Sermons on Borrowing Trouble:

Not Going It Alone Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 13, 2021

I suspect there was one last "excuse" Moses had for why he didn't want to obey God. Do you know what that excuse might have been?

There was an advertising tycoon Albert Lasker who asked one of his top executives to move from California to the New York office. The man refused. He didn’t want to move. He liked it right where he was. A couple days later, Lasker changed tactics. He brought the executive into his office and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:13-17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Misfit Christmas: Paradoxes Of The Christ Child Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2021

Baby Jesus was 1. So young, yet so old; 2. So poor, yet so rich; 3. So helpless, yet so powerful; 4. So mute, yet speaking to all; and 5. So earthly, yet so heavenly. The message ends with a great illustration.

MISFIT CHRISTMAS: PARADOXES OF THE CHRIST CHILD 1 Tim. 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. CHRISTMAS PLAY JOSEPH DECIDES TO MAKE RESERVATIONS a. The Director of a Christmas play was nervous when she cast Jimmy, the middle-school class clown, as Joseph in the Christmas Pageant. Her fears were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Internal Conflict Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

When the enemy can’t seem to win with external force, he will result to internal conflict.

Internal Conflict Nehemiah 5 * When the enemy can’t seem to win with external force, he will result to internal conflict. About this time some of the men and their wives raised a cry of protest against their fellow Jews. The Problem * Nehemiah was angry because: They were taking advantage of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nevertheless, At Your Word.

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006

Wait ’til you see what God wants to do for you.

Luke 5:1-11 Lets see what Jesus did with PETER--- What he wants to do with you 1. This year God wants to borrow something--- Holding on to it----LIKE KIDS---- Don’t you know what you HAVE---- GOD GAVE YOU TO BEGIN WITH--- 2. This year God wants to say something--- Cast out deep water--- Let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Of The Saints

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Apr 2, 2011

Christs joy don’t require stuff

Joy Of The Saints John 17:13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. Christ desires to have his joy fulfilled in us. His joy is not fulfilled in the things of this world. He had no house to live in. >>Only a heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Payoff Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

Handling finances God’s way is the only way. This is part two in a four part series.

Where do you stand? We need to understand that God is in control of EVERY event! "At the end of the seven years, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked to heaven. I was given my mind back and I blessed the High God, thanking and glorifying God, who lives forever. "His sovereign rule lasts and lasts, his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Called To Be Light Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 26, 2017

In the Sermon on the Mount we find Jesus instructing the Disciples on how to conduct themselves as Christian. One of the things Jesus addressed was our relationship with the world. He called us to "Be Light".

Called to Be Light Lakewood COG | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | 3-26-2017 Matthew 5:14-16 Introduction: Today is a continuation of the Disciples training by Jesus that I like to call “The Christian’s Code of Conduct” - commonly known as “The Sermon on the Mount”. Show slides and ask, “What do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Headless Wonders

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 6, 2013

Have you ever been in a place where you thought that you had it all under control, but then you lost it? If we do not have the Head in its rightful place, then all is in vain.

No Advancement without a Recovery (Headless Wonders) 2 Kings 6:1-7 Don't lose the Head Evangelism is for the lost---Revival is for the church I. Recognize the Need to Move On (Advance) They said that the place was too strait (limited). They invite the man of God to help out----always a good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having Second Thoughts

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 27, 2012

Jesus IS Who He says He is, and will do what He says He will do. We can trust Him.

Having Second Thoughts March 8, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus IS Who He says He is, and will do what He says He will do. We can trust Him. Focus Passage: Matthew 11:2-6 Supplemental Passage: The next day he *saw Jesus coming to him and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Give Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

The Corinthians were materially rich but miserly in their giving. All of us need to learn that “God love a cheerful giver!”

LEARNING HOW TO GIVE II CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Call on a Methodist to pray and he’ll say, “Here’s $50.” Call on a Baptist for $50 and he’ll say “Let’s pray!” Our action toward giving is good but we, also, need a right attitude when we give. The Corinthians were materially rich but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Done For Love

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 4, 2019

What are we willing to do selflessly for the love of Jesus?

Done For Love John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from “A Chorus Line.” I can imagine Mary singing this song later in her life. It goes like this, “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the same to you. But I can’t regret what ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And His Name! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 20, 2021

Years ago, Jimmy Swaggart sang a very beautiful song called "The Lovely Name Of Jesus" by Charles B Wycuff. Why is the name of Jesus lovely? Listen!

What an exciting thing to talk about. . . the Name of Jesus! There are so many songs that describe his name as lovely, beautiful, sweet, but also powerful and to be used with authority. The most important verse is when Joseph was told to take Mary and "She shall bring forth a son and shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revivals Of A Meal, A Commander And A Lost Axe Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 31, 2021

Is God concerned with even reviving physical things in our lives?

Is God concerned with even reviving physical things in our lives? 1) Revival of a Bad Meal Does God care enough that His faithful servants eat well, to revive an unacceptable meal? A convention of the prophets met with Elisha. Stew was requested for their meal. Was it wise to collect unknown ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Lost Faith: Lessons From An Axehead SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

There are numerous things that can be regained if we apply these principles. Understanding the story of the lost axehead can help us recover our faith.

Today, I want to share a simple yet powerful story with you. It revolves around a group of young men who found themselves in a difficult situation. They were living in a cramped space and decided to build a new house. However, as they began their construction project, they encountered a major ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Topics: Faith, Recovery