Sermons on envying strife divisions:

Answer Ten: Don't Judge Or Compare Ministers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2015

Some in the Corinthian church were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. This answer takes off from Paul’s ninth answer about letting God be the judge of ministers.

Some in the Corinthian church had made the mistake of judging, boasting, and priding themselves in their superior gifts and achievements. They were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. They were usurping the authority of God alone to gift and to judge men. In reality, they were nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Centered In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Staying Centered in Christ Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times 
Brad Bailey – February 13, 2022

Staying Centered in Christ Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 13, 2022 Intro Welcome... PRAY – We come to gather around Christ...to join in the life of Christ. For you have revealed that we can once again know belonging in a way we never have. You have called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Walking With God Worth It?

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Oct 18, 2000

When its tempting to wonder if walking with God is really worth it - think of Psalm 73

As we turn to Psalm 73 let me ask you a question. · Have you ever wondered why it seems that the people that are prospering in this world are those who have no respect for God or His ways? · Has it every grated on you that those who are trying to be obedient to God and live a life in right standing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Benefits Of Showing Mercy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

The Benefits of Showing Mercy One day, a woman who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer. She was very excited to get the Polaroid print but when she looked at it, her face dropped. She turned to the photographer and stated rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Security & Apostasy Series

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 24, 2012

This sermon examines the question of Eternal Security and Apostasy and what the Bible teaches concerning these things.

Eternal Security & Apostasy: Can a Child of God Fall from Grace and Be Lost? One of the major points of Calvinism is "the eternal security of the believer" or perseverance of the saints." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Father Recognizes

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 10, 2012

The Father warned Jesus about how the Pharisees added words to what he was doing. The Pharisees were lying out their teeth.

Our Father, whose thrown is all around us in heaven, knows everything. When I say everything, I mean nothing has happen or will happen without him knowing about it. Yes the Father has power unlike anyone else. He can stop or allow anything from happening whether good or bad. Today, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Bitterness

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Aug 31, 2012

This is a case study of Joseph and how he could have become bitter but trusted God and save a people and a nation.

Overcoming Bitterness Gen 37:18- 27 I. The effects of Bitterness and envy A. It will hinder your relationship with the Jesus. Heb 12:12-15 -Satan’s biggest tool to try to destroy us is bitterness. He knows he can’t defeat us so he tries to use his tools to make us in effective. - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 12, 2019

This sermon deals with the struggle of doubt. we see the prosperity of the wicked and we wonder why they seem to be doing better than God's own children.

Intro -- The year was 1998… …on the evening of 2 September 1998, Swissair 111 departed New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport at 8:18 p.m. Eastern Time en route to Geneva, Switzerland. On board were 215 passengers and a crew of 14. This flight was popular with United Nations officials, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Eye Of Green

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Sep 30, 2019

The congregation will be challenged to address envious tendency in their own lives and focus on being content and thankful for what God has provided, trusting in His provision.

Introduction: Have you ever heard it said that someone was “green with envy?” Where does that come from? Shakespeare. Angry Red. The original Word means Corruption. That person is soul-sick. Envy is a poison. We should avoid envy like the plague. It has no place. Point 1: The Warnings 1. There ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:22, Galatians 5:20-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

"why Even Try To Be Good?"

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 8, 2021

This message follows Aspah's journey from envying the godless to embracing God.

Chico Alliance Church Psalm 73 “Why Even Try Being Good?” Introduction Nearly everyone struggles with the application of God’s goodness at some time in their life. We observe the chaos and injustice in our world and either scratch our heads or kick the cat. A drunk driver who lives to be a hundred ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It Came From Within: Jealousy Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 17, 2021

Sermon in series about the heart based on the book "Enemies of the Heart" by Andy Stanley. In order to overcome jealousy, we must develop the habit of presenting all of our desires to the Lord and celebrating the blessings He bestows on others.

It Came From Within: Jealousy Each of the enemies of the heart we have talked about in this series has been about debt. Guilt says, "I owe you." Anger says, "You owe me." Greed says, "I owe me." The fourth issue is jealousy and it also is related to debt. Jealousy ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sins That So Easily Beset Us

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 17, 2022

Sins that easily beset us are many, but let's take a look at two very pesty ones today, envy and jealousy.

1. It is the outburst of impassioned feelings over the position and possession of others. a. Envy is mentioned over 40 times in the Bible. b. Jealousy is mentioned over 50 times in the Bible. 2. Envy is a desire to have what another person has. a. Not a longing to have the same kind. b. The envious ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Standard Of The Sleeve Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Sick. Dissatisfied. The never-ending drive to keep up. We have OCD . . . Obsessive Comparison Disorder . . . and it is killing us!

OCD Pt. 1 - The Standard of The Sleeve I. Introduction I am sure it began in elementary school. Looking at the shoes the other kids were wearing. Examining who had the most friends or could jump further when we played the game where you jumped the two ropes on the ground. However, in my day, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Sick. Dissatisfied. The never-ending drive to keep up. We have OCD . . . Obsessive Comparison Disorder . . . and it is killing us!

OCD Pt. 2 – Mirror, Mirror I. Introduction No doctor's appointment is needed. No blood has to be drawn. No X-rays need to be developed and reviewed. There is no need for a second opinion. The diagnosis is accurate and the outlook is bleak unless we get treatment. We are all sick. We are all ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:2-4, Numbers 13:27-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Don't Look Good In Green! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Sick. Dissatisfied. The never-ending drive to keep up. We have OCD . . . Obsessive Comparison Disorder . . . and it is killing us!

OCD Pt. 3 - You Don't Look Good In Green I. Introduction The sickness we have been examining called OCD - Obsessive Comparison Disorder is deadly. In fact, this morning I want to very quickly look at one the symptoms or fruit of OCD and there is no doubt it is terminal if not addressed. The ...read more

Scripture: James 3:16, Matthew 6:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal