Sermons on Abuse Of Wealth:

"Let's Keep The Wise Men In Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2013

A sermon for Advent.

Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" "Let's Keep the Wise Men in Christmas" Matthew 2:1-12 Who were these magi from the east? People have been asking this question for nearly 2,000 years. We know very little about them from the Scriptures. They weren't Jews; we know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

When Is Enough, Enough? Series

Contributed by Robert Allen on Dec 9, 2013

What is the purpose of suffering?

“When is Enough, Enough?” If it wasn’t enough that Job lost his wealth, business and children; in today’s message he will lose even his health. We looked last week at general principles of how to respond to trials and difficulties. Today we will get down to the ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Welcome Series

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Mar 9, 2013

It is a meditation on the text...no illustrations...just a reworking of the basic concepts into the venacular.

As we read through the gospels we regularly are told that the good news of God’s kingdom is for those, “who have ears to hear, and eyes to see.” And what a great challenge and opportunity that is: to see the world from a fresh perspective and hear it make music in our souls. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Through The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 26, 2013

Are you spending quality time with your Creator and having an intimate walk with Him? Considerable time in the presence of God will facilitate us not only to be spirit filled but have the mind of Christ.

Opening illustration: It has been said, “Any idiot can be complicated; but it takes genius to be simple.” Indeed, the most effective oral and written communicators are those who take profound truths and make them simple. This has bearing on every area of our lives. When we communicate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Believer's Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

Tonight we are going to conclude our look at faith as it is displayed in Hebrews chapter 11. Last time we saw how true faith involves a willingness to obey, in the case of Rahab obeying the command to put the scarlet thread in her window to secure the sal

Letting Your Faith do the Walking Part 15 The Great Believer’s Faith Hebrews 11:32-40 Introduction We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church has acquired the success syndrome. One religious leader says that what we need is to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up To Your Cinderella Story

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 18, 2008

Wake Up to Your Cinderella Story 1) Your tormentors will not overwhelm you 2) Your heavenly God-Father has adorned you

If you had to compare your life to a fairytale, what fairytale would it be and what character would you play? If you’ve made some investments recently that others have scoffed at, you may feel a bit like Jack, in Jack and the Beanstalk. He traded the family cow for a handful of “magic” beans that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

More Principles To Build On Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 27, 2008

Part 2 of the "Under Construction" series.

Series: Under Construction (2) Christianview Church August 13, 1995 More Principles to Build On Review: I Corinthians 3:9-10 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Nothing To Shrug At: Ayn Rand, Objectivism, And Worldview

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

With the release of Alan Greenspan’s new book, The Age of Turbulence, praising Ayn Rand’s influence on the former Federal Reserve chairman’s thinking, and the new film based on her book Atlas Shrugged starring Angelina Jolie set to come out next year, Ayn

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- With the release of Alan Greenspan’s new book, The Age of Turbulence, praising Ayn Rand’s influence on the former Federal Reserve chairman’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus´ Project Of Love

Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Sep 15, 2011

This sermon can be used during Maundy Thursday or connected with the Lord Supper.

Maundy Thursday “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13, 34-35 When the public contest for the design of the Czech National Library building ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Lame At The Gate

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 11, 2009

Multitudes of People sit outside our church doors dying for what we are enjoying just inside the gate.

Lame at the Gate The Bible says Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer. Hour of prayer: We cannot expect to offer any measure of profitable service to our fellow man without an established prayer hour in our lives, It is through this prayer connection that the resources ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Always Choose God's Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2009

Because God is a Gracious God, He will love every person, whether that person is like Jacob who was promised by God, or ordinary people like Leah, Rachel, and Laban; but every person can choose to separate from God’s blessings.

Last week, we learned about God’s grace through 2 women, Leah and Rachel. We noted that biblical grace is undeserved favor. Let us learn more about this gracious God through 2 men, Jacob and Laban. Since we will cover much Scripture today, we will first briefly look at the character of the 2 men, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Radical Trust Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 2, 2012

Mark wrote nothing by accident in his gospel. Just prior to the arrest of Jesus, he presents a stark contrast between those who think they have it all and those who have nothing. Which group is which? The answer may surprise you.

As we begin this portion of Mark 12, Jesus has just finished his series of debates with the religious leaders. They’re done, but Jesus isn’t. He came to Jerusalem to first proclaim His hostile takeover—retaking for God the thing man had conformed to his own image. He proclaimed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Family Roles Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

Family roles are defined for Parents, Grandparents, extended family and church family

Family Roles Family Series 1 The role of the Parents a. Protector Kings 1:5-6 (NIV) - Now Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith, put himself forward and said, "I will be king." So he got chariots and horses ready, with fifty men to run ahead of him. [6] (His father had never interfered with him by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daniel Chapter 5a Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 30, 2008

The world is having one big party, but God will have the last word - the writing is on the wall

Daniel – Chapter 5a A. Chapter 5 Outline I. Belshazzar (5:1-4) a. The Party (5:1) b. The Preposterousness (5:2-3) c. The Profanity (5:4) II. The Lord (5:5-9) a. Look At The Wall (5:5) b. Look At The King (5:6-7) c. Look At The Wise Men (5:8-9) III. The Queen Mother (5:10-12) a. Her Ignorance ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Does Christmas Really Cost

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 17, 2012

A sermon about how much it cost Jesus to be in a redemptive relationship with us and how we should pay the same costs to be in quality relationships with others.

Each year PNC Wealth Management calculates the cost of buying all 364 items repeated in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” The financial services company tracks the items - including gold rings (up big), swans (more expensive than you think) and maids a-milking (at minimum wage) ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist