Sermons on God And Mammon:

The Allure Of Wisdom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2018

Wisdom's plaintive plea. The danger of refusal. A promise to those who will hear.

THE ALLURE OF WISDOM. Proverbs 1:20-33. One day I was out shopping on one of the pedestrianised streets of Norwich, England, when a sudden commotion stopped me in my tracks. The City Crier’s vigorous ringing of his hand-bell, and his cry of ‘Oh Yay! Oh Yay!’ seemed to be right in my ear, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Faithful Stewardship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2023

The right use of our privileges.

A CALL TO FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP. Luke 12:41-48. LUKE 12:41. Peter asked whether the parable of the serving master was addressed to “us” (the apostles, representing the Christian ministry) or even to “all” (the whole crowd, representing all people everywhere). LUKE 12:42. “And the Lord said, Who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hard Hearts Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 15, 2021

A hard heart prevents us from understanding spiritual truths. What causes it, and what’s the antidote? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/xfdCdhRhS3I]

Scripture Reading: Mark 8:14-21 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting It All Together – As A Father.

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jun 19, 2022

Today has been declared Fathers’ Day to honour the fathers in our life. Father are precious and are worthy of our honour. They have taken lots of risks in order to make sure the family survive first and then thrive.

Father’s Day Message June 19, 2022 Getting it all together – as a Father. Texts: Proverbs 20:7 - The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. 3 John 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. Introduction: Today has been declared Fathers’ ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4, Proverbs 1:8, 1 Timothy 5:8, Matthew 20:26, Proverbs 24:10, Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who John The Baptist Wasn’t Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 19, 2023

John the Baptist confesses his limitations and exalts Christ. What does he have to tell us?

WHO JOHN THE BAPTIST WASN'T: John knew he wasn’t the Christ. - Luke 3:15-16a, 18. 1. Verse 15 – Declaration that he wasn’t the Christ. - This was not a big deal for John, I don’t think, but it would be for most of us. - We have an inclination to take more credit than we should. We have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Recognize The Zero Tolerance Heresy

Contributed by George Warner on Aug 1, 2022

Let your moderation be known unto all men

There is an old saying that One mend-fault is worth twenty spy-faults. End of quote. Before we say things to expose people who we define as false teachers (thinking to ourselves that we are more righteous than them) we should first read 2 Chronicles 28:8-15 and ask ourselves these questions : Are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18, Philippians 4:5

Stay Alert

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 25, 2022

VS. 42 – “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.”

Stay Alert – Matthew 24: 36 - 44 Intro: A young pastor was preparing his sermon when his daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can we play?” He answered that he was busy and in about an hour they would play. To which his daughter answered, “When you’re finished, I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Focus On The Ministry Not The Suffering

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 21, 2018

There is suffering as a consequence of sin AND of doing good. Understanding helps ministering to the hurting around us.

Mid-week Message/Devotion February 21, 2018 Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22 Focus on the Ministry NOT the Suffering The first thing that came to mind, as I was reading 1 Peter 3:18-22 was that Jesus could very well have coined that phrase “No good deed goes unpunished”. Jesus did so much good for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Is Greater Than Sin

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 4, 2016

The work of Christ on the Cross is greater than any sin.

August 28, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The work of Christ on the Cross is greater than any sin. Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-15 Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sentencing Of Jesus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 6, 2016

With the crowd in a frenzy, and Pilate fearing for himself because he knows what he faces, he relents to a decision that he knows he will regret – “crucify him". This decision sets in motion the greatest redemption that every happened to and for mankind.

Sentencing of Jesus John 19:1-16 This message can sometimes invoke different responses in many For some, it is sadness, others anger, and even some may feel justified (read) ∆ Roman Punishment Roman punishment always began with humiliation Flogging, crown of thorns, and mockery were meant ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Patience.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2016

How long, Lord?

A CALL TO PATIENCE. James 5:7-10. ‘Patience is a virtue,’ suggests the old adage. Yet when we pray for more patience what do we get? We get more affliction! This subject was mooted early in James’ epistle, when he somewhat surprisingly suggested that we ‘should count it all joy’ when we fall ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How's Your Hearing?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 2, 2016

Are you able to discern what Abba is saying or are you not in the family?

1Cor 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. People who know me and have read my books say that they "sound" exactly like me. It is like talking to me in person. My ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Common Call

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 9, 2016

The LORD knew His plans for Jeremiah, and had a particular end in view (Jeremiah 29:11). The same is true for us: both as Christian individuals, and as Church.

A COMMON CALL. Jeremiah 1:4-10. Throughout history both the Church in general, and churches in particular, have published books of Common Order, Common Worship, and Common Prayer; common lectionaries, common liturgies, and joint statements of faith and mission. This is not necessarily a bad ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Root Issues

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 13, 2016

Don't nip it in the bud. Get down to the root!

The reason we are not seeing solutions to our national problems is we are only dealing with the symptoms not the root. The reason we see little or no fruit in our spiritual life is because dealing with the outer man instead of going to the root of the inner man. The reason we are not conquering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

Manifesto Of The Servant

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 11, 2016

His mission, to bring Justice to the nations, will not fail.

MANIFESTO OF THE SERVANT. Isaiah 42:1-9 - First Servant Song. After healing the multitudes, Jesus charged them that they should not make Him known (Matthew 12:15-17). According to Matthew 12:18-21, this was in fulfillment of the passage in Isaiah which we have just read. Thus the New Testament ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational