Sermons on tolerate:

A Lost Love: Ephesus And The Church Today Series

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 27, 2016

Not having love is a terrible sin! The people of the churches today have lost their original passion for Jesus and we suffer having to deal with them. This is a warning that churches with no love will fail.

A Lost Love: Ephesus and The Church Today Kelly Durant Revelation 2 2:1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things said he that holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Letter To The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining the reality of apostasy in our day.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT THYATIRA Revelation 2:18-29 Many people have a mistaken idea as to the definition of a “worldly church”. Often we paint with broad strokes and label any church that doesn’t look or operate like ours as being “worldly”. We are certainly considered “traditional” and there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

God Is A God Of Jealousy - Attributes Of God - (2 Of 10)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 9, 2022

Today's message is about an attribute that we generally do not associate as being an attribute of God. That is, the attribute of jealousy.

God is a jealous God. The attribute of jealousy is very closely related to the attribute of love. Illus: A lady went to her pastor for some counseling. She had some serious problems in her marriage. When the pastor asked her what was the problem, she said that her husband did not love her. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Jealousy

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

In this sermon I want to preach on the subject of God’s jealousy.

Illus: It is said that jealousy started in the Garden of Eden. That is, • Eve accused Adam of having another woman in his life. • Adam's reply was, "Don't be ridiculous. You know you are the only woman on this earth in my life!“ • Eve seemed pacified, but that night Eve waited ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Babylon Destroyed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 27, 2002

This is the 23rd sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the events of Revelation 17 and 18.

Sunday Evening September 29, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#23] BABYLON DESTROYED! Revelation 17-18 Introduction: 1. This evening we are going to review what we have studied many times in this series concerning the One World Religion of the first 3 ½ years of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Temperance In All Things

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is...self-control." (Gal. 5:23) Ask the Lord to give you an increasing ability to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children And Their Parents

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Oct 26, 2001

This is a message concerning the fact that children are gifts to their parents and what the responsibility of parents and children are.

I. Children are a Gift From God Genesis 33:5-Jacob told Esau that his children were a gift that God had graciously given him! Genesis 48:9-Joseph told his dad that his sons were a gift from God! Psalm 127:3-Children are a heritage from the Lord and a reward from Him! -LAB says: Children are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Neither Confused Nor Divided

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2009

Sermon for Trinity Sunday on the Holy Trinity and the unity of the Church.

During the time of Oliver Cromwell, thousands of stained glass windows in English churches were destroyed, because the English puritans objected to objects of veneration, which they called ’abused images’. Of those stained glass windows that did survive, few were undamaged, and there was an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Anglican

Confused By God: What To Do When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 13, 2007

When God confuses us, He asks us to trust Him.

Habakkuk’s conversation with God: • Habakkuk: “How long before You judge the sin of Judah?” God: “I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe even in you were told” (1:5). The problem: IMPATIENCE. • God: “I am raising up the Babylonians [to judge Judah]” (1:6). Habakkuk: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whese's The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 19, 2014

Jesus stands before Pilate. Jesus’ kingdom is not from this world, but he is still King of kings and Lord of lords.

John 18:28-40 "Where's the Kingdom?" INTRODUCTION It has often been said that Jesus, "Lived so that he could die." Such comments stress the crucifixion, but down play Jesus' life. I think it might be more accurate to say that Jesus died because he lived. In other words, Jesus bringing in the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Gods Five Ways To Access His Physical Healing

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

The 5 ways of access to God's divine healing.

Ex 15:26 …For I am the LORD who heals you. Where the sheep enter Jerusalem a healing pool was located, with five points of access John 5:2-9 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda (which means “house of mercy”), having five ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Degrees Of Punishment?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

We have all faced this question at some point: how can God send people who have never heard of Jesus to Hell? Here are some answers from a very reliable source.

Passage: Matthew 11:20-24 Intro: One of the most difficult questions in our faith concerns the punishment of the nonbeliever. 1. you can’t talk long with people before this question raises its head. 2. how can God send people who have never heard of Jesus Christ to an eternity of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Gentleness & Goodness Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 20, 2010

We live in a ‘dog-eat-dog’ world. There is not even much gentleness or goodness where you might expect to find it: nurses and doctors have become preoccupied with lawsuits and their paychecks, homes are toxic environments, and churches are full of bitter

Do gentleness and goodness seem like qualities on the top of many lists? What do these words mean to you? For some, it might mean being a push-over or a marshmallow… to others, it might be a coveted virtue. Needless to say, these character traits are as scarce as water in a summer Arizona ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The Church: Gospel Gratitude Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 12, 2015

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 2 Gospel Fruit brings gospel gratitude. Be Thankful for Gospel Belie Be Thankful For Gospel Transformation

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 2 Praying for the Church: Gospel Gratitude Colossians 1:3-8 David Taylor February 1, 2015 We are in our second week of a new series in the letter Paul wrote to the Colossian church, called “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” Today ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coping With Pain Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2016

Reactions to Pain

A. VARIOUS REACTIONS TO PAIN 1. Masochism, “no pain, no gain.” They enjoy pain. 2. Those who deny pain. They have lived with suffering for so longs; they act out if they have no pain. 3. Pain management with prescriptions, exercise, massage, etc. 4. Low tolerance of pain vs. high ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist