Sermons on Thou Shalt Not Covet:

James Chapter 2

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 22, 2003

We treat the Word of God like an All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet. We pick up and take the things that appeal to us, but leave behind and untouched things that challenge us. Why have 10 Commandments when you can enjoy only 8?

When I was in college, there was a restaurant that we loved to go to. It was an all you could eat type of place, which explains why I look the way I look today. We would go and stand in line in the buffet and pick all those things we wanted to eat -- shrimp, crab, clams, hushpuppies, French ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, James 2:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The All You Can Eat Buffet

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

We treat the faith like an "all you can eat buffet." We take what we want, and leave the rest. But can we really ignore whole servings of the Word of God?

by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida September, 2000 When I was in college, there was a restaurant that we loved to go to. It was an all you could eat type of place, which explains why I look the way I look today. We would go and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Buffet Of Life

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 14, 2003

We treat God’s Word as an ’all you can eat’ buffet. We take some of it in -- but we ignore the rest.

When I was in college, there was a restaurant that we loved to go to. It was an all you could eat type of place, which explains why I look the way I look today. We would go and stand in line in the buffet and pick all those things we wanted to eat -- shrimp, crab, clams, hushpuppies, French ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 24, 2010

Independence Day 1988: Arrogance breeds blindness to our own sin, numbness to the needs of others, and a denial of relationships. The Father's Table is about mercy and grace for all.

You have heard him a thousand times in the TV commercial, warbling away in that gravelly voice with an accent I hear only when I go back to Kentucky. He is singing in the shower and flaunting his huge schnozz at the camera. "0 Lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way". ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Conviction?

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Apr 1, 2011

TEN SCRIPTURAL CONVICTIONS …which every man must teach his family in order to protect them from destructive influences of wrong desires, false philosophies and Satanic temptations.

What is a conviction? A conviction is a basic scriptural principle which we purpose to follow, whatever the cost! How do convictions differ from preferences? Quiz: Which are convictions and which are preferences? 1. I have a conviction that I should try and overcome a drinking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Myth Of More Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 26, 2012

Contentment is wanting what you already have.

The Myth of More Exodus 20:17 Rev. Brian Bill 8/26/12 Society is trying to sell us stuff all the time…and it’s not all that difficult to do because we’re so unsatisfied with what we have. Would you agree that discontentment is our default setting? Capitalizing on our inherent ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Commitment And Our Constraint

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

In Romans 13:1-7, Paul discussed how we as Christians are to SUBMIT to the "higher powers" that are placed over us.

In America, that means that we are to obey the laws of the land no matter if the Republican party or the Democratic party is in power, as long as those laws are not contrary to the Word of God. Illus: One case in point is the legalization of abortion. According to the laws in most of our states, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 30: Title: Joy Cometh In The Morning Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2019

The scope of the Psalm corresponds well with a state of rest, and meditation on his past trials. The psalm begins with a celebration of God's delivering favor, in which he invites others to join him; he relates his prayer during a time of distress, and God's gracious and prompt answer.

July 16, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 30 (KJV) Title: Joy Cometh in the Morning A Psalm of David. Psalm 30 (KJV) 1 I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. 3 O LORD, thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A New Perspective On Life: Romans 13:8 Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 14, 2016

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, but spiritual beings having a human experience." Only the object and the subject have been changed in this observation, but the change in perspective is dramatic.Paul shows us a better view of life.

A New Perspective on Life Propers for The First Sunday in Advent Isaiah 28:14-22 Psalm 46 ALMIGHTY God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Lord's Day Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2011

A study of the book of Luke chapter 6 verses 1 through 5

Luke 6: 1 -5 The Lord’s Day 1 Now it happened on the second Sabbath after the first that He went through the grainfields. And His disciples plucked the heads of grain and ate them, rubbing them in their hands. 2 And some of the Pharisees said to them, “Why are you doing what is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Duped Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 19, 2012

A study of chapter 2 verses 23 through 28

Mark 2: 23 – 28 Duped 23 Now it happened that He went through the grainfields on the Sabbath; and as they went His disciples began to pluck the heads of grain. 24 And the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why do they do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?”25 But He said to them, “Have you never read ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Law Above The Law

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 15, 2014

Serving God is more than, Thou shall and Thou shall not

THE LAW ABOVE THE LAW 2 Samuel 11: 10/11 “And Uriah said unto David…………..I will not do this thing.” Serving God is more than thou shall or thou shall not. It is a well of inner strength, a plane of higher living which is far above and more wonderful than what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:10-12

Denomination: *other

Your Struggle For Contentment Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 8, 2008

The commandment against coveting is about contentment. God wants us to be godly with contentment

Blind Spots I recently discovered that I have a blind spot. In fact I have two. I had my eyes checked for new glasses a few weeks ago and while I was there they said I should have a field vision test. This is a test that checks whether there are parts of your retina that aren’t functioning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:2-11

Denomination: Anglican

Our Economic Downturn: A Time To Refocus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 8, 2009

Our economic downturn and insecurity can force us back to the Word of God and a reassessment of our philosophy of life: What do we REALLY believe?

Note: This sermon proved too long for a single sermon, and I ended up making a two-parter out of it. Our Economic Downturn: A Time to Refocus (I Timothy 6:17-19) 1. A business owner decides to take a tour around his business and see how things are going. He goes down to the shipping docks and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning To Live In God's Economy: What Me Worry? Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 25, 2010

Moth, rust, and burrowing thieves destroy our material possession so we must know how to invest in God's Economy.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Matthew 6:19-34 VERSES 19-21 WHAT NOT TO DO! “Do Not Store Up” could also be translated “stop storing up.” In other words, Christ was calling for a decisive break with the tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist