Sermons on Earthly Possessions:

The Kingdom Will Still Be The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 29, 2024

Even in times of political tension, we can rest assured that God's kingdom is eternal and unshakable. Jesus is Lord over all earthly powers, and our true citizenship lies in His kingdom—a kingdom not defined by political leaders but by humility, servanthood, and ultimate allegiance to God.

#### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Kingdom Minded — The Skit Guys If there is any one thing that brings drama and division to our world, it is politics. It feels like unprecedented times — such division and discord over political views and opinions today. There is so much tension in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:13, John 18:34-37, Matthew 18:2-5, Matthew 22:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saul's Spear & Water: A Lesson In Faith And Divine Sustenance

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Aug 11, 2024

In the story of David and Saul, we see how earthly weapons and resources can fail, but the Word and Spirit of the Lord never do. Today, we'll discover how faith in God sustains us in our battles, just as David trusted in God's protection and guidance.

Greetings in the Precious Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! It’s a joy to gather with you today, and as we come together, we find ourselves in a time when people all around the world are speaking about faith in God. Faith is something that resonates deeply within us, and while it can be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, 2 Timothy 2:13, Romans 10:17, 1 Samuel 26:12, 1 Samuel 26:23, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Jeremiah 17:8  (view more)  (view less)

Palm Sunday - The Triumphal Road To Discipleship

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Apr 2, 2021

This sermon will be looking at Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem as He came to the end of His long road toward His earthly purpose and final work for us all on this earth, the cross. It looks at how easy it is for us to get off track on what our final destinations as disciples is meant to be.

INTRO: Back in February Pat and I were returning from a week in Florida. We have made the trip from DC here to Dillsburg many times. When we travel we often will listen to an audio book to help pass the time. This year we were coming up from Richmond and into DC and listening to our book and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40, Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony Through Happiness (Eat Some Peaches) - Philippians 4:4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 2, 2022

To have unity we must overcome joylessness, lack of reasonableness, and anxiety. We have to be told to rejoice because we naturally resist it, and because we tend to seek joy in earthly things instead of in (not just from) the Lord. Find happiness by enjoying God throughout the day.

Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Misfit Christmas: Paradoxes Of The Christ Child Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2021

Baby Jesus was 1. So young, yet so old; 2. So poor, yet so rich; 3. So helpless, yet so powerful; 4. So mute, yet speaking to all; and 5. So earthly, yet so heavenly. The message ends with a great illustration.

MISFIT CHRISTMAS: PARADOXES OF THE CHRIST CHILD 1 Tim. 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. CHRISTMAS PLAY JOSEPH DECIDES TO MAKE RESERVATIONS a. The Director of a Christmas play was nervous when she cast Jimmy, the middle-school class clown, as Joseph in the Christmas Pageant. Her fears were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Privilege Of Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 9, 2022

Earthly kings & presidents DO NOT ALLOW ACCESS to themselves by average people! How different God is, to seek out the lowest, the least, & the nobodies - though He's the Creator & King of kings. Prayer is a priceless privilege; make sure you use it!

THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER Heb. 10:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BRAGGING OF PERFECTION 1. One denomination believes you can “pray through” to perfection. One member of this group went to see a Christian neighbor. He struck up the subject of the believer's perfection. 2. The neighbor said, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22, Psalm 5:4, Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Devil Is In The Debt Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

Dealing with financial debt and spiritual debt

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART FOUR THE DEVIL IS IN THE DEBT Matt. 18:21-35 - Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2015) Introduction: Today’s Defining Moment is relevant for all of us. It is going to be an uncomfortable topic for some and yet it has the potential to be liberating for everyone. My goal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2021

Believers in Christ are: 1) A People of God’s Possession (1 Peter 2:9c), 2) A People of Proclamation (1 Peter 2:9d), 3) A Privileged People (1 Peter 2:9e) and finally, 4) A Pardoned People (1 Peter 2:10).

1 Peter 2:9–10 (9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood), a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Other

Life Lessons From The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2021

Here in the Sermon on the Mount Jesus gives us some more important lessons for life. 1. Fast for our Heavenly Father (vs. 16-18). 2. Store more eternal treasure than earthly treasure (vs. 19-21). 3. Live in the light of the Lord (vs. 22-23). 4. Make the Messiah our Master (vs. 24).

Life Lessons from the Lord The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:16-24 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 26, 2013 (Revised March 27, 2021) MESSAGE: *It's getting close to summer, and little kids everywhere are learning how to swim. Did you ever try to teach your children how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Our Living Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2011

Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad today. Be sure of a glorious future, and be glad even in times of grief today.

Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Merits Of Meekness Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 8, 2006

3rd sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

THE MERITS OF MEEKNESS MATTHEW 5:5 INTRODUCTION: Maybe there is no other beatitude, spoken by Jesus, that is more confusing than the one we study today. “Blessed are the meek...” Why is it confusing? Because we don’t think of meekness as a desired attribute in our character. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian Church

From The Cross To The World

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004

Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. Second, above all, we need forgiveness from our Creator just to be reconcil

TEXT: Luke 23:34a TITLE: FROM THE CROSS TO THE WORLD {Forgiveness} Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. It seems we can’t help but offend, betray, or commit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eulogy Elizabeth Williams

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This sermon is for an outstanding Christian woman who died from cancer.

Elizabeth Ann Williams September 15, 1949 –July 12, 2004 July 17th, 2004 When we think of Elizabeth Ann Williams, how can we not think of the goodness of God. For in Elizabeth God gave to us an incredible beautiful gift. The downside of receiving such a great a gift, is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul Proclaims God's Message Of Salvation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 9, 2006

Easter 4(C) - Paul proclaims God’s message of salvation which is a message revealing ignorance, disobedience and sin but also a message providing knowledge, forgiveness and life.

PAUL PROCLAIMS GOD’S MESSAGE OF SALVATION May 7, 2006 - EASTER 4 - Acts 13:15,16a; 26-33 Dear Friends, Fellow-Redeemed: Today, once again we are going to hear about the apostle Paul. And who can forget Paul, once called Saul? Last week we heard how the Lord changed his life with a miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Dreams Interpreted

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 16, 2008

God speaks to Christians through the voice of the Holy Spirit instead of dreams or visions.

Last week we talked about dreams. We mentioned the dreams of Jacob, Abimelech, Joseph, the butler and the baker. All of these dreams involved some object or person. For example, Jacob dreamed of a ladder that reached from the earth up into heaven. He saw angels descending and ascending the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church