Sermons on Dirty Money:

Poverty And Temptation

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An expositional series on James

James Chapter 1:9-18 Poverty and Temptation Let's turn to James chapter one, verse 9. Jam 1:9-11 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Am Blessed" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 22, 2014

The blessings we have in Christ help make up our spiritual identity.

“I Am Blessed” (Eph 1:3-14) We can read our passage today and it reads like any good section of the New Testament, very nice introduction to the letter he writes to the Ephesian church. But what you can’t get from just reading the English written word here is how absolutely giddy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

The Lion And The Lamb Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Considering the way that Jesus is both the powerful Lion and the lowly Lamb

1. Text: Revelation 5:5-6, et al Steel and velvet – those are the qualities of a balanced man, says one writer. Like steel, he’s firm and well-tempered; he provides his family with security and raises the admiration of those around him. Still, like soft velvet, he has sensitivity and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Process

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014

Have you ever felt like blaming God for your situation?

“Faith That Works: The Birth Process” James 1:13-18 A young woman came to Christ in a marvelous way. Her conversion was, from a human perspective, partly due to the fact that she had come to a very low place in her marriage, making her intensely aware of her spiritual need. Having met ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pigs On The Beach Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 2, 2014

It seems that Jesus travels to the Gerasense for a specific purpose.

It wasn't your typical day at the beach. Instead of beach umbrellas, lounge chairs and a sandcastle, we have a cemetery, a violent man, the supernatural, outraged citizens and pigs. And I'm pretty flexible, especially about beaches, but I draw the line at pigs on the beach. This is week four of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Incomplete Sight

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 8, 2014

The best things in life take time. Our relationships are like that. In order to have a meaningful and lasting relationship, we must spend time building that relationship. You can't get to know someone overnight. You must invest the time.

Mark 8:22-26 22 And they came to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man to Jesus and implored Him to touch him. 23 Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands on him, He asked him, “Do you see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26, Mark 8:22-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Need Not Fairness, But Forgiveness

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014

Forgiveness is a cool drink of water to a dry and parched tongue. It is the medicine which heals us at the deepest level of our being. We all need forgiveness.

Authority To Forgive Mark 2:1-12 Man’s deepest need is not for fairness, but for forgiveness. Forgiveness is the power to liberate from past sin and restore to an individual a sense of self-worth. Forgiveness is the power to deal with justifiable guilt, not by ignoring it, but by eliminating ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dwelling In The Land Of Desperation

Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Feb 21, 2014

Jairus was thrust into the land of desperation and every ounce of faith that he had was to be tested.

Title: “Dwelling in the Land of Desperation” Theme: “Jairus dwelled in desperation, but he didn’t die there” Text: “Luke 8: 41 – 56” I – Desperation and its Dreadful Appearance A) Its Appearance can be Random and Unexpected B) Its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41-56

Denomination: Baptist

Persistence In Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 22, 2014

Jesus tells us to pray and not give up-He already taught the content of prayer-Persistence in the Lord's Prayer is required if we are to see God work.

Luke 18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: *other

Honoring One Another In Love Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014

Purpose of Sermon: To explore the meaning of honoring Christian brothers and sisters and to encourage the congregation to select someone that they can honor before the day is done.

WAC2BL: Honorable ~ Honoring One Another Scripture Text: Romans 12.9-13 INTRODUCTION It’s nothing new to expect that a person would-act according to a code-of-conduct. For-example… the investment-banker, turned-swindler – Bernie Madoff – …broke a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2014

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Lost Sons Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

In this lesson we learn what it means to be lost through the eyes of the younger son

Two Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32 Do you know what the worst feeling is? It’s not the Saints losing twice in Seattle ending their playoff run. The worst feel is being lost. When I was six, my parents took me to a carnival. It was a kid’s dream: games, rides, cotton candy, hotdogs, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Jochebed—woman Of Faith

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 11, 2014

Jochebed, the mother of Moses, reared up Moses to be the man of God he became. This Mother's Day sermon shows the unique contribution mothers can have in the lives of their children in helping shape their destiny.

Jochebed—Woman of Faith Chuck Sligh May 11, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation is available for this message upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Hebrews 11 and we’ll begin in verse 23 in a few moments. INTRODUCTION I trust that today has been a good day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Arrested Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 11, 2014

The enemies of the cross at Jesus' arrest show us strong lessons about the Kingdom of Christ.

When we hear the word, “arrested”, we think of criminals. Criminals are an unusual sort, as far as I can tell. I hear tell of a set of criminal brothers who did all sorts of crime. As a matter of fact, if a crime occurred in this small community, one, if not both, of these boys had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Closer To Christ (Sermon With Lord's Supper)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2014

Mary shows us the kind of relationship the Lord wants to have with us. 1. Jesus wants us to be confident in Him. 2. Jesus wants us to be committed to Him. 3. Jesus wants to care for us. 4. Jesus wants to commend us.

Getting Closer to Christ (Sermon with Lord's Supper) John 12:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 29, 2013 *Kevin Higgins asks: "Do you ever feel distant from God? Wish you were closer to Him?" Church, you are in good company. In Psalm 13:1, King David cried out these ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist