Sermons on Economic Freedom:

The Peril Of Privilege

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

"The Church is Dying on the Vine" is a common statement today. Is it True?

THE PERIL OF PRIVILEGE Amos 3:1-15 INTRO: "This church is dying on the Vine," is a statement I have heard made recently. But who is responsible? Some say the preacher, others the deacons, the Sunday School teachers, and on & on. We, are all responsible. People have told me they wont attend ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Satan’s Plan To Destroy Our Church

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church. Intro.: 1. Satan is trying to destroy our church! a. Not by false teaching (know Bible too well); not by persecution (it would only make us stronger). b. His techniques are subtle (1 Pet. 5:8; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Satan's Plan To Destroy Our Church

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church.

Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church. Intro.: 1. Satan is trying to destroy our church! a. Not by false teaching (know Bible too well); not by persecution (it would only make us stronger). b. His techniques are subtle (1 Pet. 5:8; Eph. 6:10-12). 2. At least 7 ways Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Prayer-Care-Share: What's Next? Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Apr 24, 2006

#8 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

We started PRAYER CARE SHARE in late January. Twelve weeks ago! How many of you are still praying over your bookmark people? How many would say that God has been working in some of the people’s lives? As a church we have two choices... 1. Let Prayer Care Share be a program and now let it ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Faces (Phases) Of Paul The Apostle Introduction Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 8, 2012

Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them,

It was said of Abraham Lincoln that when his political opponent called him two faced he replied "If I had two faces I wouldn’t be wearing this one!" I presented you with my definition of evolution a while back which is a process of gradual, peaceful, progressive change or development, as in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 30. The Avoidance Of Oaths James 5:12 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple "Yes" or "No." Otherwise you will be condemned.

Text Lesson 30. James 5:12 (NIV) Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple "Yes" or "No." Otherwise you will be condemned. Commentary on James 5:12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Response In Challenging Times

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Mar 26, 2020

As Christians, our response is very critical because it influences the world around us. Even as we are now in difficult days because of COVID-19, our reaction is extremely important and will have a profound impact on others.

Two days back, while watching news on Television, my five-year-old daughter suddenly came up to me and asked me something. What she asked kind of surprised me. She said, “Why mama, everywhere and every time, it is all about corona, corona, corona…. “ The impact that this invisible organism has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1, Psalm 47:8, Psalm 46:1, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Charismatic

The False Security That Our Wealth Brings Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 12, 2020

God thunders His displeasure with the wealthy. How can we find our security in God instead of money?

A GATED COMMUNITY: Money can bring a false sense of security. - Amos 3:15. - Some aspects: a. We use it separate ourselves. - You see this physically in the way in most places neighborhoods are divided by income. We’ve reached a certain level and so we don’t have to hang out with those from ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Constantly Repenting To Follow Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 4, 2024

Do those things well and the government will be respected. Do them badly and the people get angry and one way or another dismantle that government.

Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Course 2024 There are several basic and critical functions of any government, once a region of the world has established one. Israel–the northern Kingdom after the breakup of David’s kingdom after the terrible mess Solomon left–was such an area. A successful ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:4-6, Amos 8:9-12, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

God's Sovereignty In A Family Tree

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 7, 2003

Notice God’s sovereignty on display in Christ’s lineage.

Matthew 1:1-17 God’s Sovereignty in a Family Tree Woodlawn Baptist Church December 7, 2003 Thanksgiving is behind us and we are officially in the Christmas season. Folk are counting down the shopping days, the economic analysts are checking the fourth quarter profits, Santa is out in full force in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Revelation 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Hold Up Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

We are to support one another.

THIS IS A HOLD UP Galatians 5:25-6:5 S: Encouragement and support Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: In our study of Galatians 5:25-6:5, we will find four ways we can support one another. The _____ way we can support one another is… I. LIVE IT UP ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Grace

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 12, 2002

"Growing in Grace" is a practical step by step topical teaching that encourages growth in a ’how to’ manner. Full of crisp, relevant contemporary language and illustrations. A transition to communion is included at the close.

"Growing in Grace" II Peter 3:18 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: As many of you know our newborn baby is 10 days old now. And it’s really quit amazing, because we can already see some growth taking place. When a newborn baby arrives, a small amount of initial weight loss occurs. In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Be A Do-Gooder Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

We are to share good deeds at every opportunity.

BE A DO-GOODER Galatians 6:6-10 S: Mission Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO SHARE GOOD DEEDS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY. ?: How? KW: Investments TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 6:6-10, three investments we can make to fulfill our responsibility to share in good deeds. The _____ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Grace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 16, 2010

A look at Grace demonstrated in the lives of Joseph, Moses, David and Peter

It seemed to make perfect sense: If the “Grace of God” was a good thing, and if the “Grace of God” was demonstrated through the forgiveness of sin, then the more we sinned than the more the Grace of God would be demonstrated. It seems to make perfect sense but it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Face Of God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2011

If you’re looking for the face of God in your life, look for it in the face of forgiveness on your brother; look for it in the face of favor on your sister; and look for it in the face of fellowship with your brothers in sisters in Christ.

Some time ago, a small east coast community was struggling financially, so they called an open town meeting to discuss the problem. A couple dozen people were there, including a stranger that no one seemed to know. Most assumed he was a tourist who had just dropped in on the meeting. He started ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free