Sermons on Extravagance:

God's Love For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the depth of God's love as illustrated in the story of the prodigal son, and how we can understand, experience, and apply this love in our daily lives.

Good morning, church! Today we're diving deep into one of the most powerful stories Jesus told in the Bible - the story of the prodigal son. It's a story about mistakes, forgiveness, and most importantly, about the endless, all-encompassing love of our Heavenly Father. Before we start, let me share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: God's Love, Life Change

Keys To A Healthy Spiritual Family Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2009

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families.

Keys to a Healthy Family? Thesis: We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. Texts: Ephesians 5: 1-33; Ephesians 5:1-33 ( NIV ) Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Creek Dries Up

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 25, 2003

Some times we doubt God’s prvision and promises. Sometimes God’s provision just seems to dry up. What do we do then?

TITLE: When the Creek Dries Up 082503d C. Scott Ghan This sermon was inspired by Elmer Towns’ sermon "When the Brook Dries Up". Though very little of his original text is in tact. TEXT: 1 Kings 17:1-9 (CEV) Elijah was a prophet from Tishbe in Gilead. One day he went to King Ahab and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stranded In Babylon Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Part 7 in series Slowing Down. Dave discusses parallels between the life of the Bible’s Daniel and life in modern America.

Stranded In Babylon Slowing Down, part 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 10, 2009 Galatians 4:19 (KJV) 19 …until Christ be formed in you. Last week I posed the very difficult question of whether our current way of thinking about the Christian life, and living the Christian ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Personally Anointing Christ As King Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 9, 2007

When Christians grasp the truth of Jesus Christ being King as well as Savior they want to live a life that says, “I care about Jesus’ Kingship in my life.”

Turn your Bibles to John 12:1-13 Title: Personally Anointing Christ as King Theme: Examining Truths in the Triumphal Entry Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read John 12:1-13, “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of A Biblical Worldview Series

Contributed by Richard Arnold on Dec 7, 2004

Part 2 of 2 about how understanding God, His holiness, and His love impacts our lives.

The Benefits of a Biblical Worldview How To Think Like God, Part 2 Last week, I made the case for consciously exchanging the “basic principles of the world” for a biblical worldview. I built this case on Paul’s letter to the Colossians, chapter 2, verse 8: See to it that no one takes you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Annointing At Bethany Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

What happened at Bethany when Jesus was annointed by Mary? What symbolisms were at work?

The Annointing at Bethany Jesus Cleanses the Temple and spends some time there teaching. It is clear that he spent at least that Monday and Tuesday teaching in the Temple. While in the temple, Jesus gives a number of teachings (found most clearly in Matthew’s gospel). These include the Parable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spend Less Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 6, 2009

If we want this Christmas season to be different, we must learn the secret of contentment.

Advent Conspiracy: Spend Less 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Rev. Brian Bill 12/6/09 Note: The idea for this series and some content comes from a book by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder called, “Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?” When I was growing up, I always waited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Great Banquet Revisited

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 1, 2015

Our purpose as Christians, as the Church, is contained within Jesus purpose for coming to us, which He outlined in Luke chapter 4, quoting from Isaiah 61. And we are sent by Jesus as Jesus was sent by the Father to fulfill Jesus' purpose. Nothing less.

Wellspring Anniversary Sermon - November 1, 2015 - Luke 14:15-24 The Parable of the Great Banquet Revisited Thank you so much for having me today. It’s a privilege to worship with you and share with you today, and I want to say congratulations on your anniversary. I like anniversaries. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With Confidence In God

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Feb 15, 2012

"Living with Confidence in God" is an exposition of Psalm 23. The point of the message is that God is worthy of your trust. It offers three reasons why God is worthy of your trust: (1) God watches over those who trust in him. (2) God walks with those who

LIVING WITH CONFIDENCE IN GOD Psalm 23 Psalm 23 is the best known and most beloved of the psalms. CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON aptly called it “the pearl of the psalms.” It is arguably the most famous and cherished scripture in the Bible. It is the John 3:16 of the Old Testament. The young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Kingdom

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2012

Jesus described the pursuit of the kingdom thru the parables of the Hidden Treasure & the Pearl of Great Value. Participation in the kingdom of heaven is sought by the saints of God. But Why? We seek the kingdom for its...

SEEKING & ENTERING The KINGDOM—Matthew 13:44-46 Attention: Career search vs. Job search. Investment Broker/Knows Value-Investment Potentials-Affordability Need: —Lax/Indifferent/Mediocrity reigns/Just ‘get by’/So-So. —Busy(own lives to lead)/Push God out in order ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Hate Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2023

In Mark 14, Mark places the themes of love and hate alongside each other to create a sharp contrast. The hatred of the Jewish leaders, is followed by Mary’s loving act, which is followed by Judas’ betrayal. These stories challenge us to examine our feelings and actions toward Jesus.

Introduction A. I heard the true story of a woman who took a number of children to see a movie. 1. Before going into the seating area, they stopped at the concession stand and the woman offered to buy popcorn for the children to share. 2. One of the children objected declaring, “I hate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water To Wine Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 13, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus' miracle of turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana, and two applications gleaned from it for believers today.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at the second chapter of John starting at verse one. While you are looking that up, I will ask a quick question. How many of you tend to watch some of those shows like Dateline or 60 Minutes? Mostly the older ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Esther Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2022

Mordecai, Esther's uncle, offended a high court official called Haman, who decided to kill not only Mordecai but all the Jews in the Persian empire. Esther turned the tables on Mordecai. She pleaded with the King, and Haman was punished – hanged on the very gallows he had built for Mordecai.

The story of Esther centers around Queen Vashti, King Ahasuerus, Esther, Mordecai, Haman, and the Jewish people. If you are not already familiar with these individuals, they have been briefly introduced to us in the following paragraphs. Who was Esther? 1. Queen Vashti disobeyed the drunken orders ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17, Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Praise Of Laughter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The Bible links laughter to joy and to feasting, and these are both vast subjects in the Bible, making laughter a major aspect of the godly life.

Have you ever praised God for the enjoyment of laughter? Some of the greatest of God's people have. When Theodore Cuyler, the American preacher, visited the great London preacher, Charles Spurgeon, they told each other the crazy things that happened in their respective ministries. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6