Sermons on Self Cursing:

Lessons From The Four Views Of David

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 2, 2013

An exploration of how others viewed David before and after he killed Goliath and the lessons we can learn.

Perhaps the best know story from the life of David is the account of him slaying the giant Goliath found in 1 Samuel 17. There are many valuable lessons to be found in this great passage. However, I would like to focus on how David was viewed by the other characters in this passage and make some ...read more

Denomination: *other

Faith Forever Trusts

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 20, 2009

Epiphany 6(C) - Faith forever trusts! While trust in man brings a curse it is trust in God that brings blessings.

FAITH FOREVER TRUSTS (Outline) February 15, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 6 -- Jeremiah 17:5-8 INTRO: Did you ever notice how closely trust and faith are connected? Trust really is faith in someone or something. Without faith trust will also be absent. As believers our faith and trust is placed in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Frees Us

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Dec 14, 2008

Jesus sets us free from the curse of the Law, from the guilt of sin, and from the kingdom of Satan.

John 8. I want us to consider a question together this morning. The question is this: what is the main mission of the Messiah? Why did Jesus Christ come to this earth? Well we get some help from Jesus very first sermon where He reads from Isaiah 61 saying, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cross

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Apr 1, 2008

A study of the Cross, and the meaning of redemption. It entails a study of sin,guilt, curse and alienation and how Jesus overcame these

Rom 3:9b-26 I feel I stand on holy ground tonight, For we come to think of that which stands at the heart of our faith that without which there would be nothing. And it is incumbent upon me to lead your thoughts. So before I proceed any further I would pause, and ask the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Racism In Theological Disguise

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 13, 2011

We will discover the truth concerning the curse on Canaan and examine our own hearts regarding race relations.

There is no shortage of controversial issues raised in the opening chapters of Genesis. We have already discovered the God’s Word has much to say about the subject of Creation, the family, the role of husband and wife, homosexuality, capital punishment, and role of government. Today, we come to a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-27, Genesis 9:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 9 – Part 3 – If I Call My Dad An Idiot, Am I Cursed? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 25, 2010

It’s interesting that the first time wine is mentioned in the Bible, it is connected with drunken behaviour. BUT IT IS HAM’S DISRESPECT, NOT NOAH’S FAILURES THAT FEATURE IN THIS STORY.

Genesis 9 – Part 3 – IF I CALL MY DAD AN IDIOT, AM I CURSED? Here’s the story – Noah gets drunk and gets naked in his tent. He behaves badly. He fails in terms of his witness to his family. He fails God in that he’s way out of control. It’s interesting that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:22-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Quick Tempered Man Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 31, 2012

Temper or anger is an universal human experience. Everybody feels anger from time to time though we may express it differently. It is important to understand our anger, realize what causes it, and how to control it.

A QUICK TEMPERED MAN PROVERBS 14: 17; 29-30 There are many passages in Proverbs that depict a hot temper. They teach what a hot tempered person is likely to do and how we should relate to him or her. Rash outburst and action are said to bring unpleasant results. Thus great stress is placed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:17-30, Proverbs 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Madness In The Middle

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 13, 2011

In the center of everyone’s life there is a source of madness some 1) Self Inflicted 2) Self Propelled 3) Self Induced msot of which God ordered for you life to get you to enbody the promise.

Dealing With the Madness In The Middle Genesis 25: 21-28 Genesis 27:1 - 27:41 21And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. 22And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Toolbox Basics

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

I like to think that every Christian is born again with a spiritual toolbox. In your Christian toolbox are some basic tools. We all need to become experts in using these tools if we want to become mature Christians.

CHRISTIAN TOOLBOX BASICS Let me see the hands of everyone who has a toolbox. (interview people “What do you have in your toolbox?” - (next person) “Do you have anything different in your toolbox?” “Why do you have a toolbox?” “What would your life be like without your tools?”) I like to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5, James 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Man's Junk Is Another Man's Treasure

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

In the kingdom of darkness - the souls of men are merchandise. But in the Kingdom of God, they are a treasure. Encourages people to let Jesus "buy" them!

Revelation 18:10-13 (esp. "SOULS OF MEN") contrasted with Matt 13:44-46 The first text we read in Revelation, describes the fall of Babylon, which throughout scripture depicts the kingdom of Satan. Notice that merchants from all over the world bemoan the loss of her varied commerce: precious ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Murderer

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 30, 2008

A look into man’s relationships with fellow-man, dealing with anger and controlling his life

ARE YOU A MURDERER? Text: Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus contrasts the words of the ancients with his teachings. 2. He says that things go deeper than our actions. 3. He tells us that we should watch what we say. 4. He tells us to correct our anger quickly. 5. The implications of these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guilt, Grief And Grudges Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 8, 2007

This is the third in a series on how to deal with stress in our lives. God’s antidote for wounded emotions. All the sermons in this series are taken from the 23rd Psalm.

Guilt, Grief and Grudges How to Deal With Damaged Emotions Today we are continuing our series Stressbusters. We are going through the 23rd Psalm and looking at seven ways we can relieve stress in our lives. We have already looked at how to deal worry and how to deal with busyness. Today we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

04 The Secret To Loving Life Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 20, 2008

Winning the lottery is not finding life but loving Christ who gives us life.

It is easy to become disillusioned in this life. Life seems to not to work. Dreams remain unrealized. Hopes dashed. Heartaches come. Our world is full of unhappy and dissatisfied people. We will try anything to rid our lives of emotional, and psychological disorders. Anything goes for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Will God Do To The Blind?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 25, 2014

To enumerate the things GOD HAD DONE for us, we don't know it because we are blind that is led by our Shepherd, the LORD as our Shepherd will never leave nor forsake us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things GOD HAD DONE for us, we don't know it because we are blind that is led by our Shepherd, the LORD as our Shepherd will never leave nor forsake us. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 42:16 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Swamp Or A Lake

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 24, 2015

Our lives reflect the fact that we are one of the two, a swamp or a lake.

A Swamp or a Lake Some notes from “That the World May Know Ministries” Ray Vander Laan July 15, 2010 John 4:14 Monte T. Brown Introduction At the Men’s Retreat God woke me up at 3:00 AM and I received this message that I believe God wants me to share with you this morning ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14

Denomination: Baptist