Sermons on Business Ethics:

Called To A Life Of Holiness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 10, 2002

It is one thing to talk about Christianity, but it is another thing altogether to live a Christian life.

CALLED TO A LIFE OF HOLINESS Text: First Peter 1:13-25 "Quaker philospher Elton Trueblood described our society as a "cut- flower" civilization. The basic Christian truths have built it, but if we are disconnected from our roots, our ideals and ethics eventually fade and die. If we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Extreme Intimacy

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Sex is God's good gift for marriage

Extreme Intimacy Genesis 39:7-9 Twenty-five year old, Trina Miller isn't content riding her bicycle through a park or along the streets of Australia, like many of her generation, she insists on living life to the extreme. She is an extreme athlete, competing in SNOW MOUNTAIN BIKING, and this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Attitude On Jesus’ Beatitudes: Introduction Series

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 26, 2012

An introduction to the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5

INTRODUCTION In Matthew Chapter 5 we find Matthews record of Jesus’ teachings on what is commonly known as, the Beatitudes. You may be thinking, good golly; so what, big whoop! What does this portion of Scripture have to do with Christianity in 2012? Before, we look at each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Supermodel

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012

Exposition of Appearance

Text: Titus 2:1-10, Title: Supermodel, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/12, AM Opening illustration: Erika’s cousin Nikki Background to passage: in this letter to Titus, the young pastor at Crete, Paul includes a list known to commentators as a “household code.” These codes are ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Attitude On Jesus' Beatitudes- Introduction Series

Contributed by David Tack on Mar 16, 2012

What is Your Attitude in Regards to The Beatitudes of Jesus Christ found in Matthew 5

BEATITUDE SERIES: Our Attitude on Jesus’ Beatitudes: Introduction (1) David Tack- March 14, 2012 INTRODUCTION In Matthew Chapter 5 we find Matthews record of Jesus’ teachings on what is commonly known as, the Beatitudes. You may be thinking, good golly; so what, big whoop! What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The God Who Feeds My Soul”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 28, 2021

St. Augustine noted that every person has a God shaped hole in his or her soul. Deep in every human soul is a search for “Harmony” with our Creator, that was lost in the Garden of Eden. Quotes from John Stott and Leonard Sweet.

In Jesus Holy Name August 1, 2021 Text: John 6:35 Redeemer “The God Who Feeds My Soul” St. Augustine noted that every person has a God shaped hole in his or her soul. People attempt to fill that cavity with lots of things but nothing satisfies our desire for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-33, John 6:43-47

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seven Major Themes Of The Bible

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 7, 2022

What are the major themes of the Bible that Christian ministers ought deal with in their preaching?

The Seven Major Themes of the Bible Luke 6:17-26 Do preachers repeat themselves? The good ones do! Certainly, Jesus did. A good preacher repeats himself Sunday after Sunday. I’m not talking about telling the same stories repeatedly; nor am talking about using old, worn-out phases that everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Anglican

Jubilee Economics (Leviticus 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 28, 2024

Can we learn any economic principles from the ancient Jubilee of Israel? Let's look at Leviticus 25.

The Bible introduces us to jubilism, a unique system designed by God to protect the weak and create economic justice for all. It begins with equal distribution of the land into private hands. Did the jubilee economic system provide a way for people to get out of poverty? Did it act as an equalizer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Off To Work I Go - I Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

Work is a significant part of our lives. If I am to see my work the way God wants me to see it, how will I view it? As we nurture a biblical view of work we are not only more successful but also happier.

It’s Off to Work I Go (I) 2Thes. 3:6-15 1-05-03 The holidays are coming to a conclusion. Some people are glad. They are looking forward to letting their children go back to school. Some are sad. They are not looking forward to going back to work. The reality is that almost everyone here will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Christian Character

Contributed by David Swanger on Jul 13, 2007

Who are you when no one is looking is the essence of your personal character.

WHO ARE YOU WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING* (Ezek. 8:7-12) 1. Jay Utley tells a story of a homeless man walking up to him on the street and asking for a cup of coffee. The man was drunk and rather obnoxious. After the 2nd or 3rd time Jay got frustrated, and with the man standing close in front of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Don't Atheists Believe In God?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2007

Consider the evidence. (Part 1 on a series dealing with atheism.)

WHY DON’T ATHEISTS BELIEVE IN GOD? Psalm 53.1-4 S: Atheism C: Rational belief in God Pr: LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Consider the evidence. • Be a listener. Version: ESV RMBC 11 November 07 AM INTRODUCTION: ILL Belief ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Fit: Values Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2011

If I say I value Christ, than I must value what He values. And Since Jesus values the most vulnerable, I must value the most vulnerable.

Getting Fit: Values James 1:26-27 Rev. Brian Bill 1/23/11 Since there was no school on Monday and Mondays are my day off, our family went ice skating in Bloomington. I’m still sore almost one week later. When we arrived we quickly realized that hundreds of others had the same idea as the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The "Golden Rule" Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 29, 2011

The "Golden Rule" summarizes Jesus' teaching on how citizens of the kingdom of heaven are to live.

Nearly every adherent of every religion throughout history as well as those who claim to have no religion at all, hold to some form of what has come to be known as the “Golden Rule.” But as we’ll see this morning, the words of Jesus which form the basis for that belief are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Review Of “why I Am Not A Christian” By Bertrand Russell

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 21, 2015

A Review Of “Why I Am Not A Christian” By Bertrand Russell

Without a doubt, Bertrand Russell stands as one of the most formidable minds of the modern era. Through his efforts with Alfred North Whitehead in “Principia Mathematica”, Russell further elaborated the relationship between mathematics and deductive logic. Russell's endeavors, however, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choose Life

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 21, 2003

Your choices today will affect your family tomorrow.

My mother was a Wenger. Her great-grandparents migrated from Basel, Switzerland, to Ontario, Canada, in 1835. Seventeen years later they chose to move to Iowa. They traveled in a covered wagon and just before they crossed the border into the U.S. someone stole all their clothing. All they ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Brethren