Sermons on Dishonest Manager:

Adoption Day Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 17, 2015

Our Adoption, God's providence, Love

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Adoption Day 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 (pg. 825) August 23, 2015 Introduction: Have you ever loved someone so much that after a period of time you had to see them again? I mean you just couldn’t stand being separated from them? And maybe, because of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Lean Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2015

A sermon that helps us to understand the true meaning of a biblical faith in God.

One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. "Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?" she asks. Her mother replies, "Well, every time ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

It's Hard…to Find Good Help?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 25, 2015

No one wants to do anything anymore… They just want to rely on someone else to do it for them…and still receive the benefits as though they had done it all on their own...

It's hard…To find good help? Matthew 9:36-38 NKJ 36 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:23-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Art Of Encouragement

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 31, 2015

Life has a way of wearing us down, doesn't it? And when we're discouraged, what usually happens? We start complaining & feeling sorry for ourselves. We may even turn bitter & isolate ourselves.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. In today's world, it appears that almost everyone is getting connected to everyone else. We have cell phones, e-mail, Face Book, Twitter, & much, much more. But no matter how connected we are technically, it seems we're getting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is...! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 30, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is and who we are called to be.

Jesus Is . . . ! Hebrews 5:11 - 6:20 July 30, 2017 It may be difficult to believe, but sometimes adults can act like children - - There’s nothing more fun than to watch a MLB manager go ballastic and act like a 2 year old. We see 40 year olds acting like 5 year olds. It’s embarrassing when it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Canceled Debt (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 20, 2017

When we accepted what Jesus did on the cross we had our sin debt canceled. So now what? We can have an improper or a proper response to our canceled debt. Last week we looked at some improper responses. Today we'll look at some proper responses.

CANCELED DEBT (part two) Recap: What are improper responses to our canceled debt? We start accumulating more debt. People claim bankruptcy and then go right back to accumulating more debt. Why? Because they either don't care or they didn't learn the lesson that their poor choices got them into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lead Me To The Rock Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 5, 2017

The importance of seeking God when we are overwhelmed

Lead ME to the Rock CCCAG March 5th, 2017 Scripture: Psalm 61:1-3 Intro- Beginning small series of messages about being “hidden in God” beginning today with studying Psalm 61. Background on this Psalm- (Why Chronological bible reading is important) It is written by King David of Israel. David had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus: Why?!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 18, 2017

A 3 week look at who Jesus is and why He deserves our worship!

JESUS: WHY?! March 19, 2016 Colossians 1:15-20 Have you ever asked yourself this question . . . . If I had the chance to tell someone about Jesus — someone who had never heard about Jesus and who didn't know anything about Jesus — what would I tell them? What would I want them to know about this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 2, 2017

seeks to answer what Jesus meant by, "It is finished!!"

“It Is Finished!” John 19:23-30 David P. Nolte It’s always easier to start something than to finish it. My father-in-law started building a boat. It was about 18 feet long. It was to have an inboard engine. It was to have a small cabin. But he ran out of time before ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Sunday

Contributed by Bud Rose on Apr 15, 2017

Sermon on the Resurrection of Christ

So . . . What’s So Important About Easter? Introduction: The idea that Jesus never died on the cross can be found in the coran; and to this day there is a shrine that supposedly marks His real burial place in Srinagar, Kashmir. As the 19th century dawned, Karl Bahrdt, Karl Venturini, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Neighbor

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

Have you ever thought of what difference a word of compassion, encouragement, or affirmation can make in someone else's life? This sermon calls us to recognize others' needs and to show our love for them in the appropriate love language.

[Sermon preached on 26 August 2018, 14th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Somehow, widows have been on my mind this past week. Last Tuesday, I was contacted by a woman whose husband had just died. She asked me to arrange the funeral. That same day, I read the Bible readings for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-18, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Underestanding Anger Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

30th in a series on Ephesians dealing with the issue of anger.

Understanding Anger” Ephesians 4:26-27 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 2. Be angry without sinning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

No Parts Left Over

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 20, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 40: 1 – 38

Exodus 40: 1 – 38 No parts left over 40 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting. 3 You shall put in it the ark of the Testimony, and partition off the ark with the veil. 4 You shall bring in the table and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Aaron And His Blossoming Rod

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 1, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 17: 1 – 13

Numbers 17: 1 – 13 Aaron and his blossoming rod 17 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and get from them a rod from each father’s house, all their leaders according to their fathers’ houses—twelve rods. Write each man’s name on his rod. 3 And you shall write ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gambling: Is It Okay To Play The Lottery? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 8, 2018

This sermon address God's answer to the issue of playing the lottery.

Introduction For many years I have wanted to address the issue of gambling, and specifically, the matter of playing the lottery. There is no text in Scripture that says, “You shall not gamble.” In fact, the words “gamble” or “gambling” are not found in the Bible. Nevertheless, that does not mean ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed