Sermons on Expanding:

The Gift Of Wealth Or Enjoyment? Which Is Best? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 12, 2018

A rich life doesn’t come from riches, but from your ability to enjoy God’s blessings.

The Gift of Wealth or Enjoyment? Which is Best? (Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9) 1. Sam goes to the doctor for his yearly checkup. “Everything is fine”, said the doctor, “You’re doing OK for your age.” “For my age?” questioned Sam, “I’m only 75, do you think I’ll make it to 80? “Well” said the doctor, “do ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Light In The Darkness Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 25, 2022

For the past, present and the future, we need the light of Christ.

Introduction Last Sunday we began a new four-part series “Light in the Darkness”. And I introduced the series by saying that we live in a spiritual dark and evil world. But the Good News for those of us who are Christian is that with God we don’t have to walk in that darkness. And I shared with you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, 2 Samuel 22:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Unexpected Gift At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 25, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 30

October 23, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:9-14 The Unexpected Gift at the Foot of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What are the fibers binding groups together? It depends on the group. • For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

#6 Found Money Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 16, 2021

The greatest investments are those in relationships with God and others

"Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. Like the story an old friend shared about lending money to family or extended family. I was a new business owner and a relative came to me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 17, 2022

The goal of the Christian life is to be more like Christ. God gave us the most precious gift possible in sending Jesus Christ. If we want to become Christ-like it will involve learning to freely and generously give our financial resources.

Henry Parsons Crowell contracted tuberculosis when a boy and couldn't go to school. His Father and brother died of tuberculosis, and he should have died of it too. He made a contract with God. If he were spared he would use his abilities to amass large sums of money for evangelism. For the next ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Ought To Pray For Ourselves Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 22, 2023

We ought to feel comfortable praying for ourselves in a bold manner.

Introduction I would dare say that most Christians feel more comfortable praying for someone else than praying for themselves. Christians prefer intercessory prayer rather than personal prayer. Take for example in our church, if you raise your hand to give a personal prayer request, I have never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Compassion Is Built

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 27, 2023

A sermon for the first Suday in Lent, Year A

February 26, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 4:15-16 How Compassion Is Built Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This first Sunday in Lent always begins with the same story: Jesus’ temptation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Talks About Divorce

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 31, 2021

How does Jesus' words about divorce in Mark 10:1-12 effect us today?

Jesus Talks about Divorce Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 10:1-12 Mark 10:1 aGetting up, He *went from there to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan; crowds *gathered around Him again, and, baccording to His custom, He once more began to teach them. Some Pharisees came up to Jesus, testing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Stress Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 15, 2020

In Wednesday's Word new series, "Let's Talk About," we’re going to be looking at some of the causes and cures for one of the number one maladies of our culture and society, and that is, stress.

Let’s Talk About “Stress” *** Watch: https://youtu.be/cQ7VJqmlpho Stress can best be described as a state of mind that causes tension and feelings of anxiety and worry that works itself out in our physical bodies and exhibit signs like hypertension, headaches, aches and pains, along with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25, Psalm 127:2, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Hints Of God

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Feb 15, 2021

Here are six hints of God's existence when taken together are very powerful

Hints of God Psalm 25 1 Peter 3:15 Good morning, Church. I would encourage you to grab a pen or pencil, a piece of paper because I am a going to give you a list of six things that may come in handy in the days ahead. Our Psalm this morning is Psalm 25. Even with a casual reading of this Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Anglican

Temple - House Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 14, 2020

This sermon describes the motif of Temple in scripture beginning in the Garden of Eden and moving toward the book of Revelation and our dwelling with God in heaven.

“Temple - House of the Lord “ Text: Ephesians 2:19-22 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of Belonging To A Home Group Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

There are some great benefits of being part of a home group. I hope these inspire you to join one.

THE BENEFITS OF BEING INVOLVED IN A CELL GROUP Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Christianity was never intended to be a solo ride. It finds its most fulfilling and wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Great Awakening Sermon I - What It Will Take Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In days of "doom and gloom", when there are two types of responders to the claims of Christ on the lives of those for whom Christ died - "for" and "against" - there must be a change of minds and hearts toward the things of God.

WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR A GREAT AWAKENING TO OCCUR IN “CHRISTIAN” AMERICA? Perhaps you recall a former presidential candidate who went around the country talking about “Two Americas” . . . and in that speech he chanted a litany of contrasts between “these and those”, “us ...read more

Stolen - Pt. 3 - Peace Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Have you ever experienced theft? Something that is rightfully yours taken? This year, during Christmas, it is time to get those things back!

Peace I. Introduction Porch Pirates! Thieves that capitalize on packages left unattended on the front porch. This category of thief has led to a booming business in video doorbells which enable us to record this activity. In fact, a startup video doorbell company was recently purchased by Amazon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:25-30, Luke 2:8-11, Matthew 2:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Growing In The Grace Of Giving” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 4, 2019

As we practice the disipline of giving, we are helped to become more like Jesus.

As Christians, we’re called to be disciples of Jesus Christ, which means we’re to grow through the practice of certain spiritual disciplines: Bible study, prayer, witnessing, forgiveness, and the disciplines we have been talking about in this series: the disciplines of stewardship and giving. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist