Sermons on Buying:

3 Questions About Wealth

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

It’s not that money is bad, but it is how we view it, how we get it, and what we do with it that matters.

Passage: James 5:1-6 Intro: (Read the 1999 wealth distribution statistics.) 1. in our world, there are certain activities that are not evil in themselves, but whose elevation to god status lead us into sinful behaviors and attitudes. 2. money itself is not evil, and having money does not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Do We First Come To A Church Meeting And Encounter God

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014

Often our motive is to try and get met whatever it is we see as our greatest need.

Why do we first come to a Church meeting and encounter God Often our motive is to try and get met whatever it is we see as our greatest need. Like: • To get a financial blessing possibly after some great set back. • To get deliverance from a ruinous addiction and thoughts of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tested By The Death Of A Loved One Lesson 16 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

Death visits all

A. WHEN FACED WITH THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: GENESIS 23:1-20 1. Death visits all: sometimes a loved one, eventually ourselves. 2. Some think we should not show grief because a believer goes to be with the Lord. a. True, they are better off. b. We miss them because they were part of our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Christmas

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 16, 2015

what the true meaning of Christmas is, how it has been lost.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS JOHN 3:16-19 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Philadelphia And Laodicea Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 26, 2024

To the angel in the church at Philadelphia write............

February 24, 2024 Philadelphia (3:7-13) Philadelphia (modern-day Alasehir, Turkey) was located on the banks of the Cogamus River, about 25 miles southeast of Sardis. The City • Was the youngest of the 7 cities. • Was founded 189 BC – either by Attalus II Philadelphus, king of Pergamos and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What To Do After Christmas

Contributed by David Zachrich on Dec 17, 2024

It has been several days since Christmas and ... we want to keep the spirit of Christ's presence alive and with us always. How can we do that?

It has been several days since Christmas and the sparking tree lights, the happy, excited faces of our children and grandchildren, the simple wonderment of being with families and friends, the joy of singing “Silent Night” together in church as we lit our personal candles and listened again to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

King Solomon Series

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

King Solomon with the wisdom of God yielded or controlled God’s tremendous power and authority. What Solomon accomplished in the growth of his kingdom with the wisdom of God is far greater than King David.

King Solomon with the wisdom of God yielded or controlled God’s tremendous power and authority. What Solomon accomplished in the growth of his kingdom with the wisdom of God is far greater than King David. Solomon conquered or controlled many other kingdoms without fighting any battles. David was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:32, 1 Kings 4:33

Redeemed By The Blood Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

We are either saved by faith or we're not saved at all

Ephesians 1:1-14 Two old guys from a seniors home were sitting outside enjoying the sunshine when one turned to the other and said, "Hey Slim, I'm 83 years old and I'm just full of aches and pains. You’re about my age. How do you feel?" And Slim said, "I feel just like a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Is Free But It's Not Cheap Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Salvation is revealed through the parables

Salvation is free but it’s not cheap Matthew 13:44-50 The perfect Pastor The perfect Pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes, condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. The perfect pastor works from 8 a.m. until midnight, is always on call, and ready to fill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Baptist

Dressed For Action

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Mar 15, 2002

"Let your loins be girded.." - urges hearers to be ready for service to God. Looks at attire - contemporary and ancient and the clothing of our Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Lent IV March 10, 2002 Luke 12:32-40 “Dressed for Action” “Be dressed for action and have your lamps it; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Chasing Chariots

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 19, 2000

As Phillip witnessed to the eunuch we would do well to chase chariots and share our faith by every possible means.

Chasing Chariots Acts 8:26-39 Introduction A few days ago I received this true account over the Internet. A young man had just left his Wednesday evening Bible study. Sitting in his car he prayed, "Lord, we studied tonight about your speaking to Samuel. Do you still speak to people today? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Which Tent: Content Or Discontent? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005

A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book Celebration of Discipline pages 93 to 95. Nothing new here (except # 9) but a source of illustrations

6 Steps for Simplicity Sermon for 3/13/2005 Introduction: Hakunamatata in Lion King. WBTU: A. Read Scripture for the morning: Philippians 4:11-13 B. Now, when I say that we should be content, I do not mean that we should be content with many of the things in this world. We should not be content ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Simple Life Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005

A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book Celebration of Discipline pages 85 to 89. Nothing new here but a source of illustrations

The Simple Life Sermon for 2/6/2005 Matthew 6:25-33 Introduction: The Simple Life is a totally unscripted series starring spoiled socialites, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie! During the show’s first season, Paris and Nicole got a reality check when they learned what it was really like to live among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all he had and bought it”

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all he had and bought it” (Matthew 13:45,46). The popular and current interpretation of this parable claims Christianity is like a man who earnestly desires and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Holiness

Tithing

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

Tithing is an Aspect of old Testament law that we are still required to obey.

TITLE: TITHING Text: Luke 16:10-13 "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. [11] So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? [12] ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God