Sermons on A Fool:

"I've Got To Have One Of Those!" - Facing Our Greedy Hearts

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2006

This message looks at Jesus’ words about materialism, possessions, and greed in one section of the Sermon on the Mount.

Facing Our Greedy Hearts: 1. Insecure investments make for worried minds. - v. 19. - 1 Peter 1:3-6; 1 Corinthians 3:12-15. - We’re not just talking about a situation like hiding your cash under the mattress. Even when you put it in a bank with FDIC insurance, currency value can still plummet. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Step By Step

Contributed by Matt Zurowski on Apr 3, 2006

A sermon preached to the staff of a Bible camp preparing for their summer ministry

(Walk back and forth) We do it everyday… we do it while doing many other things like talking on our cell phone, reading a book, talking and laughing, looking at the stars, holding hands with someone, etc. I am doing it right now! What am I doing? (WALKING!) Webster defines walk as: to proceed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-5, Ephesians 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Aggravation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 18, 2006

What costs are we willing to pay for the church to be what Christ wants it to be?

SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: LUKE 14:25-33 TITLE: “THE AGGRAVATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. When I was much younger, I played a board game called “Aggravation” 1. 2-6 people could play 2. Each person ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah's Repentance And Deliverance Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 27, 2006

God molds and shapes the human heart to see the end of the foolish paths we choose for ourselves in opposition to his purposes.

INTRODUCTION “Call me Ishmael” (Moby Dick) In the great novel by Melville, the sermon preached in the chapel, the preacher said: ’Shipmates, this book, containing only four chapters -- four yarns -- is one of the smallest strands in the mighty cable of the Scriptures. Yet what depths of the soul ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Integrity An Important Ingredient For Effective Leadership

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level of integrity of the individuals within

INTEGRITY AN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP Introduction/Definition Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

He's Coming!!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 25, 2006

Don’t Be Afraid. Be Strong. 1) God is coming to save us. 2) God is coming to fix us.

“He’s coming!” Do these words strike fear in your heart, or do they warm your heart? It depends on the situation doesn’t it? If you’re drawing a funny picture of your teacher on the chalkboard before class, a classmate’s cry: “He’s coming!” should set your heart a-thumpin’ as you sprint for your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:3-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Wonderful Counsellor Series

Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006

He can heal

A CHILD IS BORN Wonderful Counsellor – He Can Heal… Isaiah 9:6 Introduction: Can you relate to that video? It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year and yet it’s a time of tremendous stress. Shopping Family Activities Year-end at work , etc. It’s easy to get to the point where you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire From Within

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Allow God to enflame your heart once again with the passion to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ!

WHEN IT COMES TO RELIGION AND ESPECIALLY MINISTERING IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, IT STILL CAN MAKE US CRINGE, IF NOT BRISTLE INSIDE, WHEN WE HEAR OTHERS USE WORDS AND PHRASES SUCH AS “TOLERANCE,” “INCLUSIVENESS,” “SENSITIVITY,” AND EVEN “RELGIOUS PLURALISM.” THE WORLD IS NO DIFFERENT TODAY THAN ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

You Shall Not Pass

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 28, 2006

I believe that one of Satan’s greatest devices is to immobilize with sin and restrict us from being effective for the Kingdom. It is time we took a stand and claimed the freedom Jesus died on the cross to bring us...

I remember when I was a kid my parents always told me to never put my finger in a light socket. They told me that it was for my own good and that it was very dangerous, but for the life of me I couldn’t understand why. I think them telling me this only increased my fascination and I was determined ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-14

Effective Leadership Requires Complete Involvement Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 16, 2005

A look at another building block necessary for effective leadership.

Involvement is an area that really weighs heavy upon our minds. Let’s face it, a church leader or even an active Christian has to do a balancing act. In CS Lewis’ book the Screwtape Letters a senior demon by the name of Screwtape offers his nephew Wormwood some advice on how to tempt the human ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Him A Stone.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 17, 2005

Ask and you shall receive?

Give Him a Stone. I was raised up in the rural parts of appalachia, some said that it would be noon before the sun would hit the ground. Raised by hard working parents, never tiring of working from dawn to dusk, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know Your Divine Mission?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2004

Jesus knew His Divine Mission. We must needs know our Divine Mission or we will be limited my human boundary lines.

KNOW YOUR DIVINE MISSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There is another part, Know the Satanic mission? TEXT: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together to them that love God, to them who are the called ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE. 11 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Humbles Those Who Walk In Pride

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

God’s rememdy for pride.

The last words of Nebuchadnezzar the Bible records are words of praise to the Lord, “Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise, exalt, and honor the King of Heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways just. He is able to humble those who walk in pride.” (Daniel 4:37) A very difficult lesson for anyone ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Ministry Challenge For The Church (By Pastor Carmen Gomez)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 12, 2005

Pastor Carmen challenges the church to do the work that God has called them to.

A ministry challenge for everyone *Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perishf: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he". In this church we have talked about: the importance of ministry how ministry needs to be focused on fulfilling our mission as a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come And Get It - Perseverance Part2 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 14, 2005

The Joy of the Lord will help us persevere through the difficult times of our Christian walk.

July 3, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Subject: Joy - Part 2 in the Perseverance Series Title: Come and Get It What is the connection between being a Christian and joy? Joy is part of the fruit that we should exhibit. There is nothing that can be more satisfying and joyful than knowing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God