Sermons on Firm Principles:

What Is A Soul Worth To You?

Contributed by G Buie on Oct 18, 2000

"Busy souls have no time to be busybodies.

"Busy souls have no time to be busybodies." ++++ "As you walk on the sands of time, take care what your footprints reveal; So the imprint you leave may be that of a soul, and not that of a heel!" - Unknown Pulpit Helps, Oct. 1991, p. 8. ++++ Michaelangelo, the sculptor, who died in 1564, left in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

The Greenhouse Effect Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002

7 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Jesus was Pure in heart largely due to the fact that He guarded His heart. Our mind is like a greenhouse - what is planted there will grow - what are seeds are being sown in your mind?

THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT Galatians 6:7-8 Read at beginning of service: 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NIV) 8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

A look at the law of the harvest or as it is sometimes called the law of sowing and reaping.

20, February 2005 Dakota Community Church The Law of the Harvest Definition: Principle: A fundamental truth, law, doctrine, or motivating force, upon which others are based. A principle is a rule of right conduct or the law of nature by which a thing operates. - God has established certain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:11-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Contemplate Positive Things Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Message 30 from Philippians exploring Paul's admonition to think properly.

Chico Alliance Church April 9, 2017 “Contemplate Positive Things” Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi presented some practical principles for maintaining the joy of the Lord no matter what. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ 1 Exalt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In The Public Square

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

The Christians responsibility in the Public Arena.

Citizenship: Christians in the Public Square This is not all my own sermon, I want to give credit where it is due, H.B. London, and other known names but I ran across this and thought it is proper with election coming up this week, What God says about Government. Many Christian people want ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Testing Your Investment Strategy Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 23, 2011

The Command: Invest in Heaven 5 Tests to Guide Our Investments in a Heavenly Direction: 1. Durability Test 2. Bank Test 3. Heart Test 4. Eye Test 5. Master Test

Series: Stewardship, Message: Testing Your Investment Strategy Topics: Money, Investments, Masters, Heart Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Date: Nov. 27, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (A portion of this sermon is based on an outline by Brian Bill of Pontiac Bible Church) INTRODUCTION A recent survey suggests ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Real Economic Stimulus Package Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 25, 2009

11th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Real contentment comes from enjoying what God has already given to us.

Over the past six months or so as the economy has retreated into recession, we have seen one economic stimulus package after another. And although we all hope that the economy will recover, regardless of how we feel about the methods being used, the fact is that no one really knows for sure if any ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption Series

Contributed by George Barton on May 9, 2006

Explains to a non-Christian and to a Christian what redemption means.

REDEMPTION PSALM 107 1. Praise (1-1) the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy (goodness, lovingkindness) (2-1) is eternal (everlasting). 2. Let those redeemed (special) by the Lord say so, those whom He has redeemed (special) from the hand of the oppressor; 3. And gathered (special) them from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Set The Example Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

Lessons are caught more than they are taught.

Good morning! Take your Bibles and turn to Titus 2:1-3. If you’re here with us for the first time or back with us after missing a Sunday or two, we’re in a series of messages called Grow, Church, Grow! We’re looking at Paul’s letter to Titus that addresses issues in a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Debt Free Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 11, 2018

Message 8 in our exposition of Colossians discussing our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church “Debt Free” III. Paul explains his personal ministry 1:24-2:5 A. The heart of the minister B. The heart of the ministry 1. Christ indwells us Paul clearly affirms that the basis of our citizenship in the kingdom of God’s beloved son is the presence of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-4, Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ingredients Of A Godly Man

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

Scriptural description of Biblical Elders.

Ingredients of a Godly Man I Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:6-9 I admire those whose talent lies in the culinary arts. More importantly, I like to eat. I do not profess to be a cook. Like most men, I can grill, and that’s all. During Kim and my first year of marriage, we were going to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9

Stewardship Of God's Things Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 4 of a 4-part series on Christian Stewardship; this part dealing with a man’s time, property, and money.

LESSON FOUR: STEWARDSHIP OF GOD’S THINGS TEXT: 1Co 4:1-2; Matt 25:14-30 Introduction: Eze 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Listen Attentively Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 9, 2006

Find out what it means to hang on every word of Jesus, just as the crowds did during the life of Jesus.

"Listen Attentively" Luke 19:47-48 Welcome to Day 36 in our 50-Day Adventure! Today’s theme is Scripture, and we find ourselves in Luke 19 where we see a very intriguing set of words. Yes, there is an interesting phrase in Luke’s gospel, chapter 19 and verse 48. I’d like you to turn to it, would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Baptist

Judging Rightly Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2011

Second of two-part series on judging. This one focuses on Jesus’ words in John 7:24

Judging Rightly John 7:24 November 7, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this sermon can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Click on the "media" tab. Me/We: The fact of the matter is that we judge people all the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Time To Kneel Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

This message looks at some tactics the enemy will use to discredit God's people. We can fight back through prayer. Daniel actually stood for his faith while on his knees in prayer.

In our second message from this series, I mentioned how when we live according to biblical principles, working “as to the Lord and not to men” (Colossians 3:23), that we will receive God’s favor and be promoted to a place of prominence. I also cautioned that those who are favored by God are hated ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist