Sermons on Dishonest Manager:

Woe To Us!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 30, 2019

God does judge nations, cities, churches, families. If we refuse to pursue His glory, there is nothing left for God but to hold us accountable.

The news is particularly dark today—disrespect among the youth of the nation; increasing sexual assault in which even infants and toddlers are violated; violent crime increasing; external threats to national economic security; rising social unrest centring around linguistic and racial issues. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Servanthood

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 21, 2020

As with other traces of worldliness that has seeped into the Church, the preoccupation with self has found its way into the Church as well.

We live in a very proud and egotistical generation. It is now considered acceptable and even normal for people to promote themselves, to praise themselves, and to put themselves first. Pride is considered a virtue by many. Humility, on the other hand, is considered a weakness. Everyone, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:15-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The World’s Most Dangerous Profession - James 3:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

This passage stands out because teaching is so highly valued throughout the New Testament. Why is it discouraged here? James considered himself a teacher and was teaching even as he penned these words about not many should be teachers.

James 3:1 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. Introduction: We Talk a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-2

Be Free In 2003 Part 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2003

We need to be free in 2003 with our financial resources and make sure we are pressing to become debt free! We must actively and ruthlessly root out the weed of greed in our lives. We should seek to be debt free in 2003.

Series: Be Free in 2003 part 2 Thesis: We need to be free in 2003 with our financial resources and make sure we are pressing to become debt free! We must actively and ruthlessly root out the weed of greed in our lives. We should seek to be debt free in 2003. Opening Illustration: from Shindler’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learn Humbly Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 13, 2008

The 5th message in the One Month To Live Series. (This was a really tough message to write, but God really taught me some cool stuff).

Learn Humbly One Month To Live (week four) 1If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Age Before Beauty Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 6, 2011

Paul writes to the churches in Galatia about how being under the Law is like being a child but when we are set free in Christ we finally come of age as God’s people.

I sat in a restaurant this week at a table next to two guys who when their food arrived they decided which one would pray by saying, ‘Age before beauty’. I thought they both fell into the same category and unless they were waiting for someone else to arrive there was no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

The Church Of The Adopted Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 12, 2011

Paul writes to the churches in Galatia about how being under the Law is like being a child but when we are set free in Christ we finally come of age as God’s people.

The Church of the Adopted Galatians 4:1-7 I sat in a restaurant this week at a table next to two guys who when their food arrived they decided which one would pray by saying, ‘Age before beauty’. I thought they both fell into the same category and unless they were waiting for someone ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Jesus Is The One! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2011

Jesus is the reason for our gathering on Christmas and every Sunday. He was, he is, and will be. 1- He is the one who was 2- He is the one who is 3- He is the one who can

INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of two women who were enjoying an elaborate lunch in a downtown restaurant. When one asked the occasion for the luncheon, the other lady said, “We are celebrating the baby’s birthday.” “But where is the baby?” said the friend. “Oh,” said the mother, “you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Past Or Moving Forward With Teh Lord

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 4, 2012

Making a decision about moving forward in one's walk with the Lord.

LIVING IN THE PAST OR MOVING FORWARD WITH THE LORD. JOSHUA 1:1-11. 1. Moses is dead. What the Lord is saying is that sometimes we have to actually name out loud what it is that we can’t get past. 2. The Lord renews His promises to his everyday. Verse 2b-3 “therefore arise, cross this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Rs

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 9, 2012

On the 1st Sunday after Christmas we are reminded that Jesus came that we might become children of God.

Title: Three Rs Text: Galatians 4:4-7 Thesis: On the 1st Sunday after Christmas we are reminded that Jesus came that we might become children of God. Introduction The three Rs (as in the letter R) are the foundations of a basic skills-orientated education program within schools: Reading, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017

A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Anglican

18 Things To Rid Yourself Of To Be Happy

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Feb 10, 2017

There is nothing wrong with wanting to be happy in and of itself. However, biblically there is a difference between "happiness" and "joy." Here is a list of things to rid your life of as you seek to find happiness which will hopefully lead to true joy.

Introduction: Everyone, believer or non-believer, wants to achieve happiness. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be happy as long as it is not our end all goal. Other than not having a relationship with Christ, the biggest thing that holds us back from accomplishing our dreams is, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Simple Sam And Heapin' Harv

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2017

Sermon focused on contentment.

SIMPLE SAM AND HEAPIN HARV LUKE 12:13-21 #SpiritualDisciplines INTRODUCTION I want to introduce you to two people this morning. They are two people who approach life in very different ways when it comes to money, material things, and financial habits. First, we have Simple Sam (it can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons In Courage Part 5 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 25, 2019

In Acts 24, he finds himself in a Roman court, defending himself from false charges made by the leaders of what amounted to the Jewish Supreme Court.

ACTS Lessons in Courage Part 5 Dr. Tom Bartlett October 20, 2019 Acts 24:1-27 (ESV) OUTLINE When you’re misunderstood, lied about, plotted against, and falsely charged • LISTEN IN PEACE WITH PATIENCE And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one ...read more

Denomination: Other

God Can

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 27, 2019

It is amazing what man can do and what man has done. But there are many things beyuond the realm of our capability which are easy for God to do. What we cannot do, God Can.

“God Can” Matthew 19:23-26 David P. Nolte It’s amazing what people can do if they are determined. One man lost both arms and his sight in an explosion. But he wanted to read his Bible so he learned how to read it in braille with the tip of his tongue. He managed to read the entire Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ