Sermons on Envy And Rivalry:

Devoted To Doing Good

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 10, 2010

Your spirit will be formed by something; you cannot escape this reality. But you can have a say in the matter of what shape your spirit takes.

DEVOTED TO DOING GOOD September 12, 2010 Isaac Butterworth Titus 3:3-8 (NIV) 3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The World In The Church Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The church to whom the Epistles were written were already far from the ideal. The battle with the world in the church began immediately, and it was just this battle that was the cause for much of the New Testament to be written.

Theodore Reik tells of how an Austrian Jew was trying to find a refuge from Hitler. He went to a travel office to select a place to which he could flea, and with the help of the clerk he began to consider the possibilities. But each country had some difficulty connected with it. In one you needed ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2

God's Garden

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 3, 2025

Our lives, our hearts, are where God wants to plant the things that will grow into something beautiful where He will be honored.

Alba 3-2-2024 GOD'S GARDEN I Corinthians 3:1-8 When you hear the words “God's Garden” it is likely that you will think of The Garden of Eden. Genesis chapter one describes it as a beautiful place until people messed it up. So God had made a plan to grow a people who could be what He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 4a: God Can Use Detours To Get You To Your Destiny (Significance Of Detours To Joseph’s Destiny)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Looking at some people's past, they should have never produced a Joseph. In our society, most people with Joseph's backgrounds are killers, jail birds, drunks, addicts, etc. But God’s Destiny on your life can be fulfilled even in the midst of thorns.

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 4A: GOD CAN USE DETOURS TO GET YOU TO YOUR DESTINY - SIGNIFICANCE OF DETOURS TO JOSEPH’S DESTINY 1. Genesis 35:18: Rachel died while giving birth to the son. Before dying, she named the boy Benoni. But Jacob called him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:18, Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Charismatic

Telling The Salvation Story Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

We need to avoid spiritual arrogance and not look down on those who sin differently than we do.

The last two responses on that clip were pretty unsettling but they serve as summary statements for many today. The one guy believes that people can’t really change and that if we wanted to get rid of evil, we’d have to destroy the whole world and start over. Unbelievably, the woman replied that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Baptised

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002

Jesus identifies with us in Baptism

As we come to think about the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, we mustn’t make the mistake of forgetting what comes before it. Matthew has just finished describing John’s ministry of preparation for the coming of the Messiah. His message has been one of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Peacemakers are blessed, said Jesus. But they are not to be confused with 2 other kinds of people ... Peace-Breakers and Peace-Fakers.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” We live in a world that is filled with (characterized by) fighting and rivalry. Every level of society is affected. In the midst of such continual strife, God calls His people to be ‘peacemakers’. “Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Time Came Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

1st in Christmas series based on Galatians 4:4 - why the time was right for Jesus to come. This is one describes the right time CULTURALLY - one language.

Galatians 4:4 – The Time Came (With a healthy dose of help from John Eldredge.) “In the beginning.” It might just as well say, “Once upon a time.” It’s a wonderful phrase, full of legend and myth, promise and mystery. And it’s a sort of invitation, too. “Come here, let me show you something…” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reactions To The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 31, 2006

How do you react to the cross of Jesus? It may say a lot about your spiritual condition and your relationship to Christ. Learn how many of the witnesses reacted.

If you really want to get a reaction on something from somebody-mention the cross of Jesus Christ. From the recent Mel Gibson movie The Passion of the Christ, right on back through the generations and millennia-mentioning the cross instantly puts people into several camps and creates a response ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-56

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Servant Of All Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

Servant Leadership - who is the greatest...

“The” Servant of All October 8th † In the Name of Jesus, our Servant and Lord † Grace, mercy and peace, given to you, a gift of God the Father, given through Jesus, who has served you, with His entire life… The first part last, and the last part first…. Because it serves… Paul was perhaps the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be One Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 3, 2007

Since Christ made unity possible, let us pursue unity.

God Himself declared that unity is not only possible but most of all powerful. Looking down at the Tower of Babel, He said: “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them.”[1] Of course, God scattered those who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Focus (Love In Various Relationships) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2008

Like my glasses, Love focuses in different ways, varying in both intensity and style.

Love In Focus (topical) NOTE: When preached, I only got through half of this in 30 minutes, so I am doing part two (with some expansions) this week. 1. Affectionate Writing Can Reduce Cholesterol According to new research, writing down affectionate thoughts about close friends and family can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Celebrating Makes All The Difference Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Apr 8, 2007

Final in the series which discusses how the celebrations in our lives are significant and how Easter is one continuous celebration!

“Why Celebrating Makes All The Difference” John 20:1-20 How many of you like to attend parties, I mean really good parties? What does it take for a party to be a really good one? [some participation this morning please]. Americans don’t need too much excuse to have a party. Wedding ~ Super Bowl ~ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #6 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2007

Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #6 Sermon Objective: Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lord’s Prayer, God Wants Us To Talk With Him. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 23, 2009

break down of Lukes version of the Lord’s prayer.

The Lord’s Prayer. Started with wing clip from Noah’s Ark I remember some of my prayers, Lord if I win lotto I’ll give away ten percent now that was jolly big of me! Or if I get that job, I’ll tell everyone it’s because I’m a Christian and you’ve blessed me. How often in prayer do we have our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army