Sermons on Borrowing Trouble:

"Dates"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 12, 2018

Funeral for a man with some significnt dates prior to his home going.

Gathering • Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Charles Whiiteker We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death resurrection. Dying, Christ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

More Of Jesus, Less Of Me Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 23, 2020

This is the 8th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#8] MORE OF JESUS, LESS OF ME John 3:22-36 Introduction: What is your biggest flaw? Mine is being too handsome. In truth, I am my own biggest enemy. Every time I try to do better, I don’t. Every time I try to figure things out, I don’t. John the Baptist gives us the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 27, 2023

God loveth a cheerful giver!

God loveth a cheerful giver. Does that mean God does not love those that do not give cheerfully? No, I don't think so. But I do feel God has a special love for those who do give cheerfully. 1. Same word is found in Hebrews 12:6 2. we get excited about other things: a. ball games b. doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Usury & Extortion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2024

Why do western banks engage in usury and extortion? Why do Christians go along with it without trying to change this practice?

One of the earliest principles of money lending is a law against usury. If you lend money to any of My people who are poor among you, you shall not be like a moneylender to him; you shall not charge him interest. (Exodus 22:25 NKJV) This is the exact opposite of how western banks operate today. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:5

Denomination: Baptist

To Keep Your Ax (Ministry) Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Fasting keeps God’s presence alive, and keeps God first to make you effective in ministry.

“They (the prophets) began cutting down trees. But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. ‘Oh Sir!’ he cried, ‘It was a borrowed ax.’ ‘Where did it fall?’ The man of God asked. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Poverty Mentality Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 6, 2024

Poverty mentality is a mindset that perpetuates limitations, fear, and scarcity.

Poverty mentality is a mindset that perpetuates limitations, fear, and scarcity. It is a dangerous mindset that can hold individuals back from achieving their full potential and living a life of abundance. From a biblical perspective, poverty mentality is not only harmful but also contrary to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40, Proverbs 23:7, Hebrews 11:6, Philippians 4:19

Keep Your Head In All Situations! Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 28, 2023

For Paul these words of advice came in the last chapter of the last book he wrote. The very next verse is where Paul refers to his departure. At the very end of his prolific writings he says, “Keep your head in all situations.”

Keep Your Head in all situations At a time when much was coming apart at the seams around me I had a dream. In the dream one of my friends asked me what I was going to do. My friend had been steady and faithful for many years. In the dream I told my friend, I will do what you always did when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Love

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 9, 2025

“The defining act of love is revealed solely in the rituals of sacrifice.” by C. Kimble

1 John 4:8-11 THIS IS LOVE February 9, 2025 The Apostle John tells us about a great God with a great love for the world. Let us begin with 1 John this great letter of love. Love is mentioned 46 times in 105 verses. Pastor Crawford Kimble wrote in his book called “Adventures in Love” that, “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Singing Your Way To Hell Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 24, 2025

The modern worship movement—spearheaded by Bethel Music, Hillsong, and Elevation Worship—has become the golden calf of our generation, mixing liturgical sensualism with doctrinal poison, luring churches into emotional idolatry and spiritual apostasy.

Sermon Title: “The Gospel or the Glitter: Exposing the Strange Fire of Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation” > Text: Leviticus 10:1–2; Galatians 1:6–9; 2 Timothy 4:3–4; John 4:23–24 --- I. INTRODUCTION: THE SPIRITUAL SEDUCTION OF STRANGE FIRE Text: Leviticus 10:1–2 Thesis: The modern worship ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-2

Judgement Day

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

Every human being, regardless of background, status, or belief, is moving steadily toward an unchangeable and unavoidable appointment—Judgement Day.

JUDGEMENT DAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 20:11-15 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 25:31-46 INTRODUCTION: Every human being, regardless of background, status, or belief, is moving steadily toward an unchangeable ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Charging Interest (Nehemiah 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2025

Is charging the poor interest a sin?

Is charging interest on loans to the poor exploitation, creating financial bondage, profiting from those in need, the exact opposite of love for neighbor? Let’s begin in Nehemiah 5. Did the people cry out to God because of financial exploitation? Now there was a great outcry of the people and of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Ten Bridesmaids PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon encourages spiritual preparedness, perseverance, and prudence, urging believers to live in anticipation of Christ's return, as illustrated in Matthew 25:1-13. Key

Greetings, beloved family of Christ. We gather here today with hearts full of hope and minds eager for the nourishment that only the Word of God can provide. We are not here by happenstance, but by divine appointment. We are drawn together in this sacred space to engage in an intimate conversation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Be Ready

The Rich & Money Series

Contributed by Bobby Gilles on Mar 14, 2015

What is God's word to the rich? And why should we care since we're not rich? Oh, wait ... are we rich?

Reading: 1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Your Money

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012

Maybe we should change the marital vows to pledge “Debt to us part.”

“Managing your money!” January, 15th, 2012 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24, 21:5, 21:20, 6:6-8, 21:17, 3:9-10  Money isn't all it’s cracked up to be.  In fact it can bring more pain than pleasure!  no matter ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Joined To The Lord-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2018

3 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

JOINED To The LORD-III—1Corinthians 6:12-20 OR--Those Uncontrollable Christians Attention: Pitiful Pilots The small plane is flight & in trouble because the pilot has passed out just as they are making their descent to land it. Two buddies(goobers/rednecks) immediately spring into action. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist