Sermons on Commend:

The Shrewd Steward Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

A sermon on the Parable of The Shrewd Steward

The Shrewd Steward Luke 16:1-8a https://www.wien.info/media/images/sissi-sterne-sisi-koechert-juwelier-juwelen-3to2.jpeg/image_gallery The plane slowed and leveled out about a mile above ground. Up ahead, the Viennese castle glowed like a fairy tale palace. When the pilot gave the thumbs-up, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Faith That En-Abels Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2021

By Faith, Abel offered a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did. But what does that mean? What made the sacrifice more acceptable? And what can that mean for us?

OPEN: I read from a Children’s book the story of Cain and Abel. You know, it’s odd - we ALL seem to know the story about Cain and Abel. But Cain gets more “PRESS” from Scripture than Abel does. Cain is mentioned in 18 verses but Abel ONLY gets 11 verses (about 1/3 less attention). But the PRESS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Shrewd Manager: Are You Using Your Time, Talents, And Treasure Toward God's Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022

How do you invest your time? How do you invest your money? What is of value to you? What do you consider pointless? What is your goal? What is the mission statement of your life?

"Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Silence Of God Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE SILENCE OF GOD 9/1/19 – Garfield A. There is a cliché that says, “Silence is golden.” 1. This is especially true when we find ourselves wanting to speak DEROGATORILY about someone, yet we have the good sense to keep our MOUTHS shut. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justification Is By Faith, Not By The Law Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

Paul’s study of Faith verse the Law.

GALATIANS # 4 II. The Gospel of Grace Explained 3:1 4:31 A. Justification Is by Faith, Not by the Law 3:10 4:11 1. Believers Are Free from the Law 3:23 4:11 23 But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. 24 Therefore ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Debarkation Of Jonah

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 15, 2005

Sin never advertises itself truthfully. It only talks about how nice it is going to be in Tarshish and that you should go there. But it never tells you about the storm you are going to encounter resulting in you being thrown overboard.

The book of Jonah #07 The debarkation of Jonah Jonah 1:12-16 When Jonah got on board the ship, I feel sure he never dreamed of leaving the ship the way he did. With everything going as smooth as it did when he was running from the will of God, he never dreamed he would be the object of such a scene ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Parting Ways

Contributed by Kent Simmons on Jun 9, 2002

An unfortunate glimpse into the lives of men who have come to an impasse in a quarrel over a meaningless and fruitless disagreement.

Sermon Notes “Parting Ways,” Acts 15:36-41 NIV Kent Simmons AC 15:36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." [37] Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Study4 - Revelation Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

Study four of the Book of Revelation.

Bitter Smyrna – The persecuted Church. Smyrna is the martyr church, the church that suffered martyrdom for Christ. The word Smyrna means “myrrh” and carries the meaning of suffering. Myrrh was a fragrance used in the burial rituals of ancient times. When Jesus was buried Myrrh was used to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

Resilience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The greatest men and women of the Bible were not super-people but they had with great resilence.

The greatest men and women of the Bible were not super-people but they had with great resilence. To be resilent means that you are a person with an ability to bounce back from defeats, discouragements or hardships. When I think of the people who are most admirable the resilent always come to mind. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Legacy Is Me Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

Over the summer we looked at different people in the Bible, but God is not done. He continues his legacy through each of us. How does God build a legacy through me?

Legacy The legacy is me! Hebrews 11:1-12:3 Part Twelve Offering Video How does God build a legacy through my life? 1. I choose to believe He will. 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Phasers To Grin And Bare It

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Apr 10, 2008

There will always be people who reject the Gospel. But we must never let the rejection from fulfilling the great commission!

Set Phasers to Grin and Bare It We are not a very forgiving people anymore. We don’t want to get mad. We want to get even. This past week on the news, I saw a video of a teen beating up another. They had lured the young woman by inviting her to a party. When she got arrived they proceeded to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Church Homecoming Reunion

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon was given at a reunion homecoming.The significance of reunion and homecoming in this life points to the coming reunion and homecoming in the next.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) From far and wide, you, the descendants of the founding members of the Palmyra Methodist Church, have gathered here again this year to remember, give thanks, celebrate your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Boiling Within Or Spreading Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 12, 2019

The love of constrains us to take the Gospel to all. I am enjoying with the message of Christ and salvation. Why I have to boil within myself, I have to take the Gospel to all.

Ephesians 1:5-11, Boiling or Sprawling Theme explanation: According to John Wesley, The theology of ‘Predestination’ reminds that our salvation is secured in Christ (John 10:28). When we are in Christ nothing is accident and unwarranted. But everything is under the knowledge of God including my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

Strangers Who Are Brothers Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 7, 2013

A common faith based upon the teaching of the apostles unites us into a spiritual family, even among those believers we have never met.

Strangers Who Are Brothers (Colossians 1:1-2) 1. I knew a man, who, after he retired, found out that his father wasn’t his father. 2. He then met his actual father and family in another state, and began going to family functions there, building relationships with a family he did not know ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sacrificial Generosity Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Sacrificial Generosity

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Sacrificial Generosity Luke 20:45-21:4 June 13, 2010 How we see and use our money is so central to our existence, our lives revolve around it. We get paid with money, we buy things with money, we make decisions based upon money, our standard of living is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational