Sermons on Commerce:

Members Of One Body -Understanding Our Spritual Gifts

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 10, 2011

The church at Corinth was one of the most gifted churches in the New Testament. Due to her misunderstanding of and misuse of those gifts, she was failing miserably in accomplishing the task God had given to her.

Members of One Body -Understanding Our Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 The city of Corinth was a beehive of activity. It was a major city in the Roman Empire that had not one, but two major ports. Corinth was built on a land bridge between two separate seas and as a result became an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Std Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 19, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 6:15-20 regarding sexual immorality

Text: 1 Cor 6:15-20, Title: STD Sudden Traumatic Decision, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/17/10, AM A. Opening illustration: 90% of children (ages 11-17) have accidentally been exposed to pornography on the web. ¨41% of all children with Internet access surf for porn sites. ¨Kids (ages 12-17) are the single ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

At The Right Time

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 2, 2009

A consideration of Galatians 4:4,5; a Christmas message: At the prescribed time in human history Jesus came; at the right time in personal histories, He comes to save, to strengthen, to guide, to empower.

At the Right Time “…when we were children, we were in slavery under the basic principles of the world. 4But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. 6Because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Having Faith In The Father Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jun 23, 2005

Although it sounds elementary, Jesus said it. So, it must be necessary. We have to have faith in God.

Having Faith in the Father Intro – Last week we learned that the father of Jesus Christ is our father too. God is our Father. The model prayer that Jesus taught his disciples starts off “Our Father.” His Spirit resides within our spirit and cries “Abba Father.” We’ve gone through a name change ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22

Denomination: Charismatic

A Faithful God

Contributed by John Akosile on May 26, 2008

Characteristics of God. As we have seen this chapter teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and labour of love, • Diligence and perseverance, Hope – an anchor of the soul, both sure and ste

A faithful God By Pastr Olawale Akosile (REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD,FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHAPEL, KETU,LAGOS) Heb 6; 10-18 Characteristics of God ch 6 con’t As we have seen this chapter teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Coming For Dinner? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 20, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 5:9-13, regarding the third part in the series on restorative accountability, or church discipline

Text:1 Cor 5:9-13, Title: Who’s Coming for Dinner?, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/19/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Guess Who is Coming for Dinner, “Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer,” B. Background to passage: Remember, Paul has called the church out on its failure to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The First Six Seals, Part 2

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 16, 2014

The importance of knowing what will happen during the end times is vital to a Christian today, because it is in this knowledge that we can warn others and speak truthfully about the Salvation God offers through Jesus Christ!

The First Six Seals, Part 2 Revelation, Part 7, Revelation 6:7-17 Introduction - On Wednesday we began examining a horrific time in Earth’s history -- The first three seals (from the scroll) have been opened by Jesus - The White Horse -- The white horse brings a man of conquest -- ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Trouble A Fringe Benefit? Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

A look at the Great Tribulation and the troubles we will have in life.

THE END IS NEAR Part 3 Is Trouble a Fringe Benefit? Sunday, August 16, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been talking about the end times. Jesus describes the signs of the end in Matthew 24 and as we emphasized last Sunday, he cautioned his disciples to be ready ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Blast Of The Sixth Trumpet Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

Now the sixth trumpet is going to sound and another horde of demons come forth. This time there is a difference.

So far we have seen the first 5 trumpets blast. We have seen 1/3 of the vegetation of the earth destroyed, 1/3 of the water supply, the sea life, and the shipping and fishing commerce of the world. We saw the demonic-like plague of locusts. They were like scorpions, inflicting injury and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Grace By Faith

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 19, 2012

What is faith?

Grace by Faith Intro: Where is your faith? 1: What do you believe in? a) Life? Do you love your life? b) Do you seek to live life a little better each day? c) Do you abuse your life? d) Do you take it for granted? Point: Some people only believe in this life that we’re living right now. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Other

Hosanna!

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Apr 4, 2009

The cries of the multitude as Jesus entered into Jerusalem were "Hosanna! Save us now!", but they didn’t want the kind of salvation that Jesus was offering.

HOSANNA Text: Matthew 21:1 – 11 It was Sunday, March 30, 33 AD, the very day that the prophet Daniel had prophesized of 600 years earlier. Jesus was nearing the end of His earthly ministry, and was making His way to Jerusalem to observe the Passover. Two of His disciples are sent ahead to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Greetings From James - James 1.1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

The Apostle James was one of the so-called "Sons of Thunder," and was specifically named "James, son of Zebedee" and is sometimes called "James the Greater"

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:1-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:1-8. Lesson 1.A.1: Greetings from James - James 1.1 Text: James 1:1 (KJV) 1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Spiritual Transfer Of Wealth

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 18, 2018

Using God's word promises to set in motion spiritual transfer of physical resources

God has reserved money and the wealth of the sinner for His harvest in the last days. Money has a mission and it is crying out to be in the hands of the righteous and not the wicked. This end-time transfer of wealth into the Body of Christ has already started. As we understand what God has promised ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 31, 2018

Are we really the church or a faded glory of a church which once was?

Faith in Action Acts 4:32-35 It has been said: Preach the Gospel; if necessary use words.” This is one of those statements that are pretty self-explanatory. There is all too often a wide gulf between what we preach and what we do. We find preachers and teachers who can explain the text in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Not Into Conventional Wisdom

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2018

If you don't think you are good enough for God to use you (seen from a human perspective) you are quite right and if you think you are good enough to be used by God you are quite right (if your empowerment is by the call of God).

God is not into CONVENTIONAL WISDOM Story: Just before I was appointed as Head of the Group Patent Department at Reckitts in 1994, I was given a psychological assessment. And yes Geoff even despite that they offered me the job!! Now if Jesus had written to a firm of management consultants before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican