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  • Blessed Is The Nation

    Contributed by Truuke Ameigh on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,602 views

    A Patriotic sermon for the 4th of July based on material by Vance Elzinga

    Blessed is The Nation! It was the middle of a very unpopular war, a conflict noted for its shabby ideology and selfish ends. Besides which, it wasn’t going well. On the night of September 13 a man found himself sloshing around in a small boat. He was on a mission. He’d volunteered to take ...read more

  • The Love Of Money

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    This is a sermon about how people can get caught up in materialism

    THE LOVE OF MONEY 1 Timothy 6:6-12 I. THE DESIRE FOR MONEY (vs. 10). A. Most of us desire money, at least to some extent. Money is needed to pay for the necessities of life. B. We must guard against an excessive love of money and keep a proper perspective concerning ...read more

  • Living The Truly Good Life

    Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,607 views

    Ways to Rise Above the Pull of Materialism Highlights from 1 Timothy

    1) A goal to strive for: Godliness with contentment 1 Tim 6:6,8 Godliness (=devoted to Christ living) with contentment (=satisfaction) is great gain… if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Luke 12:15 (Jesus said) "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a ...read more

  • Okay, You Have It - Now What To Do With It

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 27, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    Giving and sharing isn't meant to be limited to finances or material wealth.

    Mid-week Message/Devotion June 27, 2018 Mark 5:21-43 Okay, You Have It – Now What to Do with It You may be thinking; “Here we go again, another message about money and giving!” This reading certainly does address the giving of and from our resources. However, I want to talk about an aspect ...read more

  • The Allure Of Worldly Wealth

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 366 views

    True wealth is found in our relationship with God, not in the accumulation of material possessions.

    In the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, many individuals find themselves enticed by the allure of worldly wealth and possessions. The Bible, however, offers a unique perspective on this temporal and momentry pursuit. The Deception of Wealth Jesus cautioned His disciples about the dangers of ...read more

  • Father's Day

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 12, 2024
     | 465 views

    from material by Floyd McClung and John Dawson of Youth With A Mission

    A PERFECT FATHER (only God!) Authority - Parents are from God. Trust - We know Who we can trust. Values - Modeled by Christ Affection - God loves us. Presence - Always there for us Acceptance - Always accessible Communication - Incarnation PARENTS IN THE LORD ARE NEEDED HEALING FROM A LOVING ...read more

  • The Blessings Of God Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,997 views

    The first sermon in a new series on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians with a background from Ephesians 4:1 - The application of walking worthy of the calling!

    First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning - April 18th, 2004 Ephesians 1:1-14 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling: The Blessings of God I. INTRODUCTION (v.1-2) a. Background: Ephesians – 10th book of NT. Paul writes to Church @ Ephesus i. He had founded during 3rd missionary ...read more

  • The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,715 views

    Old Testament - The first in a series of sermons designed to encourage personal Bible study by demystifying the Scriptures and providing background and context to the Old Testament.

    I suppose that we can all think of a situation or two in our own lives where going to the instruction manual or to the owner’s manual would have been very helpful. When we need to learn how to set up a telephone, or find the fuses in a car or put together a complicated piece of furniture, the ...read more

  • Joseph: Favored Son, Hated Brother Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,181 views

    In this lesson, we introduce the person of Joseph, telling a little about his family background that caused his brothers to sell him into slavery.

    Introduction: A. This morning I want to start a new sermon series on the life of the Old Testament person named Joseph. 1. As we will see, he is a man of great faith, integrity and grace. 2. You might be surprised to know that the story of Joseph occupies more space in the book of Genesis than any ...read more

  • Inconvenient Ministry Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012
     | 8,335 views

    Jesus’ ministry to the Syrophoenician woman demonstrates how we are to minister to all who God brings into our lives, regardless of their background

    Last week, we were reminded that every Christ follower is a minister and that most of our ministry takes place within our ordinary, day-to-day lives – in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces and in the community. So we’ve begun a process to examine how Jesus ministered in very similar ...read more

  • Jehovah M'kaddesh: God Who Sanctifies You Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 28, 2022
     | 2,066 views

    When a person becomes a Christian, he usually undergoes some radical life changes, especially if he has had an immoral background.

    “When a person becomes a Christian, he usually undergoes some radical life changes, especially if he has had an immoral background. Through the first steps of spiritual growth and self-denial, he gets rid of the large, obvious sins. But sad to say, many believers stop there. They don't go on to ...read more

  • The Challenge To Love

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 10, 2024
     | 759 views

    The challenge to love is always present in the church. The differences among us can be a source of struggle, whether backgrounds, ideas, convictions, attitudes, and actions.

    - Facing the Challenges - THE CHALLENGE TO LOVE 1 Corinthians 12-14 Introduction There are many challenges to living the Jesus Life. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians reminds us that we serve a living Savior but we also have our human brokenness to deal with. This can bring many challenges. ...read more

  • Overcoming Cliques In The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 99 views

    The sermon calls believers to reject favoritism and embrace Christlike love, welcoming all as equals in God’s family regardless of status or background.

    Sometime between the handshake at the door and the last hymn, most of us have felt it—the little nudge to measure people by pocketbooks or pedigrees, by what they drive or where they sit. Maybe you’ve been on the other side of that glance. You walked into a room, and before you spoke a word, you ...read more

  • Studies In The Minor Prophets Micah Part 2

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,406 views

    In this lesson, we shall consider Micah's second message... a. As presented in Mic 3:1-5:15 b. Which follows a similar theme as in the previous message: 1) God's condemnation of Israel 2) With a glimpse of the future hope

    "STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Micah - Judgment Now, Blessings Later (3:1-5:15) INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous lesson on the book of Micah... a. We briefly considered some background material 1) Concerning Micah, the man a) His name means "Who is like ...read more

  • Power To Get Wealth: Climbing Jacob's Ladder

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,198 views

    The flesh of man by nature binds mankind to the earth and the world, which denies the spiritual responsibility to worship God.

    Power To Get Wealth: Climbing Jacob's Ladder by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 14, 2015) “And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it” (Genesis 28:12, ...read more