Sermons on Jealous:

Putting God First

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 20, 2012

Placing God first in our lives allows us to not worry about what should be second or third.

Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” I was saved in 1982. I was converted, changed INSTANANEOUSLY…… A short time later the Lord called me into the ministry. As I began to grow I began to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

Daniel - Lion's Den Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2023

Dare to be a Daniel............

June 17, 2023 Daniel was now an old man. He had been in royal service for nearly 70 years and had remained faithful and loyal to God throughout his long life. Let us set the scene for our story…. Darius decided to divide the empire into 120 satrapies (provinces), assigning each a royal ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When God Answers Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 31, 2023

Last time together we looked at Elijah and the great victory that was given to him. Would it be great to live in the victory of the moment forever? What frequently follows a victory is an attack from our enemy.

“When God Answers” 1 Kings 19.1-18 Last time together we looked at Elijah and the great victory that was given to him. Would it be great to live in the victory of the moment forever? What frequently follows a victory is an attack from our enemy. It should not surprise us nor should we be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Toxic Jealousy (1 Samuel 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 15, 2025

When does jealousy become toxic? Let's look at 1 Samuel 19.

Was Saul jealous of David? Why is envy such a toxic emotion? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 19. How did Jonathan come to David’s defense against his father Saul? Saul now urged his servants and his son Jonathan to assassinate David. But Jonathan, because of his strong affection for David, told him what ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Accepting God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2001

Fourth Sunday in Lent Series C Lectionary Prodigal Son

’’An Accepting God" Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 4th Sunday of Lent C A young man had secretly misappropriated several hundred dollars from his employer. When the shortage was discovered he was called to the office of the senior partner Immediately he knew he would be fired and would have to go to prison. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

I Was Just Doing My Job Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Nov 29, 2009

A look at Herod and the leaders of the Temple.

I WAS JUST DOING MY JOB MATT 2:3-8 HELLO, MY NAME IS YOUSEL; I AM A SCRIBE, WELCOME TO JERUSALEM. THE CITY YOU ARE ASKING ABOUT, BETHLEHEM IS ABOUT 7 MILES SOUTH WEST OF HERE. I REMEMBER THE DAY THAT THE STORY HAPPENED THAT YOU ARE ASKING ABOUT. THE DAY THOSE KINGS CAME. WOW! WHAT A DAY THAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 11, 2008

We must not only worship the right God, but we must worship Him in the right way. Accept no substitutes. Don’t try to reduce God to a material object. Don’t try to localize the One Who is infinite! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

How Big is Your God? Exodus 20:4-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowBigYourGod.html One day a little girl was drawing a picture, and even skipped recess because she was so focused upon it. Her teacher asked what she was doing and she said she was drawing a picture of God. “Oh honey, you can’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Without God Life Makes No Sense. Ecclesiastes

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 12, 2012

God blessed this man with everything that most humans try to achieve in life and he surpasses them all because of God's blessings of knowledge and riches.

"Without God life makes no sense." Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 We come to the midpoint in our study in Ecclesiastes and I have always thought the reasoning and thoughts of Solomon in Proverbs ...Song of Solomon and here in Ecclesiastes are really fascinating. Why are his thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Remaining Faithful To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 17, 2013

One of the hardest things for us to do is once we have a relationship with God to keep that relationship going and to remain faithful. Israel faced this same problem over and over and in the psalms we look at today, we find some ways to help us stay loyal

Psalm 78 looks at the past to draw lessons for the present. Specifically in Israel’s life, God wants them to avoid the mistakes of the past. In here are important lessons for us for, as the old saying goes, those that do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. 1 – 8 Asaph ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lesson # 4 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 16, 2018

It is hard to believe that anyone would oppose Paul, but there were believers in Rome doing just that. The churches there were divided. Some preached Christ sincerely, wanting to see people saved. Some preached Christ insincerely, wanting to make . . .

Date: 4/26/18 Lesson # 4 Title: Even Opposition Has Provided Opportunity for Christ to be Preached Text: (Philippians 1:15-18) Scripture: (Philippians 1:15-18, NIV) 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Fret Ruggedly Handsome Powerful Beats Ugly Nasty Every Time!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 28, 2011

What do we do fret? We are told not to so lets do something differant, but what?

Don’t fret Ruggedly Handsome Powerful beats Ugly Nasty every time! Psalm 37:1-11 We all know the story; the bad guys, lead by Ugly Nasty have robbed the bank, the savings of the people of Rattlesnake Gulch have been taken to the abandoned mine. But before Ugly and his henchmen left they abducted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Reconciled To God

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 14, 2023

It is amazing that God purposed to reconcile man unto Himself before man or woman was created.

Reconciled to God by Joe Mack Cherry I. Opening A. God’s Word needs no embellishment. 1. As an aspiring songwriter years ago, I used to constantly work on hooks. 2. Hooks are catchy phrases or clever word spins used to get the attention of the listener whether it be a publisher, an artist, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21, 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of Incarnation

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 15, 2024

This is one the most important doctrines we can study. The miracle in Bethlehem was the miracle in the manger which was nothing less than the miracle of the Incarnation, God coming in human form to be that perfect sinless sacrifice.

“The Miracle of Incarnation” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTwqQm8HMOw This is more of a teaching than what I’ve done for Christmas, but it is one the most important doctrines that we can study, with the exception of the Jesus’s death and resurrection, especially as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Understanding Of The Times

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 27, 2021

Discernment in this hour, is the most critical requirement of all of our senses. Discernment and understanding of the times, will give us the advantage in this fight.

1 Kings 19:8-13 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God. [9] And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Choice Is Yours!

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2004

As we study our text today, we will see that the words of Joshua to the Israelites apply to us as well, and that we too have a choice to make.

"THE CHOICE IS YOURS" TEXT: JOSHUA 24:1-27 INTRODUCTION Making choices is a part of life, we make choices everyday. Some of the choices that we make are really not that big of a deal, things like: what color socks should I wear today, what should we do for dinner or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ