Sermons on Abuse Of Wealth:

The Sower Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

Which type of soil is your faith planted in? For many I am afraid that they are not planted in the good soil.

“Parable of the Sower” Introduction It seems odd to me that all Christians respond differently to God’s Word. It is weird to me that we can all come to church and hear the same sermon and even sit in the same pew, but some take something away from it and others don’t. We all respond differently ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About Christ! Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Oct 18, 2009

A sermon preached 10/18/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. Jesus teaches us that it’s not "all about me" in this world, but "All about Christ"

Some of you have probably been in the mall and seen those T-shirt kiosks that are out in the hallway. I sometimes like to stop and look at the different sayings on some of them, as some times, I find the things printed on them somewhat amusing, while others are a good commentary on life. A while ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Inner Peace

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 8, 2009

Things we need to avoid to have peace

Inner Peace If you can start the day without caffeine, If you can get going without pep pills, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it, If you can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Avoid Spiritual Arrogance Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016

The First commandment calls us to trust in God, not in ourselves

Message Matthew 19:16-22 Avoiding Spiritual Arrogance (Put up the picture of a set of scales) This is how many people believe God should work. It is all about the balance. Where do I sit on the scales? And, generally, most people feel they are good enough for God. “I'm a good husband and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Give Unto The Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 20, 2022

God’s Word is telling us

• In verses 1-2 of our text, to: Sing! Sing! Sing! • In verses 3-6, He tells us to: Honor! Honor! Honor! • In verses 7-8, He tells us to: Give! Give! Give! • In verse 9, He tells us to: Worship! Worship! Worship! All of this teaches us the importance of giving. Look at verse 7 and part ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Past Behind

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003

Getting over it!

29, June 2003 Dakota Community Church Leaving the Past Behind Introduction: Philippians 4:13-14 13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13-14

Denomination: Mennonite

A Rusty Witness Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

This sermon will challenge you to a more effective expression of witness. It is my desire to hold up the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, the people will

A RUSTY WITNESS (James 5:1-6 NASB) [1] Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you. {2} Your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth-eaten. {3} Your gold and your silver have rusted; and their rust will be a witness against you and will ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: *other

What's Up With Envy? Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

We are admonished in God’s word to put away envy. Let us study how envy can destroy our lives if we do not take authority in Christ to put it away.

ENVY (Heb. qin’â; Gk. phthonos). (1) That discontented feeling that arises in the selfish heart in view of the superiority of another (real or imagined), nearly tantamount to jealousy (Psalm 37:1; Psalm 73:3; Proverbs 24:1, 19; Phil. 1:15; etc.). (2) That malignant passion that sees in another ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Money Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 5 in a series from Proverbs dealing with stewardship and finances.

Wise Money I. Introduction A. The Businessman and the Fisherman 1. A businessman noted that a fisherman was back early from the catch. 2. The fisherman said he had caught enough for the day. 3. The businessman said it was too early to quit and many more fish could be caught. 4. The fisherman asked ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You've Come A Long Way, Baby Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2006

Wise believers impress and attract wisdom seekers to the God of the Bible.

You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby (I Kings 10: 1-13) 1. FRANKFORT, Ky. - Pamela Anderson is leading a charge to remove a bust of KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders from the state Capitol. The actress called the Kentucky native’s likeness "a monument to cruelty" to chickens in a statement issued by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living The Complex, Stressful Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 19, 2009

Jacob lived a stressful life, and so do many of us. Yet we can escape some of the pressures of stress by following the Lord.

Living The Complex, Stressful Life (Genesis 29:31-31:16) 1. One of the stranger creatures in our world is a Tarsier. 2. You can see how weird it looks (Show photo, retrieve from the internet). “The Tarsier is one of the smallest primates and lives in the forests of Borneo and Sumatra and the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"I Am Christian!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

“I Am Christian!” A Cry of Thankfulness for God’s Faithfulness In Preserving Our 1) Body, 2) Mind, and 3) Soul.

“I Am Canadian!” It’s too bad a beer commercial had to popularize that slogan. A beer company shouldn’t have to tell us that we have much to be proud of and thankful for in this country. No, Canada isn’t perfect but it’s better than many other countries. At least here we don’t have to hire an armed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Juan Smith on Jun 23, 2005

Significance of the ressurection

On the road to Emmaus Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Introduction • Illustration I recently read the legend of the king who decided to set aside a special day to honour his greatest subject. When the big day arrived, there was a large gathering in the palace courtyard. Four finalists were brought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Methodist

"Peering Into The Heart Of God”

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 19, 2009

At Christmas when we celebrate Jesus birth – we have the opportunity to look into the face of Jesus and realize we are peering into the heart of God

“Peering into the heart of God” During the Christmas season, many people are preoccupied with shopping, gifts and fun activities, but they fail to pay attention to the real meaning of Christmas– the birth of Christ. The result is that they miss the real joy and blessing of Christmas. The Best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Message Of Nahum Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 20, 2010

The Lord may be merciful and slow to anger, but the Day of Judgment does finally come!

The Message of Nahum Judging Nineveh part 2 01/11/09 PM Text: Nahum 1:1-3:19 Introduction The Book of Nahum is one of two books of the Minor Prophets that centers on Nineveh, the capital city of Assyria. In the Book of Jonah, written in the eighth century BC, we behold a man of God who was called ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ