Sermons on Equal Pay:

You Are Hired! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 6 of 9

YOU ARE HIRED! (MT. 20:1-16) The economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century that hit the airline industry reflects the cost of doing business. United Airlines and Continental Airlines filed for bankruptcy, and American Airlines avoided bankruptcy after the union gave back $1.62 billion in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hidden Treasure?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 6, 2017

In today’s sermon I want to encourage you to first examine the value of the treasure of both God’s word and salvation and second to invite others to make a decision for Christ before it is too late.

Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44-52 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does the kingdom of heaven mean to you? For those whom are perishing in their sins and no longer think it is worthwhile to retain any knowledge of God (Romans 1:28); the treasures of Scripture or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Can Support God’s Kingdom

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 16, 2025

It is not the monetary value of our offering which catches the eye of Jesus, but the heart behind the offering.

You can listen to this, and others sermons, here https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 15th June 2025 Mark 12:41-44 Everyone Can Support God’s Kingdom “That is eye-catching!” Have you heard that phrase before? “That is eye-catching!” Perhaps it is an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

It cost Him the cross to be born at Christmas. He was born to die, and die He did that we might be saved. We are saved freely, for it is a gift that Jesus bought for us, but the fact is it cost Jesus everything. Grace is free to receive, but it was costly to give.

December in Peru is just as hot as July. The jungle is steaming and the insects are ferocious. Yet in that jungle setting more than 300 people from the Wycliff Bible Translators celebrate Christmas. The twinkling Christmas tree lights are not on a pine or fur tree, but on a banana or palm tree. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Go Thy Way-The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 21, 2020

Jesus gave this parable to His disciples after the rich young ruler had come running to Jesus but had walked away. Look for the "go thy way" in the text--it may surprise you!

Introduction: Just after the rich young ruler came running to Jesus, and walked away, Jesus gave this parable about workers in a vineyard. This was one of the last parables Jesus ever told. The immediate context stems from the disciples’ reaction to what Jesus said to the rich young ruler. Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Saved?

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 3, 2017

Have you ever been asked if you are saved? A Roman jailer asked “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30)

Everyone knows this is an important question-- How to be saved is the most important quest of any human life. This quest begins when a man or woman first realizes their true state before a holy God. The Apostle Paul and Silas had been carrying the Gospel to Europe. In Macedonia they went to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring People - The Tithe

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

The Biblical tithe is a prescription for the restoration of people.

Tithing is not the art of raising money, it is the art of people raising! 1. READ verse 7 “you have not followed My prescriptions” 2. Malachi 3 was not just another approach to raise money... 3. IT WAS A BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE TO RAISE AND RESTORE PEOPLE!!!! 4. The priests were corrupt & the people ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Matthew 12:24-30 - God, You Are So Narrow Minded And Inflexible! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 23, 2010

No wonder people see Christians as uncaring when they hear these words used like a sledge hammer against any OTHER RELIGION or against anyone who does not believe in Christ. It implies that God is UNLOVING and rigidly bent on sending people to hell.

Part 10 - Matthew 12:24-30 - GOD, YOU ARE SO NARROW MINDED AND INFLEXIBLE! There's a fictional story of the soldier in the American civil war who did not want to fight with anyone. In an attempt to remain NEUTRAL, he dressed in Union pants and a Confederate jacket. Unfortunately BOTH SIDES shot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings From Our Benefactor

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 15, 2025

A Psalm of praise to our God for His blessings

Blessings from Our Benefactor Psalm 116:12-19 12 What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. 14 I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians: Household Rules Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 21, 2025

This passage contains the dreaded "S" word, submit. But what did that mean 2000 years ago in Colossa and what does it mean for us today.

It was a struggle; I was thinking that this week I would preach from Colossians 4:5–6 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. I thought that I would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparing For Easter: The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2023

Jesus told this parable after the rich young ruler had come--and left. There was a lesson for the disciples and a lesson for us in this parable.

(Full Disclosures: This message is based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 3-5-2023. This is not an exact transcription. Further, Sermon Central has a message based on this text called “Go Thy Way-The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard” but this is a completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

An Obedient Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

The apostle Paul did not preach or teach the Gospel because of personal reasons or because the calling seemed attractive. I have talked to some who went into full-time Christian service because their father was a pastor, or because they grew up being told

An Obedient Spirit Paul continues to talk about his attitudes and motives about doing ministry. In his introduction to the letter to the Roman believers, Paul gives us some marks of true spiritual service we would do well to study and use as a standard to measure our own service to God. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope In The Face Of Injustice Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 4, 2019

Despite injustice, we have hope that God's intentions for justice will be fulfilled

April 3, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Lenten Service Psalm 10; Romans 12:9-21 Hope in the Face of Injustice Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. God has blessed us with the commandments. They teach us right pathways. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Compensation (Exodus 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 28, 2024

God's old covenant contains many things hard to understand. Do we judge God by our corrupt society's standards or humble seek to understand? Let's look at Exodus 22.

When we look at the laws under the old covenant, are we tempted to think that some were too harsh and some were amazing? Do we judge God by our society’s corrupt standards? Or, do we humbly seek to learn? Let’s look at Exodus 22. What compensation was a thief to pay? Was there something similar to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Oct 20, 2003

First in a series looking at how Christ has built His house, the Church

The House That Jesus Built. Leadership Matthew 16:24 24Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Leaders: A.) Know it all starts with attitude. Before God can use a Christian as a leader, the Christian must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ