Sermons on Earned:

A Love That Remains

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Mar 11, 2002

Finding the Love that lasts a life time, in God.

A Love that Remains A. Introduction 1. 1 Corinthians 13:13 – And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 2. Today marks the end of the series dealing with 1 Corinthians 13:13. We will finish the series by talking about Love. I am going to tell you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can't Win At The Game Of Sin

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

What kind of game are you playing

YOU CAN’T WIN AT THE GAME OF SIN TEXT: II Peter 2:19-21 I. Cain Played A Losing Game. Gen. 4:2-13 A. He worshiped God the wrong way. 4:3-5 Cain followed his own way and not God’s way. II Peter 2:2 "And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing In The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 19, 2004

The story of Mary and Martha gives us a perspective on what is truly important in our lives.

Sharing In The Kingdom Of Heaven Luke 10:38-42 What pictures come to mind when you think of the story of Mary & Martha? Sibling Rivalry Jealousy Doing Vs. Being I have heard many sermons on this text, as I’m sure most of you have also. There are many twists to this very short pericope or short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

The Issues Of Marriage Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 5, 2005

This message is the first of three or four from the 1 Cor., and is inteded to be part of the series. This message looks at some of the pressure on marriage and the high view Scripture has of marriage.

THE ISSUES OF MARRIAGE Part 1 1 Corinthians 7:1-7 I THE DANGER BEFORE MARRIAGE – 7:1 Our society is inundated from so many directions with sights, sounds, and activities, destined to fracture the bulwark of marriage. From attempts to redefine what constitutes a marriage, to shows bent on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Face To Face With A Pig

Contributed by Greg Newton on Sep 8, 2006

There are a lot of things that we learn from life itself and many of those are things that we learn through tragedies of our own and we come face to face with learning something the hard way. The problem with the world that we live in, is people are only

“COMING FACE TO FACE WITH A PIG” Intro: There are a lot of things that we learn from life itself and many of those are things that we learn through tragedies of our own and we come face to face with learning something the hard way. The problem with the world that we live in, is people are only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unwrapping God's Love Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 2, 2004

THe first gift worth unwrapping is God’s love. We must understand the nature of God’s love being unconditional, limitless and available.

“Unwrapping God’s Love” December 5,2004 Intro: Remember as a kid the excitement of unwrapping Christmas presents. Was there a new GI Joe or the latest Barbie under the tree? Did Grandma get you that really cool remote control car or another supply of Fruit of the Looms? As you get older, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Striking Oil

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

Mother’s Day Message 2002

Striking Oil 2 Kings 4:1-7 May 12, 2002 – Mother’s Day Introduction No one deserves a special day all to herself more than today’s Mom. A cartoon showed a psychologist talking to his patient: "Let’s see," he said, "You spend 50 percent of your energy on your job, 50 percent on your husband and 50 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Is The Grace?

Contributed by Ralph Mayhew on Sep 16, 2002

So often we require justice, but we need to live out of grace, continually forgiving!

WHERE IS THE GRACE? This past week we have been re-inundated with stories of terror. Stories of loss, shock, pain, grief… By now we’re all too familiar with the scenes and the headlines And I could go on and tell some of the stories of September 11, but I sense that we’ve really had enough of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Task Of The Church #1 Series

Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001

The focus of the Church is to be on God and His will in everything we do.

Tittle: The Task Of The Church part 1 Theme: The focus of the Church is to be on God and His will in everything we do. Written: 4-11-99 Introduction: There are many references in the New Testament that will tell us what our task is as a part of the Church. -- What I want to do is look at these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting God

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

We struggle to trust God with the mundane things of life. This text examines why, and encourages us to begin to trust Him in all things

Trusting God! My text tonight is somewhat unusual when you think about trusting God. However, I find in this Psalm a resounding utterance of a God you can count on. A God you can trust. Close your eyes for a moment and just listen while I read to you the 19th Psalm. As I read, I want you to hang ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Spent For God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

Coins are made from precious metals and bare the image of authority. We are precious creations of God that bare His image. How should we be spent as Gods currency?

Spent for God This passage remains one of my all time favorites. I love it because Jesus took a simple thing like a coin and crushed his enemies who were trying to trap him. It is just beautiful in its power and simplicity. It is pure Jesus. Interesting Things about Coins. Coins represent a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Shepherd

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Nov 29, 2006

Society desires to have as many shepherd as possible in order to please everybody, but Jesus tells us that there is only one shepherd and that he is the Good Shepherd

Whom to follow? B5 clip season 1 episode on dominant religions earth cermony– choices, choice, choices There is a religion for every taste, desire, and even lack of taste. It is a veritable all you can eat buffet when it comes to finding a religion, There is literally something for everyone. If ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Signs Of A Losers Life Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009

Haman was the ultimate loser whose life gives us clues to watch for.

SIGNS OF A LOSER’S LIFE 8/18/09 Esther 6:9-14 S__ L__ R__ 1. Haman – trouble or turmoil a. probably cut a wide path & left a lot of bodies b. #2 but I don’t think would have been satisfied c. Texaco – Dist. Mgr. >clerks I’m going to top – stay out of my way or I will step on you! d. 6 mos. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Deal?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

The complete unfairness of grace...what a concept! We want our reward to be commensurate with our works. And it's tough when it's not!

Passage: Matthew 20:1-16 Intro: Do you remember the story of David and his confrontation with Nathan? 1. David had committed adultery, had husband killed, confronted by the prophet in a unique way. 2. story of man who stole pet lamb to feed guests, …sucked David in…”you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Confrontational Gospel

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

We try so hard to make the gospel easy to accept, but the way Jesus presented it was bound to be confrontational in a sinful world.

Passage: Matthew 10:34-42 Intro: Sometimes the words of Jesus are so different from the image we constructed that it shocks us. 1. and often we try to soften them, reinterpret them, make them less offensive and more acceptable. 2. but these statements this morning are really clear. 3. and in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free