Sermons on Thou Shalt Not Covet:

Separation Anxiety - Mark 10:17-27 Supplemental Notes Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 16, 2024

Footnotes for the message on Mark 10:17-27

Why Perfection is Required If you want to be justified by the law, you have to keep it perfectly. But why? We read the Sermon on the Mount and find out that if you get angry you’ve committed murder, if you so much as look in order to lust you’ve committed adultery, etc. And if you hear all that ...read more

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

The Making And The Breaking Of A Servant Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 1, 2019

Giving honor to our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, my sisters and brothers, God said, “I made you” [Gen. 2:18, 22, KJV]. Now, in reflection, deception broke Eve [I Timothy 2:14, KJV], ...

THE MAKING AND THE BREAKING OF A SERVANT OF THE LORD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 19, 2018) “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him….And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from him, made he a woman, and brought her unto the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Friends

The Man Who Only Had Two Things: Everything & Nothing Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Jesus designs a different solution for each person. If you have a competing god ruling your life, Jesus will give you a unique word to replace that god with the true and Living God.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever left home and had a funny feeling you have forgotten something? You don’t know what it was, but you just had this nagging feeling. A man said every time his family drove off for a vacation, his mom would say, “Honey, we’ve got to go back home, I think I left the iron ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Misinterpreted Or Distorted For Self-Justification Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 7, 2025

This sermon will examine seven examples of biblical misinterpretation, highlighting the dangers of distorting God's word for personal gain.

The Holy Bible, a sacred scripture for millions, has been a source of guidance, comfort, and wisdom for centuries. However, some individuals have manipulated its teachings to justify their sinful actions. This sermon will examine seven examples of biblical misinterpretation, highlighting the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

One God. Pt.1. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 10, 2006

It seams as thou every religion in the world is mainly concerned with Christianity and Jesus, more now than ever. Why? Because all recognize that there is only one God. But how do we come to recognize whom that on

One God. It seams as thou every religion in the world is mainly concerned with Christianity and Jesus, more now than ever. Why? Because all recognize that there is only one God. But how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• For the past seven weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free a

Introduction • For the past seven weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• For the past eight weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free,

Introduction • For the past eight weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free, boundaries and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 6 - Lessons From Three Kings Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 19, 2024

Are we at peace with those around us? Do we remain content or is there a spirit of covetousness? Are we overcomers or do we give in to temptations? The record of three Kings will help us examine our own lives so we can realize where we stand.

In the previous sermon we studied in depth about the need to make wise, and godly choices. We were reminded that while some decisions are inconsequential, others have a permanent effect on our lives. We considered Abraham and his nephew Lot. Lot made some wrong choices that landed him in Sodom, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4, Revelation 1:6, James 4:1, Luke 12:13-15, Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:1-2, Genesis 14:18, Hebrews 7:2, Matthew 5:9, Genesis 14:20, Genesis 14:21-23, John 14:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Are You There?

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 9, 2011

We will start this message by looking at three scriptures: Genesis 3: 9 that says, “And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, where art thou?” Was it that the Lord could not see Adam? No. He could see him.

We will start this message by looking at three scriptures: Genesis 3: 9 that says, “And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, where art thou?” Was it that the Lord could not see Adam? No. He could see him. I King 17: 2: “And the word of the Lord came unto him, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Jesus told the Samaritan woman, "If thou knewest the gift of God…" Yes, millions of people are ignorant of the gift God wants to give them. That’s what I want to share with you for a little while today:

Intro: Jesus told this woman, that if she had only known "the gift of God" and who it was that she was talking with, she would have asked of Him to give her to drink. This world seems to be in the same condition as was this woman. Satan blinds people as to the true identity of the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: *other

Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 5, 2020

Conflicts are common to all mankind. But just as God was the hope of the Nation of Israel, He will also be our Savior in times of trouble. "O thou hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in the time of trouble" Jeremiah 14:8

CONFLICTS ARE COMMON - Conflicts are common to all mankind. They have been around since the beginning of time when Cain became jealous of Abel and killed him in an outburst of anger (Genesis 4:3-12). Centuries later, when the United States was divided by a Civil War, President Lincoln wisely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-12, Matthew 12:25, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• For the past nine weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free, b

Introduction • For the past nine weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free, boundaries, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Greatness

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Steps to greatness I Samuel 16:1-22 1 Samuel 16 1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite:

Steps to greatness I Samuel 16:1-22 1 Samuel 16 1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choice Vs. Emotions

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

It is interesting to note that in John 21 two different kinds of love are being presented. The first two times Jesus says “Lovest thou me more than these,” He is using the Greek word agape for love; the third time He uses the Greek word phileo. But does it matter?

It is interesting to note that in John 21 two different kinds of love are being presented. The first two times Jesus says “Lovest thou me more than these,” He is using the Greek word agape for love; the third time He uses the Greek word phileo. All three times Peter uses the word phileo. Does it ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Heal A Dysfunctional Church?

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on May 20, 2003

This sermon addresses the body of christ in a thought provoking way! It ministers to our "hurting" congregations and let people know that we MUST reach out to our brethern and put away our masks of deception called "holier than thou"!

EVANGELIST CAROLYN MALAIKA FOSTER-BROOKS THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (serenity*atonement*restoration & healing) Lyons, GA. May 18, 2003 *sermon delivered at White Chapel MB Church Lyons, Georgia PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your Divine message that was revealed to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist