Sermons on Best Stuff:

"The Power Of A New Affection"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 24, 2013

Christians in America have become Spiritual Hoarders: Buried Alive with stuff and debt. Our pursuit of “treasures” and the accumulation of stuff hinder our pursuit of God.

Cornerstone Church October 6, 2013 “The Power of a New Affection” Matthew 6:19-21 “Mrs. Bertha Adams was seventy-one years old when she died alone in West Palm Beach, Florida on Easter Sunday 1976. The Coroner’s report read, ‘Cause of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Little Things Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007

Through his first miracle, at the wedding in Caana, Jesus shows that he cares about the small stuff in our lives…we should care about the small stuff in the lives of others.

Introduction: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” We’ve all heard it. Many of us try to practice it. We encourage others to do it. There are even books about it. We are supposed to stop worrying about the small stuff and just let it go. There’s just one problem with that; most of life is made up of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:2-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Look What The Cat Drug In!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

Can you believe some the stuff the cat does drag into the house? The yet the fact is, every day in our ministry work or at secular jobs or at school or even while shopping, attitudes of the world do their best to attach themselves to us.

Look What the Cat Drug In! Text: 1 Chronicles 16:43 Can you believe some of the stuff the cat does drag into the house? Every day in our ministry work or at secular jobs or at school or even while shopping, attitudes of the world do their best to attach themselves to us. Unknowingly, or sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth About Earthly Treasures Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 2, 2002

Jesus wants us to realize, "My stuff is not safe here."

July 1, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 1 Look at your outline in the bulletin. If you don’t have a bulletin, grab a prayer request card, or some scrap of paper. Draw a line, and underneath it, in a column, put the numbers 1, 2 and 3. Here’s what I want you to do. On the line, write down one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Discern Between Decisions That Are Good, Better Or Best 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to help your decisions take into account Biblical, spiritual, moral, mental, social, historical, and interpersonal factors.

Quote: Jesus said, "If anyone is willing to know my will they will know of the teaching if it is from God or whether I merely speak from myself." (John 7:17) Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. 1. Have you ever wondered how to tell the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Punctuation Mark Best Describes Your Life?

Contributed by L. Durham on Oct 18, 2000

Text: James 4: 14 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.

Text: James 4: 14 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.” Ask anyone you meet to give you a definition of LIFE, and no two people will give you the same answer. Even in this congregation, the answers would be as varied as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

The Christian Life Is The Best Option We Have On This Earth

Contributed by Martin Kim on Sep 21, 2004

Explains why the life God offers is so much better than a life of sin.

Even if there were no heaven to gain I¡¯d still choose to be a Christian! I want to get to know you better, so this morning I¡¯ve decided to begin with a couple of questions. How many of you love Jesus with all your hearts? How many of you would be here today if there were no heaven to gain? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Adventist

Focus: Your Best Friend Or Your Worst Enemy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

God is calling for us to have the right focus for life

Focus: Our best friend or worst enemy? Matthew 14:22-36 March 22, 1998 Morning Service Introduction 1. Apollo 13 Mission: The mission was doomed, there numerous problems and failures, the only thing that saved the men on board was creativity and will to live, at one specific point in the mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Have The B.e.s.t. Marriage

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon explains how to improve any marriage using sound biblical principals.

HOW TO HAVE THE B.E.S.T. MARRIAGE If you have a good marriage - you can have a great marriage. If your marriage is suffering - there is HOPE. You say “You don’t know my mate” - God does. Maybe your mate isn’t interested in improving your marriage - You can improve your marriage YOURSELF. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Downloads For The Ipod Of Life Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 3, 2005

When we truly love God our entire being is focused on giving ourselves to Him.

The Best Downloads for the iPod of Life Pt. 1 Matthew 22:35-40 Sept. 25, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Downloads For The Ipod Of Life Part 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 3, 2005

Loving others works in partnership with loving God.

The Best Downloads for the iPod of Life Part 2 Matt. 22:39-40 Oct. 2, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Reorient audience to what an iPod is 1 In New York, many people are mugging iPod owners for these little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Making The World's Best Or Worst Decisions- The Choice Is Yours Series

Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006

God reveals His mission through His Word, His Spirit, wise counsel, and His work in circumstances around you. (Principle 5 from MADE TO COUNT)

THEME: God reveals His mission through His Word, His Spirit, wise counsel, and His work in circumstances around you. (Principle 5 from MADE TO COUNT) Introduction: Have you ever made a lousy decision? As you’re laughing, you’re probably really thinking, “What do you mean?” A bad decision. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Trust And Love Bring Out The Best In A Person

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

If you want to have the greatest impact on others then let love and trust be your emphasis

Why Trust and Love Brings Out the Best in a Person (Acts 20:7-15) Paul’s goal: "The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." (2 Tim. 1:5) Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

A look at why Abel’s sacrifice was better than Cain’s.

In 1944, Hallmark adopted the slogan “When you care enough to send the very best.” Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man." Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Father Knows Best:: Encouraging Fathers & Obedient Children Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 15, 2009

God is glorified when parents in general and fathers in particular encourage their children to obey for when they do so they reflect God’s perfect love and Jesu’s perfect obediedence.

INTRODUCTION Good morning! My name is Rickey Bennett. I’m one of the pastors here at Warrior Gospel Disciples! No matter if this is your first time, last time or sometime in between I’m glad that you’re here. In case you haven’t noticed, Jesus as Lord and Savior is loved, worshipped, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20-21

Denomination: *other