Sermons on Budgeting:

Church Health, Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

There has been an incredible emphasis in recent years on church health. Many believe that if a local church is healthy and functioning the way it should, natural growth will be the result. The removal of growth-restricting diseases that often plague the

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: There has been an incredible emphasis in recent years on church health. Many believe that if a local church is healthy and functioning the way it should, natural growth will be the result. The removal of growth-restricting diseases that often plague the body of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

I Owe, I Owe, It's Off To Work I Go

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

the importance of a good work ethic

how can you eat an egg without cracking the shell?" "Have someone else crack it for you." Ex 20:9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work 1 Cor 4:12 We work hard with our own hands. 2 thes 3:10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Example Church

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 10, 2021

A model church, Paul wants the church to understand that they are an example, not only to the people around them, but to other churches.

A model church, Paul wants the church to understand that they are an example, not only to the people around them, but to other churches. What is that makes them a model? Not attendance numbers, annual budget, media coverage, or slick marketing techniques. Paul summarizes his profile of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle In Cana.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 8, 2003

When God created the world, he created certain laws and when we see these certain laws, it is God’s usual action. I mean by usual actions, that when an apple turns lose its tree, it falls to the ground. That is called the law of gravity and it is God’s us

The miracle in Cana. John 2: 1 -- 11. 11/09/03 When God created the world, he created certain laws and when we see these certain laws, it is God’s usual action. I mean by usual actions, that when an apple turns lose its tree, it falls to the ground. That is called the law of gravity and it is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Members Without Salvation Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 17, 2008

There are so many churches today, that are filled without people, that don’t have salvation. The difference between the average Christian and average non-Christian is very little. Why what until you die and go to the Judgment seat to know for sure if yo

Members without Salvation 1 John 3:4-9 Intro Of all the without messages, I have brought to you this far, this one is the most troubling. So many churches today are filled with sinners and little salvation. The difference between the average church member and the average un-churched person is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ways To Avoid Financial Meltdown

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

Practical sermon on wise financial practices.

WAYS TO AVOID FINANCIAL MELTDOWN Sunday, October 5, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee John and Jane are my friends. Years ago I was able to learn from their story. 1. Be content a. The Commandment that saves us from financial ruin is the 10th Commandment, “Do not covet”. b. We are bombarded by a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Can We Change?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 23, 2009

1. PRIDE OF MAN 2. DESIRE OF MAN 3. RESULT OF MAN 4. CHANGE OF MAN

Summer of 1969. 1. PRIDE OF MAN - Anti-war protests and "love-ins" & LSD was king - Vietnam had over 34,000 American Casualties - Richard Nixon first year in office - The other story Mary Jo Kopechne drowned at Chappaquiddick in an overturned, submerged Oldsmobile that was driven by Ted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Giving Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 3, 2009

Mary’s Giving is a model to us.

John 12 – Jesus anointed at Bethany March 1, 2009 Three stories of Mary, sister to Martha and Lazarus, and friend of Jesus. 1. from Luke’s Gospel Chapter 10 – Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet – tell the story 2. from John’s Gospel – Lazarus’ death and resurrection John 11 - tell the story 3. The ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: *other

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 6, 2011

You have to get out of the boat and trust Jesus to lead you in order to do the will of God.

Matthew 14: 22 -33 / Don’t Be Afraid Intro: A woman was walking down a city street when she heard a voice in her ear say, “STOP!” Startled, she did and a brick fell from the roof above and fell right in front of her. She could have been killed. A few days later, she was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bad Character Flaws (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 29, 2014

Remember Paul is telling Timothy, this is the way church going people are going to act!!

2-For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, (KJV) 2-For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, (NKJV) 2-For people will love ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

'make A Place For Jesus"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 26, 2018

The sermon is about mking a place for Jesus.

Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18) Make a place for the King of Kings (Christ The King Sunday) 1. Psalm 132 is a Prayer asking God to watch over the Line of King David • A prayer for God's favor on the son of David who reigns on David's throne • A Prayer for Gods Dwelling Place 3"I will not enter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Have You Lost Something? God Will Restore

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Aug 9, 2019

Sometimes in life things become lost, But our God will resore

HAVE YOU LOST SOMETHING ( Joel 2:25-27) ILLUS: INCOME LOSS Have you ever had a time in your life when you suffered drastic income loss? In 1995 I had a dream job, I had an office that was 30 foot by 40 foot with my own private bath, no boss on 2nd and 3rd shift and the pay was great, not bad ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Quit- Real Success Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 12, 2022

This is the 103rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#103] DON’T QUIT- REAL SUCCESS 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 Introduction: How do you measure success? There are many opinions to this question. People have been searching and chasing after true success for years; but most have come up short. 2 Corinthians 3:1 1. The traditional ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Out Of Plastic Prison Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

I want you to fill in the blank for me: There are some things money can’t buy, for everything else there’s? Let’s talk about Credit Cards.

Breaking out of Plastic Prison Hope for the Financially Challenged - Part 2 I want you to fill in the blank for me: There are some things money can’t buy, for everything else there’s MasterCard. The ads have worked well on you, haven’t they? MasterCard’s so called ‘priceless’ ads have been some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:20

Denomination: Baptist

One For All And All For One!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Stewardship sermon

"One For All And All For One!" 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 During the months of May and June we spent four weeks seeking to gain a deeper understanding of "God’s Amazing Grace" and how the Lord has so freely showered every one of us with His abundant blessings. We learned that we were not born by mere ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ