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Economic Empowerment Part 3: Kingdom Builders Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This third sermon in a series on finances discusses money's role in a godly person's life.

* My Disclaimer : If you are one of those people whose heart skips a beat when the church talks about money, you might want to take your heart medication! * Part of my pastoral responsibility is to bring people out of curse and into blessing ƒ{ There are Christians that still don't understand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Freedom To Walk As Jesus Did"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2009

A sermon about taking full advantage of life in Christ.

1 John 1:1-2:6 “The Freedom to Walk as Jesus Did” My first apartment out of college left much to be desired. It was one room in an ancient building. The refrigerator was in the closet. And the only sink was the one in the bathroom. I had no furniture, and I slept on my boss’s old army ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Word Speaks Louder Than Actions Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2009

Has God really rejected Israel forever? It’s a touchy subject, but one Paul deals with strongly in these chapters. If God has not cast them away forever, then how do they, and us, reach God? By the Word.

We’ve been talking about Israel. There are many believe that God has turned His back on those who were His people. I believe Romans 9-11 provide proof that this is not the case. Paul was so concerned about his brethren that if would have become accursed if they would come to faith. He continues ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be A Loser At The Game Of Life

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 9, 2009

To win at the "Game of Life" board game one must amass a fortune. But to win in God’s game of life we must lose our worldliness.

Being A Loser at the Game of Life Mark 8:31-38 NOTE: The general concept for this sermon was adapted from a children’s sermon idea found at sermons4kids.com In 1860, Milton Bradley created his first game. The game, originally called The Checkered Game of Life, was basically a modified checker ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Call For Prayer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2013

A sermon from Romans 15:30-33 on prayer (Outline and material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/romans/Rom%2015_30-33.htm)

HoHum: Whenever I speak about prayer, I want it known that I speak as a fellow-struggler in the trenches. I’ve never found prayer to be easy. Also, many messages and books on prayer lay a guilt trip on the listener or reader for not praying enough. They tell about how Martin Luther was so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope And Help With Our Prayers Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

In our prayers God gives us both hope and help!

1. We groan for a variety of different reasons don’t we? • Look back at Romans 8:22-23 NOTE: We groan as we see and feel the effects of sin. • We hate sin and it’s awful effects around us. • We groan when I see people hurting and dying. • We groan over the struggles people are in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arise And Walk (1)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 31, 2009

How is your witness? Do you take a stand for Christ? Build up your faith. Arise and Walk.

ARISE AND WALK ~ RISE UP AND WALK By William Akehurst, HSWC How is your witness? Do you take a stand for Christ? Build up your faith. We have been set free. Jesus commands us to Arise and Walk. ASHAMED (in KJV 111 times) How is your witness? Do you take a stand for Christ? Build up your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 23, 2014

Thanksgiving is more than an attitude for a genuine Christian, it is a outpouring of love because of what Christ has done for us and Who He is. Where do you fall along the spectrum from being a thanksgiver to being ungrateful? Examine you heart!

Thanksgiving is coming this Thursday! The word “thank” in its various forms is used over 130 times in the Bible. Thankfulness is a recurring theme! Thank offerings Fellowship offerings of thanksgiving Thankfulness for the righteous acts of others Levites assigned the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

O, Say Can You See?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014

BEWARE APATHY AND CARELESSNESS CAN QUIETLY CONSUME OUR EFFECTIVENESS. Do we speak negative traps that sow seeds that will grow?

O SAY CAN YOU SEE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com O, SAY CAN YOU SEE... WHAT DO YOU SEE? WHAT CAN YOU SEE? FALLING FAST? The Parachutist is a magazine printed by the United States Parachute Association THEY PUBLISH THE FATALITY SUMMARY from time to time... 1. From 1 to 20 jumps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:52-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Name The Benefits Of Worry?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

We can miss the mark and spend much of our time in useless areas. There are many dangerous habits we can drift into... Bring your worries and cares to Jesus.

IS THERE ANY PROFIT TO WORRY? WHY INVEST IN WORRY? I MISSED IT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts, you will need to condense to do in one part... I. HAVE YOU EVER MISSED IT? HAVE YOU EVER LOST SIGHT OF THE GOAL? A. TEXT: Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evaluate Your Value System?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

YOUR NVALUE SYSTEM, YOUR PRIORITIES CAN HELP DEFINE YOUR TRAIL. Guard your foundation and stay true to the word.

BY MY APPETITE AND VALUE SYSTEM WE CAN GROW... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE UNDERSTAND HOW OUR VALUE/ PRIORITY SYSTEM PLAYS A ROLE IN OUR EVERYDAY LIFE? Philip. 3:19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Roi

Contributed by Brian Tome on May 2, 2013

How we think and act with money is a direct reflection of how we think about and act with Jesus.

Today I'm not telling you to give. The number one conversation that is happening right now in our city and country has to do with money. We wouldn't be helpful to you if we weren't talking about money because all of us are having a money conversation all day long and that conversation is often ill ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Favorite Sins: Procrastination

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2013

A sermon on the danger of delay in spiritual matters (Seed Thought from Todd Hunter's book, Our Favorite Sins, chapter 5; Outline and material adapted from Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/top/waiting.htm)

HoHum: Much debate about guns. Most never pull the trigger. Many people have this philosophy, “Ready, aim, aim, aim.” They aim to do this or they aim to do that, but never do. WBTU: Last week we talked about the #1 sin among Americans according to a George Barna survey in 2011. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Consequence Of Sin

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 9, 2015

Jeremiah hard a hard assignment from God. It was to go and tell them that their sin had consequences and judgment was coming.

The consequences of Sin Jeremiah chapter 19:1-19:13 Introduction- This morning I would like for you to turn to Jeremiah chapter 19:1-19:13. We are going to look at the prophet Jeremiah and what God told him to tell the people of Israel. Jeremiah was a young prophet that watched as the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 19:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Can You See Where You Are Going? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2016

Exposition of 1 John 1:5-10

Text: 1 John 1:5-10, Title: Can You See Where You Are Going? Date/Place: The Road, 5/16/16, AM A. Opening illustration: Never know how much you miss things until they are gone. Talk about interior dome lights. There’s an old story of a man who was walking at night, and saw another man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist