Sermons on Financial Advice:

8 The Sleeper Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Sep 1, 2020

This is the 8th of 31 devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' These devotions are based on the book of Jonah. This devotion is entitled, 'The Sleeper.'

The Sleeper Jonah 1:5 – “But Jonah had gone down into the lowest parts of the ship, had lain down, and was fast asleep.” But Jonah We just read the part of the story where the sailors are struggling to keep the ship afloat and save their lives, by disposing of the cargo, so as to lighten the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Context And The Message Bible

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 28, 2017

Sometimes we come across a verse of scripture that is difficult to understand. We need to know and understand the context of that verse and sometimes the meaning is found by using different versions of the Bible - in this case the Message Bible.

A former archbishop of Canterbury arrived in New York. A journalist asked him, “Will you be visiting any of our nightclubs whilst you are here?” The archbishop mischievously replied, “Are there any night clubs here?” Next day a newspaper headline read: “Archbishop’s first question on arriving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Choice(S)

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

A perspective on choices we make

INTRODUCTION 1. The Old Testament provides valuable lessons for the Christian - 1Co 10:11 2. One such lesson is the importance of "Making Wise Choices" in our lives... a. Lot made a choice as to where to live, and as a result he experienced: 1) War and kidnapping - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11, 2 Peter 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Discipline Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 16, 2022

Be commended for the three things such as Charity, Hospitality, and Integrity in prayer life. Desire, lust, Sex, and Money never satisfy a man. Be confident because you worship a God who provides for you, protects you, and is concerned about you. Explore more.

Hebrews 13:1-8, Family Discipline Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We are meditating under the monthly theme: ‘Save your whole family’, the theme for the day is ‘Family Discipline.’ Individual discipline leads to family discipline. The author of the Hebrews has given ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Undervalued Present

Contributed by Artgen Clemencia on Oct 17, 2023

God has given us a gift that has so much value. Yet, we chose to ignore His wisdoms and teachings. We, as Christians, must turn to the Bible to seek the Lord for His countless wisdom. Our instruction manual for life.

Introduction: The annual Christmas season is one of the most celebrated holidays in the entire world, regardless of the demographic. And gift-giving is probably the highlight of the event. It is the very expression of the Christmas spirit– celebrating “togetherness” through cheerful giving. But ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Leviticus 2:2, Colossians 2:9-10, John 19:38-40, 2 Timothy 2:16-17, Proverbs 27:5-6, 1 Corinthians 16:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Legacy - What We Leave Behind

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 10, 2025

This is a Mother's Day Sermon that speaks of creating a legacy of faith to leave others. Feel free to use my two personal illustrations as your own.

2 Timothy 1:5 (NLT) – "I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you." The Legacy Question What will people remember about you when you're gone? Will they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preach This: The Difference Between Tithes And Offering? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009

Thesis: Being willing and able to manage our personal finances honors God and spreads His Word. The tithe is 10% of our gross income and an offering is anything beyond that.

Preach this: The difference between the Tithe and an Offering? Thesis: Being willing and able to manage our personal finances honors God and spreads His Word. The tithe is 10% of our gross income and an offering is anything beyond that. Scripture Texts: Malachi 3:6-18 6“I the LORD do not change. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Let's Not Drop The Ball"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 11, 2002

A sermon for Consecration Sunday.

MATTHEW 28:16-20 “Let’s Not Drop The Ball” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A man was taking a daily walk as part of a regimen recommended by his physician after a heart attack. At home, the telephone rang and his wife answered. On the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Honor Your Father And Mother Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2003

A brief sermon on #5 of the Ten Commandments!

Honoring Our Father and Mother Deuteronomy 5:16 Evening Service for 2/16/2003 Introduction: A. On her 60th birthday, a woman from Brooklyn decided to prepare her last will and testament. She went to her rabbi to make two final requests: First, she insisted on cremation. “What is your second ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Thinking About You.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Nov 21, 2003

God sees what you are going through, He cares about you, and He is thinking about you.

November 2nd, 2003 Let us pray Welcome.....mention Sis. Moss and the fire at her house last Sunday...... Last Sunday we used as our topic...Be mimics of God or Be imitators of God, and we were en-couraged to walk in love; walk as children of light, and walk in wisdom. Today, our topic will be, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-13

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Rub People The Right Way

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 21, 2006

There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. This message uses Barnabas an example of how to be an encourager.

“How To Rub People the Right Way” -Develop Winning Attitudes Acts 4:36-37 There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. To learn how to become an encourager we can look at the life of an early church leader that from the beginning of his ministry to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Dream Came True!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

Dreams are rocket boosters of our lives. Let’s get them blaring up!

Joseph was a seventeen-year-old young man. He took care of the flocks with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives. Joseph told his father about the bad things his brothers were doing. Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because Joseph had been born in Israel’s old age. So he made ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Just You And Me, Tonto (And Frankly I'm Not Too Sure About You)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 28, 2002

Leaders are generally pretty lonely people. How do you get past the "Lone Ranger" syndrome of trying to do it all?

October 20, 2002 In the movie Awakenings Robert DeNiro is a 50 year-old post-encephalytic vegetable. Encephalitis caused Parkinson-like loss of motor control (tics). These tics accelerate until they freeze a person catatonically, within himself. Robin Williams plays Dr. Sayer, who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:24-26

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Help People Who Are Discouraged

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 30, 2011

Dealing with problem of discouragment.

How to Encourage People Who are Facing Discouragement Zech 4:6-7 6 "Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. 7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer To Worry

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2013

The scripture says Do not worry... but that sounds easier said than done. The scripture also tells us how to avoid worry.

The Answer to Worry Philippians 4:4-7 As we approach Christmas, it occurs to me that a message on worry, stress and anxiety might be in order. People are more susceptible to stress during this season than any other. Primarily, this is because we become so much busier this time of year. We have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist