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The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 6, 2021

Three servants receive different gifts from their master. Two use them wisely. One does not. Why? This sermon explores the historical context of this parable with a view toward clarifying the plight of the unworthy servant. A re-telling of the story is followed by several meditations on the text.

Nothing was ready. Bags remained open and unpacked, with clothes neither in nor out. The servants ran from one unfinished task to another, trying their best to follow conflicting instructions from stewards who were themselves at odds. The mother of the house and her young children sat wide-eyed at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

The Friend Of God - James 2:20-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

We are often told to trust God. But this passage makes trust seem more desirable by casting it in the context of friendship. This message defines friendship and explores what it means to have that with God.

James 2:14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-24

Make It Count

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 27, 2002

This sermon deals with our committment to Christ and making our lives count by living the life Christ wants us to live rather than our own.

Make It Count GNLCC 1/28/2002 2 Chronicles 21:8-19 Philippians 7:7:15 Text Mark 10:17-27 Let’s suppose for a moment you’ve just reached your thirty second birthday. You are called to the royal palace, and the people announce that you have been appointed king over the nation. All of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Contentment - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 3, 2003

Our Society is summed up in the words of a U2 song - "I still haven’t found what I’m looking for." This sermon explores why we have such a drive for more...

I Still Haven’t Found What I’m looking For 1 Timothy 6:6-10 While your turning to our passage, I want you to listen to a few words from a song by U2. (Play song) I hope you caught that. Bono the lead singer of U2 is singing the words, “I have climbed the highest mountains. I have run ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Partnering Together Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 8 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing our discussion of the need to work together for God's kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving in Partnership with Each other” I Corinthians 3:5-8a Review Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8, Ephesians 4:1-7, 1 Corinthians 11:28-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Contrasting Between Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Balanced View Of Sin And Righteousness Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Nov 7, 2004

#1 in a 12 sermon series

JAMES 1:12-18 A Balanced view North College Ave Baptist Church Snyder, TX July 11, 2004 I. Patient endurance is our evidence of true love for God. A. God’s promise is the root. B. Endurance is the fruit. C. The crown of life is the reward. II. James addresses those who are in danger of giving ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004

This chapter is perhaps one of the greatest chapters in the Bible on salvation by faith alone. Many religious groups claim to believe in salvation by faith, but not in salvation by faith alone.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: James Dobson said, "When I went to my old high school in Texas I found my tennis trophies thrown away in the trash heap to make room for new ones in the trophy case. It made me realize that all human accomplishments are really nothing but trash that will not stand the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 19, 2006

What is the evidence for faith? Abraham was justified by faith & not by works; here is the logic of this.

Romans 4:1-15 1) Jews are proud of their heritage in Abraham. • They have something to be proud of! I can only trace my family history a little way, but I am proud of my father & grandfather. But my pride says nothing about their worth before God. • In point of fact, no one can be proud before God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

On That Day (Jesus' Return)

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 4, 2013

What do we actually know about the day of Jesus' return? Some seem to have spiritual insight and have the ability to discern signs in the sky. Is that what Jesus said we should be doing?

On That Day Matthew 24:36-44 Introduction Reading a little in Romans 13, the idea of being awake in our spiritual life intrigues me. One reason is that the day of Jesus is coming! Romans 13:11 “And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Become Righteous

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

This message answers the question, "How do you obtain, accrue, get righteousness? How can you go from having no righteousness to being declared full of righteousness?

How to Become Righteous Romans 4:1-5; 13-15 Americans are more in debt than ever before. It’s worse than you think… Last week we talked about the debt we owe God; how we all start out in life in a hole, so to speak, with God. God declares us unrighteous because of sin – Romans 3:10. This starts at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Believer Is Not To Continue In Sin (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

There are Christians who have drug and alcohol problems, who get divorces, who have affairs, who cheat on their taxes, who steal, cheat on test in school, who lie, and the list could go on and on and on. Paul knows of these problems, Paul knows of these

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO Sermon done with help from The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible. The Believer is Not to Continue in Sin (Part 2) He is to Live Out His Position in Christ. Romans 6:11-13 Intro: There is no doubt that as a believer we know that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: The Father Of Our Faith

Contributed by Brian Deida on Apr 26, 2004

How can Abraham be the father of our Christian faith? This exegetical report goes indepth on how.

Abraham: The Father of our Faith? An in depth analysis of Romans 4:3 Is it faith or the law? NT 402SN Prof. Bryan McIntosh Baptist College of Florida Report Due on the 28th of May, 2004. As stated in Syllabus for Completion of Course Submitted by Brian A. Deida Table of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Black Market Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

Does the way we worship impact the way others see God?

Leviticus 10:1-11 Black Market Sacrifices Cascades Fellowship CRC July 11, 2010 After choosing the title of this sermon I began looking for an illustration that captured the sense of what I meant by a “black market sacrifice.” And to my great distress I found one – kind of. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blasphemy Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jan 29, 2005

Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees and is accused of casting out demons by Satan.

MUB 1.30.2005 MATT 12;22-28 22Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23All the people were astonished and said, "Could this be the Son of David?" 24But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, "It is only by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ