Sermons on Envy:

Speak To It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 11, 2014

Speak to the mountain in your life and tell it that is has to go in Jesus name.

Speak to it” By Bishop M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Zechariah 4:6-10 “Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Reclaiming Your Inheritance

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 20, 2015

Abraham left Isaac an inheritance, the Philistines robbed him of that inheritance. Isaac took the proper steps to reclaim what was rightfully his. There is a great lesson for us in this text as well.

Reclaiming Your Inheritance Genesis 26:15-25 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ In 1940, after Paris fell under Nazi control, German troops began looting thousands of artworks from museums, galleries and personal collections ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 3, 2015

This sermon is an introduction to the book of James. A Spiritually Mature Person is: 1. Positive under pressure 2. Sensitive to people's needs 3. Master of his mouth 4. A Peacemaker not a troublemaker 5. Patient

The Marks Of A Mature Christian (An Overview of James) Without a doubt the biggest problem that we have in the church today is that of spiritual maturity. We get ourselves into all kinds of problems by saying immature things, by making immature decisions, by acting in immature ways. We need to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answers For Assurance

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 5, 2016

Assurance of salvation.

"Answers for Assurance" 1 John 5:13 1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. ILL -- The weary evangelist knocked on another door, fully ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Labor For? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

God offers a satisfaction deeper and more real than any pleasure the world provides.

Scripture Introduction “I am the bread of life.” “I am the light of the world.” “I am the gate.” “I am the good shepherd.” “I am the resurrection and the life.” “I am the way and the truth and the life.” “I am the true vine.” Each of these seven statements by Jesus, known as the “I AM ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lust. Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

Lust grips people in an way that the spirit is dulled.

When the church fathers constructed this list of 7 deadly sins 1500 years ago they knew then, what we observe today. Satan’s tactics to corrupt our lives hasn’t changed much if any. If you have red blood in your veins then pride, greed, envy, anger, sloth and today lust. They can grip us in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Meekness Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Mar 8, 2008

A continued look at the Fruit of the Spirit, examining the defintion of meekness, it’s demonstration in the life of Christ and the blessings that await those who manifest it’s virtue in their lives

Scripture: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (KJV) Introduction: As we draw to near to the close of our study of the Fruit of the Spirit we encounter today a word that is not often ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rolling Up His Sleeves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 17, 2008

16% of Americans think of God as being critical and uncaring. Another 25% believe Him to be distant and unwilling to intercede in human affairs. But how does this contrast with the message of Isaiah?

In November of 1988 a 19 yr old woman fell asleep behind the wheel of her car at about 2:15 in the morning. Her car plunged thru a guardrail and was dangling by its left rear tire. A half dozen passing motorists stopped, grabbed some ropes from one of their vehicles tied the ropes to the back ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Impatience With God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2008

At times it is hard not to get impatient with God. It’s hard to wait for Him to move. But such impatience can cause us to act rashly and our rashness can cost us dearly.

OPEN: Caitlin was a 4 year old and an only child. She really wanted to have a baby sister and kept pestering her mother asking when she could have one. One morning Caitlin told her mother, "Maybe if we both prayed out loud, God would hear us." So they prayed together. As soon as they finished, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:18-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ancient Robbers

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

This message focuses on spiritual robbers, who have robbed even the best of believers their miracles. I beseech you to read it prayerfully, and God will bless you richly, in Jesus’ name.

This message focuses on spiritual robbers, who have robbed even the best of believers their miracles. I beseech you to read it prayerfully, and God will bless you richly, in Jesus’ name. When physical things are stolen, they are somewhat easy to replace but it is a different thing entirely, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

At One Time We Were Foolish Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 7, 2011

1- We were once slaves to sin but now we are saved 2- We were once lacking mercy but now we are recipients 3- We were once ignorant of grace but now we are heirs

INTRO. - At one time we were foolish. We all have a past. And sometimes our past is not the best. Haven’t we all done some foolish things? ILL.- The running of the bulls. Did you ever want to run with the bulls in PAMPLONA, Spain? Thousands of daredevils dashed through the narrow streets of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt. 2

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

The issue for God is relationship! God has done all He can to make us right before Him.

Intro - Can I ask you a probing question... Q. Are these blessings listed here in the reading special to you? - We use the phrase, “taken for granted” every now and again to express the fact that from time to time, we do take things for granted - Whether that be a spouse, friends, parents, our job, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Church At Ephesus" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 25, 2009

Relates the truths the angel revealed to the Ephesion church to our modern times.

REVEALING THE REVELATION –PART 1 “The Church at Ephesus” August 30, 2009 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 2:8-10, Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Holiness

Doctrine Matters

Contributed by Rueben Johnson on Apr 2, 2013

Baptist Faith and Message

Why Doctrine Matters Introduction: • In this day and age, it is more pressing than probably ever to stand up for the message of Jesus Christ as set forth by the Word of God. • We are living in a culture today with and “anything and everything goes” mentality. • We have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Flesh Wounds Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

“It’s just a flesh wound!” Isn’t that way it is with all of the struggles, failures or wounds we incur at our own hand or by our own decisions? We always try to minimize it, making it much smaller and less serious than it really is. Recovery begins when y

Angels & Demons: flesh wounds Romans 7:18-25 “It’s just a flesh wound!” Isn’t that way it is with all of the struggles, failures or wounds we incur at our own hand or by our own decisions? We always try to minimize it, making it much smaller and less serious than it really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-25

Denomination: Methodist