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Why Are We So Stingy? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 18, 2018

Jesus calls us to "freely give," yet many of us aren't free with our generosity. This sermon looks at the problem and steps forward.

A DIFFICULT QUESTION: Are we stingy? - We don’t like to think of ourselves as being stingy. It’s an ugly word. It’s a small word. But I think a case can be made that many of us are stingier than we’d like to admit. Consider some numbers. - Four stats: a. American Christians today give a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

After This

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 2, 2018

I don't know what you may be going through today, but God wants you to know; there is an after this in your future. I prophetically declare to you that something good is coming, after this.

2 Samuel 8:1. After this: The Bible says that David smote the philistines and subdued them and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hands of the Philistines and subdued them. After This: somebody needs an after this, this morning. You’re going to help me minister this morning. I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can I Have A Generous Heart When Money Is Tight? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 6, 2019

Paul commends the Macedonians for being generous even in their poverty. What can we learn from them about giving well?

CAN YOU BE BOTH? It’s telling that the Macedonians were poor and generous. - 2 Corinthians 8:1-2. - Verse 2 gives us a striking statement. Paul shares with us that the Macedonians were extremely poor and richly generous. Those aren’t two phrases that we normally put together. - If you’re here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Not By Bread Alone

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 15, 2019

In the Gospel lesson from the 1st Sunday of Lent we hear Jesus say that a person does not live by bread alone. How often do we do that in our own lives however?

“‘BOMB CYCLONE’ BLASTS THROUGH CENTRAL US”[i] This was a Thursday morning headline from CNN’s website, highlighting the historic late winter storm that swept across a great portion of the central part of the United States during the middle of this week that saw lots of people being affected by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Thanks As We Grow Older Sermon Ii: One Leper Gave Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

Many there seem to be who act as if they are ungrateful for life and life's blessings, but such folks are challenged by a dreaded disease victim to see the good in life and give thanks to God and others who cared enough to help.

ONE LEPER GAVE THANKS - Luke 17:11-19 It is just as true today as it was in the time of Jesus that not everyone is grateful for life and life’s blessings. You would think that, if ten victims of serious illness were healed, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Wednesday - Loyalty And Betrayal Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 15, 2010

Judas’ betrayal is contrasted with the loyalty of an unnamed woman. The woman was extravagant in her loyalty and foolish in her love. She wasted her resources in her love for Jesus. Judas on the other hand betrays Jesus for money. By our selfishness we be

Mark 14:1-11 “Wednesday—Loyalty and Betrayal” INTRODUCTION There is perhaps no lonelier moment for a person than when a person (or persons) whom he loves fails to understand him or betrays him. It is devastating. We catch a glimpse of this devastation in Jesus’ life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"What's Love" Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 29, 2015

If you're Christian this morning… You're a child of the king... you're a child of the most high God... you're an heir to the throne... you are fearfully and wonderfully made... God loves you…

What's love got to do with it? There have been a lot of songs written about love.. All you need is love...Beatles Love lift you where you belong...joe Cocker The greatest love of all...Whitney Houston And there's this one Oh...what's love got to do, got to do with it What's love but a second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perseverance

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 25, 2022

Perhaps you've been lucky and haven’t had to endure a lot of life’s common trials and tribulations. If so, “persevering or perseverance” might not resonate much with you?

Perseverance Perseverance means various things to different people at different stages of their lives. Let's rethink some of the situations we encountered where we demonstrated tenacious determination before we discuss biblical characters that displayed exceptional perseverance. What does the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:27, Job 42:10, Romans 8:18, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Times Of Refreshing 2 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 20, 2023

If you can look back and see where God has brought you from and what he has done, you cannot keep quiet but thank God. And even more

What happens when refreshing comes from the Lord? We have come to the final moments of 2015. If you can look back and see where God has brought you from and what he has done, you cannot keep quiet but thank God. And even more, If we are seeing this moment it is because God was in control this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:21, Acts 2:47, Acts 2:41, Philemon 1:4-7, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Money Morality

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 14, 2024

The basic rule of money morality is well known, but often misquoted and misunderstood. Let's examine a godly approach to money.

The basic rule for money morality is well-known, but most people seem to either misquote this principle or stop after the first clause. Let’s read the whole principle. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saved From Shallow Religion Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction emphasizes the importance of private acts of giving, praying, and fasting as taught by Jesus, highlighting the need for a self-giving love that seeks God's approval rather than that of others.

Hello church and welcome. I am glad we are observing Ash Wednesday together. Today is the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection, prayer, confession, and letting go. We join with believers all over the world during Lent. Lent is a time for us to assess ourselves and make adjustments. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Topics: Self-Giving Love, Spiritual Practices, Divine Approval

"Spiritual Amnesia"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 17, 2002

Can a person be saved and not remember it? You might be surprised at the answer.

SPIRITUAL AMNESIA Text: 2nd Peter 1:5-11 Introduction- Most of you are familiar with the mental con- dition called amnesia. A person might be invol- ved in an accident, perhaps a blow to the head, and then, for a period of time, not remember a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

"what Happens When We Die"

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 17, 2018

Jesus answers the question of the Sadducee's about His resurrection.

“What Happens After We Die?” Luke 20:27-40 The question of “What happens after we die?” is a question that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 8, 2020

7 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

The BODY Of CHRIST-VII—1Corinthians 12:12-31 The Body of Christ can suffer under the burden of individual & even gathered lusts that are couched in pride. For some weeks we’ve looked at God’s design for Unity within the Body of Christ, which is the Church. All the local-to-global ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Profiting From Trials Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 29, 2007

And introduction to the book of James, helping to answer the question, "Is There Profit in Trials?"

Introduction I. When you approach the letter of James, the first important question to consider is “Who is the author?” A. The only real identification from within the letter itself lies in the authors statement in verse one. “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” B. But that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist