Sermons on Contented:

"The Greedy Farmer"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 1, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid pressure from Peers and Pop Culture - to become materialistic - by placing more Trust in God.

Luke 12:13-21 & 1 Samuel 25:10-11 1 August 2010 West Fort Hood Community Chapel U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Hood Texas BIG IDEA: Believers should avoid pressure and spiritual distractions coming from their Peers and Pop Culture to become materialistic because it leads to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Sat Down Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 10, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 1:1-3 on how we have a better message and a better messenger compared to the Old Testament (Outline and several thoughts come from Jack Peters http://www.expositoryechoes.org/)

HoHum: Betty Botter bought some butter, "But," she said, "this butter’s bitter. If I bake this bitter butter, It will make my batter bitter. But a bit of better butter - That would make my batter better." So she bought a bit of butter, Better than her bitter butter, And she baked it in her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saint “____________________” (Insert Your Name) Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 30, 2015

This message takes a look at the sainthood we possess

SAINT “____________________” (INSERT YOUR NAME) PHILIPPIANS 4:20-23 TO OUR GOD AND FATHER BE GLORY FOREVER AND EVER. AMEN. 21  GREET EVERY SAINT IN CHRIST JESUS. THE BROTHERS WHO ARE WITH ME GREET YOU. 22  ALL THE SAINTS GREET YOU, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF CAESAR’S HOUSEHOLD. 23  THE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit For Christmas

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 14, 2015

John the Baptist (and John Wesley, too) said that repentance would bear fruit in a changed life. Preparing for the coming of Christ means living and life of repentance and bearing the fruit that reflects that repentance.

Merry Christmas. Here’s your orange. No joke. An orange was a pretty common Christmas gift in years gone by, especially during the Great Depression. A child would awaken on Christmas morning to find a stocking stuffed with an orange, and apple, perhaps a banana, a few nuts, and if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Together In Christ Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 18, 2017

Again expressing gratitude for Philippi. Paul understood the mutual benefit they enjoyed through Christ. They shared and received from each other. We too benefit from each other, meeting individual needs and strengthening the church.

Blessed together in Christ Philippians 4: 14-19 Drawing near the conclusion of his letter, Paul once again offered a word of gratitude for the church in Philippi. They had certainly benefited greatly from the love and devotion of Paul, and yet he knew his commitment to them had not been without ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Saving Grace” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 25, 2017

We are saved by God's grace.

Last week, we looked at the first aspect of God's amazing grace - His seeking grace. We're drawn to Christ by God's grace and are saved through Christ by God's grace. Which brings us to a second aspect of God's amazing grace - His Saving Grace. (READ TEXT) Paul speaks about our salvation, which is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Follows Following The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011

This is the final message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines the benefits of following the Lord Our Shepherd.

Are you a patient person? Do you find it easy to wait when you are anticipating something? If you are like me anticipation often causes my patience to be in short supply. Maybe it is human nature or a product of living in an instant gratification culture. Whatever the reason, we would prefer to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian's Gain In Death

Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Sep 18, 2018

Funeral sermon upon the death of an elderly believer

Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. (RSV) The apostle Paul was a man who had no fear of death. He was able to speak freely about the reality of death. Death held no terror for him. He even looked forward to it. Not that Paul was disillusioned with life and simply ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Why I Post About Jesus On Social Media & Why You Should Too

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

I'd like to make the case as to why you should utilize your social media accounts for the glory of God.

I'd like to make the case as to why you should utilize your social media accounts for the glory of God. I'd like to share my experience with this journey of social media use, some of the people I've been able to influence, as well as some of the mistakes I've made, and instructions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 29, 2023

The book of Philippians is, to a large extent, a thank you note from Paul to the church for their financial gift. We find that it is not only the one who receives the gift who is blessed, but the ones who gives the gift are greatly blessed.

Philippians is considered the epistle of joy. That is because there are so many references to joy and rejoicing (over 15). There are so many references that are so prominent that Joy is considered the theme of the letter. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice. (Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters Most Sermon Vi: When Christ Shall Come Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by mature Christians by following Solomon's advice to remember the Creator and to spend the rest of one's life on this earth honoring the LORD God Maker of Heaven and Earth.

PROMISE FULFILLED: WHEN CHRIST SHALL COME . . . WHAT JOY SHALL FILL OUR HEARTS! In The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven children’s books by British theologian C. S. Lewis, the hero is a Lion named King Aslan who represents Jesus Christ. Quite naturally, the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:7-10, Ecclesiastes 12:12-14

Living To Leave A Legacy Of Faithfulness

Contributed by T Sackson Simon on Aug 12, 2023

This sermon will seek strategies to living a life of faithfulness from the life of Joseph

I have read that William Carey land of India from England is buried in the Mission Burial Ground in Serampore, West Bengal. One his tombstone these words are inscribed. William Carey born 17th Aug. 1761, died 9th June 1834 "A wretched, poor, and helpless worm on thy kind arms I ...read more

Giving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 11, 2023

This sermon encourages us to embrace generosity, trust in God's promise of heavenly blessings, and seek spiritual growth through giving.

Good morning, dear church family. We gather today under the sheltering love of our Heavenly Father, and in the redeeming grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Together, we will turn the pages of the Holy Scriptures and let the wisdom of our Lord illuminate our hearts and minds. Our focus today is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Topics: Giving

Marks Of A Genuine Christian

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

How does a Genuine Christian live. What does one look like? This sermon attempts to answer those questions

Hebrews 13:1-6 Marks of a Genuine Christian Introduction 1. When I was younger I worked at Boggies, We watched Golf Videos All Day long, I knew how to do everything they said, however I never did it, useless 2. Speaking of Useless everything that we have been learning In Hebrews is useless if it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

One More Night With The Frogs

Contributed by Randall Bates on Sep 14, 2005

Pharaoh’s response to the frog problem is much like ours when it comes to sin in our lives

ONE MORE NIGHT WITH THE FROGS (04/07/02 AM) EXODUS 8. 1 - 15 This is the second plague that God caused to come upon Egypt. The first was a plague of blood. It infected all of the water of the land. The rivers, the ponds, the wells, the streams, every source of water was turned to blood. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist