Sermons on Root And Offspring:

#7 - The Toxin Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 2, 2009

One more message inspired by "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Caner and Dr. Brunson

#7 – The Toxin of Bitterness (Jealousy) Hebrews 12:15 * Most of us (that is, NORMAL people) are afraid of snakes. The reason a person’s first reactions to a snake is generally fear has a Biblical and practical reason. The Biblical reason is born in Genesis when God put enmity because the snake ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Development We Have Attained Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 17, 2013

spiritual development requires ongoing action, growth, and thankfulness.

Back To The Classroom Part Two: “recognizing The Spiritual Development We Have Attained” Col. 2:6-7 Dorn Ridge Sept. 13, 2009 I. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES ONGOING ACTION. 1.) You received Christ – Past tense. – Col. 2:6 A.) At some point we were led to faith in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity With Believers Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 24, 2009

We often try to get back to the Acts 2 church. The problem is we cant. We shouldnt want to. There are however things we can learn from them by looking at what they devoted themselves to, in so doing we can pick up where they left off.

3. The Book of Acts June 7th, 2009 Unity with Believers Have you ever been white water rafting? My youth group went one summer before a CIY conference. A group of us went to this extreme games camp where there was rock climbing, ropes courses, and of course white water rafting. The last day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-49

Denomination: *other

Unity With Believers Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

We often hear talk of getting back to the New Testament church. The fact is we can’t. What we can do is learn to adapt the principles of the NT church that made it so effective.

3. The Book of Acts June 7th, 2009 Unity with Believers Have you ever been white water rafting? My youth group went one summer before a CIY conference. A group of us went to this extreme games camp where there was rock climbing, ropes courses, and of course white water rafting. The last day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-49

Denomination: *other

All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM

BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM I. (:6) THESIS: CONTENTMENT CONTRIBUTES GREATLY TOWARDS GODLINESS A. Review: The Pursuit of Godliness Can be Misguided (Apart from Contentment) Remember the False Teachers from vs. 5: "who suppose that godliness is a means of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Handling Bitterness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 30, 2011

Bitterness can be very destructive, we must be able to deal with it through Christ!

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO CLIP SEABISCUIT • SLIDE #1 • As we continue examining how to deal with some of the dark emotions we face in life, today we will look at another emotion that can cause a lot of problems if we do not learn to cope with it. • The issue of bitterness is something that has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excellence In Lordship And Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 18, 2003

Have you given all to the Lord? Does the level of your gratitude indicate it?

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Many of Paul’s letters were what we call occasional letters, i.e., some specific problem or need prompted the writing of the letter. Unfortunately, we don’t always know what those problems or needs were; we only have Paul’s responses. So, we’re hearing only one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

What Is The Condition Of Your Soil?

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

In order to receive a harvest from God’s Word, we must become like a sower and plant the Word in the soil of our heart. We must be doers of His Word. We have to plant the Word by reading and meditating on a constant basis. We have to keep it before you

Introduction • How many of us want a harvest from God’s Word? • How many of us want to be blessed with all the promises of God? • In order to receive a harvest from God’s Word, we must become like a sower and plant the Word in the soil of our heart. • We must be doers of His Word. We have to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness And Goodness: Overcoming Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 22, 2023

Kamran was a violent man who sold drugs & weapons in Iran. A friend gave him a New Testament, & for 5 consecutive days, Kamran devoured it. He soon gave his life to Christ. Where Kamran used to sell drugs and weapons, a church now met in his home.

It seems as if corruption and scandal is everywhere these days. Goodness and faithfulness are rare commodities in our day. If goodness and faithfulness were sold on the mercantile exchange in Chicago, their very rarity would cause their prices to soar to unprecedented heights. Scandals are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 1:1-6, Titus 3:14, Romans 3:10, Romans 12:9, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For True Freedom

Contributed by Steve Steve on Jul 6, 2002

Paul’s message to the church to not be stuck in the slavery of human tradition’s. Really impacted me as to how I personally worship God.

Colossians 2: 6-8 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him...” How? How are we as Christians supposed to continue to live in him? Let’s read on and see. In verse seven we read this... 1. rooted and built up in him.--See tree root systems-- We in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Catholic Spirit

Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006

"And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him, and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered: It is. If it be, give me thine hand." 2 Kin

"And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him, and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered: It is. If it be, give me thine hand." 2 Kings 10:15 I. Let us consider the question ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 10:15

Denomination: Methodist

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2010

2 of 2. Isaiah described a future state wherein the gloom which had engulfed the people would be dismissed outright. The gloom of a sin-sick world can be dismissed. But How? A(n) key/undertaking for experiencing the joy of Christmas is to choose...

Experiencing the Joy of Christmas-II—Isaiah 8:5—9:7 Attention/Need: Gloom/Hopelessness/Melancholy/Depression/Despondency—Ahhhhh. The joyous sound of Christmas. These happen when our holiday expectations collide with the reality of squabbling in-laws,dysfunctional family members, whining children, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Away The Vail

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 7, 2016

To establish that the vail which once covered Moses face; now covers the face of many believers, and can only be removed after they understand and accept the teachings of Jesus Christ. This lesson deals with spiritual blindness to the truth.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Regarding the Statutes of Christ 2. Regarding the Sonship of Christ 3. Regarding the Spirit of Christ Remarks. 1. In our lesson tonight we are going to be discussing: "Taking Away the Vail." It is abundantly clear in our text that there "still remaineth the same vail ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chip Off The Old Block Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 20, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 21: 1 - 19

John 21: 1 - 19 Chip off the old block 1 After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Palm Sunday: Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2022

Jesus is “The Lamb of God” who has taken away the sins of the world. Jesus was your sacrifice so you can have a relationship with God the Father. You just have to embrace Jesus as “The Lamb of God.”

Spoken Words: Vernon – Immanuel Jeromie – Lamb of God Series Easter: Life of Jesus Sermon: Palm Sunday – “Lamb of God” Scripture: John 12 describes the historic event we celebrate today! Thesis: Jesus is “The Lamb of God” who has taken away the sins of the world. Jesus was your sacrifice so you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, John 1:29, John 1:35-36, 1 Peter 1:19, Revelation 5:5-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational