Sermons on Consumption:

How To Be Rewarded By God For Your Giving Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 16, 2010

How to give in a way that will invite reward from God.

When It Comes To Giving, What Is The “Reward In Full” That We’re Hoping For? Either less private guilt or more public praise. - Let’s look at two of the biggest “rewards”: a. Less private guilt. - Sometime we give out of sense of guilt: the homeless man at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Identity Theft

Contributed by Jeff Edwards on Apr 25, 2008

Using the contemporary concept of "identity theft," the sermon asks the question, what does it mean to "know Jesus." It includes a connection to the issue of global warming.

Imagine if you will, a certain man – we’ll call him Joshua – who comes each day to sit on a park bench. Another man – we’ll call this one Barney – has never actually met Joshua, let alone sat with him on that park bench. Barney lives quite some distance from Joshua. He does, however, know ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Prophet Voices Questions Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 22, 2009

Habakkuk chronicles God’s answers to a prophet during a time of global uncertainty, economic recession & social instability, similar to what we are going through today. People in those days were like those today who wake up every morning with fear & anx

Habakkuk 1:1-4 A PROPHET VOICES QUESTIONS Exodus 23:6-8 The Book of Habakkuk chronicles God’s answers to a prophet during a time of global uncertainty, economic recession and social instability, similar to what we are going through today. People in those days were like those today who wake ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Brother In Trouble, Needs A Real Friend On The Double”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009

All of us are charged to have loving concern for our brethren. To serve as their keeper is a great duty, which is strictly required of us, but it is generally neglected by us. Those who are unconcerned in the affairs of their brethren, and take no care, w

“Brother in Trouble, Needs a Real Friend on the Double” The Language of Cain - “Am I My Brother’s Keeper” Text: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: Genesis 4, we have account of the first recorded trial. Long before there was a court room or human jury, God Himself sits as Judge; for he is the God to whom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Trick Questions - Probing Answers Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 26, 2006

Jesus’ opponents try to trip him up, but his answers back reveal much about the human character and how many of us "play" church.

In a way this chapter is a direct attack against Jesus’ authority as the King and Messiah He has just claimed to be. They were not engaging in a verbal dialogue to discern the truth, they were engaged in verbal warfare in a public relations game to discredit Jesus and eventually kill him. Verses ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Learning To Relase Our Lives For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 11, 2011

What we do with our money is decison of the heart and not the head. We are challenged by God's word to live by God's principles not our preferences. God's ways lead to blessing our ways lead to burderns. Which do you follow.

Intro: Last week we learned that God is lavishly generous. We know that the goal of God is to place in us the character of Christ. God’s generosity is not without purpose. Remember God is generous toward us and gives us gifts so that the body of Christ can be built up and others can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Passing God’s Mid-Term Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the ninth message in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy.

The word “test” or “exam” causes most people to get an uneasy feeling in the pit of their stomachs. However, tests are a normal part of our lives. We take tests in school, to get our driver license and often they are given to determine the best candidate for a job. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feel The Heat

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2012

A sermon on Hosea 7:3-8 (Outline taken from Pulpit Commentary: http://ibiblestudies.com/auth/orr/the_oven_and_the_baker.htm and Johnny Wilson of Sermon Central: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/hot-to-trot-johnny-wilson-sermon-on-judgment-133603.asp

HoHum: What kind of a baker is this? Usually what the baker would do was build a big fire in the oven at night and then he would only have hot coals then next morning, much better to bake with. Here it appears that the fire is still hot the next morning but the baker does nothing about it. He ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Race Of Life: Starting Well Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2012

A well-lived life requires teamwork, preparation, endurance and focus.

Starting Well—The Race of Life: Introduction Racing, Dale Earnhardt once said, is life. Well, Earnhardt actually had it backward. Life is a race. Racing to work, racing home, racing to some type of sports practice, racing to recreational activities, racing to church. Racing here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Bred For Bread Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2012

Jesus came into the world to save and satisfy the needs of people. A primary need is hunger -- especially for the things of God. He is the bread for that hunger.

1. I’ve been told that there’s a health-food restaurant out in the northeast with a billboard that says, “Eat here and live a long life!” Not wanting to be outdone, the barbeque place next-door put up a sign that reads: “Eat here and die happy!” 2. Food is important to us – some more than ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2: What Love And What It Is Not Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 8, 2016

In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Paul defines what love is and what it is not.

LOVE DEFINED 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting For Lent

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 24, 2015

In response to the temptation to throw himself into the rat race called material satisfaction, Jesus finds a calm centre, an anchor in the word of God. That centered faith will enable him to deal with all the other temptations to come.

There once was a little boy named Bobby, who desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a new 10-speed bike. Each night he asked God to help him save his money. Kneeling beside his bed, he prayed, “Dear Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Cultivate Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 12, 2015

Revival is awakening, float-ation, renewed vision, passion, emancipation, & Holy Spirit prompting. Most Christians are suffering the 7 symptoms of dehydration -- deficient in the Holy Spirit. Our culture deprives us of spiritual oxygen. We must breathe!

CULTIVATE REVIVAL Ps. 85:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ANIMAL HUMOR 1. What happens to a frog's car when it breaks down? It gets toad away. 2. Q: What did the lady duck say when he bought lipstick? A: "Put it on my bill." 3. Q: Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building? A: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruits Of The Spirit (Introductionary Message) Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 3, 2014

A message to introduce a new series. Particular emphasis on four ways the fruit of the Spirit is realized in our lives.

Fruit Intro Message PPT 1 Message Title The Fruit of the Spirit; are you Son ripened? PPT 2 Text & Pic Pr 27:23 Know well the condition of your flocks, [And] pay attention to your herds; A smart apple farmer is not only concerned with the size of his harvest, but also the health of his trees. So ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons Learned Through The Faith Of A Child

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 23, 2018

When you trust God with your talents and abilities, and give it to Him, He will take your offering and multiply it. He will use what you give Him and it will be used to bless others.

GOD WILL OFTEN GIVE US OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR FAITH TO GROW. Sometimes the growth of faith occurs during sicknesses such as when Jairus’s daughter became sick and passed away and The Lord raised her from the dead. I couldn’t imagine the pain that he felt as his daughter became sick and died. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, Romans 8:28, Psalm 147:10-11

Denomination: Charismatic