Sermons on Crooked Generation:

The Recipe For Generosity

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2008

As Christians we are called to be generous. Sharing God’s love generously. This sermon explores what helps us be generous givers.

Last week we heard the following text from 2 Corinthians 8 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Works In You

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 22, 2021

Are you aware of what you can do, if God works in you both to will and to act?

“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed -- not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence -- continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Do everything without grumbling ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Chairs

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 26, 2005

As faith is passed down from generation to generation entropy takes place.

Choosing Chairs Text: Joshua 24:14-15 Introduction: We are going to look at 3 generations and 3 chairs. As faith is passed down from generation to generation entropy takes place. Entropy says “Everything is naturally deteriorating.” Everything is becoming “sameness.” “For example, a warm mug of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pattern Of Sound Words Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2015

Paul provides instructions to ensure continuation of the Faith from generation to generation.

“Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” [1] Seminarians are required to study systematic theology. The required courses consist of in-depth studies of the several doctrines that define the Faith of Christ the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Convinced?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 27, 2010

Are you convinced of God’s promises and what His Word reveals to us?

Are you convinced? Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction - This morning we began the Advent season in preparation of Christmas - Tonight, I’d like to see if we cannot stress the importance of God’s promise - Each of us has an opportunity to reflect on this season and what it means - And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Right Around The Corner

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

God has a divine appointment for his people. He will set the crooked road straight, hold our hand in times of trouble and lead us toward a path of righteousness.

(45:1) "Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the shall not be shut;" (45:2) I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight; PT. I YOUR APPOINTMENT IS DIVINELY SELECTED Saints, today the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-2, Zechariah 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

A Perplexing Parable Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus is saying to His disciples that they can learn from non-Christian dedication, even the dedication of crooks. Look at the world and learn something from their commitment to their evil goals.

Have you ever heard or read of such a unique and perfectly planned crime that you said to yourself, "That was really clever"? For example, was it not amazing that that group of men in England could steal millions of dollars without firing a shot? We have to admit it was a bad thing well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Shine Like Stars Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 5, 2022

We are rightly fascinated by the stars and the universe around us. In this text Paul encourages us to live such lives that we “will shine …like stars in the sky”.

Fuel For Your Faith Shining Like Stars Philippians 2:12-30 Introduction The speed of light traveling through a vacuum is about 186,282 miles per second. According to physicist Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity, on which much of modern physics is based, nothing in the universe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Separation From The World

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you separated from this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to be separated from this world not to love it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 4:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) B

I. EXORDIUM: Are you separated from this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to be separated from this world not to love it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 4:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other leaders of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deep Gospel

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

What does this mean to be convicted, i.e. cut to the heart? How does it happen? What are the results?

Why did Christianity succeed in the Roman empire? According to Emperor Julian’s letter to one of his priests of the Greek religion: 1. Christians died better than anyone else 2. There was kindness to everyone. They were more inclusive than anyone else--religions usually divided by region, race, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Spiritual Workout Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2016

If you want to shine as lights in a dark world, work out your salvation with fear, light and joy. Out of respect for Christ, choose to praise Him rather than protest your situation.

In January 2010, Jeff Miller, 26, set the Guinness’ world record for the most hours of non-stop TV viewing in one sitting. He did it while participating in ESPN’s Ultimate Couch Potato competition at Chicago’s ESPN Zone. It was actually his third consecutive Ultimate Couch Potato ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Listen, O Heavens (Deuteronomy 32)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 19, 2025

How great is our God? How weak are we? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 32.

How great is God and how weak are we? Who gave this song to Moses? Is God our Rock? Is He just, fair, faithful and upright? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 32. Do we receive God’s teaching like gentle rain on young plants? Do we understand how just and upright He is? How glorious is our God? Listen, O ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Further Loss

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 27, 2021

Instead of blaming God for the calamities that comes in our life due to our negligence and disobedience, we need to set right our crooked lives and do our duty for God.

STOP FURTHER LOSS! Eleazar and Ithamar Leviticus 10:12 Then Moses spoke to Aaron, and to his surviving sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, "Take the grain offering that is left over from the LORD's offerings by fire and eat it unleavened beside the altar, for it is most holy. 13 "You shall ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 19, 2024

Our purpose this morning is to make sure that we read through Acts 2 and highlight everything that God did on Pentecost Sunday. I want us to know the WHAT, but also the WHY.

BIRTH OF THE CHURCH GENESIS 11:1-9 ACTS 2:1-41 #Pentecost INTRODUCTION… OLDEST IN THE WORLD, wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_companies According to a report published by the Bank of Korea that looked at 41 countries, there were 5,586 companies older than 200 years. So when did some of these old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor and believe me, rich is better.” My dad told me that.

“I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor and believe me, rich is better.” My dad told me that. I’ve mentioned it before. He was just kidding around when he said it and he sure wasn’t rich, but the saying stuck with me. Funny how some things stick, isn’t it? Everybody’s got an opinion about money. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational