Sermons on Thou Shalt Not Covet:

The First Words Of Easter

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 10, 2010

The first 7 words by Jesus with emphasis placed on each word … "Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou?"

- Newspaper gives words of advice for Easter The Patriot-News --- Harrisburg, PA PennLive. Com (section) By CHRIS MAUTNER, Tuesday March 30, 2010, 2:23AM Surviving Easter: How To Ensure Your Kids Have A Happy, Fun Holiday The Easter holidays are upon us and no doubt filling excited ...read more

Scripture: John 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings From God The Son Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 25, 2012

There are wonderful blessings that flow from God the Son to those who are "in Him": Redemption, Forgiveness of Sin, and an Eternal Inheritance

Blessings from God the Son Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh March 25, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:7-12 – “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Ruler Pt.2 The Role Of The Law - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 14, 2024

In the message on the rich young ruler, there were some points I didn’t have time for that I’d like to cover. First, I want to explain a little further about the role of the law.

Introduction Why Perfection is Required If you want to be justified by the law, you have to keep it perfectly. Galatian 3:10-12 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

The Five R's Of Salvation

Contributed by David Azbell on Nov 13, 2004

A sermon on recieving the gift of eternal life

The Five R’s to Christian Maturity Receive: By Faith Repent: Change of Heart Remorse: Forgiveness of sin Relationship: Build (Baptism) or Restoration Righteousness:Maturity Receive: By Faith John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin - What God Says Versus What Satan Says

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

The first lie Satan was able to get man to believe was that, each of us have the right to decide for ourselves what is right and wrong. We don’t need to worry about the Lord and His Word and deny ourselves what we would like to do, or have, or be, for fea

TEXT: GENESIS 2:15-17; 3:1-1 TITLE: SIN – WHAT GOD SAYS VERSUS WHAT SATAN SAYS After the Lord commanded Adam and Eve Not to Eat of the Tree Of The Knowledge of Good and Evil, and warned of the dire consequences if they choose to disobey His Word, [Genesis 2:15, 16] Satan struts into the Garden and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Treasure

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Sep 11, 2011

Money, Selfishness, Treasure in Heaven

“Your Treasure” 3/20/2011 – Nampa, ID Luke 12:15-21 THEME: COVETOUSNESS WILL NOT SATISFY THE PASSIONS OF THE FLESH “15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. 16 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Apostolic

A Proper Response To Crisis Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 15, 2022

Before the situation with Sennacherib had been settle, Hezekiah had become very ill. In his weaken condition, Hezekiah received this unsettling message from God’s prophet, Isaiah. "Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live." How does he respond.

Subject: A Proper Response to Crisis Text: Isaiah 38:1-8 Isa 38:1 “About that time Hezekiah became deathly ill, and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to visit him. He gave the king this message: “This is what the Lord says: ‘Set your affairs in order, for you are going to die. You will not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1-6, James 1:2-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Chronicles 16:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Content - Part 2

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This second part of the sermon on Godly contentment focuses on our covetous attitudes.

Are You Content – Part 2 Let me give you a picture of contentment. It’s a Saturday morning. I’m sitting in my new office, in my new chair. I have a hot cup of black coffee in my hand and a toasted bagel on the saucer. The dog is sitting quietly beside me waiting on a handout. Joyce is sitting in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

The Parable Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 10, 2013

Covetousness will cause a person to implode, from which few people survive.

Recently, an elderly woman here in Florida won the $600 million lottery. I am happy for her and diligently looking into my family tree to see if I might not be a distant relative. I was thinking about this and wondering how many people contributed to this lottery to bring it up to the $600 million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

To The Ends Of The Earth

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Apostles, Pt. 23 (Final)

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (MATTHEW 28:18-20) A story recounts the return of Jesus to heaven after His time on earth. He returned bearing the marks of His earthly pilgrimage with its cruel cross and shameful death. The angel Gabriel approached Him and said, “Master, You must have suffered terribly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 Corithians 13 Part 1: Love Is Patient, Kind And Does Not Envy Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at the begining of 1 Corithians 13 and love is patient, kind and does not envy.

Introduction Love. The Beatles sang the song, All You Need is Love. Perhaps in light of 1 Corinthians 13 they were not too far from the truth. This morning we looked at what it means for God to be love and then what that means for us. We looked at the background to 1 Corinthians 13, to see where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Humilty

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 14, 2003

This lesson considers how we attain humility and how it is reflected in our daily lives.

Humility Its Attainment And Reflections Introduction 1. The aim of every Christian is to be conformed to the image of Christ: "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren." (Romans 8:29) 2. One of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings & Benefits Of The Gospel Part I

Contributed by Eric Wright on May 19, 2023

Benefits of the Gospel

There are certain benefits you get from working at Fed Ex. There are certain benefits that you get from being a Veteran. There are certain benefits that you get from being an Athlete, a Politician, or a Policeman. These benefits drive up the desire to be a part of these great organizations and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Key To Moral Excellence Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 24, 2002

A series of lessons on Christian ethics (1-4)

Ethics The Key To Moral Excellence Introduction The apostle Peter says: "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;" (2 Peter 1:5) The word virtue, as we understand it, means, ’moral excellence,’ and the apostle exhorts us to give all diligence, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Prayer To Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2025

Be merciful. My heart is fixed. Be thou exalted.

FROM PRAYER TO PRAISE. Psalm 57:1-11. This is a beautifully crafted Psalm which, according to the title, was written by David ‘when he fled from Saul in the cave.’ The Psalm has two sections: first a prayer (PSALM 57:1-6); then second, praise (PSALM 57:7-11). Each section opens with a repeated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational