Sermons on Gambling:

Jesus On Investing Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2002

Where are you investing your life?

INTRODUCTION • Today we are going to look at a subject that most people start considering at some point in our lives. The subject is investing. • At some point most of us will consider taking some of the money that we have today and investing it so that it will grow for tomorrow. • There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Worship As In Life, Part 2

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 30, 2001

Biblical Ingredients from the Songs of Ascents to Prepare for True Worship of God.

Psalms 120, 128, 132 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit www.danachau.com for a free online course.) Last Sunday, we saw that in worship as in life, preparation makes the difference between success and failure. Most of us want to succeed in school, in work, in marriage, ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Curse Of Hidden Sins

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

Many are under the misconception that they can get away with trying to hide their sin from God. The story of Achan illustrates the fallacy of that kind of thinking.

THE CURSE OF HIDDEN SINS Prov. 28:13 INTRO. You will never get by with covered-up sin. Sin that is unconfessed, sin that is unlamented, sin with an alibi, sin that is excused, sin with no self-judgement, is certain to bring the wrath of a holy and righteous and angry God! It would be smart for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, Joshua 6:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Changing Word Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 23, 2001

The word "accept" means more than to simply intellectually agree with or affirm the truth of the Word of God; it means to "welcome" God’s Word into our hearts and lives.

"The Life-Changing Word" I Thessalonians 2:13-16 Mililani Community Church Pastor Rick Bartosik September 19, 1999 Rosario Rivera was an embittered Marxist living in Lima, Peru. She had been an associate of Che Guevera before he was killed. She hated Christianity. Luis Palau, the great South ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evil Only Has The Power Over Us That We Give It

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 21, 2001

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Colossians 2:6-19 Title: “Evil only has the power over us that we give it”

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Colossians 2:6-19 Title: “Evil only has the power over us that we give it” In Chapter two verse ten, Paul introduced the theme “fullness of life” as a way of capturing the whole Christian experience in a single phrase. Verses eleven to thirteen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Characteristics Of Christian Citizenship

Contributed by John Stensrud on Aug 5, 2001

An expository message based on a series preached at Immanuel Baptist Church, Elgin, IL

The Characteristics of Christian Citizens 17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: *other

Christ, The Church, & Our World Today

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

God’s plan has never changed. He has commissioned the church to "…go into all the world & make disciples of all people, baptizing them in the name of the Father, & of the Son, & and the Holy Spirit."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Many of you grew up in a little town much like the one that I am going to describe to you now. It isn’t very different from many small towns even today. So travel back with me for a few moments to your Hometown, USA. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Name Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 14, 2004

The importance of the name "Christian" and its attributes as demonstrated in Antioch.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 11:19-30 TITLE: “A NEW NAME” INTRODUCTION: A. What is in a name? 1. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks that very question: a. “…that which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salt & Light

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

It is Life or Death

Yesterday was Valentine day. Husbands I hope you didn’t forget! I have a good friend that’s a marriage counselor if you need one, I have been seeing him for many years now! A heard about a man that took his wife to a marriage counselor and they told him all their problems. Finally after an hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Salt & Light

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO BE SALT? -- The human body contains about 4oz. of salt. Without enough of it, muscles won’t contract, blood won’t circulate, food won’t digest and the heart won’t beat a beat. Without a doubt, salt is VITAL to life. And Jesus s

Yesterday was Valentine day. Husbands I hope you didn’t forget! I have a good friend that’s a marriage counselor if you need one, I have been seeing him for many years now! A heard about a man that took his wife to a marriage counselor and they told him all their problems. Finally after an hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Little Man; Big Heart Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 29, 2004

Zaccheus’ attitude toward money completely changed when Jesus found him up a tree.

The owner of a fitness center was offering $1,000 to anyone who was stronger than he was. He would squeeze a lemon dry, and then hand the lemon to anyone who wished to challenge him. Anyone who could squeeze just one more drop out would win the money. Many strong people tried, but nobody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

To Eat Or Not To Eat?

Contributed by Won Lee on Sep 29, 2005

How to deal with differences, especially theological differences?

How to handle differences, including theological diffrences? What I called, 4 A’s method: 1. Address the issues as it is (vv1-3) 2. Address the truth (understand) (vv4-6) 3. Address different perspective (seeing f/ different perspective) (vv7-9) 4. Address truth in love ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The God Of This Age." Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 13, 2005

Who is the ’god’ of this age? Who is it that blinds unbelievers, here. Who rules, then? What are the Devil’s weapons, and what are our weapons?

"The god of this age". 2 Cor 4:4 (v1-6) WBC 15/5/5am It’s Halloween in New York. A man bound for a fancy dress party is waiting for a bus, dressed as the devil. It starts to rain, and so he takes shelter in a nearby porch. Coming from the door behind him he hears the sound of the singing of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Easy Grace

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

“God’s grace towards us is based on his love and our total inability to meet God’s standards.”

Amanda bought me a monkey for Christmas. I didn’t want a monkey in our house so I objected. “Where is he going to eat?” I asked “At our table” “Where is he going to sleep?” I inquired. “In our bed” “What about the odor?” I demanded. She said – “I got used to you; I guess the monkey can ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Palm Sunday"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 1, 2004

This message follows the events surrounding the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

“Palm Sunday” Luke 19:28-44 INTRODUCTION: Today is the Sunday before Resurrection Day, which we call “Palm Sunday”. It’s also known as the “Triumphant Entry Of Christ”. It is believed that Jesus actually entered Jerusalem on 3 different occasions … on Saturday, Sunday, and again on Monday. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist