Sermons on Budget:

Power Of Simplicity Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Jesus is confronting the world’s conventional wisdom about wealth and materialism which says, “More is better.” Jesus says that for abundant life, less is more. The accumulation of things creates complexity in our lives, and that can make it hard for us t

Power of Simplicity Matthew 10:9-11, 42 Shirley Fields writes, “12 years ago my husband and I were still spending most of our time running a business we had created. Financially everything was great. The store we owned and operated was in a wonderful location, and had the extra large office ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Step Out

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

For many of us, the biggest decision we make is spiritual, the moment you decide to follow Jesus and the moment you decide to respond to God’s call upon your life. The Hebrew people are at such a moment of decision in their journey

Step Up and Step Out! Joshua 3:1-8 Have you ever been at a crossroads, a time in your life where you needed to make a critical decision that is going to have a huge effect on the rest of your life. You come to a moment and have to make a choice about what you’re going to do and the direction ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

My God Is An Awesome God

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Aug 25, 2012

Encouraging message showing the awesomeness of God.

My God is an awesome God! Psa 33:8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. Patsy was reading the paper and they were explaining that in the churches there are three phases that a church goes through concerning its pastor: 1. Blessed is he that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8

Denomination: *other

What I Spend

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019

A message for stewardship

Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we start a new sermon series on stewardship. Now, stewardship seems to be one of those difficult subjects to talk about, because it always seems to center on how we spend our money. But, stewardship is really much more than dollars. Instead of looking at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

How’s Your Hearing? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 14: 25 – 35

Luke 14: 25 – 35 How’s Your Hearing? 25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. 27 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Money And The Gospel Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 27, 2012

This text presents the sensitive topic of giving to gospel ministry and the preachers of the gospel.

Introduction Now that everyone is settled in, let me tell you the real title of today’s sermon: Why the Preacher is Worth Every Penny He Gets! I’ve complained so much about the topics I’ve had to deal with in Corinthians; you may have wondered why I kept plugging along. It was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fight Or Flight Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 2, 2025

Ephesians 6

FIGHT OR FLIGHT? (EPHESIANS 6) Intelligence experts had initially anticipated that Russia would take Kyiv within days of its attack on Ukraine, but more than a month into Russia's invasion then in February 2022, the Ukrainian with its smaller size, budget and number of munitions, manage to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon # 38 - The Grace And Justice Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 3, 2025

Jonah desired that God should punish the people of Nineveh and was angry when God relented. There are two sides of God, His grace and His justice that go hand in hand. A proper understanding will help us set aside our sinful ways and to stay in the will of God.

For today’s meditation we will look at Jonah 4:2, “And he prayed to the LORD and said, “O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:2, Exodus 34:6-7, Exodus 6:6-7, Exodus 15:11, Exodus 32:1, 2 Peter 3:9, Exodus 32:7, Matthew 7:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Priorities For A New Year

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 6, 2025

In this sermon, we explore three priorities that will help us live a life that pleases God.

Introduction: A. Happy New Year! This is the first Sunday of 2025! 1. It is hard to believe we are halfway through the third decade of the 21st Century! 2. For many people the first week in January is the most depressing week of the year and that is the case for a number of reasons. 3. One ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:37-39, 1 John 4:16, Ephesians 1:7-8, John 1:16, 1 Peter 1:13, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 2:1, Hebrews 3:11-12, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signed, Sealed And Delivered

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 22, 2024

A funeral sermon about the guarantee of resurrection.

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26. Subject; What does Jesus’ resurrection tell us about our inevitable(impending) death? Compliment; his resurrection is the first fruits of our resurrection! Big idea; Jesus’ resurrection is the guarantee of our resurrection! Introduction/attention - Pastor Earl had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did God Really Say? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2025

Satan's strategy is to get us to doubt God's words, and to trust his. How does he do that, and how can we be prepared to protect ourselves from his deception?

You know the story - way back in the days of Adam and Eve, Satan slithered up to Eve and he asked a very simple question: “DID GOD REALLY SAY?” The question seemed innocent enough - BUT it was intended to plant a doubt in Eve’s mind. “DID GOD REALLY SAY?”, Satan said … and it worked. If Satan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get On The Bus Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 15, 2025

Using our SHAPE in Spiritual Gifts

Get on the Bus 1 Corinthians 12 March 16, 2025 A man was walking through the forest and saw a fox that had lost its legs, and he wondered how it lived. Then he saw a tiger come up with game in its mouth. The tiger ate its fill and gave the rest to the fox. The next day the tiger did it again ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Can Support God’s Kingdom

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 16, 2025

It is not the monetary value of our offering which catches the eye of Jesus, but the heart behind the offering.

You can listen to this, and others sermons, here https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 15th June 2025 Mark 12:41-44 Everyone Can Support God’s Kingdom “That is eye-catching!” Have you heard that phrase before? “That is eye-catching!” Perhaps it is an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

What Will People Remember ?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 17, 2023

Memory, it can get away from you. But when all is said and done, what will others remember about you? Will their memories be pleasant and good-natured, or disagreeable and unpleasant? It all depends on how we live and act around other people, doesn't it.

Alba 9-17-2023 WHAT WILL PEOPLE REMEMBER? I Thessalonians 1:1-5 Do you ever have trouble remembering things? That is not a trick question. Someone said, “I always forget things at the grocery store. Maybe I should start bringing a list – oh wait, I always forget the list too.” Someone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Collection Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 6, 2023

When you give, give as an act of worship to God, give in proportion to your income, and give wisely.

Several years ago, Millard Fuller of Habitat for Humanity addressed the National Press Club on public radio. He recalled a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with 200 pastors in attendance. The assembled pastors quickly pointed toward greed and selfishness as the reason the church never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free