Sermons on Abundance:

Giving And Our Struggling Economy

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 20, 2008

Many are facing struggles in our current financial crisis. As individuals face economic uncertainty, so do our churches. How are christians to face these uncertain economic times. This sermon investigates Paul’s instructions to the Corinthians udring a si

GIVING AND OUR STRUGGLING ECONOMY Introduction Obviously, the news about our economy is not very encouraging. It used to be funny to make light of it by saying, “My 401(k) is now a 201(k).” Unfortunately, it is not funny anymore because now it is a 101, and has even lost the “k”. It does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Irrefutable Law Of Gardening

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 17, 2008

Your God-given time, talents and treasures all fall under one general rule in life - You get out what you put in!

The Irrefutable Law of Gardening Griffith Baptist Church – 4/20/08 A.M. Service Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 (Proverbs 3:9-10) Key verse: 2 Corinthians 9:6 - But this I say, He which sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Holy Temple

Contributed by Dan Stinson on Apr 30, 2008

The struggle with sin

God’s Holy Temple The Struggle with Sin Romans 8: 4-7 • You’ve all heard the old expression “You don’t know what your missing”. This is true when it comes to God. 1. There is so much we miss out on. • God is good! God is so very good (Not in the cliché way)! There is so much confidence, joy, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Giver Of All Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 1, 2003

You can’t outgive God. He’s way ahead of everyone but he’s wanting us to share in his likeness and experience the fullness of grace. Part of that comes through being a giver like him.

Chapters 8-9 center on the subject of the grace of giving. A story was circulated some time ago about Arnold Palmer’s visit with a certain king. This king was impressed with Arnold Palmers golf record and as they talked the king wanted to give Mr. Palmer a gift. He tried to refuse at first, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Other Side Of Nothing

Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Sep 24, 2011

There is a miracle on the other side of the mess you are in. Keep believing and pushing forward.

THE OTHER SIDE OF NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAVE I NOT SPOKEN IT-HAVE I NOT PROMISED YOU-AM I A MAN THAT I SHOULD LIE OR THE SON OF MAN THAT I SHOULD REPENT. I AM NOT SLACK CONCERNING MY PROMISES. IF I SAID IT I WILL PERFORM IT. BE STEADFAST. BE FAITHFUL. BE OBEDIENT. I HAVE PUT MY ANGELS OVER THEE TO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Whatever He Tells You To Do Series

Contributed by Dave Clark on Jan 21, 2013

We cannot always do what Jesus did, but we can do what he tells us to do and experience the transformation of water into wine and despair into hope.

Do Whatever He Tells You to Do John 2:1-11 January 20, 2013 Rev. David J. Clark Something went wrong at the wedding. It’s a common occurrence. I warn couples that something will go wrong during their wedding day. It may be something insignificant – the goldfish for the table ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Jesus Is All The World To Me

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013

Our Sufficiency is in Christ Jesus and comes from God

Jesus Is All The World To Me 2 Cor. 3:5 Our Sufficiency is from God STRENGTH Strength is reckoned in many ways today… to a C.E.O. it is stock market results to a wife it is the strength of the marriage to a preacher it is the attendance of the church to one person it is the size of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jul 9, 2009

While we celebrate Independence Day we need to remember that we are a dependent people that rely on Christ for forgiveness of sin and eternal life.

INTRODUCTION We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th with cookouts, festivals, parties, bands playing, family reunions and of course fireworks. The 4th of July is a significant day in the history of our country because on July 4th 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered By The Holy Spirit: The Men's Encounter

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 4, 2011

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed

Theme: Empowered by the Holy Spirit: The Men’s encounter Text: Ex. 37:1-9; Acts 5:1-11; Lk. 4:16-21 Today is men’s Sunday and I will like to wish all men a very happy and fruitful Sunday. In Ghana more people attend Church services every year than any other event. Many of these people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Passing God’s Mid-Term Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the ninth message in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy.

The word “test” or “exam” causes most people to get an uneasy feeling in the pit of their stomachs. However, tests are a normal part of our lives. We take tests in school, to get our driver license and often they are given to determine the best candidate for a job. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Heart

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2021

We speak from the overflow of the heart. Our Founders knew and spoke scripture. What flows from within us?

1. Let’s play a game of Fill in the Blank and Name That Movie • I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t _____ (refuse). – Godfather, 1972 • May the ___ (force) be with you. – Star Wars, 1977 • There’s no place like ____ (home). Wizard of Oz, 1939 • You can’t handle the ____ (truth). A Few Good Men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Plus Two Does Not Equal Seven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 10, 2015

Following Jesus is a radical lifestyle, and Jesus asks us if we are willing to do the same. Are we willing to give up some of what we have, that others might not go hungry? Are we willing to give out of what God has given to us

Have you ever heard of the saying, “Every dark cloud has a silver lining”? If so, then the story of the loaves and fishes is a good example. Let me explain. This story happens just after the death of John the Baptist. When Jesus heard that his cousin was beheaded, he did what some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

Christ Our True Vine

Contributed by William Baeta on May 1, 2015

“As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me" John 15:4.

Theme: Christ our true vine Text: Acts 8:26-40; 1 Jn. 4:7-21; Jn. 15:1-8 Jesus Christ has commanded all believers to “go and make disciples of all nations”. (Mat 28:19) A disciple is someone who learns to become like the teacher. Jesus Christ chose twelve men as His disciples. He spent ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Five Plus Two Does Not Equal Seven, Revised 2014

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 13, 2015

But following Jesus is a radical lifestyle, and Jesus asks us if we are willing to do the same. Are we willing to give up some of what we have, that others might not go hungry? Are we willing to give out of what God has given to us?

Have you ever heard of the saying, “Every dark cloud has a silver lining”? If so, then the story of the loaves and fishes is a good example. Let me explain. This story happens just after the death of John the Baptist. When Jesus heard that his cousin was beheaded, he did what most of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

An Overflowing Vessel

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 9, 2019

The world today needs this power to make a lasting impact on people, not pick up mutton on the way from church but power that keeps your mind stick like glue to God.

Overflowing vessel Deuteronomy 34:9”Now Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; and the sons of Israel listened to him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.” Boy, this scripture kind of made me go bonkers! You know what, you don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:9-10, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal