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Envy The Unholy Complaint

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 31, 2009

This Sermon deals with how we allow envy to ruin the church and that at the root of envy is an anger toward God for seemingly playing favorites.

Envy—The Unholy Complaint 2/1/09 OT Isaiah 45:5-13 Mark 10:35-45 Four kids were in the kitchen talking with each other. All of their eyes glanced by the large cookies in the glass cookie jar. There were only three cookies in the jar. All of them wanted a full cookie. What were they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doubt Causes The "Bullets" To Be Real Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 22, 2017

This message continues the series on faith. It references "The Spectre of the Gun," my absolute favorite episode of the original Star Trek series.

I am a fan of the original Star Trek series. My absolute favorite episode is “The Spectre of the Gun,” which premiered in 1968, the show’s third season. Here’s the storyline: After violating Melkotian air space, Captain Kirk and members of his crew are taken from the Enterprise and sent to die in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-20, Mark 5:35-42, Mark 6:1-6, Philippians 2:5, 1 Corinthians 2:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Too Shall Pass Series

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 15, 2020

Dr. David Jeremiah tells about a man who says his favorite verse is," It came to pass."

To all our friends who are facing difficulty and troubles. It Came to Pass Or This too Shall Pass (various scriptures) Dr. David Jeremiah tells about a man who says his favorite verse is," It came to pass." I don't know what verse this man had in mind. However, this phrase is found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1, 1 Peter 5:10

"a Father's Legacy"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2019

When I was growing up there were several television programs I enjoyed watching. My favorite was the Andy Griffith show.

DEFINING MOMENTS “A Father’s Legacy” 2nd Timothy 2:1-7 When I was growing up there were several television programs I enjoyed watching. My favorite was the Andy Griffith show. I had the opportunity a few years ago to actually meet Ron Howard who played the role of Opie. Ron Howard is now a very ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares) # 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022

Again, I would like to remind you that parables were one of the favorite tools the Lord used in teaching spiritual truths.

The Lord would take something physical that they all were familiar with, and use it to teach them a valuable spiritual lesson. This method of teaching is referred to as parables. And the Bible said that He taught them many parables. For example, in our scripture today, He used the parable of “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 7, 2010

A sermon on 7 catch phrases or sayings of the church. Some talk about problems and some talk about solutions (Outline and some content adapted from Wally Seibel's sermon on Sermon Central called "Countdown to Church")

Sermon for 6/6/2010 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 HoHum: One time a preacher had a children’s minute with the children before the sermon. He called them upfront and he spoke about the ingredients required to make up a church, using a chocolate chip cookie as an example. He explained to the children ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something God Doesn't Do And Neither Should We

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 13, 2014

When we love with the love of God our love is absolutely free of partiality.

Title: Something God Doesn’t Do and Neither Should We Text: Acts 10:34-44 Thesis: When we love with the love God our love is absolutely free of partiality. Introduction “Is there anything God cannot do?” is an age-old question. When I was a boy the biggie was, “Can God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hey, Who You Looking At Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 17, 2015

a study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 23

1 Corinthians 3: 1 – 23 Hey, Who You Looking At 1 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; 3 for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Coat Of Many Colors

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 3, 2020

What can we learn from the "Coat of Many Colors?"

The Coat of Many Colors: An Exposition of Genesis 37:1-28 “The Coat of Many Colors” has become proverbial. Andrew Lloyd Weber made a musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is loosely based on the life of Joseph. Dolly Parton made a song about the patchwork coat her poor mother made ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28, Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Costs Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 13, 2004

Savation is free, discipleship costs everything. Following Christ will cost your favorite sins, favor of the world, and first place in your heart.

The Costs of Following Jesus INTRODUCTION: Saint Telemachus Goes to Rome ILL.- Telemachus had counted the costs of following Jesus…he dedicated his life to God, he listened and obeyed God even when he had no idea where God was leading him, and he willingly laid down his life to take a stand for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testimonies From A Graveyard

Contributed by Richard Deem on Mar 1, 2001

Graveyards are not my most favorite places. There’s just something about graveyards. They speak of the dead. There is such a sense of finality associated with a graveyard.

INTRO: Graveyards are not my most favorite places. There’s just something about graveyards. They speak of the dead. There is such a sense of finality associated with a graveyard. In Scripture, we read of one such graveyard. Turn with me to Ezekiel 37:1-3: "The hand of the LORD was upon me, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-3, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of The Sacrifice

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 18, 2008

Blood - everyone’s favorite topic. We will look at the spiritual and religious significance that blood has for us to prepare our hearts for communion.

The Significance of the Sacrifice 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 November 16, 2008 This morning we are going to talk about everyone’s favorite topic: blood. How precious is the flow? I was reminded of a story. A man let his dog out one night to do his business and went back to his football game and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Yes Means No And No Means Yes.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 21, 2023

Statistically, in St. Matthew’s Gospel, words and expressions which emphasize obedience, the doing of God’s will, are among his favorite.

Nikos Kazantzakis was a tortured Greek writer who was constantly haunted by God. He once wrote of an experience he had when he climbed Mount Athos to visit a monk at a monastery. “Father Makarios,” he said to the old monk, “I remember that in your younger days you wrestled with the devil. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25-28, Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Catholic

Empowering Men To Be Great Fathers And Husbands

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

A good marriage extends grace to you when you are grumpy; remembers your birthdays, your favorite foods, and your favorite music; celebrates your wins; speaks the truth when no one else will; serves one another with joy without complaining; and affirms my best qualities when I am insecure.

I had a really good father in life. My dad, Brian Maze, taught me to work hard as he grew up around the steel industry of Pittsburgh. He taught me to hate debt. He was a savor and modeled great wisdom for me in personal finance. He taught me to love my country as he was a Vietnam Vet around 1965. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The "Red-Line" Church Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 31, 2005

The fifth in a series of sermons through the book of James. The focus of this message is on the sin of partiality and favoritism. Especially ways in which it takes place in the church today.

(This message contains a significant intro that is a personal life experience. Should be personalized to an example from the speakers life of prejudice/favoritsim/partiality being shown.) We have been working our way through the book of James. Chapter one is behind us and as you will see over ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan