Sermons on Greed Covet:

Putting On The New Self Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 14, 2020

The Apostle Paul helps us understand what it means to Put on the New Self in showing us: 1) What was Not Put On (Ephesians 4:20), 2) Know what to Put On(Ephesians 4:21), 3) Put off the Old Self (Ephesians 4:22), 4) Put on the New Self (Ephesians 4:23–24)

Ephesians 4:20-24 [20] But that is not the way you learned Christ!--[21] assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, [22]to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, [23]and to be renewed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Other

Discipleship - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 12, 2020

The text we’ve been dealing with over the last three lessons teaches what God has required of the older men and women of the church...

The text we’ve been dealing with over the last three lessons teaches what God has required of the older men and women of the church. Titus 2:1 But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine: Titus 2:2 that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Samson - Living By Faith, Yet Playing With Fire! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 23, 2020

Although Samson is recorded as being a person of faith in Hebrews 11:32, a study of this life will prove that if you play with fire, you will get burned!

The recent California fires have burned up about 8.3 million acres of land. The financial cost in damages is estimated to be in excess of 10 billion dollars! A question that needs to be asked is how did is start? Experts say that it could have been ignited by heat from the sun or a lightning ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Evangelism 101 - Part 1 - Reaching The Lost Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

God loves sinners. This is what we will be talking about today and for the next several lessons.

God loves sinners. This is what we will be talking about today and for the next several lessons. God loves sinners. The Bible says, “God demonstrated His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” He didn’t wait for us to get better before He committed His Son ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Gets Me : A Christmas Reminder

Contributed by Sean Dees on Dec 22, 2020

Christmas messages usually come with a lot of expectations. There are certain scriptures people expect to hear, certain narratives, mixed with a little pop culture references to help keep things relative.

(10) And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran. (11) And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep. (12) And he dreamed, and behold ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-12

Grace: The Great Escape Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Grace is God’s ability to declare us to be free from the prison and faith is the only key that unlocks the prison door.

INTRODUCTION One of my favorite WWII movies is “The Great Escape,” released in 1963. My favorite scene is where Steve McQueen, who became a superstar after the movie, escaped from the German soldiers by riding a motorcycle through a field. He jumped a fence on his motorcycle, but was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Gog And Magog

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

Revelation 20:8 (KJV) 8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. .

THE WAR OF GOG AND MAGOG Revelation 20:8 (KJV) 8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. Today, as we study this, most of the Bible's many prophecies ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Rescued From Darkness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 24, 2019

In Colossians 1:12–14. Paul sums up the doctrine of salvation in three great truths. He explains: 1) Inheritance (Colossians 1:12), 2) Deliverance (Colossians 1:13a), and 3) Transference (Colossians 1:13b-14) that are given to those Rescued from Darkness.

Colossians 1:12–14 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. 13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (ESV) Years ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Other

Do Not Do It

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 4, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 23: 1 – 12

Matthew 23: 1 – 12 You can think it but don’t do it 23 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, 2 saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Breaking The Cycle In A Land Misled-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 2, 2019

1 of 5. King Ahaz of Judah’s reign was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance is misled & to be pitied. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s WASTED...

BREAKING The CYCLE In A LAND MISLED-I — 2Kings 16:01-18; 18:01-07, 14-16; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37 OR: Overcoming Political Compliance/Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: 1787—Benjamin Franklin, eldest member at the Constitutional Convention—"I've lived, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1-18, 2 Kings 18:1-7, 2 Kings 18:13-16, 2 Kings 19:1-7, 2 Kings 19:14-20, 2 Kings 19:35-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Drink: Sexual Faithfulness In Marriage! Series

Contributed by James Barnes on Aug 18, 2014

This is a series of 10 sermons from the book of Proverbs. The title word comes by permission of Sovereign Grace Church in Fairfax, Virginia but the messages are my own. This sermon teaches the biblical meaning of sex as God intended.

Text: Proverbs 5:15-23 Cosperville Baptist Church Series: Wisdom For The Summer! Pastor Jim Barnes Topic: Sex, Faithfulness, Marriage August 10, 2014 “Drink: Faithfulness In Marriage!” Intro: A three-year-old boy went with his dad to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Method For Church Growth

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 30, 2022

In this sermon I want to show you GOD’S METHOD FOR CHURCH GROWTH.

Please notice, I said God’s Method For Church Growth. Before we get into God’s Method of Church growth let me talk to you about two MAN MADE METHODS FOR CHURCH GROWTH that is being used by liberal churches all over this nation. There are many ideas today about church growth, but some of these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Tests Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 26, 2021

Gullible believers can be misled by false prophecies. We are told in Scripture to judge all prophecy. This message equips Christians with nine tests to determine whether a prophecy, dream, vision, etc. is from God.

During the last two messages, we have addressed the need to judge prophetic ministry. Last week we learned from the story in 1 Kings 13 where the failure to judge a prophecy cost a man his life. It led him astray, and he was killed by a lion. Jesus warned about the increase in deception that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Romans 8:14-16, Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Matthew 7:15-16, Galatians 5:1-26, John 16:13-14, Revelation 19:10, 2 Corinthians 3:6, Psalm 119:10-11, 2 Timothy 3:5-16, Isaiah 8:20, Matthew 10:16, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Matthew 16:24, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Genesis 3:1, Matthew 24:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts, There Purpose And Use

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Apr 27, 2021

One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His Church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. Discovering our Spiritual Gifts, there purpose and use.

Spiritual Gifts! What a fascinating subject! One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. As it says in Eph. 4:7-8: But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.. Wherefore he saith, When ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13, Romans 12:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hallowed Be Your Name (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2023

in part two of the message we will (after some review) answer 2 questions... #1 - What does pursuing holiness look like #2 - How do we pursue holiness

Hallowed Be Your Name Matthew 6:9 OKAY MGCC – it is October 9th 2022.... AND – as we gather together (on this beautiful Fall morning) I want to remind you of a few things, that... God is real. Jesus is alive. His word is true His promises are certain We are His church, His people, and ‘in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ