Sermons on Corrupting Talk:

Money Talks Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 13, 2021

In James 5, James comes down very hard on the rich and the sins that often accompany materialism. What we do with our money declares what we value and love. So, what is your use of money saying about you?

Introduction: A. One evening a husband was balancing the checkbook and said to his wife, “You know the old saying, ‘money talks’? Well, ours just said, ’So long!’” 1. I know that we all feel that way sometimes, don’t we? 2. The world we live in runs on money, and it seems that we never have enough ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6, Luke 6:24-25, Luke 18:24, Matthew 6:19-20, 1 Timothy 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Talking The Walk; Or Walking The Talk?

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on May 5, 2006

It is a matter of continuing, not for a minute or two, neither for a day, or two, but wait upon the Lord till he comfort your heart and soul.

ARE WE TALKING THE WALK; OR WALKING THE TALK? 1 JOHN 2:6 I. KJV 1 John 2:6 “HE THAT SAITH HE ABIDETH IN HIM OUGH HIMSELF ALSO TO WALK, AS HE WALKED.” A. Are we to call ourselves by his name, yet not walked the path that our Lord has trodden with his nail pierce feet? 1. The Word abideth is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Anybody Can Talk The Talk…

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011

What work the devil cannot do from without, he seeks to do from within through synthetic saints.

A fellow went shopping for his wife's birthday. He happened to pass by a pawn shop. As he passed by the window, he couldn't believe his eyes. Beautiful name-brand watches were selling for a fraction of their retail cost. With his wife's birthday in his mind's eye, he entered and made his selection. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Rev.#8~thyatira The Corrupted Church-Pt.2 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 3, 2009

We’re still talking about the 4th church, the church of Thyatira,chapters 2 and 3 are all in red writing,the Lord doing all the talking, lets keep in mind that these 7 churches that are mentioned here in these two chapters were real churches at that time,

REV.#8~2:18-29~pt.2 THYATIRA-590-1570- THE CORRUPT CHURCH Today we’ll continue our study of this great book of prophecy, if there has ever been a time that the book of “THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST” should be taught it’s certainly in our day and time. Our nation is in the biggest mess ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Living The New Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2024

A new life in Christ must lead to a new lifestyle.

Living the New Life Ephesians 4:25-32 Rev. Brian Bill March 16-17, 2024 A man went to see his doctor in a state of high anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I’m dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Talking Trash

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000

Jesus reminds us that the trash that comes out of our mouth actually has a hidden source.

People who move to the United States from non-English speaking countries typically have a difficult time learning our language – and understandably so. English is a weird language. Think about the word ‘love.’ It can mean a lot of different things. I love baseball, I love broccoli, I love Brian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Body Talk" Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 29, 2002

Paul is trying to get his readers to take a holistic approach to faith and to recognize that we don’t just honor God with our words, or our songs, or attitudes, or our spirits – but honoring God also has to do with how we manage our bodies.

“Honor God with your body,” says the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 6:20 (NLT) I don’t know how many times I’ve read through and studied 1 Corinthians over the years – dozens, hundreds? I’ve preached on it and led Bible studies through it. But as I was reading it again this week, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: *other

Money Talks

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

A sermon on the attitudes with which we give.

Mark 12.41-44 “Money Talks” Problem Then Giving with pretense and show. Court of the Women where the temple treasury was situated/women & men came to present their gifts. Chests called "trumpets" / shaped like trumpets. Metal coins were PITCHED into/make a loud noise. The more money ..the louder ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Talking To God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2002

Uses someone to act for God (on a microphone interacting with the speaker) for good effect.

(Preacher) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (voice off stage with booming bass and reverb) "(pause)Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES? WHAT DO YOU WANT JEFF?" "Who is this?" "WHO DO YOU THINK IT IS? "Well, not too many people I know sound like this!" "I SHOULD HOPE NOT" "Come on now, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking The Talk Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2003

This is the 13th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at 4 decisions God’s people must make.

Sunday Morning February 16, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#13] WALKING THE TALK 1 Corinthians 8:1-11:16 Introduction: 1. What is a Christian? What is the difference between a Christian and a Non-Christian? There are many people saying that we all ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Pep Talk

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 14, 2002

The privilege of divine childhood must be followed up with divine purity.

- - - - - - - - - Unless indicated otherwise, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - I realize that it’s a little bit difficult to be thinking about baseball at this time of the year – especially when the weather is so grumpy. But the text this ...read more

Denomination: *other

Walk The Talk

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 16, 2002

Those in true fellowship with the god of light are those who walk the talk.

- - - - - - Unless indicated otherwise scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - Have you ever taken a personality test? These are instruments designed to give you an indication of how you are wired as a person. A few years ago I took the Myers-Briggs Type ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: *other

Talking In Church

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002

Did you know that God has rules about talking in Church? There is an entire chapter in the Bible that addresses this. It is 1 Cor. 14.

Rules for Talking in Church 1 Cor. 14:1-39 When I was little, one thing I remember about going to church was that I was supposed to be quiet. My mom and dad made it clear that there were dire consequences for disobeying this rule. Even passing notes was considered breaking the rule. As far as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Table Talk Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

You see, it turns out that much that we think is reality is illusion; and things which seem of little significance may play the key role at the end of all time. A sermon in three parts.

(This message was preached in three parts separated by singing.) I. Finding Our True Place (This first segment is taught as a children’s object lesson. In preparation a number of chairs was set out equal to the number of children with one being especially nice and another being very shabby. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Talking To God

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 21, 2005

Teaching children how to speak to God.

Talking to our Father, God. How do we talk to Almighty God, the creator of all life? How do we talk to a person like God, who is all-powerful? Very simply, We talk to God with Love, and respect. What matters to God, are not the words that you say. What matters to God, is not the length of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Baptist