Sermons on Envy And Greed:

Death By Motive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2008

Matters of sin and righteousness are not merely matters of behavior, but also matters of motive.

Death By Motive Acts 4:32-5:11 1. As many of you know, we Vasiceks temporarily housed a pet pig for over 6 months. 2. So when this Australian story hit the press on Friday, I noted it. CANBERRA (Reuters) - A pony-size pig who held an Australian woman hostage for 10 days inside her home will be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 5, 2008

Remember as we come to the Lord’s table today we look back to remember what Jesus has done, we look inside to see what we need to do, we look outward to what we can do for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Intro: We as Baptists love to eat, we love food for baptisms, ordinations, festivals, and revivals. You name function and we love to bring food. One of the most important meals that we take part in is not about food, but about faith. It is a clear representation of what close fellowship and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Through The Struggle

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2008

From the model of Job, we discover some principles about "getting through" the difficulties of life. (Warren Wiersbe contributes much to this message)

GETTING THROUGH THE STRUGGLE Job 1:20-22 * These past couple of weeks have been weeks of fiscal struggle in our nation and arguably in the world. It would seem that every fiscal pillar of this world has now been threatened. Like it or not savings, investments, retirements, real estate, and much ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Prosperity And Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 14, 2008

Prosperity and Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both 1) Be humble 2) Be confident

At the end of September the stock markets tanked leaving the world in financial crisis. How bad is it? Since June, the TSX has dropped 40%. If I understand it correctly, it means the $1,000 investment you made there in June is now only worth $600! What’s behind the latest financial meltdown? Most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

False Identity Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 28, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

Many years ago- King of Egypt employed an architect to build a watchtower. When Kings had buildings built- they would have their name engraved on the buildings to be remembered in history. When the architect finished the building he engraved his own name in the cornerstone of the building. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Jeremiah Plants A Message Of Hope

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 5, 2008

Pentecost 23(B) - Jeremiah plants a message of hope. I. Only God can grow this hope. II. Only God’s hope can grow this joy.

JEREMIAH PLANTS A MESSAGE OF HOPE (Outline) October 19,2008 - PENTECOST 23 - Jeremiah 31:7-9 INTRO: God called Jeremiah as his prophet for his people. Jeremiah served during the reigns of the last kings of Judah. You may recall that the kings of Judah were very bad kings. These kings were more ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning To Understand And Enjoy Your Job

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008

Due to its importance in our lives, either our Christian life will impact our working life, or our working life will impact our Christian life. Therefore, we must develop a biblical perspective of our professional lives in order to avoid the trap of sin a

Learning to UNDERSTAND and ENJOY Your Job THEME: Due to its importance in our lives, either our Christian life will impact our working life, or our working life will impact our Christian life. Therefore, we must develop a biblical perspective of our professional lives in order to avoid the trap of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promise To Abram Renewed Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 10, 2009

As we continue to follow the life of Abraham one would think after a event like separating from his own flesh and blood (Lot), that things would be different. But it is in times like these that God shines through.

Abraham: Following in the Footsteps Of Faith GOD’S PROMISE TO ABRAM RENEWED Genesis 13:14-18 Intro: Last week we looked at the trouble that arose between Abram and Lot, over the feeding of their livestock. And we learned just how each man handled that situation. Abram handled it with peace and in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-18, Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Manna Live! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 25, 2008

What is it? The symbolism of Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life. It’s how we live. Man alive! Many practical applications to daily Christian living. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Manna Live! Exodus 16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MannaLive.html [read vv. 1-21; 31] It’s a beautiful symbol of Jesus, come down from above. Christ is the bread of life. It’s how we live. Man alive! The following passage drives it all home... John 6:32-35 32 Then Jesus said unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 27, 2008

We are all to be useable vessels for the Lord to use.We must be an example, we are to stand firm in our faith, and be a positive testimony to others.

JARS OF CLAY 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 THIS SERMON WAS MADE FROM SOURCES ON SERMON CENTRAL AND MY PRIVATE STUDY. INTRO READ 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 HAVE YOU EVER TALKED TO SOMEONE ABOUT WHAT JESUS MEANS TO YOU? I HOPE ALL OF US CAN SAY YES TO THAT. HAVE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Sin Always Leads To A Breakdown In Relationships Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 1, 2009

The sin of Adam and Eve was to cease to trust God and to choose not to love him, which inevitably led to a breakdown of the relationship.

18.1.09 INTRO Computer virus analogy: Story this week – Trojan virus. Had to deal with it. The worm – infects everything Best cure is a reformat = wipe clean and start again POINT A very good comparison to the origin and the effects of sin. One of the most damaging computer viruses written was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Word To The Wealthy

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 26, 2008

Look at who Jesus was anointed to minister to in Luke 4:18. Are you on that list?

Luke 4 shows us some things the Holy Spirit does in Jesus’ ministry. In fact, Luke talks about the Holy Spirit twelve times in the first four chapters of the gospel, and then suddenly he stops talking about the Holy Spirit. He is only mentioned four more times in the entire rest of the gospel. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compromised Potential

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

COMPROMISED POTENTIAL

COMPROMISED POTENTIAL 10/11/2007 10/18/2007 Mark 8:22-25 22 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Only Works If You Drink It Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Apr 8, 2008

five ways to drink living water

It only works, if you drink it Pastor Danny Williams – April 5, 2008 John 7:37-39 Rivers of Living Water John 7:37(BK) On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, (BL) "If anyone thirsts, let him(BM) come to me and drink. 38Whoever believes in me,(BN) as[f] the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart For God Series

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 10, 2006

to help people know that to have a heart for God means to be willing to be humbled

Opening Illustration (a story built on one by A. Stanley) While in college, Dave came home with me for a Winter Break. Unknown to my parents, though, was what Dave brought in his extra large suitcase: a 40 pound python named ‘Squeeze’. I really never liked snakes, but he told me he had no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Free Methodist