Sermons on Balance Sheet:

Wish You Were Here: Finding Balance In Relationships Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

A plea for healthy balance, beliefs, and boundaries in relationships

Postcards from the Past: Finding Balance in Relationships Scripture Reading: 2 John 1-13 He was born in Magdeburg, Germany, in 1905, into a family that for 150 years had traveled throughout Europe, performing in city squares and beer halls as acrobats, jugglers, clowns, ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

24:10 What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2007

This is the 10th part of our 24 series, this week we look at what the part the Reward Factor plays in the life of Christians.

So as Jesus was tying up his early morning session, after having spoken on topics as diverse as murder, adultery and lying. He had told people why and how they would be blessed and I’m sure there were some in the group who were thinking, “Sure but what’s in it for me?’ As we move ahead in Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Source Of Our Joy: Part Ii Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jun 18, 2002

A very doctrinally based sermon on Paul’s view of Sanctification and Justification.

Introduction: Martin Luther’s thunderstorm promise, constantly going to his bishop to confess his sins, if ever there could have been monk being saved by monkery it would have been Luther Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul’s concern that we will fall back into the sin of self-righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Only Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 20, 2008

We are saved by Jesus alone, not Jesus and culture or law.

Philippians 3:1-14 May 18, 2008 No Confidence in the Flesh Peter and Cornelius – first Gentile convert to Christianity Question: what to do with believers who are not Jewish – do they need to be Jewish to accept Christ? Paul taught no – both Jew and Gentiles come to God in the same way – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

Mammon Made Righteous

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 12, 2018

To restore all things in Christ, we need the mammon, made righteous by your giving generously, to do it.

8th Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Today we come face to face with what we might title Divine Economics 101. It owes nothing to Adam Smith, or Friedrich Hayek or even G.K. Chesterton. It requires a special care in reading because the Gospel might convince us that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17, Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Learning To Understand And Enjoy Your Job

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008

Due to its importance in our lives, either our Christian life will impact our working life, or our working life will impact our Christian life. Therefore, we must develop a biblical perspective of our professional lives in order to avoid the trap of sin a

Learning to UNDERSTAND and ENJOY Your Job THEME: Due to its importance in our lives, either our Christian life will impact our working life, or our working life will impact our Christian life. Therefore, we must develop a biblical perspective of our professional lives in order to avoid the trap of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Pause That Refreshes: A Fresh Look At The Sabbath Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 22, 2009

God has given us a wonderful gift in the Sabbath rest – it is the pause that refreshes. God wants us to keep it holy, rest from work, and do something fun.

THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES: A FRESH LOOK AT THE SABBATH INTRO TO TOPIC: • Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out? Overloaded? Overwhelmed? Stressed out? • If you answered yes to any of those questions, then today’s message is for you. • Liza and I just returned from a week long sabbatical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: *other

We Can Be Wise! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 17, 2013

Are we too mentally lazy to think? Being wise will help you rise!

We Can Be Wise! (Proverbs 21:20-23) 1. I have always enjoyed funny last words. Here are a few: No, he doesn’t bite? Hey look a light at the end of the tunnel. "It's a dud! It's a dud! It's a du...". What does this button do? So, you're a cannibal. Are you sure the power is off? Pull the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restoring Time/Balance To Our Hurried Lives. Part 2

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Nov 23, 2012

This message looks at our hurried lives and how we can hav some spare time.

Restoring Balance to our Hurried Lives. ISAIAH 40: 27-31. Job 3:26. I have no peace! I have no quiet! I have no rest! And trouble keeps coming! 1. What happens when I put a little time/ balance in my life? A. It gives one peace of mind in our lives. B. It means that I’d have Better ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now I Get It!

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 16, 2013

Apostle Paul understood Christ and he understood that we must have a balanced life that begins and ends with Christ

Now I get it! 1 Corinthians 2:6-14 Introduction- Turn to 1 Corinthians 2:6-14 As you are turning there, let me set up this passage. We have for several weeks been looking at topics like priorities, God being first in your life, taking responsibilities for your actions. We have looked at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Equilibrium Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 3, 2019

This message focuses on the last two temptations that Jesus faced and how He responded.

Spiritual Equilibrium: Part 2 Scriptures: Matthew 4:5-11; Mark 16:17-18 This is part two of my message “Spiritual Equilibrium.” In part one we reviewed the first of three temptations that Jesus experienced at the hands of Satan. Last week we learned that we needed to have a balance in our flesh, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:5-11, Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And The Workplace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018

So what does God say about work and what does He expect from us concerning those we come in contact with at work?

God and the Workplace Prayer- I want to look at the act of working this morning. Work is a necessity for survival but for some it is their life. (Workaholics) To some they dread going to work. (Not doing what they would like to do) For a select few working is their happy place. So what does ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

The Prayer Of Agur, Part 1: The Prayer Of Who? Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 10, 2020

This short prayer from Proverbs 30 is a key to living a life of balance and contentment.

INTRO/WELCOME Good morning! I am so excited to begin a new series this week. Between now and Thanksgiving, we are going to look at a prayer in the book of Proverbs. It just so happens to be the only prayer in the book of Proverbs. And it comes from a guy that shows up in this one chapter and then ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

In Pursuit For Change

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Mar 18, 2023

• INSANITY – Is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Albert Einstein. • To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. Winston Churchill

STEPS TO CHANGES: 1. BE COMMITTED. a. Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. b. Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. c. Romans 6:13 Do not offer any part of yourself to sin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Leading Like A Warrior Chief Or A Shephard, A Sermonette On Balance Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 19, 2024

How hard do you push your team? What are they up for, what can they cope with, what are their requirements and what are yours?

The time I spent praying about this short message brought this to mind. In the weekend I had the opportunity to preach on Genesis 33, which is about when Jacob and Esau catch up after a good time apart, the main theme of that sermon was about reconciliation and that “Mighty is the God of the one ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army