Sermons on Dishonest Manager:

The Two P's Of Christian Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 11, 2006

To see a change in our world today, we need to PRAY and PROCLAIM Christ. Pray is to talk to God for men, and proclaim is to talk to men for God.

2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007

Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Marriage Proposal And Paradigm

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

This message explores paradigms in the Bible for the Kingdom of God, giving special attention to the Bridal/Marriage Paradigm.

(Significant inspiration for this message received at the International House of Prayer Pastor’s and Leaders Conference & the leadership team at IHOP). Opened with a review of my background in an ATS Philosophy Class reading and studying Paradigms Definition of Paradigms – Frames of Reference. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Heart Condition -Gossip'er Or Encourager

Contributed by Carl Greene on Oct 16, 2007

We can use our tongues to do evil, discourage, discredit or we can use our tongues to do good, encourage, uplift, love!

A Heart Condition Gossiper or Encourager? Do you remember an Olympic skier by the name of Picabo Street. Picabo [pronounced “peek-a-boo”] She is, or was the well-known Olympic gold medalist in the Super G a few years ago. But, she is more than a famous skier. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-16, 2 Timothy 1:2-14

Denomination: Methodist

Negotiating With God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

We live in perilous & prosperous times. We have every modern convenience and an abundance of leisure time. We live amongst cities like Sodom and Gomorrah. We profit by living in the shadow of their wickedness. Are we just Negotiating with God?

Negotiating with God The title for this mornings message is Negotiating with God. I must admit straight out that I am not a great negotiator. My wife would give me very strict instructions to keep my mouth shut when we went looking for a new car or any other major purchase. Having grown up in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Coming To The Party? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 24, 2007

We need to get the invitations out!

WHO IS COMING TO THE PARTY? Revelation 20.11-15 S: Evangelism C: Judgment Th: Heaven Can’t Wait Pr: WE NEED TO GET THE INVITATIONS OUT! ?: Why? KW: Certainties TS: We will find in our study of Revelation 20 three certainties that show why we need to get the invitations out. Type: Propositional, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Help!

Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jun 26, 2007

This is a story that is familiar to those of us who grew up in Sunday School. The story of “Blind Bartimaeus” is what my Primary teacher called it. It’s the story of a man who was reduced to begging because he was blind. Unlike our day, in the first ce

Jesus, Help! Chuck Warnock, senior pastor Chatham Baptist Church Chatham, VA www.chathambc.net Mark 10:46-52, NIV 10:46 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 10:47 When he heard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Available For Life-Shaping

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010

We can become what God wants us to become if we downplay disappointment, pick perceptive people, consider consequences, and accept affirmation. Revised from a 2003 message.

Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, June 5, 2005 It is said that the Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo could sense that in a rough block of marble there was an angel struggling to get out. He said that his job was to free that angel. Isn’t that remarkable?! To know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Nepotism Of Caiaphas

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The Nepotism of Caiaphas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 11 verses Ill: • Many years ago a young man from an distinguished family; • Applied to a renowned bank for employment. • The bank wrote to one of the references given by the young man; • And he received this reply. • “We simply cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 11:39-53

Denomination: Brethren

Who Am I? I Am Connected Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2010

WHO AM I--I AM A PERSON CONNECTED TO GOD IN A TOTALLY NEW WAY.

Who Am I? I am Connected Eph 2:11-18 May 2, 2010 INTRODUCTION Brain rewiring A study of the "miraculous" recovery of a man who spent 19 years in a minimally conscious state has revealed the likely cause of his regained consciousness. In 1984, 19-year-old Terry Wallis was thrown from his pick-up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In The Air Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A look at Jesus' last few weeks of teaching.

-we are in the second half of our series about what happened after the resurrection. -I hope last week you heard some stories where you realized you have heard it before but didn’t realize it happened after Jesus died and rose again. -well, last week we talked about things that happened for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A two week series looking at spiritual habits we can do on our own with God.

-so here we are in the second part of our series about being alone with God. Ideally, everyone should be spending some time with God all by themselves, as much as possible when you really think about it. -so for these two weeks we’re talking about how you can maximize your time with God, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

Hark The Herald-Angels Sing Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 30, 2010

God promises and provides great encouragements to keep hope in times of trouble.

Scripture Introduction Charles Wesley’s hymn, Hark! The Herald-Angels Sing is a favorite Christmas song, though it required some tinkering to get there. Over Wesley’s objections, his friend, George Whitefield, changed some of the words, most noticeably the first line, which Wesley wrote as, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In And For The World

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2011

God calls us to follow the example He set in loving the world, not simply reproaching it; and it loving it with self-giving and the intent to redeem.

Initially preached at Central Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, June 9, 1968; subsequently, with minor variations, at Capton Baptist Church, Campton, KY, August 18, 1968; Reid Village Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling, KY, March 1, 1970; Campbellsville BSU Retreat, Sept. 1970; Berea BSU Missions Banquet, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 16, 2011

Standing up for Christ in difficult times

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-19. • We’ve noted in past studies that every Christian who lives a godly life; • Will at some stage experiences a certain amount of persecution. • That’s part of the package! i.e. 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 12. • The apostle Peter has already dealt with this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Brethren