Sermons on Quarreling:

Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence

Contributed by Martin Albanese on May 15, 2003

Which one of us is the greatest? A look at Ambition, Jealousy, and Hostility in our lives

Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence (Sermon notes take from a book called Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned: But I Have Several Excellent by James W. Moore.) Let me start out by asking you all a question tonight! • Have you ever been reduced to embarrassed silence? o the kind that comes for a sense ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Less Than Great Expectations

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 8, 2003

We serve a God who is able to do more than we could even imagine so why don’t we ask in a big way?

February 9, 2003 Evening Service Text: 2 Kings 13:14-21 Subject: Hearing the Word of God Title: Less Than Great Expectations. Child psychologists in the recent past have shown us some remarkable things about child behavior. One thing that I have found very interesting is that children always ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding Reconciliation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the people to understand how to bring reconciliation in among their family, friends and neighbors.

Unit 11 – Hard Times Lesson 33 – Joseph, He Brings Reconciliation to His Family – Gen. 43-50 Preparation for the Teacher Introduction 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to bring reconciliation in among their family, friends and neighbors. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Joseph teaches us how ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Word 10: Contentment Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 3, 2008

This last word in the ten commamdments is pointed directly at our heart. The first 9 discuss our actions this one discerns our heart. Here we have the source of our deeds the desires of our heart.

Intro: If you listen to the radio maybe you have heard SheDaisy a country group made up of sisters advertise the sleep number bed. They talk about their long days on tour and how much they love arriving home and sleeping on this bed that can be adjusted to the firmness you like in a mattress. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disagreement Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 10, 2006

What are the dangers of disagreements in the church and how do we deal with them? This sermon follows the roles of the three ’characters’ in this passage: Paul, ’Euodia & Syntyche’ and Syzgus

Dealing with disagreement. Philipp 4:1-3 WBC 12/03/06am Fantastically useful, practical and real passage this morning. I want to take you through it- through the three main characters in it PAUL He’s the one with the birds-eye view in this… and he starts by saying PHP 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Some Things Straight Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

Before a church can grow and mature, there are some things that need to be set straight.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-9 TITLE: “SETTING SOME THINGS STRAIGHT” INTRODUCTION: A. Someone: “The church is like Noah’s Ark: If it were not for the storm on the outside, no one could stand the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gospel Shoes Of Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008

How to stand against the devil

TITLE: “Gospel Shoes of Peace" INTRO: Tell a lot about a person by the shoes he wears - Your shoes are making a statement about you. - Cowboy boots - you’re saying you’re macho, mountain man - Wingtip shoes - Accountant, Engineer - Tassels - cool & hip - Sandals - California - No shoes - from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Milk And Meat: Moving Toward Christian Maturity

Contributed by David Haun on May 27, 2004

There are many in church who hunger to grow. They desire a deeper awareness of Christ’s truths and a stronger faith and maturity. This sermon deals with that longing.

"Milk and Meat: Moving Toward Christian Maturity" (I Corinthians 3:1-11) A sermon delivered by Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida May, 2004 When you were a child, didn’t it seem to take a long time to grow up? I remember always wanting to be older and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-11, Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We All Got One – Is Yours Too Big? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2004

According to Scripture the “ego control mechanism” is the Word of God – the Bible. Uncontrolled egos have a way of slipping out in our speech. This message looks at 3 “slips of the tongue” regarding our ego.

WE ALL GOT ONE – IS YOURS TOO BIG? Romans 12:3 Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. INTRODUCTION: What ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Psalm 19:4

Denomination: Baptist

Courting Danger Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005

Ultimately the biblical issue is Church division. Just as there can be internal actions that divide the church, there can also be external actions that divide the church. Paul hopes to set a biblical standard here for believers to follow.

COURTING DANGER 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: When I hear the word courting, my mind immediately goes to thoughts of dating, courtship and marriage. So, it was not so much of a jump to remember this story about marriage,: A wife was sitting at the breakfast table and asked her husband, “What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 10, 2005

Selflessness creates unity

UNITY IN THE CHURCH PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4 Abraham was a man of wealth. Genesis 13 tells us that Abraham was wealthy with livestock and silver and gold. Abraham lived a nomadic life so that his flocks and herds always had fresh food. Abraham was not alone. He had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Is This Really Worth Fighting Over?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 14, 2012

When I am offended, how can I "build a bridge and get over it?"

Paul mentions two women by name who were involved in some sort of conflict. Paul doesn’t indicate what the issue was. We can assume that it was not a matter of heresy or immorality. For we know from Paul’s other epistles that if that were the case, Paul would have confronted it head-on. Since this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Service Or Serve-Us? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2011

Even within the churc we fall prey to the temptation to look after ourselves. Too often it is about what we get over what we give.

1. Mark Twain once said that the only one who likes change is a baby with a wet diaper. That may be true, but change is inevitable. 2. Examples of change Service Stations have become Gas stations or Convenient stores – once full-service; now, self-service Grocery stores – bag and carry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communion In A Tree

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 25, 2010

What a very old oak tree can teach us about communion in the church

Galatians 5:1, 13-25 1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. ----------------- 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Are God's People?

Contributed by Judith Hand on Oct 11, 2014

God's people are forgiven sinners who have accepted Christ's sacrifice for their sins. Repentant people are accepted by God, but those who think they are good enough to enter heaven on their own merit will be cast out.

Who Are God’s People? Exodus 32:1-14 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 Our first reading from Exodus is not difficult to understand. The Israelites have gotten impatient waiting for Moses so they ask Aaron to make them gods who will go before them. They had had many highs and lows on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Methodist