Sermons on Consumerism:

Give More Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Dec 21, 2008

This is the third in the Advent Conspiracy series...

**This is an abbreviated message due to the mornings activities... Over the past few weeks we’ve been talking through the themes from our Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, and Love All. The idea of the campaign is pretty simple and its built on a belief that we are all ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Tending To The Heart (The Tenth Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 23, 2001

Answers to three questions: What is coveting? Why is it bad? How can we be free from it?

There’s a new religious cult in our community, and most of us haven’t even noticed it. This cult is far larger than the ones you’ve heard about on the radio or read about in most books about cults. I’m talking about the cult of consumerism, the false religion of more (Buchanan 63-64). This cult ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Makes All Things New

Contributed by Philip Gill on May 31, 2008

Even with its outrageous characters and weird scenery the Book of Revelation does have relevance for us today. We can look around us and name some of the beasts that plague us – terrorism, global warming, severe drought, rampant consumerism,and so on.

I have a love hate relationship with the telephone. Real phones I mean not these mobile ones with which I simply have a hate relationship. On one occasion when I was just beginning in ministry I answered a phone. On the other end was a voice of a man who wanted to come and discuss the Book of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Advent Conspiracy: Spend Less Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 6, 2012

Spending less means spending differently; it lets us focus on gifts that meet needs, and are meaningful, and memorable.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY: SPEND LESS Philippians 4:10-19 Big Idea: Spending less means spending differently; it lets us focus on gifts that meet needs, and are meaningful, and memorable. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Malachi 3:1-4 • Reading from the Psalms: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Tangible Kingdom - Obstacles Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

from Hugh Halter's work on incarnational living

Tangible Kingdom – Obstacles Matt. 5:13-16 Salt and Light – This is what God sees in us! 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians Part 5 – "4 Keys To Staying On Track” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 16, 2005

We need to stay on track with the Lord by choosing to reconcile with others so that we can rejoice, by praying rather than worrying, by learning contentment in life and by giving like God gives.

Philippians part 5 – Chapter 4 “4 KEYS TO STAYING ON TRACK” On The lighter side of life: Burglar and an Elderly Woman An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Teamwork Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

The Body of Christ grows when everybody plays their position (i.e. through mutual contribution and diversity of gifts.)

The Power of Teamwork Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 20, 2011 Main Point: The Body of Christ grows when everybody plays their position (i.e. through mutual contribution and diversity of gifts.) Pre-text Intro Yesterday I had my final day of the flag football season which I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Sep 14, 2005

If we are to be true worshippers, we need to be bold in seeking to bring the order and priorities that come from a living relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, and rolling them out onto the canvas of our lives. It may be messy and difficult, but we

Sunday Holy Communion at Emmanuel Didsbury 27.06.04 10:30am The Life of a Disciple (the discipleship wheel by Richard Foster) The Compassionate Life True Worship Amos 5:21-24 (p.783) and Matt 25:31-46 Aim of the Sermon: True worship rolls out into every area of our lives. Illustration: The small ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Children Of Light

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 10, 2019

Entitlement becomes our constant companion to rationalize what’s right is wrong and unless I am the beneficiary of love, peace and joy then something is terribly wrong with the Church.

Children of Light (John 12:35-36) Many expect to be given God than they are to search for God. They want to be handed all the blessings of peace, prosperity, and providence which somehow they think God represents but they fall short of diligently seeking Him. That if I do what the pastor ...read more

Scripture: John 12:35-36

Denomination: Baptist

Fall Of Babylon Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 28 in our exposition of Revelation exploring the coming fall of Babylon.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Fall of Babylon” Revelation 17-18 Last week we introduced the last player in the great end time drama. Babylon. Babylon as a system of thought and government has existed from the time of Noah. She is pictured as a harlot sitting on many waters and riding on top of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Believe In The Resurrection And Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 6, 2005

At the core of the abundant life is the knowledge that there is life after death and that we are now living our eternal lives.

1 Corinthians 15:35-49 “I Believe in the Resurrection and Eternal Life” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by death. Death is highlighted in the evening news, with announcements of the latest war casualties and comments about recent shootings in the Valley. We are touched by death when a family ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 9, 2016

Our God is a giving God who provides the GIFT of salvation.

1. Who and Where The story is told of the time Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the great scientist preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn't find his ticket. Not in the coat pockets, not in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Church Becomes Business. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 27, 2025

The question is: has the church sold its soul for success?

The Bible warns us about the dangers of loving money and materialism. In 1 Timothy 6:10, we read, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains." This scripture is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Learning To Be Thankful

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2006

This is a good sermon around Thanksgiving time.

Introduction: A. I hope that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving Day! We surely did. 1. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we? 2. One teacher asked her students to write a composition entitled “What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving.” One boy wrote, “I’m thankful that I’m not a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 25, 2025

Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. The names have changed, but the spirits behind them remain.

Introduction: The Return of Old Spirits Brothers and sisters, Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22, Romans 1:25, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal