Sermons on abase and abound:

Living For Maximum Gain

Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 15, 2006

Western culture is obsessed with achieving maximum gain. The Bible shows the Christian the true way to achieve maximum gain

200642.ser “Living For Maximum Gain” CLBC September 10, 2006 a.m. Subject: Godliness Theme: The Supreme Value of Godliness Passage: 1 Timothy 6: 1 - 10 How are your investments doing? If you are fortunate enough to have some investments, it is likely that you also have a financial advisor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Biblical Secret Of Financial Freedom Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

The secret to financial freedom is found in the ancient secrets of the Bible.

The Biblical Secret for Financial Freedom Phil 4:12 Doing without Like the story I heard about a lady strolling in the park, & a little frog came hopping up to her. The frog looked up at her & said, "If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a bank president." She looked at the frog for a moment, then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hold On To God's Unchanging Hand

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

Although you are suffering, keep your trust in GOD and he will deliever you.

Hold on to GOD’s Unchanging Hand Prayer Main: Job 14:13-15 Oh that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me! [14] If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Discontentment

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Discontent is one of the major issues of the world today. One of the major causes of discontent is comparison.

Discontentment is one of the biggest problems that human beings face today. Spouses get discontent with each other and divorces happen. Children get discontent with parents and move away. Congregation members get discontent with their pastors and churches break up or new denominations are born. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15, 1 Samuel 8:5-20, Numbers 11:4-6, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry Partnerships-6(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2025

6 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-VI—Luke 1:56(1:39-56) Attention: George* & Ralph* were brothers. They loved each other. Ralph had been an alcoholic who had allowed his addiction to ruin his life & relationships, including the relationship he had with his brother George. But after all that, Ralph ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:56, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Right Words For A World Gone Wrong

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2011

1. Talk about your Savior (vs. 9, 13, 19). 2. Talk about your strength (vs. 10-13). 3. Talk about your support (vs. 14-18). 4. Talk about your supply (vs. 19).

Right Words for a World Gone Wrong Philippians 4:9-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 12, 2010 *Where were you when the world stopped turning that September morn? (1) -We will always remember. -- The F-15 pilot who was flying directly over one of the towers when it went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by John Covell on Sep 20, 2001

A three-part series looking at Jeremiah’s spiritual journey and how he could be a prophet of compassion instead of anger and judgment.

Faith & Failure #54 Jeremiah, pt. 3 John Covell This is the third look at Jeremiah, trying to focus not so much on the message he gave to his people, but what giving that message to his people meant to him and his relationship with God. Jeremiah had a very close relationship with the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Good News Of Christ’s Birth

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 3, 2009

What could be the benefits of Christ birth into this world? The proclamation of good news by angels gave us the summary

THE OLD MAN’S CHRISTMAS STORY Luke 2:8-20 Randy Bataanon The seven years old boy asks his grandfather to tell him his most exiting story before he can go to sleep. The old man stare him for a few seconds and then opened his mouth. Alright grandson, I’m going to tell you my most exiting personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Things Hard To Be Understood

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 13, 2003

Have you ever wondered why some can seemingly sin and get away with it? What about terrorist who kill themself and others, why does God allow this? Many times we do not understand why God allows such, but we must trust Him for He is faithful to reveal th

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Some Things Hard To Be Understood By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Prayer: Heavenly father, Please speak to us today through this message. We need Thee Lord. As best as I know how, I yield myself to You. Use these lips to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Satisfied With God Alone Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Aug 6, 2009

God, our Shepherd, knows how to supply our needs

At a reception, a famous actor was asked to give a recitation. An old preacher suggested the twenty third psalm. He did it with great oratorical skill & sat down to prolonged applause. Then he turned to the old preacher & asked him to recite the psalm also. In a weak & trembling voice, the kindly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Achieving An Attaining Attitude

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

Christians today can attain Christ-likeness by doing the same thing Paul did—dealing with the past, living in the present, and pressing toward the prize.

PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 What does it take to attain greatness? First, I guess you have to figure out what greatness is. If you’re a salesman, greatness might be selling a million dollars worth of stuff. If you’re a working man, greatness might be owning your own business. If you’re a football ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Change

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 20, 2016

A sermon that emphasizes the important of being prepared if life changes radically.

The Challenge of Change Philippians 4:12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. Introduction: I want to use two men this morning as examples of how quickly life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 28, 2015

4 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Realized Forgiveness is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Fully Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE-IV—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: Thru testing, one's true identity becomes conclusive. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. A forgiveness that is fully Realized is reflected in a proportional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Strength To Stand-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2017

1 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-I—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: Memorial Day—U.S. war death count[from: AwesomeStories.com]: 2015—In 1971, Congress declared that “Memorial Day” would be a national holiday which occurred on the fourth Monday of May(not on May 30th). Among other reasons, legislators wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepard

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Feb 11, 2012

The Lord is my Shepard

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD by Rev Stanley Baker Psalms 23 The 23rd Psalm begins with these familiar words, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." When someone says, "I shall not want," we need to sit up & take notice because of the times that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God