Sermons on Grumbling Or Arguing:

Halfway Boulevard

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 9, 2005

Paul wasn’t ASHAMED of the GOSPEL, Paul didn’t ARGUE with GOD, Paul wasn’t AFRAID of a GOAL. How to get off "Halfway Blvd." and relocate to the corner of "Busy Street" and "Active Avenue". Free Powerpoint template at website.

Halfway Boulevard Acts 20:24 Powerpoint Template at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HalfwayBlvd.html "But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For The Lost

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jan 20, 2007

Most of us owe our own conversion to friends and family who prayed us into The Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Not arguing, debating ---seeking to see the lost saved is empty, dry, and fruitless without FERVENT prayer! Don’t

Teaching: HOW TO PRAY FOR THE LOST Evangelist Jennifer A. Mears –January 2007 “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-20

Denomination: *other

Resolving Ministry Conflict By Putting Pride To Rest

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006

As ministers together in the gospel of Christ, if we fall into arguing amongst ourselves, we have lost focus and we are fighting the wrong enemy. We are all on the same team. Sometimes small things need to be let go in favor of confronting larger issues.

As we have followed the new disciples of Jesus, we have seen a number of important lessons taught and demonstrated. These early lessons are from the book of John: • Jesus changes your perspective • Jesus gains your faith as a friend • Jesus spends time with family • Jesus introduces us to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Mennonite

Authority In Question

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Through out history we have wrestled with those in authority over us. Nations go to war because their authority is challenged. People argue and fight because we do not always agree with those who are in charge. This makes it very confusing for the Chris

Authority in Question 1Kings 3:16-38 Matt 10:16-18 Today our scripture passages remind us that God is the one who makes Kings, rulers and authorities and God our Father also equips us to deal with them. Sometimes we reach out to authority figures like in 1 Kings and the story of the baby and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Perspective On Cremation Of Human Bodies

Contributed by James Linders on Jun 19, 2015

With THIS sermon I DON'T argue the fact that ALL human remains will eventually turn into dust. I however question modern opinion on the issue in relation to Biblical view. What is GOD'S view on cremation? Did HE approve of it? Is it right or wrong?

Amos 2:1-2:3 This is what the LORD says: “For three sins of Moab, even for four, I will not relent. Because he burned to ashes the bones of Edom’s king, I will destroy her ruler and kill all her officials with him.” In ancient times there were three ways of disposing of the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knit Together, Unity? The Target

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2020

We walk is a sad time when division and arguing have become a norm. We need to come together in a spirit of unity. The home, the church and our nation are in great danger. Our enemy has targeted unity. I use a large WEDGE.

KNIT TOGETHER, UNITY? THE TARGET? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a large steal WEDGE… Our homes are under attack from WITHIN… Matthew 12:25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25, Mark 3:25, Proverbs 10:12, Colossians 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defiling Dreamers Are In Stark Contrast With Michael The Archangel - Jude 1 V 8-9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022

The dispute over the body of Moses is so difficult a verse when Michael and Satan argued over Moses' body. The details are not known. Jude continues his exposure of false teachers and hones in this time on the dreamers who defile the flesh, brazen and wicked.

DEFILING DREAMERS ARE IN STARK CONTRAST WITH MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL - Jude 1 v 8-9 Jude 1:8 “Yet in the same manner these men, also by dreaming, defile the flesh, and reject authority, and revile angelic majesties, Jude 1:9 but Michael the archangel, when he disputed with the devil and argued ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8, Isaiah 56:10, Romans 6:1-2, 2 Peter 2:9-11, Daniel 9:21, Daniel 10:11-14, Daniel 10:20-21, Ephesians 6:12, Deuteronomy 34:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Greatness - Mark 9:33-36 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2023

We read of the disciples arguing who was the greatest, and we see it as immature and crass. But all of us have far more of that in us than we realize. This sermon will help you discover areas of self-exaltation and show the path toward true greatness.

Mark 9:30 They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, "The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-36, Matthew 18:1-3, Luke 9:46-47

Drawn To God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2024

If you see a bunch of rednecks laughing at the Mona Lisa, where you hear them say, “I’d rather see a painting of dogs playing poker,” you understand what’s going on. Jesus says to these Jews, “The Mona Lisa is in front of you, and you grumble because you want dogs playing poker.”

We continue our series of hearing from our Captain, the Lord Jesus Christ. We continue our series in the gospel of John. I invite you to find your Bibles and find John 6 with me. If you were to pause to consider some of the most important speeches in American history, you might think about Patrick ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-54, John 6:59, 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Weakest Link: "One Thing Lackest Thou.." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 21, 2004

Don’t grumble because you don’t have what you want, be thankful you don’t get what you deserve. The rich young ruler missed the true meaning of Life that only Jesus can give, let’s examine it together!

Introduction One of the latest games shows to rock the TV industry and give America another fashionable look at human intelligence is the show called, "The Weakest Link." The first season begins with a sassy British host who doesn’t mind reminding her guest who gets elected off the show that they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be With You Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 18, 2025

Can you imagine? You have been a front row witness to the past 40 years. You have been by Moses’ side throughout the wilderness wanderings and you have watched as the people rebelled and complained and grumbled along the way and NOW ---- YOU’RE OLD and IN CHARGE!!!

September 20, 2025 The Israelites grieved for Moses 30 days…. During the wilderness travels, Joshua served as a Wise General (Ex. 17), a Faithful Scout (Num. 13), and as Moses’ Prime Minister (Ex. 33:11), but now that Moses was dead, the responsibility of leading the People into the Land of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Reasons To Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necessary to fight the good fight of faith against "false brethren" who wanted to restri

Quotation: Paul wrote, "Fight the good fight of faith." Many people are fighting battles that are not really worth fighting. Illustration: When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 14, 2011

In Romans 9 Paul argues for God’s sovereignty in all things including our salvation as He discusses the Jewish people and their relationship with God to confirm God’s sovereignty to help those who are in Christ to know that God is able to, and does, keep

The Complete Sovereignty of God God is Sovereign in the Keeping of His word (Romans 9:1-9) God is Sovereign in the salvation of His People (Romans 9:10-33) Through God choosing man in election Through man Believing God in faith Slide Good Morning. This morning I want to jump right into our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Service Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010

The disciples didn’t understand he was calling them to be servants. You remember that just prior to coming to Jerusalem, Jesus had caught the disciples arguing over who was going to get the seat of honor and authority at the side of Jesus. Jesus knew if t

The Amazing Race: Service John 13:2-17 Jim White tells the story of Pauline spending four months in Portugal. While there, she felt like God wanted her to teach a ladies’ bible study on Wednesday mornings. After awhile, she sensed they should begin feeding the poor. Pauline and the other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

A Goodly Heritage - The Path Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 27, 2025

This sermon argues that the only cure for humanity's deepest ache for security and joy is to follow the "path of life," which involves radically trusting in God, finding contentment in Him as your inheritance, and embracing the hope of resurrection through Jesus Christ.

Introduction: The Soul's Deepest Ache Brothers and sisters, if you look at the heart of humanity, you will find a deep and constant ache. It is the ache for security, for a joy that lasts, for a purpose that death cannot erase. Our modern world offers a thousand prescriptions for this ache. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist