Sermons on Gehazis Greed:

Danger: Disguised, Deadly Deceivers! - Matthew 7:15-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 18, 2024

It is God’s design that we follow leaders. But the false ones deceive and lead away from the narrow road to hell. The way to see past the sheep’s clothing to the actual fruit is by watching for the things that come from the heart and that are not a part of the act.

Matthew 7:15 Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

God's Plan For Financial Freedom

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Two thirds of the parables that Christ used in teaching deal specifically with finances.

GOD’S PLAN FOR FINANCIAL FREEDOM (Note: Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Crown Ministries has more material available for further study.) Shortly after his death, someone asked John D. Rockefeller Jr’s chief financial advisor, “He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heavenly Minded Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 16, 2012

If you truly want a new life, seek things above, slay things below, and shed things that divide.

When I was growing up, I used to love watching the old Candid Camera shows, in which the producers set up a hidden camera and caught people doing the goofiest things. In one episode, an actor on a busy sidewalk began looking at the ground. He walked around a bit with his eyes glued to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Giving With An Open Hand Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 17, 2009

The first in a series of three messages on money and giving.

Keys to Unlocking God’s Blessing in Your Life, Part 1 Giving With An OPEN HAND” By Pastor Ralph Juthman Matthew 6: 19-24 ‘No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call To Purity

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2011

In this lesson we look at many verses that describe God's call for the purity of his people. We seek to understand the call and live it.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a teenage boy and his grandfather who went fishing one day. 1. While fishing, the old man started talking about how times have changed. 2. The young fellow picked up on that and started talking about the various problems and sexually transmitted diseases going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Goodness Or Your Goodness? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 4, 2008

We usually think of good as excellence, or good as effective purpose. Goodness has become individualized. We evaluate good or evil by evaluating the impact that one person has on other persons. When you and I determine good or evil, we compare imperfect p

Opening illustration: She thinks that because she made some bad choices in high school that a few actions make her a bad person. To look at her, she’s an all-American girl. She’s pretty, kind to small animals, lives in a nice home, drives a reliable car, and wears sensible shoes. But she thinks she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Things Must Die

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 3, 2011

As we come to the cross this Good Friday we need to be reminded that the "why did Jesus have to die question" is because of love and the ability to embrace the life of God.

Good Friday 2011 Some Things Must Die Prelude: silence; words on the screen inviting quiet preparation and referring to a prayer for each to pray and meditate on included in handout (tbd); sign on the door requesting people enter in silence. 10:05am: From Palms to the Cross video ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Journey From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 29, 2013

What is religion? So many people when they talk about Christianity call it religion. They say I got religion, or I’m a religious person. Or I don’t want to hear about Jesus because I don’t like religion. Religion is the conscientious following of rules th

I am covering in a summary fashion 3 chapters in the book of Luke this morning so I won’t be reading a lot of Scripture and there is no outline, but I will be referring to several passages. I encourage you to read Luke chapters 19-23 on your own this week to prepare for Easter weekend. I want ...read more

Can You See What I Hear? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

The Gospel rarely appears so lovely, as when it is most oppressed. God’s work is never on such perfect display as it when it is under the greatest trials.

Everyone loves a story. Stories are remarkably powerful things. They stir-up our imaginations and excite our affections. They instruct us and inspire us. They intoxicate and influence us. They linger with us, often becoming more precious and poignant and powerful over time. During His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

It Came From Within: Guilt Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 24, 2021

A sermon about the power of confession and restitution to free us from toxic guilt. The concept for this sermon comes from Andy Stanley's book "Enemies of the Heart."

It Came From Within: Guilt Introduction We often look for things external to ourselves as the causes of our problems. While sociologists and psychologists are correct to point to the ways in which things like our families, religious experiences, neighborhoods, and the like shape who we are there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Madman To Missionary

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 16, 2019

This sermon looks at the 1. The Reality of the Devil and Demons 2. All of Creation Acknowledges the Lordship of Jesus Christ Jesus 3. Jesus Loves to brings Salvation/Freedom

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20; Ephesians 6:12 Title: From Mad to Missionary Theme: Dealing with Demons This sermon looks at the 1. The Reality of the Devil and Demons 2. All of Creation Acknowledges the Lordship of Jesus Christ Jesus 3. Jesus Loves to brings Salvation/Freedom INTRO: Grace and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Ephesians 6:12, 1 John 4:1-3, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Leviticus 19:31, Acts 19:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

It Wasn't Us - It Was Jesus!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 23, 2018

I. It wasn't us - IT WAS JESUS! II. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - He was Innocent III. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - Jesus is Alive IV. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - He Opened the Door of Repentance and Forgiveness

Scripture: Acts 3:1 - 19 (cf. 11 - 19) Sermon - It wasn't Us - IT WAS JESUS! I. It wasn't us - IT WAS JESUS! II. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - He was Innocent III. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - Jesus is Alive IV. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - He Opened the Door of Repentance and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The 10% Solution

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2002

Ten practical reasons every believer should at least tithe.

3, February 2002 Dakota Community Church Pastor Dan Cormie The 10% Solution Introduction: Once a year I devote an entire message to church finance. Why don’t I do it more? We certainly could use more money! Ø I have seen to many people manipulated into giving joylessly. This benefits no one. Ø I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-15, Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus And The Lawyer Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

This is the first in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 1, 2002 “Jesus and the Lawyer” There are people who swear by…duct tape! They believe that just about anything in the world—golf clubs, tennis shoes, furnaces, skateboards, blue jeans, toddlers—can be fixed by the wise application of duct tape. And they might be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Beware Of The Yeast

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 30, 2006

The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees was in direct opposition to the unleavened "Bread of Life".

Text: “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees” (Matthew 16:6) NIV. Another word used in the place of “yeast” is the word “leaven”. Yeast is used in baking and causes the dough to rise or “puff up”. Yeast is really a living organism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-12

Denomination: Christian Church