Sermons on Earthly Possessions:

Set Your Heart On Things Above

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 2, 2013

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God” Col. 3:1-3.

Theme: Set your hearts on things above Text: Eccl. 2:18-23; Col. 3:1-11; Lk. 12:13-21 The daily routine for the average adult is sleep, eat, work, exercise and relax and occassionally a minute or two when they remember to pray. Is this how God expects us to live? This is the world’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Savior Then And Now

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 27, 2022

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

December 24, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:1-20 A Savior Then and Now Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once again, we join the host of other Christians throughout the world. We celebrate the nativity of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Have A Great Nation

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Genesis 12:2 says, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.

Genesis 12:2 says, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.” In the preceding verse, God promises to make a “great” nation through the seed of Abraham. The Jewish people do constitute a “great” nation. Though that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2

Dealing With Unruly Members Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018

Message 14 in our Colossians series exploring the need to deal with the flesh.

Chico Alliance Church “Dealing with Unruly Members” Continually pursue the eternal Continually contemplate the eternal Conclusively deal with our “members” on the earth “THEREFORE” In light of the realities mentioned above Paul calls for further action. Paul shifts from the teaching that there ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, James 5:14-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Three Keys To Contentment”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

Today we’re going to class together. Those of you who were blessed enough to be here today will soon admit that it’s a class every man, woman and child needs to take.

Biblical Text: Psalm 37:1-9, 25 A Psalm of David Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can You Afford?

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 18, 2004

When it comes to discipleship Jesus reminds us that it is very costly.

Luke 14:25-33 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters--yes, even his own life--he cannot be my disciple. 27 And anyone who does not carry his cross and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Start Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

Explores surrendering to God, embracing spiritual renewal, and finding satisfaction in Him.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as individuals, but as a spiritual family, united in our love for the Lord. We are here to seek His wisdom, to find comfort in His promises, and to learn how to live a life that is pleasing to Him. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Unsatisfied Soul

6 Conditions Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Jun 14, 2021

Salvation is free but discipleship costs!

Jesus said, we cannot be His disciples until we have the following in our lives: 1. To love God more than anyone else in the world - Luke 14:26 - Here in this text Jesus was not asking his disciples to withdraw from their family responsibilities. He Himself was a responsible son, we find it from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24-33

The Day Of His Coming! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015

In this passage God will give His people a final admonition to come back to Him before 400 years of silence. He is using the second coming of Christ as their motivation. Problem: People fail to prepare for the return of Christ.

Introduction: God is admonishing the nation of Israel to come back to Him. Do you think God is admonishing America… the church… families… individuals? How presumptuous it would be of us to ignore His plea to prepare for His earthly return. The Main Point: Because Christ is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Believe Our Report?

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 2, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of sharing the gospel.

“Who Will Believe Our Report?” Isaiah 53:1 v1 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? There is an interesting contrast in my home. My daughter is in college and has to write reports and essays for various classes. When preparing for such an assignment ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Fatherhood Of God

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Father’s day message.

READ: Matthew 4:1-11 Today is “FATHER’S DAY”. One day of the year that we set apart to remember and honour our “dads”. For so many of us this is a joyous day, for we have such fond relationships with, or memories of, our fathers. I thank God when I think of my own dad. He’s a godly man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Given Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 1, 2014

Our giving as an act of worship flows from the grace we have received as redeemed people.

“I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” [1] We want to worship in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral

Contributed by Clyde White on Nov 22, 2006

I’ve been asked for some of my funeral messages. Because each funeral service is personal, I don’t feel it proper to give the actual message. Instead, I am posting a "compilation" as a generic message, part of my own making and some from the expression of

Funeral Message for a Believer ____ was a grand lady(gentleman), and her(his) life was unusual in many respects. She(he) faced death in the same manner she(he) faced life. Both were challenges to be met head on. Death to the Christian is, in many ways, like GRADUATION DAY. Both involve years of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-6

In Your Eyes - Ways Of Seeing

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. This week's sermon constitutes Part One of the two-part study which will conclude our summer series. Were I to give these two messages a single name, I might call them "The Demand for Decision." In truth, however, that title should fit any sermon preached from this pulpit. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23

Rich Towards God

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 31, 2025

The Parable of the Rich Fool teaches us not to hoard the blessing God's lavishes upon us. We find ways to share, give, and provide for others in need with a generous spirit.

IN HIS SERMON “THE USE OF MONEY,” JOHN WESLEY SAID IN REGARDS TO EARTHLY TREASURES, “EARN ALL YOU CAN, SAVE ALL YOU CAN, AND GIVE ALL YOU CAN.” OUR PARABLE DOES NOT CONDEMN WEALTH OR BEING PROSPEROUS OR HAVING MANY POSESSIONS. IN FACT, THE CHURCH DOES NOT TEACH AGAINST IT, BUT RATHER CALLS US TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 5:5

Denomination: Free Methodist