Sermons on Foolish Pledge:

Forget Not All His Benefits

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 15, 2020

If we don’t get into the habit of thanking God for what we DO have we’ll soon become ungrateful because of what we DON’T have.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Psalms 103:1-22; Ephesians 5:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ILL. Thinking about his childhood, Chuck Swindoll wrote: "I recall, as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22, Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Altogether Vanity Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 21, 2020

David knew that if ever a man deserved to be punished by the living God for flagrant sin, for abuse of privilege, position, and power, for high-handed wickedness, then he was the man.

January 15, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 39: Altogether Vanity (Part 1) A psalm of David. PART 1 DAVID’S PLEDGE (VERSES 1-3) Part 2 David’s Plea (verses 4-5) Part 3 David’s Plight (verses 6-11) Part 4 David’s Plan (verses 12-13) Psalm 39 (KJV) Part 1: David’s Plea (verses 1-3) 1 I said, I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2002

How can we make a difference as Christians? Is warming a church pew the best I can do?

OPEN: Several years back the Merv Griffin Show had a guest that was a body builder. During the interview, Merv asked, “Why do you develop those particular muscles?” The body builder simply stepped forward and flexed a series of muscles from chest to calf. The audience applauded. “What do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Mark 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Prepared, This Lesson Must Be Shared!

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 9, 2008

How you live for Jesus while you wait for Jesus will determine if you will be be with Jesus

Matthew 25:1-13 “Be Prepared, this lesson must be shared” How you live for Jesus while you wait for Jesus will determine if you will be with Jesus. Sunday Morning Sermon 06.01.08 Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXbG7JT5nxs (Start with title and text) The lesson that must be shared – BE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submit To One Another? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 18, 2010

If we can not be humble before God, who is the Creator of everything, how can we submit to anyone else?

We have been learning from the Letter to the Ephesians. We can read the story of the beginning of this Christian church in Ephesus in the Book of Acts. Please open your Bibles to Acts, Chapter 19. Read along with me v1-6…. The Ephesians became Christians as they repented from their sins and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Message Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 1:18-25 regarding the foolishness of the gospel in the eyes of the world

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Title: The Message of the Cross, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/11/10, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul begins to deal with the greatest solution to the problem of division in this text – the gospel of Christ. Recount context: division in the church over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Life!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2010

Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. Very helpful for every age.

Life and Conduct Proverbs 19:1-29 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, And he sins who hastens with his feet. 3 The foolishness of a man twists his way, And his heart ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advice, That Will Bring Blessings Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2010

The wisdom of God is all important, and when you go after Him you will receive it, little by little. Verse upon verse teach from the book of Proverbs.

Advice, that Will Bring Blessings pt.2 Text: Proverbs 21:1-31 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. 3 To do righteousness and justice Is more ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Is Superior Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011

Paul is frustrated by the Galatians and asks five pointed questions about their salvation.

Everyone gets frustrated at one time or another. When was the last time you were frustrated? I get frustrated with those non-human telephone answering machines. Do you? I really get frustrated with Cox cable’s answering service. I would always rather speak to a human being than a machine - ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Tiempo Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jul 23, 2011

Invierte el tiempo para Su gloria

Inversiones- Tiempo Intro. Imagina que alguien que es muy buena gente, todos los días deposite a tu cuenta $86,400 pesos. Lo único es que al cerrar el día, todo lo que no lo hayas usado, se te retira y nunca más puedes disponer de ello. Si esta fuera la situación ¿Qué harías para usar bien esos 86 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Truth About Truth

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 26, 2012

It may take a crucified church to bring a crucified Christ before the eyes of the world. Christ’s cross makes foolish human wisdom. The cross insults our intelligence (too simple), ability (nothing to do), and ambition (not glory for self).

Opening illustration: When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae —“Truth for Christ and the Church.” Its crest showed three books, one face down to symbolize the limitation of human knowledge. But in recent decades that book has been turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You... A Fool For Christ... Or Just A Fool?

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Oct 1, 2013

if we live for "Christ" the world will call us a fool. If we don't, we will truly be a fool. There is no in-bewteen because those who lose their lives for his sake will find them and live with Him forever.

In the fall of 1976, Lu Ratmeyer led me in the "sinner's prayer," and in the spring of 1977, I joined a church for the first time in my life. Actually, I threw myself into as if my life depended on it. There were Sunday morning services, Sunday evening services, midweek services, adult education ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fools Dont Believe God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 30, 2015

To show that a fool is worst than demons and shows the description of fools.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is worst than demons? A fool. At least even demons believe and tremble but a fool will never believe GOD. James 2:19 (Amplified Bible) You believe that God is one; you do well. So do the demons believe and shudder [in terror and horror such as make a man’s hair stand on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Human Depression Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 15, 2020

God tells us how depressed Job was; how should we deal with depression?

Please open your bibles to the Book of Job…… We have noted so far that Job was a godly man who was enjoying life with family and all his possessions. But the devil Satan challenged God to see how Job will respond to God once much of his possessions and family are taken away and his entire body was ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abigail Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2020

We have a story of the beauty and the beast and how the heroine saves her family from destruction because of the beast’s rude and foolish ways. Our heroine is a courageous woman of faith who steps in to prevent a massacre at the risk of her own life.

Theme: Unsung Heroes Video: What is courage from bluefishtv.com. Quote on courage: Courage looks different than many people think today. The most courageous people in the world are ones who never pick up a weapon or those who choose to lay their weapons down. The kingdom of God is looking for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational