Sermons on Explosive Anger:

Obeying God Is Not About The Rules

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Mar 10, 2014

This isn't about keeping a bunch of rules. We obey Jesus because we love our Heavenly Father, and we know it's not easy. We need each other, because we don't always succeed, sometimes we fail, we give in to our selfish nature, we don't always make the sacrifice.

When we talk about obeying God we're not talking about rule keeping. When you play a game, there are rules to the game. We don't play a lot of games in our family because we argue a lot about the rules. Does anyone else do this? I can't tell you how many times we've played a game that we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting The Battle Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

When fighting apostasy we must follow God's plan.

Sermon #10 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend Fighting the Battle Jude 22-23 Introduction Illus: In warfare, there is always an objective. In many wars, the objective is land. For example, in the Middle East, Israel and the Palestinians are fighting because they both want to have the same land. In ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of A Gentle Spirit

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 27, 2010

Only as we learn to live with a gentle spirit can we realize the completenss of our Christianity.

The Importance of a Gentle Spirit Matthew 5:5 INTRODUCTION Aristotle was a great Greek thinker and philosopher of the fourth century B. C. For him, the virtues of life were always defined as the mean between an excess and a lack of that virtue. He saw courage as the mean between cowardliness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Children And Parents Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 1, 2010

Children are to obey and honor their parents and parents are to teach children to obey God with love.

How many of you would like to have a long life that is truly enjoyable?? God actually promises a long enjoyable life for people! Jesus Christ, who is God, came to our world and said in John 10:10, I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. And in our passage today we will read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom's Truth: Honor Christ As Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020

Truth brings freedom. Christ is Lord over all creation. We can answer evil with blessing. We are prepared to share hope.

FREEDOM’S TRUTH: HONOR CHRIST AS LORD (Outline) July 5, 2015 - Pentecost 6 - 1 PETER 3:9-15 INTRO.: Satan tempted Adam and Eve with a lie. It sounded good, almost like the truth. Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” The truth has been under attack for centuries. Today people call truth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Bless This Home The Art Of Marriage

Contributed by Ricky Sinclair on Oct 3, 2019

In marriage God somehow supernaturally fuses two individuals into one flesh that is not supposed to be torn apart.

BLESS THIS HOME The Art of Marriage “Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder.” Matthew 19:6 Miracle Place Church May 26, 2013 - Sunday I. What Happens in Marriage In marriage God somehow supernaturally fuses two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:6

Denomination: *other

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Oct 8, 2018

What is the main lesson we learn from the Book of Esther?

I want to begin my sermon this morning with complete honesty – yours, not mine. Here is the question: How many of you glance, not read or buy but glance at the tabloids when you in the Supermarket checkout? How many of you read the tabloids’ headlines? I saw one that read: • Royal Couple ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Abimelech Appraised Of Gaal’s Move Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2020

This rebellious speech by Gaal was reported to Abimelech by the town-prefect Zebul, who sent messengers to him, either through deceit or secrecy or both, not allowing anyone to know that he sent them.

Chapter 42 Abimelech Appraised of Gaal’s Move [Judges 9.30-9.33] Scripture: Judges 9:30-33 (KJV) 30 And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. 31 And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Rtd - Pt. 3 - Performance Pathogen Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Religion promises life and then it sickens! It steals hope, joy and eventually life! Are you contaminated with an RTD? The cure is

I. Introduction One of the scary things about certain diseases is that you can be infected and not even be aware of the presence of the disease until later in life. On the outside everything seems normal. Daily activities are uninterrupted. Life moves on down the road. However, either age (like 40) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:7-9, Exodus 18:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eliminate Envy Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 14, 2021

This is the 3rd devotion from a series entitled, 'Building Relationships that Last. This devotion is about how to overcome envy in our lives.

Building Relationships That Last # 3 Eliminate Envy In the second message in this series, we saw how the love that we show to others should be genuine and sincere. There is another aspect of this love which Paul talks about in 1 Corinthians 13:4, the point that “love does not envy”. Let us look ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-5, Genesis 4:8, 1 John 3:12, Acts 7:9, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 18:19, Proverbs 27:4, John 3:16, Matthew 27:18, Philippians 1:15, Proverbs 14:30, 1 Corinthians 13:4  (view more)  (view less)

#2 Irritant: The Fly In Ointment

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2020

Dead flies in the ointment can be more that an annoyance, they can sting and spread infections. Small things matter in negative ways.

#2 Irritant: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. Thanks to Phil Walton for the fodder for this sermon. Thank you. This follows part #1. FLIES: Irritant, show me what ticks you off… This is part #2: IRRITANT: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. I have a fly swatter, some rubber flies, and a jar labeled as OINTMENT with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Isaiah 38:21, Psalm 133:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

31 - The Divine Reasoning Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Feb 16, 2021

This is the 31st and final devotion in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.'

# 31 – The Divine Reasoning Jonah 4:10-11 - “But the Lord said, ‘You have had pity on the plant for which you have not laboured, nor made it grow, which came up in a night and perished in a night, and should I not pity Nineveh, that great city, in which are more than one hundred and twenty ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2023

This message is the first in the teaching of Jesus on prayer as recorded in the Sermon on the Mount

THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER MATTHEW 6:5–8 “AND WHEN YOU PRAY, DO NOT BE LIKE THE HYPOCRITES, FOR THEY LOVE TO PRAY STANDING IN THE SYNAGOGUES AND ON THE STREET CORNERS TO BE SEEN BY MEN. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR REWARD IN FULL. 6BUT WHEN YOU PRAY, GO INTO YOUR ROOM, CLOSE THE DOOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore the power and necessity of forgiveness in our Christian walk, as it is not about our feelings but our willful decision to forgive, just as God forgives us.

Good morning, church family! As we gather here today, we're going to dive into a topic that's at the heart of our faith: forgiveness. We'll explore the power of forgiveness, the benefits it brings, and why it's an absolute necessity in our walk with Christ. As the renowned Christian author, Corrie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Topics: Forgiveness, Peace

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Temperance In All Things

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is...self-control." (Gal. 5:23) Ask the Lord to give you an increasing ability to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational