Sermons on Irritate:

If We Make No Real Effort To Find God Daily Our Lives Decay.

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 29, 2014

The joy the blessing and the necessity of diligence when it comes to connecting with God.

If we make no real effort to find God daily our lives decay To get natural food I must allocate time and make the effort to either grow something or go to the store buy the food and then prepare and cook it – to get gas I must allocate time and make the effort go to the station and fill up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sweet Smell Or A Stink

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

How do you smell

Intro: One day long, long ago there was an apothecary who created the most exotic perfumes. The perfume maker had just finished making his greatest creation, a perfume that was so intoxicating that no one could resist it's aroma. He would make a fortune with this perfume; he would sell ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Overcome Anger

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on May 19, 2016

Exhortation about Anger,what it is,types and how it can be controlled

Anger or wrath is an intense emotional response rooted in annoyance, displeasure, or hostility which is usually irrationaly. There are Over 500 references in the Bible; over 40 people or groups reported as angry Types Of Anger 1.Righteous Anger: Righteous anger is typically a reactive emotion of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sower: The Parable Has To Do With Different Sorts Of Reception

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 28, 2017

Saint John Paul II remarked that there are great psychological insights in the comparisons of the soils.

15A Sower Scripturally, the parable has to do with different sorts of reception. The seed stands for the word sown. My mom has a t-shirt that gets her out of a lot commitments, the shirt says: “Sorry I Can't My Plants Need Me” Saint John Paul II remarked that there are great psychological ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus’ Shrewd Side Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2016

Part of being Christ-like is knowing when and how to be shrewd.

Jesus’ Shrewd Side (Mark 11:27-12:13) 1. A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, "That's funny. When I lost my bag there was only a $100 bill in it. Now there are five $20 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do You Cry? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 15, 2018

I think God wants to have soft hearts-the ability to grieve, to be hurt, to be wounded, and, thereby, to become a source of healing, just as Jesus bought our healing through the tearing of His flesh.

REVELATION CHAPTER 5 1. And I saw in the right hand of Him sitting on the Throne a book (biblion) written on the outside and inside, sealed with seven seals 2. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a big (mega) voice 3. “Who is worthy to take the book and loose its seals?” and no one was able ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-4

Denomination: *other

How To Deal With Anger Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Paul tells us the proper way to handle this issue

How To Deal With Anger Ephesians 4:26-27 Introduction: Is anger a sin? Is anger ever justified? Is anger ever appropriate, and if so, when? How does one deal with anger? These are legitimate questions that need to be answered. All of us deal with anger. The question is “How do we deal with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Formula For Fatherhood Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

What makes a good father?

A Formula For Fatherhood Ephesians 6:4 Introduction: Some have called this verse “the duty of a dad.” Others have referred it to as “the qualities of an effective father.” I just say it’s a “formula for fatherhood.” Public images of fathers are often times not very good. They have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Only You Can Change Your Habits

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

it is our responsibility to change negative habits

I ran across this story as I was working on this homily and want to share it with you: "A bazaar was held in a village in northern India. Everyone brought his wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail. He had tied a string around one leg of each bird. The other ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

"your Cheating Heart"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 16, 2019

Jeremiah believes its the heart that is cheating God and the only cure is The Balm "Jesus Christ".

“You’re Cheating Heart” Jeremiah 17:5-11 Hank Williams’ wrote a song called you’re cheating heart you remember The first two stanzas go like this: Your cheatin’ heart Will make you weep. You’ll cry and cry And try to sleep. But sleep won’t come The whole night through. Your cheatin’ heart Will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

Love Must Be Sincere Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 9, 2021

This is the 2nd devotion in a series entitled, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

Building Relationships that Last # 2 Love Must Be Sincere In the first part of this series, we established the truth that the foundation for all relationships is our love for God, and love for one another. Since love is the key, we will try to understand how we can demonstrate this love for each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9, 1 Samuel 18:1, Luke 22:48, Luke 23:34, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Cold Christianity

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Aug 18, 2019

I believe that today there are so many people who claim the name of Christianity who are so accustomed to the coldness of their faith, they have become relaxed in it. This morning, I want us to examine the effects of staying too long in “Cold Christianity.”

Cold Christianity Scripture Reference: Matthew 24:4-14 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on August 4, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Before Service Starts--- Light a candle and have it burning throughout the service. As the wax moves further from the flame, it begins to drip ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Down The Barriers

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 9, 2010

There are barriers to God and between people, Jesus tests our attitudes to wholeness

As most of you know by know, we have been living in two countries. In fact we have two passports each. (Show Passports). We have two passports because we actually have dual citizenship. One of the reasons we became Canadian citizens in 2004 was that after 9/11, the crossing over the border to the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Approach The Bibile Nehemiah 8 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 6, 2020

One of the reasons why we fail to make use of the scripture is the wrong approach to it. We read, hear yet somewhere we fail to get the effect of it.

HOW TO APPROACH THE BIBILE Nehemiah 8 Introduction: One another reason why we fail to make use of the scripture is the wrong approach to it. We read, hear yet some where we fail to get the effect of it. We should never forget Bible is not like a secular book. We can not understand on our own ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:3

Denomination: Brethren

Walking In Purity, Pt. 3

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 31, 2013

walk in love, walk in light

Walking in Purity, pt. 3 Ephesians 5:2-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130731.mp3 In chapter 4 we put off, put on, and put away some things. Next, we see that walking in purity involves love and light. v. 2, 8 We are to walk in love and walk in the light. This is based on the assumption that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2-8, Ephesians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist