Sermons on Abuse Of Wealth:

Liberty And Grace

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 20, 2023

Does grace mean that we are free to do whatever we want, even sin? Let's see what the Bible says about this in Romans 6.

There is a certain group of Christianity today that says that since we are under grace, we are free to live however we want, even if we live in sin. In other words, grace allows you to live in sin! This has always been a problem, even back during the Apostle Paul’s day. And so, he deals with this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith (1 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 1, 2007

We can look at the spiritual heroes of the past and view them as neat and tidy people free from doubt and discouragement who have lived untarnished lives. These cartoon caricatures could not be further from the truth. In this series we will journey with

Messy Spirituality “What is Faith?” By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Hey, we are starting a new series here called ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Teaching - Health Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

Does God guarantee health? Are the sick, crippled and disabled faithless and outside of God’s will?

False Teachings About Health One of the tragedies about the health and wealth ’gospel’ is that it excludes any who aren’t perfect. If you are sick, you are a sinner or you lacks faith. Those in poverty, illness, disabilities, trials and suffering are told that they are faithless, under God’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-8, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Run The Race -- Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 30, 2001

Stay focused -- God is going to run that last mile with God.

RUN THE RACE -- KEEP YOU EYES ON THE PRIZE I Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Peace

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 27, 2002

Life is hard. Prayer is our pathway to peace.

This morning, I’m going to begin by openly acknowledging a fact of life. It’s something each one of us knows to be true, something we’ve all learned by personal experience, but which we usually try to avoid admitting publicly. And here it is: life is hard. For everyone. Ever since Adam and Eve took ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Choose To Change

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2002

Study of two men who had the opportunity to change but only one had the courage to do so.

CHOOSE TO CHANGE Luke 18:18-23 - 19:1-10 Introduction: Our world has changed dramatically in the past 100 years, and futurists predict that even greater changes are coming. Consider these facts: We now watch as routine as space shuttles propel people into space and land routinely, yet it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Habit Of Giving Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 10, 2004

This sermon discusses the need to tithe, and the difference between tithing and giving.

The Habit of Giving 1 Corinthians 16:2, 2 Corinthians 8:7, John 3:16, Matthew 6:21, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Proverbs 3:5, Prov 3:9-10, Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:19 - 20, Proverbs 11:25. 22:9, Deuteronomy 14:22, Matthew 23:23, Deuteronomy 14:23, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Psa 116:12, Deuteronomy 16:17, Malachi ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2, Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Is Work Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2007

Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person.

“Is Working Meaningless?” Ecc. pt 5 Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Motivational Message” Thesis: Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person. Scripture Text: Ecc. 4:1-16: 1Again I looked and saw all the oppression ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Aug 6, 2007

Job’s three friends will speak alot of truth but they will also speak alot of error.

If you are experiencing defeat , you will be encouraged by Job’s perseverance in the middle of great suffering. At this point in our study, Job is no longer blessed, and wealthy man. He has lost all his children, wealth and health. His wife is waiting for him to die. And although his ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Concerning Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

The importance of wise living

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “CONCERNING WISDOM” ECCLESIASTES 7:10-29 Two young engineers applied for a single position at a computer company. They both had the same qualifications. In order to determine which individual to hire, the applicants were asked to take a test by the department manager. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More About People, Less About Things Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

It's tempting to prioritize things over people.

Intro Continuing to this new year by focusing on how our lives can be joining God in the present. Jesus called us into life with him.... an the life he lived he now continues in us And a quality we see in him is how he lives in a constant relationship to what his Father in heaven (eternal realm) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Beginning In The Hands Of A Loving God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 23, 2014

There is no mistake the hand of God can’t correct, there is no damage the hand of God can’t repair, there is no problem the hand of God can’t solve. The hand of God upon your life will certainly give you a New Beginning.

Text: Jeremiah 18:1-4 Introduction GOD IS NO ORDINARY POTTER In Jeremiah 18:1-4, God opened Jeremiah’s spiritual eyes to see how we are in the hands of a loving God. Jeremiah got an understanding of what happens to a man or situation when that person or situation is placed in the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Watchful Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 9, 2014

Are you watchful, attentive and careful with the words you speak to others? In this message, we will learn from the life of Jacob on how to improve our Christian character for the better to be a good testimony to others.

BEING WATCHFUL Text: Genesis 31:24 (NIV) "Then God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and said to him, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.” Do you know that many times, we are not aware of the destructive and harmful words that we say to people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Nazarene

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

Let's look at the heart of a father. Fathers are a gift from the heavenly Father. Here is a well known story Jesus told about a special father - special because Jesus was using Him to describe what the heavenly Father is really like.

THE PRODIGAL FATHER Luke 15:11-24 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Challenge - Cebuano Translation Series

Contributed by Skip Moran on Sep 14, 2012

Jesus consistently challenges his followers. Jesus knows each of us need a different type of challenge. This exercise leads students to see their relationships, roles and life events as specific challenges which Jesus specifically chose for them, for Hi

The “Jesus Challenge” What are 3 things Jesus is challenging you with today? Unsa ang tulo ka butang nga gihagit ni Hesus kanimo, karung ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational