Contention is strife in words, which include debates, arguments, tumults and the like.  From whom do contentions arise?  The people responsible for contentions are usually:  Proud squabblers – Prov 13:10 only by pride cometh contention.  They are motivated by the need to be right.  They are usually guilty of not...

Puffed Up Attitude 1 Cor. 4:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In spiritual matters it is easy to get a puffed up attitude.  The Corinthians were certainly guilty of that.  So, today we are going to study the verses that deal with a puffed up attitude and find out the ways...

Let Not Thine Heart Envy Sinners Prov. 23:17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Christians often tend to envy sinners.  Don’t envy sinners.  Follow what Solomon said, “Let not thine heart envy sinners.”  The problem starts down in your heart.  You see sinners enjoying something that you want to do, but can’t do,...

In four verses in Proverbs, we find the expression, “stirreth up strife”.  Strife is agitation, contention, opposition, or quarrel in your relationship with someone else. Whenever you find strife in any relationship, you should look for the underlying cause.  You can have strife in your marriage, in your family, among...

Prophecy Against the Prince of Tyrus In Ezek 28:1-10, Ezekiel prophesies against the prince of Tyrus.  This man is the ruler in Tyre who who dies when the city gets destroyed in Ezek 27.   The Prince’s Heart is Lifted Up, Ezek 28:1-5 In v.2 the prince lifted up his...

This sermon is on the contention between Paul and Barnabas over John Mark traveling with them on their second journey. Barnabas Was Stubbornly Determined. Acts 15:37 Paul Wouldn’t Let Go Of The Past. Acts 15:38 They Were Both Proud. Acts 15:39 Only by pride cometh contention. Conclusion We could all...

This week we are preaching on the men in the Book of Proverbs.  Today we’ll be discussing the wrathful man.  He has trouble with anger.  He has no rule over his own spirit [Prov 25:28].  The wrathful man: Stirs up strife – Prov 15:18 – the wrathful man stirreth up...

According to Prov 21:4, pride is something we all have to contend with.  No matter who you are, you have a problem with pride or you will have a problem with pride at some point and in some way.  This sermon will help you know what to do about it. ...

What Can Defile A Man Mk 7:14-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What can defile man?  Nothing from without, entering into a man, can defile him. It’s the things which come out of him that defile man. There is much attention these days on selecting only organic foods, eating gluten-free foods, maintaining...

What Was Wrong With Balaam Num. 22:6-35 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Old Testament we see what was wrong with Balaam and in the New Testament we see what Balaam did wrong.  The New Testament identifies the way of Balaam, the doctrine of Balaam and the error of Balaam.  The...