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"worry (Part 1): Why The Bible Tells Us Not To Worry" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 16, 2021

Worry is the uneasy feeling we often experience in times of fear, trouble, or problems. But, not all worry is bad. There is a positive, wise kind of worry and a negative, wrong, and destructive worry. This sermon helps us understand both of them and the impacts of negative worry.

Today we will continue our sermon series on "The Bible and Emotional Problems." The topic that we will learn is worry. "I have a mountain of credit card debt," one man told another. "I have lost my job. My car is being repossessed and our house is in foreclosure, but I am ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, Matthew 6:25, Luke 12:11, 1 Peter 5:7, Titus 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"If You're Not Loving, You're Not Living"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 19, 2002

Jesus has opened our eyes to the true nature of love.

Matthew 22:34-40 “If You’re Not Loving, You’re Not Living” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church What is “it”? In any language, “it” is the most powerful expression of the most powerful emotion and experience in the world. “It”, of course, is “I love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: United Methodist

The Elder Shall Serve The Younger Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 1, 2016

The prediction that Esau (the elder) would serve Jacob (the younger) turns out to be a key principle in biblical leadership.

1. Majority Rules A rabbi was at odds with his congregation. The president of the synagogue said, "Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle this dispute once and for all." So the rabbi, the president and the ten elders met together to discuss the issue -- but the rabbi soon discovered that he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open The Eyes Of My Heart: Investing In Another World Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

Part 4 of a series entitled "Keeping the Beat: Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living" Other sermons: "The Heart of the Problem", "Re-Deed Your Heart", and "Spiritual Angioplasty"

In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style, the pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “This church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus!” The congregation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

The Neglected Doctrine

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2007

Christ commands us to disciple others. If we are not obedient, then we must consider the reason for our disobedience.

MATTHEW 28:18-20 THE NEGLECTED DOCTRINE “Jesus … said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Power Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 16, 2004

We can access God’s power in order to bring him glory in our own lives and in our world (Part 1 "Fresh Lessons From Former Leaders").

24 year old Danny Simpson was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank. Danny got 6 years in the clink for stealing $6,000. But the gun he used in the robbery ended up in a museum. The .45 caliber Colt semi-automatic turned out to be an antique made in 1918 by the Ross Rifle Company. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: *other

Work From God's Perspective

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 4, 2007

Everyone wants to find meaningful work. Work they enjoy and work that is productive.

“Work From God’s Perspective” Luke 5:1-11 Several years ago a newspaper article told about a Truck driver Larry Walters, 33, who had a lifelong dream to fly. He tried to join the Air Force but because of poor eyesight was turned down. One day he was sitting in a lawn chair in his backyard and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Answers For The Accuser

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 16, 2019

How to deal with accustions.

“Answers for the Accuser” Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. Introduction: I’ve had this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Trading Places

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 20, 2019

The Life of One for the Lives of The Many.

TRADING PLACES ROM. 5:8 1. INTRODUCTION. IN 1983 PARAMOUNT PICTURES DISTRIBUTED A MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER FILM ENTITLED TRADING PLACES. THIS MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER FILM EARNED MORE THAN 90 MILLION DOLLARS. THIS MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER FILM STARRED EDDIE MURPHY, DAN AYKROYD, JAMIE LEE CURTIS, RALPH BELLAMY, AND ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Good King Wenceslas On The Feast Of Stephen

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 27, 2021

Why should we sing the carol Good King Wenceslas on 26th December (The Feast of Stephen0

Why did Good King Wenceslas look out on the Feast of Stephen On Christmas Eve, i.e. 2 days ago, Cyril challenged me to put a sermon together on Good King Wenceslas and the first Christian martyr. So who was Wenceslas? Firstly he wasn’t a King, though Otto the Great who was Holy Roman Emperor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-26, Acts 7:44-60

Denomination: Anglican

All In The Family

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2007

In our text, Paul speaks about three different family-type relationships: 1- Husbands and wives 2- Parents and children 3- Masters and servants

INTRO.- It’s all in the family. You remember that old TV show with Archie Bunker and Edith. All in the Family was originally broadcast on the CBS television network from January 1971 to April 1979. In September 1979, the show was retooled under the title, Archie Bunker’s Place. This version of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm In The Faith Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 17, 2016

What are some reasons that many fail to stand firm?

HoHum: Archibald Naismith says that at the Battle of Waterloo, when the fight became its worst, an officer galloped up to the Commander, the Duke of Wellington and said, "My Captain says we are being destroyed, we need reinforcements quickly." The Duke said simply, "Tell him to stand." The officer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning ...

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jan 20, 2007

As described in the opening verses of John’s Gospel, God reveals five aspects of Jesus Christ: 1. Eternal 2. Creator 3. Incarnate 4. Saving 5. Welcoming

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Good Morning. Today is the First Sunday after Christmas. And while the image of the baby Jesus in the manger is still fresh in our minds, John explains to us who Jesus is and why ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Encounters: Gideon Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 3, 2004

This is about Gideon’s God encounter.

Have you ever felt inadequate for the task at hand? When I was a kid, a professional carpenter helped us re-roof our house. I took ten swings of the hammer to the nail in, but he only took two. Once my boss asked me to take a look at her care engine. Then there was the time that our kids were ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

True Riches Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2014

Our attitude toward money & how we use it is a barometer of our spiritual state. It reveals whether we are foolishly thinking only of the present or astutely looking to eternity. What is the purpose of money anyway?

LUKE 16: 1-13 [PARABLES IN LUKE] TRUE RICHES [Matthew 6:25-34] Some athletes, entertainers and CEOs receive astronomical salaries. They take all they can get and use it for their own personal interests. They seem to set an example for our culture which spends so much to entertain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Luke 16:19

Denomination: Baptist