20:1-16 INTRO: One of the most resounding things in my memory is my mother telling me, “Josh, life isn’t fair.” I have carried that with me throughout life. The only thing I can say about it is that she was right. Life doesn’t seem to be ...read more

  • Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,136 views

    Watch out for the ogre in the pit! Here’s how you can be truly content

    1 Timothy 6:6-12 GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN I would like to start out this sermon with a story – listen closely, and see if you can get the point. Once upon a time there was a White Knight looking for adventure. He came to a village where legend told of a terrible ogre in a pit. ...read more

  • "A Bad Case Of Jealousy"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,673 views

    Jesus was a better preacher than the scribes. They becane jealous. How much wiser they would have been, if they had joined in on the celebration of worship!

    Title: "A Bad Case of Jealousy" Introduction: On Sunday nights we have been studying the miracles performed by Christ. Tonight, we will make our study on the miracle of Jesus casting out the demons. Question: Is casting out a demon from someone a miracle? Answer, have you ever heard the ...read more

  • The Fire Of Jealousy And Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Scott Rodgers on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    Discover the source of jealousy and bitterness and how to overcome them.

    Faith in the Fire: The Fire of Jealousy and Bitterness Genesis 37 Intro: (ILL) Getting to the bottom of things: The Mysterious Cricket Three parts to the story: - Joseph and his dad (vs. 1-3) - Joseph and his dreams (vs.4-11) - Joseph and his disappearance (vs. 12-36) Objects of Jealousy - ...read more

  • How To Lose A Blessing In Three Easy Lessons Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,584 views

    TO SHOW THE LISTENER HOW JEALOUSY CAN BE A BLESSING LOSING EXPERIENCE.

    HOW TO LOSE A BLESSING IN THREE EASY STEPS Acts 13:42-52 My brothers and sisters there are many people around us that have fell to realize that by rejecting God’s word, they really chose to lose their blessing to receive eternal life as promised. In this so called ...read more

  • Lifeswap: Living In The Shadow Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,269 views

    Real acceptance from God and peers can only come when we discover God’s unique plan for our lives.

    A Couple of weeks ago we started this 2 part series called LIFESWAP. We started with the question: “Have you ever wanted to be someone else?” Most of us answered, “YES, at Times.” We learned 3 valuable thoughts: 1. Celebrate who you are 2. Love the God who made you 3. God is with you – He is ...read more

  • Control Your Cravings Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    4th in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 4 CONTROL YOUR CRAVINGS JAMES 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Several summers ago the Cleveland Plain Dealer ran an article entitled "The Gold Circled Ring." It told about some Kent State University students that were arrested because of their involvement in a conspiracy ...read more

  • The Greatest Of These

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,686 views

    Unless done in love, all of our work and sacrifice will be for nothing. How can we maintain a motivation of love?

    When you heard today’s text being read, you could be forgiven for wondering if you had inadvertently wandered into a wedding. Because the reading of chapter thirteen of Saint Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians has become as much a fixture of marriage ceremonies as unity candles, ...read more

  • Overcoming Hidden Family Challenges SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 658 views

    Household enemies are more dangerous because you are usually less cautious with them. You usually have no problem dealing with known enemies. But you lower your guards at home because you believe you are in the midst of people who love and care for you.

    Today, we will delve into the topic of household enemies and how to break their power over our lives. Household enemies can be more dangerous than known enemies because we often let our guard down around those we trust. These enemies can be found within our own families, such as a wicked spouse, a ...read more