Sermons on Dishonest:

The Truth About Integrity Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 4, 2023

Let your yes be your yes

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning in our series The Sermon on the Mount, we’re continuing through a section of Jesus’ teaching where Jesus uses the phrase, “You have heard it said… but I say.” Six times Jesus uses this pattern. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Brethren

Discipleship: A Call Of Abandonment And Surrender

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

He gave Himself on the cross so that you would not have to face God’s wrath on account of your sins. Jesus calls you to turn from your selfishness and sin and to follow Him.

Opening illustration: During a NASA space shuttle launch, you will hear the phrase “negative return.” It is a phrase that is part of the abort protocol. It means the shuttle has reached the point and speed at which a return to the launch site is impossible. No astronaut wants to be at “negative ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is In The House Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION JESUS IS IN THE HOUSE A. Mark 2:1-2 (READ) ILLUSTRATION: In churches where I have ministered over the years, on Sunday nights after evening worship we would head over to either our house or another member’s house for a FAMILY DEVOTIONAL. All the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Bigger Barns

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 2, 2023

The real fools are those who, being satisfied with their lives as they are, forget God, forget their neighbors, and forget their mortality.

What is wrong with this picture? Imagine that you are in the audience that long-ago day in Judea, listening to Jesus preach. There are thousands in the crowd, but you got there early. In fact, you waited all night to get a good seat. Jesus’ reputation has grown all over Palestine, and people have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#35. Who Stands In The Breach? Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 3, 2023

Ezekiel 22:30 has been the theme verse for lots of men's ministries. It is definitely compelling to think we might be the man God is looking for to stand in the gap. But the truth is, we are missing the point.

Who Stands in the Breach? Ezekiel 22: 23-31, 2 Kings 25:1-4 Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Ezekiel 22:23. Page 664 in the pew Bibles. On October 4, 1997, me and about a dozen men from the church I was serving at the time jumped on a bus at about 2 in the morning and drove 400 miles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 25:1-4, Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Five Coats... The Journey From Defeat To Victory

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 9, 2022

Learn the lesson of the journey of 5 coats... we can go from promise, to defeat to victory by staying faithful and refusing to be bitter. BITTER vs. BETTER.

FIVE COATS… I CAN NEVER UNDERSTAND THE JOURNEY? LIFE IS MEAN! LIFE IS REALLY MEAN! LIFE IS A SERIES OF LOSING TO WIN. WHY? WHY? THEY TOOK MY COAT! GOD NEVER EXPLAINS WHAT HE IS DOING! THIS STRIPPING AWAY FROM ME? STRIP AWAY MY COAT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE FIVE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-7, Genesis 39:2-5, Genesis 41:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Poverty Or Prosperity - Which Is Biblically Correct? Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008

You go home and you turn on the TV and you see a television preacher. That TV preacher says if you become a Christian and plant some seeds financially, that prosperity is your right and God will bless you financially.

STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING Poverty or Prosperity - Which is Biblically Correct? Mathew 6:24 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: You go home and you turn on the TV and you see a television preacher. That TV preacher says if you become a Christian and plant some seeds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lesson 27: Preach Logically Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2018

Let's learn to apply logic to our sermons

Lesson Goal I hope to teach how to preach logical sermons. Lesson Intro How do we recognize deception? How do we avoid self-deception? How often have we heard fellow Christians say things that seem rather half-baked and irrational? How often have people in the scientific or educational community ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2011

How can someone become a citizen of God’s kingdom and a member of His family? Through Matthew alone of the Synoptic Gospels, he preserves: 1) The Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44), 2) The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value (Matthew 13:45–46

Buried treasure is the stuff of popular stories (a more colorful equivalent of winning the lottery today), but also in the ancient world a more realistic possibility than it is today, even with the help of a metal-detector. Before banking was generally established, to hide wealth in the form of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Other

Diversity In The Church

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2012

Leadership in the congregation is to reflect the Lord’s choice rather than seeking diversity as defined in the world.

“The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Act Like Men: Duty

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 21, 2012

We are accepted into God’s Family, but we are appointed to serve. It is our duty as disciples to fulfil the will of the Master.

“Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink’? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 24, 2020

The 1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), the 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

Ephesians 4:12-16 [12] to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, [13]until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, [14]so that we may no longer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Other

Almsgiving Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2022

Giving is a critical component within the grounds of faith we commit to as born-again Christians. Giving allows us to share in the bounty of what God has graced us with and the satisfaction of knowing we are doing something good for others.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:1-4 (Almsgiving) Matthew 6:1-4, NIV 1 "Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

To Love Or Not To Love?

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

Are we ready to embrace ALL the consequences of God’s love being shed abroad into our hearts?

Note: the following article (in its original form) provoked a discussion on another site entitled, "Walk Away from Fundamentalism" (http://www.aimoo.com/forum/postview.cfm?id=319472&CategoryID=22217&ThreadID=528621). Part of this discussion, and my replies, are included below, following the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership That Is Divine And Right Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 24, 2001

This was bits and peices of about 12 different sermons

Leadership Lessons Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Exodus 18: 13-26 July 15, 2001 A small boy was asked by his teacher, "What is the size of the Democratic Party?" "About 5 feet 2 inches," he replied promptly. "NO!" exploded the teacher" I mean, how MANY members does it have? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ