Sermons on Debt Statements:

"making The Smart Investment:" The Parable Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 16, 2023

We live in a society pulverized by wrong priorities, crushed by debt, and pinned down by materialism, thus blocking our vision causing us to miss the life God has so graciously given. Today’s parable looks at where we’re investing our future.

Parables to Live By “Making the Smart Investment:” The Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12:13-21 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Et2cYUA6wQ Parables to Live By “Making the Smart Investment” Luke 12:13-21 We live in a society that is pulverized under the weight of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Foursquare

The Bible Is Full Of Contradictions Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003

Those who don’t want to believe will often give the excuse, ’The Bible is full of contradictions’. This lesson analysis the question and considers whether the statement is true or false.

Answering Criticisms “The Bible Is Full Of Contradictions” Introduction 1. When talking to people about the Bible, the objection is often raised, “The Bible is full of contradictions”. 2. In this lesson, we shall analyze what is meant by this statement and consider whether or not it is true. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year Challenge - A Closer Walk

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 28, 2002

This sermon is based on Paul’s statement in Phil 3:10-11 "All I want is to know Christ". Do we view our christian walk in these terms?

New Year Challenge – A closer Walk Bumping into Ross-anne at Supermarket  At the supermarket this past week, I was at the meat counter when this girl came up and threw her arms around me  Fortunately I knew her  She belongs to a Christian group, “Cornerstone” who operates an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Getting Perspective From Psalm 73

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 22, 2002

In Psalms of Lament, there is a three-fold emphasis: I am hurting; You are not helping; They are winning. Psalm 73 focuses on the third statement of this three-fold pattern - “They are winning.”

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: It’s Thanksgiving Day and the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, and he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on Thanksgiving Day.” So he lies on top ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Winning Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 8, 2005

Churches and Christians are great at writing mission statements. But how do we know if we’re winning or not? How do you keep score in Christian walk?

Mission: Impossible Part 1 “Winning” Introduction If I were to ask you this morning, “what is the mission of . . . “… the Washington Redskins?” What would you say? (Answer) To Win the Super Bowl. How do you know if they are accomplishing their mission? (Answer) Whether or not they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Takes To Enter God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

Jesus made a shocking statement to the religious leaders who were around Him. He says: “The tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.”

What Does It Takes To Enter God’s Kingdom Matt.21: 28-32 Note: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com This morning, we will study the parable of the two sons. The Lord addressed this parable to the religious leaders who were around him that time to find reasons to accuse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Baptism

Contributed by Chris Willis on Oct 30, 2007

This sermon considers Paul’s statement that there is ONE baptism. It focuses on the concept of spiritual union, with Christ and with Christians. That this is a spiritual reality in the baptism of the Spirit, and a physical proclamation of a spiritual real

One Baptism Ephesians 4:5 READ Ephesians 4:5 . . . “There is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism.” Sometimes as pastors we can be susceptible to rare gaffes. So its no surprise that the story is told about the baptism of a King by St. Patrick in the middle of the fifth century. Sometime during ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Purified Me To Be Yours

Contributed by James Kirkland on Aug 29, 2006

We are in awe of what He has done and what He is going to do, that is the kind of statement we need to use when we speak of our awesome God.

You Purified Me to Be Yours I have an AWESOME God. I Have an AWESOME, AWESOME God. I have a God that will part the water so I can walk through on dry ground. I have a God that will create a big fish to shallow me up and spit me out on dry land. I have a God that turns darkness into light. I have a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

A Boy Named Jabez Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006

Jabez prayer wasn’t a ’name-it-and-claim-it" prayer, but a statement about who he was and what he wanted God to do in his life.

The Prayer of Jabez • Found in I Chronicles 4:9-10 “Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, "I gave birth to him in pain." Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Survival Of The Fittest Or Triumph Of The Meek? Series

Contributed by Soon Hock Lim on Mar 16, 2001

Just how realistic is the way of Jesus, the way of the Beatitudes, and the Sermon on the Mount? Just how true is Jesus’ statement, “Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth”? (Mt 5:5.)

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST OR TRIUMPH OF THE MEEK? On Friday nights while all of us should be at our Cell Groups, ntv7 is showing the 2nd series of Survivor—this time at the Australian Outback. While I don’t want you to cut short your CG meeting to head home to catch the programme—still, I think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Pattern Of Worship, Part 1: Spiritual Worship Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 8, 2009

Jesus told the woman at the well that God is seeking people who will worship Him in spirit and truth. In this message, we will examine the first part of that statement. What is spiritual worship?

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ We’ve just finished three Sundays looking at the pattern of evangelism in this passage of the woman at the well. Starting this morning, we’re going to zoom in on this one part of Jesus’ conversation with her. You remember that Jesus had just presented this ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Love, Mercy, And Grace Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and us principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

Saved By Love, Mercy, and Grace A trustworthy statement Text: Titus 3:3-8 Introduction This morning is the first of a few lessons drawn from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. These letters have a different flavor than ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Rescue Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Aug 11, 2007

This message is the fourth in the "I AM" series that focuses on knowing Jesus. It looks at Jesus’ statement, "I am the Good Shepherd" and at the core of our faith - Jesus’ work of salvation.

“I AM: The Jesus We Think We Know” Part 4 – Jesus to the Rescue NewSong Church – 08/12/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: *other

Magnificent Seven

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 2, 2015

Jesus declared that we should take up our cross and follow him. His final seven statements from the cross helps to understand what He meant.

Mark 8:34 “Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.’” Take up your cross and follow. Let’s discover what Jesus was saying to this crowd at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus: Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 9, 2019

This is the 24th sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at Jesus' claim to divinity by His statement "I am the Light of the World."

Jesus: Light of the World (John pt. 24) Text: John 8:12-30 Well Church; we’ve made it to John chapter 8. And We’re actually going to jump down to verse 12, and not read verses 1 through 11 this morning. And you say, “Why are we doing that Pastor Ken?” Well I’m glad you asked that question… If ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible