Sermons on Digging Deep:

What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 20, 2005

This passage explores some of the key implications of buying into "man’s wisdom."

- v. 18a - note that this is an area of danger. What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds? 1. What we’re called to do: Let go of the wisdom the world applauds. - v. 18b. - What that wisdom looks like: - having lots of possessions is the key to happiness; - if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Our Family Giving To God's Family Sermon 1: Family Partnership

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

This Sermon emphasizes partnership giving--the family being good stewards of God’s resources, therefore everyone in the family giving to God’s family, the church.

A. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN STEWARDSHIP? 1. Everything. Stewardship is our management of God-given resources (time, talent and treasure) for God-given goals. 2. All people. “Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear . . . ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:12

Denomination: Baptist

Start With Worship - Ezra Chapter 3

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

the Jews returned to their homeland in three waves and began to rebuild their city. but why rebuild the altar before the temple, or the city walls? because there focus was on putting God first!

I’m going to spend a bit of time talking about some of Ezra chapter 3. About 70 years before the events in this chapter, Judah was invaded by the Babylonian Empire and the people exiled. God had let this happen because they had turned their backs on him. Since then the Babylonian Empire had ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Kingdom Of Equals

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

We are all made equal by the power of Jesus Christ

A Kingdom of Equals Matthew 20.1-16 August 17, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. New Series of Sermons: Stories from Heaven - Study of the Parables, II. Quote: God created all men but Samuel Colt made them equal III. World Measures: wealth, occupation, position, power or other such stuff IV. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Field Of The Slothful

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 15, 2001

Thonns and thistles come up on there own if allowed they take over

THE FIELD OF THE SLOTHFUL Proverbs 24:30-34 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; and, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw and considered it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-10, Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Faith?—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus. But where is that focus or rather.... Where does Christian faith take us?

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?—II—Luke 8:22-25 Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus. But where is that focus or rather.... Where does Christian faith take us? Christian Faith takes us to... 1. Those in Need(:22) 2. Physical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Messiah And His Future Reign

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2000

A faith-inspiring look at how the Messiah was predicted in the book of Isaiah; the sermon compares New Testament fulfillment and motivates toward the neglected discipline of Bible study.

The Messiah and His Future Reign (from Isaiah 1-12) Goals of today’s message: <1. To expose you to Bible truth you need to know (though you may deny its relevance; if you want to understand the Bible, you need to grasp the Big Picture....) <2. To renew your confidence in Scripture (and "wow" ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One World Order; The "Return Of The Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 1.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 27, 2006

Could the Anti-Christ be a Jewish Muslim from Syria? Is this the reason that The Anti-Christ will fight against the first three nations?

One World Order; The "Return of the Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 1. Could the Anti-Christ be a Jewish Muslim from Syria? Is this the reason that The Anti-Christ will fight against the first three nations? Lets look ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Self/ Helper And Destructor

Contributed by Lisa Foy on Oct 24, 2005

We determine where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory.

Proverbs 25:11 "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." We are what determines where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory. God has your life’s plan mapped out before you are born. We are familiar with Jeremiah 1:5 "Before he formed thee he knew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Fear No Worries

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 22, 2005

how we can be like a tree planted by the water, It does not fear, It has no worries.

Jer 17:7 “But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. Jer 17:8 He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 25, 2003

Great Object Sermon! Inspiration and main points for the sermon came from a sermon by Bruce Howell-"Five Kernels of Corn" found here on SermonCentral. I handed out five kernels of feed corn in wedding rice style to all in attendance.

Psalm 103:1 – 22 INTRODUCTION The observance of Thanksgiving is a tradition that we hold near to our heart as Americans. The tradition of gathering together with friends and family for Thanksgiving began almost 400 years ago at Plymouth Colony. The Pilgrims uprooted themselves and sailed for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I - Nvest Myself (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

Experience a faith that trusts God’s confidence in me.

Invest Myself Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 5 Pastor Jeff Christopherson October 17, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith … Recognize my Net Worth … Invest Myself... Experience a faith that trusts God’s confidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Pastor's Concern For The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

What every pastor prays for.

A PASTOR’S CONCERN FOR THE CHURCH COLOSSIANS 1:9-11 I. INTRODUCTION THE ARTICULATE APOSTLE PAUL WROTE THIS EPISTLE DURING HIS INCARCERATION AT ROME, TO ADDRESS VARIOUS MATTERS THAT WERE OF GRAVE IMPORTANCE. THERE WAS THE DANGER OF THE JEWISH ZEALOTS, WHO UPHELD THE BELIEF THAT THE CEREMONIAL LAW ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Better Late Than Never

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

what if we get to Heaven and find out God let everyone in?

Better Late than Never 1. What if we got to heaven & found out God let everyone in? Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Republicans, Democrats, doctors, dope pushers, lawyers, merchants, murderers. Everyone! I think I would go WAIT A MINUTE! 2. What about our faith? Our belief in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Avoiding The Distortions

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Just like the Sadducees, we can selectively read scripture and so make false and disastrous assumptions about Christ and his call (Luke 20:27-40)

One of the curious things about religious people is that they can develop very fixed ideas about what is right and what is wrong. Sometimes these are bolstered by appeals to their religious texts, sometimes it is based on experience, or a sort of philosophical position. Jesus interaction with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: *other