Sermons on Defraud Others:

Listening And Doing

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 14, 2009

James asks his readers, us included, to listen to God and to each other carefully, and to put the word of God into practice.

The story is told of American President Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Anglican

Romans 1:8-15 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 7, 2009

The gospel ought to be "delicious" to the child of God. None of us ever stops needing to hear it, nor share it with others!

Outline for CBF AM May 3, 2009 Romans 1:8-15 Intro. Review & learning of the the gospel ought to be like eating. - The gospel is for everyone! I. Those, already in the family of God need to hear it, know it and review it, for their own good! 8-11 -Besides salvation (16-17) what benefits ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taming A Wild Tongue Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 10, 2009

The first section of chapter 3 dealing with our speech but in the context of "active" Christian living for others not a totally separate secton

Speech is the most creative and most destructive force in all of creation. Two little words, "God said" repeated 13 times in Genesis 1-3 and we have our current situation. Our paradise created with us in mind has been stripped away because of our sin and we bear the punishment for it. It is our ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making The Most Of The Opportunity

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

We can take this controversy and debate about the Da Vinci Code and we can engage others with the truth of the gospel.

Making The Most Of The Opportunity 05/28/06 AM Text: Colossians 4:5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Introduction On May 19th, theaters opened the doors to people eager to see the Da Vinci Code. Directed by Ron Howard and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Colossians 1 - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 15, 2010

This is the first sermon in a walk through the book of Colossians. It introduces Paul, the city of Colossae, and other important aspects of the Colossian letter.

The Anatomy of the Church Colossians 1:1-14 JOKE - A man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, "Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one seat." The man mumbled but didn't budge. The usher became impatient. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James presents the many postive characterics of wisdom, such as purity, gentleness, easy to talk to, merciful among other things.

INTRODUCTION #16 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13 & then to verses 17&18. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famous Final Words

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This message encourages listeners not to give up on God's ultimate plan, for the best days are yet to come on the other side of the strongholds.

INTRO „o I've watched death scenes on TV „o I've listened to dying words „o I have to admit I've wondered what my final words would be „X "Oops" „X "Does this go any faster" „o I am sure final words have include such phrases as: „X Are you sure the power's off „X I can make this light before ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory To God

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 25, 2009

Believers are to live their life by 1. bringing praise and glory to God, 2. seeking the good of others, 3. and spreading the gospel.

Glory to God 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 Believers are to live their life bringing praise and glory to God, seeking the good of others, and spreading the gospel. Introduction We are free from sin and death. The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ have insured these freedoms for those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is The Greatest, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Blevins on May 1, 2009

An exegesis of Hebrews 1:2,3 showing the superiority of the religion of Jesus Christ over all other religions of man

“Christianity Is the Greatest” - Hebrews 1:2,3 INTRODUCTION: Is Christianity really so different than all the other religions of the world? What makes us Christians believe that the religion of Christ is so unique? Is it not just another way to heaven? The reality is that since the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Promises: Barnabas

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 30, 2009

As we grow older we find meaning in encouraging others, especially the young. Trusting them is equivalent to trusting God.

We like to say that age is a state of mind more than it is a set of numbers on the calendar. We tell each other, "You’re only as old as you feel." But you know, I’m finding that it is important to know what you feel. It is important to listen to yourself as you age. I am not referring to aches ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Playing The Fool

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 5, 2009

Sarcasm betrays anger at ourselves or at others, but we cannot let it fester. We need to come to the Cross, where there is reconciliation.

Words have power. The things we say to one another have power. Kids may deal with smart-mouths in the schoolyard by chanting, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." But that’s rubbish! Don’t you believe it? Names do hurt. Words hurt. The things we say to each other do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning Whether That "Open Door" Is From God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 14, 2007

This message looks at situations where we take something to be God’s hand when often there are other causes at work.

Life Principle: Every “open door” doesn’t have God’s hand on the handle. - If you listen to testimonies, you’ll hear plenty of stories of “coincidences” that were divinely orchestrated. Someone just happens to be at the store at the right moment to share a witness. Someone just happens to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hell Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 23, 2007

Hell is a place that should be understood better so we can warn others before it’s too late.

Hell—the place of eternal torment USA Today 1998 “Is There A Hell?” 52% Certain there is 27% Might Be “What’s it like?” 48% Real place with suffering and torment 46% not a real place, but anguished state of existence 6% Not Sure Some Christians don’t believe in Hell/The Devil 1 Calling God a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 7, 2006

Christ promise to bring us out of darkness into light. When we discover this we have a responsibility to share with others

- June 25, 1990 NYT - Choose to leave the light of this world to walk in darkness - Lost In a Dark Labyrinth - Gary Lutes, 37 & sons Buddy 13, and Tim, 9, of Tampa, Fla., - New Trout Cave - Smoke Hole Caves - Lost for 5 days - Violated Cave Rule - Never leave emergency pack behind - 200 ft ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

In The Shadow Of Peter

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 8, 2006

Faith vs Supersition. Allow the shadows cast by your dark circumstances to inspire faith in others who are wounded and hurting.

I. WHAT WAS IT ABOUT PETER’S SHADOW? A. Some Commentators Dispute Whether Peter’s Shadow Really Resulted In Healing 1. Some aregue that there is no evidence that anyone was actually healed from it - that people just had an expectation that they might get healed - and so were healed 2. Whether ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:15

Denomination: Church Of God