Sermons on Debt Reduction:

Galatians 5:1-15 Choosing To Be Free

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2024

The Galatian church was dealing with Jesus + teaching. Paul addresses the issue in this discussion of real freedom.

Today, we're going to be in Galatians chapter five, and what we're going to talk about is choosing to live in the freedom you've been given. I'm going to read this passage; we'll be in Galatians chapter five, looking at the first 15 verses. Then we're going to stair-step our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Luke 16:1-13 - Dirty Money And Kingdom Purposes

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024

An interesting teaching on how we as disciples should view and utilize the money systems of this world.

Last week, we were going through the parable of the prodigal son—prodigal meaning somebody who squanders resources. Today, we're going to be talking about the prodigal manager, another person who is squandering resources. Jesus is going to use this illustration to prove one main point, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soul Surgery: How To Change Your Desires - Mark 12:28-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2025

How can the psalmist claim to have only one desire, God, when in the same psalm he speaks of his desires for various earthly things? This message shows how enjoying earthly blessings in the right way is an expression of desire for God.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Mark 12:28-31 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Outer Curtans

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

This will be the last lesson on the outer curtains, next time we meet we will review what we have studied thus far.

This will be the last lesson on the outer curtains, next time we meet we will review what we have studied thus far. Look with me tonight at the: 1. THE FOLDING- (v. 9) "And thou shalt couple five curtains by them-selves, and six curtains by themselves, and shalt double the sixth curtain in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:9-13

Making A Living Or Making A Life? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001

A call to pursue God instead of money and possessions.

Introduction: - Jesus talked a lot about money. In fact, 16 of the 38 parables He gave are about money or possessions. Out of all the important issues needing addressed, almost half of His parables speak to the issue of money and possessions. Move #1: Most people would say, "I really didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Of The Rope Series

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

LETTING GO OF OUR WAY AND GRABBING HOLD OF JESUS

LETTING GO OF THE ROPE! INTRO: READ/TELL STORY; AT THE END OF YOUR ROPE? A). AS I PRAYED FOR A WORD FROM GOD FOR 2000. B). SAME EVERY YR “LET GO AND LET GOD BE GOD IN OUR LIFE C). THERE ARE FOLKS NOT EVEN SCRATCHING THE SURFACE AS TO WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR THEM IS ...read more

Scripture: John 10:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Selfish Prayer That God Granted

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 30, 2002

A comparision of the prayer of Jabez and the model prayer our Lord taught the disciples. This outline views Jabez’s prayer differently than the more popular view currently espoused.

THE MODEL PRAYER OF THE ’ME’ GENERATION: ANOTHER LOOK AT THE PRAYER OF JABEZ "Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ’Oh, that Thou wouldst bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that Thy hand might be with me, and that Thou wouldst keep me from harm, that it may not pain me!’ And God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-13, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Wallet Nerve - Money Lessons

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 5, 2002

Every believer is a manager or steward of God’s blessing on his or her life. If Jesus judged the stewardship of other He will judge mine too,

Jesus went over to the collection box in the Temple and sat and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. 42 Then a poor widow came and dropped in two pennies. (lit. two copper coins = one cent) 43 He called his disciples to him and said, “I assure you, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With Gambling?

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 15, 2001

Isaiah gives us a glimpse of the forces behind gambling and why it becomes so addictive and destructive.

Intro: ***A preacher saw a man who looked homeless sitting on a park bench and seemed to be in deep distress so he passed by him, handed him a $20 bill and whispered to him, “Never Despair”. The next day the preacher saw the man coming toward him hurriedly and gave him $60. The preacher asked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Your Marriage Work Series

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Nov 24, 2004

Learn the five principles that make a marriage work.

Making Your Marriage Work By Pastor Fernando Cabrera 1. Be Passionate (7:3-5) a. Delight in your spouse i. “fulfill” – a debt owed to someone, usually something profitable or an advantage 1. You owe whatever and whenever something belongs to somebody else. Since you belong to your spouse, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Give Them Something To Talk About - Part One

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 4, 2006

A Reason to trust in God.

Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About Part 1 Zephaniah 3:14-17 1. God Has Taken Away Our Punishment (14, 15) Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us 2. We Have Nothing To Fear (vs. 16) The Sunday supplement magazine, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Sweet Spices, Sweet Jesus

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Nov 6, 2006

The spices mentioned to be used on the day of Atonement in the Holy of Holies present a facinating testimony to the salvation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. They are a foreshadowing of His work of mercy, grace and love.

ONYCHA A FIGURE WHO WOULD BE KING Onycha comes from a species of shellfish. Hebrew word (shekhayleth) comes from Hebrew root for lion (shakhal). The lion represents kingship. "Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:34-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Joy Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 28, 2006

There is nothing like the freedom of forgiveness. The record of your past can be cleansed and God offers it freely.

The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-7 Psalm 32:1 (NIV) A psalm of David. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Oh What Joy!!!!  David had been forgiven of many things  Adultery  Murder  Dishonesty Sin is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Vengeance

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005

Turning the other cheek is often one of the hardest things a Christian can do. This is a message about Vengeance

Christian Vengeance Romans 12:19-21 I. The Offence A. Our Rights have been Denied – that is, until we realize that we don’t have any rights! · 1 Corinthians 6: 19, 20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 12:1-8 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 16, 2007

Continies for Romans 12

GETTING ON WITH REAL LIVING (PERSONAL) Romans 12:1-8 Introduction Imagine that I owe you a million dollars. Over the years I have come to you for everything that I need. My parents started it, borrowing for my bottles and booties. When it was time to go the grocery, we came to you for money. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist