Sermons on Acquisitiveness:

One Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

Be humble, gentle, patient & loving.Make every effort to keep the unity (do unity)

Ephesians 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

How Are You Being Formed ?

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

What is shaping us is of great importance to our progress as followers of Jesus. God’s desire for us is transFORMation.

WHAT IS FORMING YOU ? Galatians 4:12-20 ….. Key verse: 19: “My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is FORMED in you …..” What shapes you ? What is the goal of life ? What forms who I am ? These are really important questions for anyone who can honestly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Commencing.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 15, 2003

The day of Pentecost was a day of beginnings. Of course, one of the most important things to commence that day was the preaching of the resurrection of Jesus and Peter led the way.

The commencing. Acts 2:1 -- 41. 10/15/03 The day of Pentecost was a day of beginnings. Of course, one of the most important things to commence that day was the preaching of the resurrection of Jesus and Peter led the way. Verse 14 tells us Peter standing, preached to the multitudes in Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Theft Of A Vineyard

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

One man's brave stand against those who would rob him of his inheritance.

THE THEFT OF A VINEYARD. 1 Kings 21:1-21. Some of us have had the privilege of living in a land where, on paper at least, there was no trespass law. Whether this was because ‘the land belongs to the LORD’ is doubtful - surely no land can share today in the special status of ancient Israel? Yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acquired Thru Faith-1(:1a)[part-1]

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2024

1 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, ?What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-I(:1a)[part-1]—2Peter 1:1-4 Attention: Acquired By The Bowl: An antiques appraiser visits a New York City collectibles store. Just inside the store, He notices a rather disheveled looking street cat drinking out of what he recognized as a genuine Ming Dynasty bowl—Worth many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1, 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Is Greed A Poor Man's Vice?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005

Greed is every bit as much -- maybe more -- a poor man’s vice as it is a rich man’s folly.

Fifthteenth Sunday in Trinity: Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiasticus 5:1-10 "Is Greed a Poor Man’s Vice?" The lessons appointed for today have three things in common. First of all, both contain teaching from men who were named Jesus. Jesus ben Sirach composed the passage from the apocryphal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Bible Research #3 - Step #1 - Observation Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2008

Bible Research is a condensed Bible College Course in how to study the Bible. This third session deals with the first step of Bible study: Observation

SESSION #5 – 10 STRATEGIES OF OBSERVATION “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: *other

Throw The First Stone

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 17, 2024

Jesus had every right and authority to throw the first stone, but he never chose to throw the first throne. It was a decision he chose to take – never to throw the stone or the first stone. Love was the decision he chose to take.

But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” John 8:6-7 When the woman was caught in the act of adultery ...read more

Scripture: John 8:6-7

How To Love The Lord

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006

Christians can love God meaningfully.

HOW TO LOVE THE LORD Matthew 22:34-40 ILLUSTRATION After she woke up, a woman told her husband, "I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace for Valentine’s day. What do you think it means?" "You’ll know tonight." he said. That evening, the man came home with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Not Me!

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012

Not Me!

Not Me! January 21, 2009 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: Mark 14: 27-31, 66-72 Introduction: I. THE WARNING ABOUT THE DENIALS a. When the heart of a person is bent to sinning, the heart becomes insensitive to the reminders that are going on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Versus Earthly Treasures

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Jan 14, 2009

REGARDING THE RECENT TURBULENCE IN THE U.S. AND GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AS A DIVINE WAKE UP CALL, THIS SERMON REMINDS AND ADMONISHES READERS TO ACCEPT THE COUNSEL OF JESUS CHRIST BY INVESTING IN HEAVENLY TREASURES THAT WILL YIELD ETERNAL DIVIDENDS INSTEA

“19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21For where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judas Iscariot: ‘who Betrayed Him' Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biographical look at Judas Iscariot

“JUDAS ISCARIOT: ‘WHO BETRAYED HIM’” TEXT: JOHN 13:1-6a, 21-30 Sunday, January 25, 2004 It is good to be back with you. It seems like it has been forever since I’ve been up here. I know it has felt the same for you, hasn’t it? I’ve been trying to get to this series, but one thing or another ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Entrance To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 16, 2008

Exposition of Matthew 13:44-46 regarding the two parables of the kingdom about the treasure and the soil

Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Title: Entrance to the Kingdom Date/Place: LSCC, 7/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Entrance of the Aucan Indians into the Kingdom B. Background to passage: Jesus has just finished giving several parables about the kingdom in general, and people’s responses to it. And so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Abundance In Times Of Austerity

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 26, 2016

When we fail to tithe, the door to the devil is left open

TOPIC- ABUNDANCE INSPITE OF AUSTERITY LESSON 3- THE BLESSINGS OF TITHING TEXT- MALACHI 3:10, MATTHEW 23:23, GENESIS 14:20, PROV 3:1-3 Tithing is directly associated with opening the windows of heaven. This opening is what releases the blessings of God, His abundant provision upon His people. No ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Future Hope Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Look at Paul’s focus on the future.

OUR FUTURE HOPE II CORINTHIANS 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Every Christian needs to understand what God says about the future, especially as it pertains to death and the life hereafter. Many people don’t like to talk about death but Paul talked about death as naturally as he talked about life. Look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist