Sermons on irritation: showing 406-420 of 4,470

Taking Out The Trash

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2023

What trash do we need to take out? (Material adapted from Percy McCray of Health, Hope and Inspiration at: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/2022/07/28/dumping-toxic-waste-out-of-your-life-episode-325/)

HoHum: Seems like I am the one taking out the trash. While growing up, told to take out the trash. After taking out the dog, the next thing I do is take out the trash. Thankful for Alex who helps me to take out the trash on a weekly basis. WBTU: Probably have seen the TV program, “Hoarders” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, James 1:19-20, 2 Timothy 1:7, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are Characteristics Of True Spirituality Versus Law Oriented Religion?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality.

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality. The great apostle wanted the Roman church to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Jesus Taught That It Was Ok To Disagree As Long As One Was Not Disagreeable In Manner

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree.

There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus showed the disciples how to disagree without being so disagreeable in disposition that people would be turned off to the messenger. One day the Jews accused Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewing Your Subscription

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

Ps. 51 is an outpouring from the heart of a guilt-ridden king named David. David was listed as a “man after God’s own heart.”

Scripture: Psalms 51:1 – Title: “Renewing Your Subscription” Introduction: Ps. 51 is an outpouring from the heart of a guilt-ridden king named David. David was listed as a “man after God’s own heart.” (Acts 13:22) The psalm elaborates David’s confession of his sin with Bathsheba after the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dying To Selve

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 14, 2003

"Test yourself to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves!”

Because there were individuals in the Corinthian congregation who believed they were Christians and were not Paul wrote in his letter to the church, “Test yourself to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves!” There are a number of ways we can examine ourselves. We can compare ourselves with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Holiness

Without Love We Are Nothing

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

Without Love WE ARE NOTHING

WITHOUT LOVE I’M NOTHING 1CORIN.13 INTRODUCTION: With out love we are nothing. without love a home, a community, a church, and a country is really nothing. we must remember when we call ourselves christians that christianity is the religion of love. If a home or church seeks recgonition and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where In The World Is The Light

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 11, 2008

SHEDS LIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A WITNESS IN EVANGELISM.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE LIGHT Matt 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not On The Sabbath!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 19, 2010

Our perspectives and prejudices can cause us to act in a way that is contrary to the spirit of Christ Jesus.

Luke 13: 10 – 17 / Not On The Sabbath! Intro: When I was a kid, on those RARE occasions when I would be doing something mischievous or irritating to my mother, she would look at me and say, “Mister, you better straighten up.” I didn’t fully understand what she meant. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of Love Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is forgotten easily. 1 Corinthians 13 describes love as a conduct, not only a pleasant feeling

Ice Breaker: What has been more difficult for you, to give or receive Love? Key verse: 1Corinthians 13:1-13. INTRODUCTION One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Skilled Or Committed - 6 Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

•What have I received (Advice), what am I doing with it (Purpose)? •Proverbs 20:5◦Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out.

•What have I received (Advice), what am I doing with it (Purpose)? •Proverbs 20:5◦Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out. Skilled Inherited through Advice •Certain things in life are inherited:◦Genes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Brooks Running With Water!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 8, 2015

Stop crying and start praising! God cannot whisper comfort when you are busy on the mobile or plotting to attack somebody! Relax!

Brooks running with water! Isaiah 30:25”….on every lofty mountain and every high hill there will be brooks running with water, in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers fall.” I tell you friend, I cannot articulate in words the showers of joy and smidgens of comfort ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Flies In The Perfume

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Jan 30, 2019

Sometime we stink before GOD

Flies in the Perfume Intro: Perfume maker Many years ago there was a perfume maker who made the best perfume. He had been working on his latest creation for over a month. All his work was beginning to pay off, this was the best perfume he had ever created. He couldn’t wait to show it to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

In a church where divisions, lawsuits, immorality, incest, abuse, corrupt worship and misuse of spiritual gifts were manifested, this is a good place for a lesson on love.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? I CORINTHIANS 12:31-13:13 INTRODUCTION: Look out Tina Turner here I come! For some of you that don’t know the title is that of a Tina Turner song. How did this chapter get thrown into the mix with spiritual gifts? It is key. It’s not here by accident! In a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Oct 21, 2023

In Galatians 5:22–23, Paul shifts to happier thoughts, saying, “But the fruit of the Spirit is …” In what follows, he gives nine characteristics of the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of a born-again believer.

Unlike the word works (of the flesh), fruit is singular, indicating that the nine characteristics are part of a unified whole and are not separable. In other words, a believer doesn’t have some and not others, though their relative strength may vary. Love, by which Paul means the love of God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Radiance Of Love: Transformed By Truth 1 John 4:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2024

Today's journey into the Scriptures is guided by the theme, "The Radiance of Love: Transformed by Truth."

The Radiance of Love: Transformed by Truth Introduction: As we gather on this Sunday, let's explore the profound transformation that occurs when we embrace the truth of God's Word. Today's journey into the Scriptures is guided by the theme, "The Radiance of Love: Transformed by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal