Sermons on embezzlement:

Don't Bet On Gambling

Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 20, 2014

Christian arguments against gambling.

Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church West Lafayette, Ohio May 25, 1986 DON'T BET ON GAMBLING Proverbs 16:33 My sermon this morning is on gambling. After three weeks without a winner, the state lottery is now up to $18 million. That’s quite a temptation! Overnight you could become ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gives Us Truth Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 9, 2015

The Holy Spirit tells us the truth. He tells us the truth about sin (the sin of unbelief), about righteousness (in Jesus), and about judgment.

WHAT JESUS IS DOING here is: He is consoling his disciples. This is the last night before his death, and he tells them that he is gong away. And, of course, they are sad. But he reassures them. He tells them that his departure is for their good. “It is to your advantage that I go ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abomination To The Lord!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 22, 2014

We see the spiritual lives of Christians today in a state of confusion, decay and disarray; reason? Lack of Biblical teachings and knowledge of God and His holiness!

ABOMINATION TO THE LORD! Jeremiah 4:1 "If you return, O Israel,declares the LORD, to me you should return. If you will put away your abominations out of My sight. THEN you shall not be moved." Not every sermon I’ve preached or written were a home run and a blockbuster hit; many have ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Don't Have Much But You Can Have What I've Got Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Chapter 3 begins with Peter and John going to the temple for the 3pm time of prayer. Peter and John are seen together quite often in scripture. In Luke 5 we see they were partners in the fishing business before they gave their hearts and lives to Jesus. Luke 22 has them together as they prepared ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hate The Sin; Love The Sinner

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2014

If we are to effectively witness the Gospel to the world, regarding all kinds of evil, and living virtuous lives, we must do exactly as God has done to us: love the sinner and hate the sin.

It’s amazing how similar the climate in the Holy Land is to the climate here in South Texas, especially in the summer. The figs in our back yard are ripening, and I understand that this hot month in Palestine is also the season for ripe figs. The Scriptures are right even on agricultural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

"Keeping Our Eyes On The Prize” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 21, 2019

Christians need to manage what God has entrusted to them with their eyes on eterinty.

As I share with you a second message in a four sermon series on Living the Generous Life, I want you to know that I consider it a great thing that the Lord would allow me to share with you what He has to say about the subject of giving. I say this for at least three reasons: 1) It puts me in good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Impossible?

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2019

This story looks at and applies Jesus' teachings in Luke 17:1-6 alongside the experience of Corrie Ten Boom.

There were many things that were once thought to be impossible, but are now considered to be quite common and ordinary. The idea of man landing on the moon or going to space was once thought to be impossible, but that notion was shattered in the 1960s. The idea of people surviving heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Discipline

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 5, 2019

What I want to emphasize today is not the food but the DISCIPLINE OF SITTING IN ORDER!

After DISCIPLINE Luke 9:14,15” Jesus said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15 The disciples did so, and everyone sat down.” Children in Abide School were getting very unruly, undisciplined, and naughty, I was just wondering what to speak in the assembly on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:14, Proverbs 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipline

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 29, 2019

Christianity is no MIDAS TOUCH, it is JESUS TOUCH, you got to reach out and touch Jesus to get the blessings, anybody there?

After DISCIPLINE Luke 9:14,15” Jesus said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15 The disciples did so, and everyone sat down.” Children in Abide School were getting very unruly, undisciplined, and naughty, I was just wondering what to speak in the assembly on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Empowered

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 6, 2020

Without being empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are followers. But once we are empowered, we are ambassadors.

EMPOWERED Today I’m going to help you feel empowered! You might say, Woah! Me? Empowered? I don’t think so. That’s not me . . . But please stay with me on this and don’t drift off. Our series is “The Wellbeing of my soul” – This is not about achieving great things for yourself This is not about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Acts 2:1-4

The Parable Of The Unjust Servant

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 3, 2022

God expects singleness of service to Him. All that we do, secular and sacred is to glorify Him.

The Parable of the Unjust Servant Luke 16:1-13 This morning, we are studying one of Jesus’s parables. A parable is basically an illustration which is used to help understand an idea. This morning, we are studying the Parable of the Unjust Steward from Luke 16? What does Jesus want us to understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Luke 16:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Crucify The Passions And Desires Of The Flesh

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 8, 2022

Reality bites and in times like these, it is feasting on those who walk according to the flesh!

Our Father, who is in heaven, I humble myself once again before your mighty throne, drawing near to your godliness and your power of self-control. I thank you for your mercy and grace and for protecting me from the passion and desires of the flesh. As I continue this journey, please help me avoid ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-3, Titus 2:12, Romans 6:23, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Other

The Problems Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 14, 2022

Based on Acts 5:1-11 - Challenges hearers to face & solve problems in the church in a God-honoring way.

“THE PROBLEMS” Acts 5:1-11 FBCF – 3/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s the answer to this problem: 2+2? What’s the answer to this problem? The equation 24x squared + 25x – 47 over ax – 2 = negative 8x – 3 – 53 over ax – 2 is true for all values of x is unequal to 2 over a prime where a is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Story That Will Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2017

Daniel in the Lions' Den has been called the "one of the best loved stories in the Bible." But have you ever thought that God had a message in the story that could change your life?

ILLUS: A 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom to make a speech about "What he wanted to be when he grew up." He stood up in front of the class and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce lions. I’ll walk into the cage and they will roar… and they’ll roar… and they’ll…" ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About Hypocrisy And Abuse? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023

What About Hypocrisy and Abuse? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 9, 2023

What About Hypocrisy and Abuse? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 9, 2023 Summary: Engaging the issue of hypocrisy and abuse by Christian leaders which effects the decision of many to leave church or their faith. What do we do when those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9, Matthew 23:25-33, Matthew 20:25-28, Philippians 2:4, Matthew 18:2-3, Matthew 18:6, Proverbs 11:14, 2 Corinthians 8:20-21, 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational