Sermons on Dishonest Manager:

How To Be Totally Secure

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Apr 21, 2002

This message attempts to provide an answer for those, who like many, live their lives in a state of fear and insecurity. Those whose lives are governed by circumstances.

(Elab) = Elaborate (Trans) = Transition John 14:27 (God’s Word Translation) 27 "I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly. Intro – What is it about humanity? We have the innate need to feel secure. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, John 15:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul teaches us how to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and truthful speech in the face of stiff criticism

How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers (Acts 23:1-5) Illustration:Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marital Dominoes Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 25, 2001

Paul teaches that Spirit-filling plays out in a practical way in our personal relationships, keeping our lives from knocking down the things that are most important instead of building them up.

Introduction The following game, Marital Dominoes, is an effective way for a husband to cause a negative chain reaction in his wife. The “benefits” of this game then are double. Not only does the husband enjoy his own sins, but he also gets to put up with his wife’s. Everybody loses! The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Life Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 1 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship responsibilities.

Part 1 - THE MEASURE OF A LIFE Introduction: Stewardship is about much more than money. In fact, money is really a very small part of our stewardship. Stewardship is about how we live our lives. Christian stewardship is the management of your life for God. How then do you measure the success of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24, Luke 12:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 7, 2006

Building the kingdom of God

Luke 14:28-30 I have a dream (vision) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Money Matters

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 12, 2007

I was asked to speak about why Money Matters to us so here is some of what I preached about that day. Money matters in the Christian life. Stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to us reflects how much we trust and treasure God. Neglecting money

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 8, 2005

Are you ready for the Master’s return? This message looks at the parable of the two servants from Matthew chapter 24.

Matthew 24:45 (NLT) "Who is a faithful, sensible servant, to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his household and feeding his family? A Question of Trust  Two character qualities  Faithful  Defined as one who adheres firmly and devotedly to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visions And Provisions

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

1. The abundance of God is given for a reason 2. We need the Spirit of God to show us how to use the abundance

Genesis 41 Visions and Provisions A few weeks ago I told you a short story about receiving a message from God for a friend of mine. I want to bring you back to the story as a way of helping us understand how God works. My friend was in a tough spot. He had conflicted relationship with his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-40

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Liberty!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 30, 2011

The freedom we have in Jesus

Anatoli Shcharansky, a dissident Soviet Jew, kissed his wife goodbye as she left Russia for freedom in Israel. His parting words to her were, ’I’ll see you soon in Jerusalem."" But Anatoli was detained and finally imprisoned. Their reunion in Jerusalem would not only be postponed, it might never ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Series

Contributed by Jorge Poveda on Jul 31, 2011

Explanation and application of the woman in Revelation 12

Revelation 12: 1,2 *First woman who went to the moon, “Dr. Wendy Jacobson was hired by NASA in 1968 right out of college as a lunar geologist, where she helped support the missions of Apollo 11 and Apollo 12. Then, in November of 1969, when then-President Nixon announced the extension of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-2

Denomination: Adventist

You Can Learn A Lot From An Ant

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2009

Many of lifes greatest spiritual truths come to us through the most unusual things. God uses natural things to teach us spiritual things.

6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Jesus said, Work while it is day for the night cometh when no man can work.. Jesus said Walk while you have the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Caretaker Of God's Wealth Not A Possessor

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 16, 2018

Everything you have was given to you by God. He gave them to you for the purposes of His Kingdom Agenda. You are to supply the Kingdom with all you have. You don't own them you are just a channel of blessing.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: BE A CARETAKER OF GOD'S WEALTH NOT A POSSESSOR OF THEM Acts 4:32-37 King James Version (KJV) 32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Charismatic

Joshua Ordained (Numbers 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 3, 2024

What mistake did Moses, the humblest of all men make? Let's look at Numbers 27.

Though Moses was the humblest of men, he did make one arrogant mistake that removed his leadership? What were the qualifications of Moses’ replacement? How have we chosen our leaders? Let’s look at Numbers 27. Inheritance laws ensured that family land would remain within the tribe. A woman who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Balanced Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025

Living a balanced Christian life requires intentionality, not accident. It involves prioritising God without neglecting your mind, body, and relationships.

LIVING A BALANCED CHRISTIAN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:52 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, 3 John 1:2, Matthew 6:33, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Colossians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: A balanced Christian life is one that harmonises spiritual growth with physical, emotional, social, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A-- 15th Sunday, Year A --The Sower

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 17, 2020

It is the intuitive mind alone that can penetrate the essence and heart of a parable. Then it becomes a living reality, thoroughly relevant to one’s own life.

“To throw alongside” a story with cryptic meaning is called a parable in Greek. In Zen Buddhism, a parable is like a “koan,” which is a spiritual inquiry using perplexing language intended to rouse a student’s innate wisdom-mind to apply it to their own life. As Rabbi Ibn Ezra said of parables, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Catholic