Sermons on Irritability:

A Coat Of Many Colors - #9 Purple Series

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 10, 2013

This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

This was a series of messages on the coat of many colors – Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1

Denomination: Baptist

Quarrelsome Christians

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 18, 2013

Shows the problem quarrelling is in the church and the home and how to stop it.

“Quarrelsome Christians” October 20, 2013 2 Timothy 2:14, 23-24 “Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.” “Don’t have anything to do with foolish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-24

Denomination: Holiness

Pt. 4 Hannah's Plea Series

Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013

pt. 4 of a 7 part series on prayer. looking at biblical people and how they connected with God in prayer. feel free to use any or all of this...

Learning to Pray Pt.4 Hannah’s Plea Intro: At my house I have this green shelf that is mine. Amy loves order and I live in chaos, so in order to keep the balance in our house I get this little shelf in order to spread chaos! This is also the place where things go that get broken, where things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Prepare For A Stress-Less Christmas

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 4, 2018

Christmas doesn't come from a store.

“How to Prepare for a Stress-Less Christmas” “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sights Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

The challenge for all of us is to go into this Christmas season determined to see in the sights of Christmas that which makes us praise God and want to be part of His light in this dark world. Let your prayer be, open my eyes Lord, I want to see Jesus.

Hal Bowser said, "the most exciting gift I've ever received was the microscope my parents gave me for Christmas when I was eleven." The first thing he did on that Christmas day was to go out in the back yard and get some water from a rain puddle. He put a drop under his microscope ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

The Spirit-Filled Life (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2024

When the Holy Spirit fights against our sinful desires, when we follow the Spirit’s leading and let Him guide our lives, and when we start seeing the fruit of the Spirit ripening in and around us—that’s holiness. That’s God’s ultimate goal for our lives.

The Spirit-filled Life (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/11/2017 For the past few weeks we’ve been exploring key passages of Scripture that teach us vital truths about who the Holy Spirit is and what He is anxious to do in our lives. In the first week, we learned about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Willing To Be Available Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

The disciples were tired and worn out from ministry; however, Jesus challenged them to put aside their own needs to love and serve others. As a result, the disciples were refreshed and strengthened in an unexpected manner.

The apostle Paul once informed the believers of Galatia, “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself’” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Creation, Science And The Bible

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 4, 2021

This message affirms that there is nothing in the Genesis account of creation that differs from the major findings of modern science.

CREATION, SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE Genesis 1:1-2:3 Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net For brevity and beauty of composition and of expression, the Bible account of creation has no equal. At the center stage is the Creator-God who acts (1:1-2) and the matter and energy of the universe comes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blinded By Frustration Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 4, 2023

Moses got so frustrated that he did something he shouldn't have done and it cost him the chance to lead Israel into the Promised Land. What did his frustration lead him to do that was wrong... and what can we learn from that?

Have you ever played one of those arcade games where you operate a claw that can pick up a toy inside? I’ve never played those games (too frustrating for me). But years ago, there was a story out of Wisconsin about a 6-year-old who attempted to get the toy of his dreams out of that machine… and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer -Part 4c- Forgive Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 12, 2023

This is our third and final week in the installment of the Lord’s Prayer, “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.”

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This is our third and final week in the installment of the Lord’s Prayer, “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” Before we wrap up this glorious petition of prayer, let us all stand and read together the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Brethren

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

Why Bother With Church? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The church is more important that you think.

The Barna Group reports that about 10 million self-proclaimed born-again Christians have not been in church the last six months. Nearly all of these 10 million people say their faith is important to them, but their spiritual life has nothing to do with church. Bono, lead singer for the rock group ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines - Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 10, 2021

Continuing our look at Spiritual Disciplines and the importance of confession.

Spiritual Disciplines: Confession June 13, 2021 This week, we’re looking at the spiritual discipline of confession, so I thought I would start with a confession. Well, before I start, let me preface this with the fact that confession is not easy to do. In my family I am probably the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11, 1 John 1:9, James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 29 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 30, 2022

An ongoing look at the call of God to be His church.

Acts 29 The Church October 2, 2022 If I asked you to turn to Acts 29, in your Bibles, you wouldn’t find it. You would think something’s a little off with Pastor Michael today. More so than usual. Because there really is no Acts 29. It’s like Moses running a special telling us there’s an 11th ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Murder Mystery Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Anger is the impulse to strike out - either with words or with actions - at whatever threatens us, or threatens something we value. Anger is an impulse to destruction. Anger is in stark contrast to the commandment to love, which brings life.

Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. I'll wager there's not one person in this room who doesn't take at least one good look at him or herself in the mirror every day. Maybe you don't care much. But you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed