Sermons on Buying:

Don't Waste Your Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

A comparison of the wasted life vs. the surrendered life.

INTRODUCTION A dairy farmer went to buy a new pickup truck. He had seen an ad in the paper about discounts and factory rebates, so he decided to trade in his old clunker. He chose a new model and was ready to write the check for the full amount. The salesman said, “Wait, I haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Pretender To The Throne Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 1, 2010

Satan desires God's throne. Here is how he operates.

SERIES: ANGELS and DEMONS (freely adapted from a series of the same name by James Merritt) “THE PRETENDER TO THE THRONE” MATTHEW 4:1-11 OPEN I see and read and hear about men, women, teenagers and children from all walks of life that run blindly into this spiritual being we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Family Portrait Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007

How and why did God God design the family? What does a God-pleasing family look like?

---Robert Orben once wrote: Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills." -- It sounds exactly like our family’s most recent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive And Forget: Changing Lanes Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose (very different) worlds collide, after a minor car crash, which has major repercussions for them both.

-- note -- 2002 Paramount Pictures Directed by Roger Michell Writing credits: Chap Taylor (story/screenplay) Ben Affleck .... Gavin Banek Samuel L. Jackson .... Doyle Gipson Rated R for language - - - - - This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

Andrew The Rodeo Announcer Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Disciple Andrew

Andrew the Rodeo Announcer Rodeo announcers are an integral part of the Rodeo. The Rodeo Announcer will tell about each cowboy and cowgirl’s hometown and perhaps some of their accomplishments. The audience connects better when the announcer tells something about the person they are watching. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' House

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007

Individual followers of Christ are Jesus’ "house" - His dwelling place - making Jesus’ cleansing of the temple also a call to personal holiness.

Jesus’ House TCF Sermon April 1, 2007 Mark 11:7-11 (NIV) 7 When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laodicea: Knock, Knock! Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 14, 2021

Becoming a tepid or lukewarm church doesn’t take any effort at all … none. All we have to do is sit in the pews, sing the same old hymns, hear the same old sermons over and over again, and eventually you’ll end up with a tepid church full of lukewarm Christians.

The sun showed them no mercy. Directly overhead, it blazed and beat down on them. They were tired and hungry and very thirsty, so the sight of a well … even a Samaritan well … was a more-than-welcome sight. Jesus and the Disciples didn’t have a jar or a bucket with them, so they had no way to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Hidden Treasure & The Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 13, 2023

How do you view situations, and misgivings & how do you view salvation? This message prompts us to look beyond the dullness that others see as junk which could become someone else's treasure. May we realize that hidden treasure must be sought after to discover its wealth and potential.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 13:44) (44) "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:45-46, Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Proverbs 2:3-5, Colossians 2:2-3, Isaiah 33:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christmas That Won’t Disappoint Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 26, 2025

No matter how much we enjoy the gifts we receive at Christmas, they will eventually disappoint us, as will everything in this world - possessions, achievements, experiences, and relationships. But when Christ returns, we will find that what God has planned for us will never disappoint us.

All right. Good morning. Did everyone get what they wanted for Christmas? Any surprises? I read an article a while back in which various celebrities were asked to name their most memorable Christmas presents, and the answers might surprise you. These were A-list celebrities; people with money and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, Revelation 21:10-21, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Baptist

L Need A Miracle

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 3, 2004

It is your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

On Guard!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 8, 2002

A message to encourage the saints to guard their hearts...especially taking great care to watch their communication, attention, and behavior. These things, if left unchecked, can lead to drifting from the Lord.

Stand & Read - Proverbs 4:20-27 ?My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. [21] Do not let them depart from your sight; keep them in the midst of your heart. [22] For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their whole body. [23] Watch over your heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Other

Giving To The Almighty God

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 11, 2007

Sermon about giving that pleases God.

Series Title: Caught Up In Giving Sermon 1: Giving To the Almighty God Text: Ex 35:4-19 (KJV) 4 And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD commanded, saying, 5 Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Worth More Than A Harley

Contributed by Michael Jackson on Jun 9, 2006

Easter message. The price Christ paid for our salvation; our worth due to that price.

YOU ARE WORTH MORE THAN A HARLEY The following story comes from Ron Mehl’s excellent book, Meeting God At a Dead End. Bob loved garage sales. He was just getting ready to leave his last one for the day when he saw something that caught his eye. It was partially hidden underneath a tablecloth and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Significance Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2001

In this message we will look at some people & places in the Christmas story and unwrap the gift of significance (Gifts of Christmas - part two)

“The Gift Of Significance” The Gifts Of Christmas – part two TODAY is our second week in a series of messages that I’m calling The Gifts Of Christmas. OUR goal in this series is to keep the real meaning of Christmas at the forefront of our minds AND at the center of our hearts. Last week - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-17, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unmasking Your Master Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

When we embrace this Scripture we will say, "I will live a life of undivided loyalty to Jesus Christ."

July 22, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 4 INTRODUCTION Life is full of conflicting requirements…. A high school girl wants to be accepted by her chosen peer group. But their requirements for total acceptance involve wearing certain kinds of clothes, such as tops that expose a bare midriff. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ