Sermons on Economy Of Exclusion:

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

He Was Counted Among The Rebels Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the prophecy in Isaiah 53, focusing on how Jesus, the Messiah, willingly submitted to death, was counted among rebels, and bore the sins of many, as a preparation for Easter.

We have two more weekends before Easter, which is the most important day on the Christian calendar. So we are preparing ourselves by looking at the prophecies Jesus fulfilled in Isaiah 53. The final verse of Isaiah 53 describes the unlikely circumstance that the Anointed of the Lord would find ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:12, Matthew 27:15-26, Matthew 27:37

Topics: Easter Preparation, Isaiah 53, Jesus' Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

Revelation Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Since Christ is the revelation of God, you are able to know God and thus worship Him.

Revelation Job 38-42 PROPOSITION: Since Christ is the revelation of God, you are able to know God and thus worship Him. I. What is revelation? A. The definition of revelation. 1. The premise is that you don’t know everything there is to know. 2. The fact is that God does know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disaster

Contributed by Mike Maggard on Sep 13, 2001

The prophet Joel, writing some 2,700 years ago, shows God’s people nine steps for dealing with national catastrophes as America experienced September 11, 2001

It has been an incredible week; one that none of us, I suspect, will ever forget. The images of destruction will be forever etched in our memories. The song Phil just sang written by Chris Rice poses the dilemma that many of us face as followers of Jesus Christ. Did you catch the lyric: “Well, if ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting Christ Through Economic Chaos

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Nov 4, 2008

An exhortation to trust Christ through times of economic instability and financial worries

Trusting Christ through Economic Chaos M-1101 / 21 September, 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The message today is entitled, Trusting Christ in Times of Economic Chaos. It’s just a simple exhortation on trusting Christ even in times of economic confusion and turbulence. I think no one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responsible Citizenship

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP DOES NOT VIOLATE OUR OBLIGATION TO GOD, BUT RATHER IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT HIGHER AUTHORITY Introd.

RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP DOES NOT VIOLATE OUR OBLIGATION TO GOD, BUT RATHER IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT HIGHER AUTHORITY Introd.: Examine diff. viewpoints regarding the separation of church and state Issue: the obligation of believers to God's kingdom vs. our obligation to the state Specific issue here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Status Of The Church

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 5, 2004

This is a simple outline composed while I was on a mission trip to Vietnam and the Philipinnes. This message deals with the status of the church relative to God’s truth

THE STATUS OF THE CHURCH 1 JOHN 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION: What is the status of the church? This morning I want to proclaim to you what I have seen, what God is doing, who he is using, and the struggles they face. My recent trip to Vietnam and the Philippines has affected me powerfully. And I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Live In God's Salvation Today

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 8, 2003

LENT 5(C) - Live in God’s salvation today by savoring God’s deliverance and praising God for His spiritual blessings.

LIVE IN GOD’S SALVATION ISAIAH 43:16—21 APRIL 6, 2003 ISAIAH 43:16-21 16This is what the LORD says-- he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, 17who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements to-gether, and they lay there, never to rise again, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

God Speaks Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 25, 2007

Despite the fact that mankind continually rebels against God, He consistently displays His love and desire for personal relationship by speaking.

1. The first truth about the way God speaks concerns the man God speaks through 2. The second truth about the way God speaks concerns the days God speaks in 3. The third truth about the way God speaks concerns the Word God speaks AMOS 1:1-2 There was a middle aged woman who had a heart attack and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A World In Travail

Contributed by John Perry on Mar 14, 2011

As we look at the events taking place in the world today it is like reading the words of Jesus in Matthew 24. We are living in exciting days as His return draws near!

Bunbury Sun am 13/03/11 “A world in travail” Intro: In light of recent events I think it is fitting that we take time to look at what the Bible has to say about the world we are living in & all that is taking place. The Bible gives us a pict of the world in which we live. The things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Plan For America

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

What is America’s greatest problem today? Some say it’s an economic problem. Some say it’s an education problem. Some say it’s a government problem. Some would even say it’s a moral problem. While there are problems in each of those areas, they are not ou

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ One of the speakers at the Convention was Mike Huckabee. He was right when he said that the problem with America today isn’t a money problem. No matter how many trillions of dollars in debt we are… no matter how much the economy is in the tank… money is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Peaceable Politics Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 5, 2008

With all the things that go on during the political season, do you lose sight of the big picture? Today, we’ll spend our time looking at the big picture concerning politics. We’ll see what the Bible tells us our chief political job as a Christian is.

I read an article the other day that was written by an Air Force officer who had been stationed with the Army Corps of Engineers in Baghdad. He told of something that happened to him while they were working on the reconstruction of Iraq. His unit was responsible for rebuilding roads and bridges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In The Trenches With Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2009

Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him.

Title: Into the Trenches with Jesus Text: Mark 8:31-38 Thesis: Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him. Introduction This week I read about a mid-50’s Parker Brothers board game called “Going to Jerusalem.” In this board game your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pharaoh's Economic Stimulus Package Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 21, 2009

Put your trust and hope in God, not government.

As a political libertarian I found myself somewhat irritated with the section of scripture we’re studying this morning. The Egyptians lost their money, their livestock, their land, and their freedom. The Egyptian government assumed control of their property and their persons. How did Pharaoh ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Willing To Pay The Price Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 13, 2006

Sixth in a series in the book of Nehemiah. This message is designed to move the series and the congregation to a point of commitment.

Soren Kierkegaard wrote, “What I really lack is to be clear in my mind what I am to do, not what I am to know. The thing is to understand myself, to see what God really wishes me to do. . .to find the idea for which I can live and die.” Or as Robert Lewis rights in his awesome book The Church of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan