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The Sins Of The Tongue

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Much can be said of a person’s character by the way he uses his tongue. Jesus said that "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh" (Mat. 12:34). In Jas. 3:6, 8, the tongue is "a fire, a world of iniquity", and a "deadly poison."

Intro: Much can be said of a person’s character by the way he uses his tongue. Jesus said that "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh" (Mat. 12:34). In Jas. 3:6, 8, the tongue is "a fire, a world of iniquity", and a "deadly poison." Let’s consider some sins of the tongue as we find ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-10

Denomination: *other

Relatives Do Not Need Signs

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

An adulterous generation has no reason to expect signs.

Luke 11:27-30 27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. 28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 29 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Problem Called Pride Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 7, 2005

Sin is real. So is salvation. But we can’t really understand the joy of salvation until we understand the depths of sin from which we have been saved.

We Have a Problem Called Pride Luke 18:10-13 February 6, 2005 In 1994, I was the Annual Conference Secretary of Global Ministries. It was in that capacity that I joined a survey team to Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Andrew. Three of us went down to determine how best our Annual Conference ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

Tie On The Apron

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 1, 2003

There is no way around it. We have been called to be servants, and the Lord has exemplified what that means. Let’s tie on our aprons!

July 13, 2003 "Tie On the Apron" 1 Peter 5:5-14 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ We all have principles that we live by, certain things we believe to be true. You can tell what a person believes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Humility Or Humiliation Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE HUMILITY OR HUMILIATION - Esther 6:1-13 (ESTHER 6:1-4) -Hook: Ever have a week you aren’t too proud of? -A week where you weren’t patient enough with your kids? -Or you weren’t kind enough to your wife? -Ever had a week where you just ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Your Ego Makes A Fool Out Of You

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

The dangers of thinking more highly of yourself than you ought to.

WHEN YOUR EGO MAKES A FOOL OUT OF YOU LUKE 14:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHENEVER WE LIVE AS IF THE WORLD CAN’T GET ALONG WITHOUT US, AND WE MAKE OURSELVES TO BE MORE THAN WHAT WE ARE, IT IS LIKE LIVING IN A GLASS HOUSE JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO THROW A STONE, WHICH WILL CAUSE OUR HOUSE TO TUMBLE DOWN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wicked Troubles Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Sometimes we bring our troubles on ourselves (and on others). That is the case of the wicked as these proverbs note.

Introduction Troubles; we’ve all got them. Sometimes we keep quiet about them; sometimes we moan loudly. We write songs about them. Indeed, much of the world’s great literature, music and art have sprung from troubles. But sometimes we bring our troubles on ourselves (and on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:25-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Watch Your Step! Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012

There are many countries around the world that have fallen and I believe in most cases it is due to power struggles that take place and just plain old pride. Solomon said pride comes before a fall and I believe that is exactly what is happening in the Un

TRAPS “Watch your Step!” Psalm 59:12, Isaiah 14:12-14 and 2 Corinthians 7:4 For the past 12 weeks we have looked at a variety of traps that Satan places in our path. As we have seen, these traps come in different sizes, large and small. And I have this suspicion – that of all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lukewarm Church Of Laodicea

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015

A continuation of the bible study on the seven churches. Laodicea has become synonymous with being lukewarm. Not only was this church the last in the Revelation churches but it was the worst of the churches.

The Lukewarm Church of Laodicea Introduction: There are more than a few scholars who view the seven churches in Revelation as representative of “church ages”. They believe each individual church represents a certain era in history leading up to the rapture of the church. If they are right, then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Last Days (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 7, 2014

We are living in a day and time when people are more concerned about their selves than they are others. Selfishness is the root of many of our society’s and personal problems.

2 Timothy 3:1-5-But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace For Those Who Need It Series

Contributed by Tim George on Aug 20, 2001

How can we live up to these commands of the book of James? The answer is surely not our own power or ability. Only God and his grace can enable us to live this life.

"But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." (James 4:6-7) Adrian Rodgers, the well-known pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, tells the story of a young man who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Yourself

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 17, 2006

Humble yourself, call your brother or sister and make the relationship right.

God loves humility! And when you think about it we love being around humble people versus prideful people. Prideful people cause distance in the relationships but humble people are very engaging. Let’s look at what humble means. Humble – Showing awareness of ones shortcomings, not proud, meek. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Wicked Generations

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

Four times in our text the word “generation” is used to refer to a certain category of people who have certain undesirable attitudes in common. Since sin entered into the world these four classes of people have always existed. They existed 3000 years ago.

Intro: Four times in our text the word “generation” is used to refer to a certain category of people who have certain undesirable attitudes in common. Since sin entered into the world these four classes of people have always existed. They existed 3000 years ago. You be the judge and see if there ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14

Denomination: *other

The Paradox Of Pride Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Man is in a strange predicament, caught between his own dignity and depravity; his own worth, and his wickedness. The result is another great paradox of life. Man's self-love is both an evil and a good.

Some people, probably most people, and maybe all people have to learn how to be humble the hard way, and that is the humpty dumpty way of having a great fall. This was the case with Max Eastman. A film was being made on the life of Christ, and he happened to meet the well known woman photographer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3

When Something Is Nothing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Man's self-love is both an evil and a good. It is both an essential for a happy life in God's will, and the main cause for most evil that is out of God's will.

Some people, probably most people, and maybe all people have to learn how to be humble the hard way, and that is the humpty dumpty way of having a great fall. This was the case with Max Eastman. A film was being made on the life of Christ, and he happened to meet the well known woman photographer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3