Sermons on jealousy envy:

When What You Have Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 27, 2007

Examining the effects of covetousness

1. When we are greedy, we commit spiritual ADULTERY (v. 1) 2. When we are greedy, we cause God to be ANGRY (v. 1b) 3. When we are greedy, we will be ANNIHILATED (v. 2-12a) 4. When we are greedy, we experience God’s ABSENCE (v. 12b) 5. When we are greedy, we cause God to be ASHAMED (v. 15) ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Cain Killed His Brother

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 26, 2006

The objective of this message is to remind us that violence is a derivative of an internal problem; not the so called external variables.

In our text this morning; We find the introduction of violence to the human realm. It did not take very long following the fall of man. In chapter 1 and 2 we are greeted by the creation of life. In chapter 3 we find the fall of man and the alteration of life. But in chapter 4 we find the taking of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spoiled And Selfish Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 28, 2004

This sermon looks at the spoiled nature of Ahab and contrast that with Naboth who was a man of integrity and priciples.

In a 2001 Times Magizine cover article entilted, “Power Struggle-whose in charge” and in this article, a vivid example of a somewhat epidemic was given. It reads: Here is a parenting parable for our age. Carla Wagner, 17, of Coral Gables, Fla., spent the afternoon drinking the tequila she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Methodist

Self Control

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2007

This message address some of the root causes of many personal and societal problems.

Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness unwise spending etc, ad ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Lifeswap: Living In The Shadow Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Apr 25, 2007

Real acceptance from God and peers can only come when we discover God’s unique plan for our lives.

A Couple of weeks ago we started this 2 part series called LIFESWAP. We started with the question: “Have you ever wanted to be someone else?” Most of us answered, “YES, at Times.” We learned 3 valuable thoughts: 1. Celebrate who you are 2. Love the God who made you 3. God is with you – He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Hidden Family Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Household enemies are more dangerous because you are usually less cautious with them. You usually have no problem dealing with known enemies. But you lower your guards at home because you believe you are in the midst of people who love and care for you.

Today, we will delve into the topic of household enemies and how to break their power over our lives. Household enemies can be more dangerous than known enemies because we often let our guard down around those we trust. These enemies can be found within our own families, such as a wicked spouse, a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-5

Topics: Envy, Family

"Sinchronicity" Doesn't Mix With Jealousy Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 28, 2003

Sermon on the golden calf and how God doesn’t allow us to mix religions.

August 31, 2003 Exodus 32-34 When I read the confessions of our Lutheran church, there is not one doctrine that I am embarrassed about or feel is contrary to Scriptures. I am firmly convinced that EVERY teaching is in accordance with God’s Word. That is not to say that we don’t have any ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeing What Jealousy Does To Us

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2007

A look at what jealousy did to Saul (and what it usually does to us).

- Examples: 1. The neighbor with more stuff. 2. The sibling with more attention. 3. The co-worker with more success. - Jealousy is one of those sins that we treat as not being a big deal. What It Does: Jealousy often creates enemies where none exist. - 1 Samuel 18:5a. - David remained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

David And Saul's Jealousy

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2019

1 Samuel 18:6-30 shows us Saul’s jealousy of David’s success and efforts to kill him.

Scripture God has rejected Saul as king over Israel, and David has been anointed as the future king over Israel. Later, the Philistines gathered their armies for battle against the armies of Israel. At this time young David killed the giant Goliath. The armies of Israel then routed the armies of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Favor Got Me In It

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 20, 2010

Favor Produces Envy, When it’s Genuine...

Favor Got Me in It But Faith Will Get Me Out Joseph young in age 17 with favor Joseph was favored: 1) By his Father Genesis 37:3 2) By God Genesis 39:2 3) By Potiphar an Officer of Pharaoh 39:4 Vs.2 Sons of Leah - Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar and Zebulun Sons of Billah – Dan ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comparing Yourself To Others Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025

Comparison is a thief of joy and destiny. It keeps people bound in cycles of self-doubt, pride, or jealousy. The enemy loves when we are distracted by others instead of discovering our divine purpose.

COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 10:12 "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kingdom And Chaos - Saul's Jealousy

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 7, 2019

Jealously is a door that invites the enemy into our lives.

Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 18 – Saul’s Jealousy March 10, 2019 1 Samuel 18:5-11 NIV Whatever Saul sent him to do, David did it so successfully that Saul gave him a high rank in the army. This pleased all the people, and Saul's officers as well. 6 When the men were returning home after David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-11, James 3:14-16, Proverbs 24:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grasping For More - Covetousness - Greed - Envy Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2005

The SIN of covetousness, The SOURCE of covetousness, The SORROW of covetousness...and the cure! Link included to Formatted Text Version and PowerPoint Template.

Grasping for More Exodus 20:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GraspingForMore.html Covetousness is the mother of all sins. All 9 of the previous commandments are rooted in it. It is an excessive desire for something you don’t have. There’s nothing wrong w/ wanting certain things, like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Act #2- Saul Envied David Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2022

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#12] ACT #2- SAUL ENVIED DAVID 1 Samuel 18:5-29 Introduction: Saul sent for David and brought him into his court. This was the beginning of a lot of drama between Saul and David. This type of drama still exists today- When you find someone who is being blessed by God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-29

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Family Squabbles Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

A family will fight that never talks together

A. A FAMILY WILL FIGHT THAT NEVER TALKS TOGETHER 1. Jacob schemes to get the birthright, i.e., to be the spiritual head. 2. Isaac, Rebekah and children didn’t communicate. a. Isaac didn’t talk to wife about pregnancy (25:21). b. Rebekah didn’t talk about physical problems (25:26). c. Did parents ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-42

Denomination: Baptist