Sermons on Gold Silver:

Building The House Of God

Contributed by John Hamby on May 3, 2001

Sermon used to promote the stewardship drive to pay off a new building.

“BUILDING THE HOUSE OF GOD” Exodus 35:4-5, 20-29, 39:43 In 1998 we set out to build a new auditorium of sufficient size to allow us to grow with our community. To give us the ability to reach the numbers of people that God is sending into this community. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:3-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Progressive Nature Of Sin

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

James teaches us that big sins begin with small temptations.

The Progressive Nature of Sin James 1:13-15 “Great oaks from little acorns grow.” The mustard seed “is smaller that all other seeds, but when it is full grown...becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” (Matt. 13:31) In this life we can all think of many ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Firm Foundation Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Dec 30, 2008

Jesus instructs His disciples on the critical issue of a solid foundation.

A Firm Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 I. The Choices to Be Made (Luke 6:47-49) a. Listen to Christ b. Act on His instruction II. The Corner Stone (Ephesians 2:19-22) a. The firm foundation is laid by all those before us (Hebrews 12:1) b. The successful stability is found in Christ (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Good Intentions

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 4, 2019

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 29: 1 – 30

1 Chronicles 29: 1 – 30 Good Intentions 29 Furthermore King David said to all the assembly: “My son Solomon, whom alone God has chosen, is young and inexperienced; and the work is great, because the temple is not for man but for the LORD God. 2 Now for the house of my God I have prepared with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lampstand And The Branches

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2015

To show that we renew our strength in the LORD because we are made with the same material: gold like the candlestick

I. EXORDIUM: Do you renew your strength? Yes. Isaiah 40:31 Isaiah 40:31 (Amplified Bible) But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Potential Or Productivity

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

With all your potential, why are just sitting on the church pew?

POTENTIAL OR PRODUCTIVITY 07/31/05 AM I believe this morning that within this assembly lays the potential to do great things for God. I believe sitting on these pews, are people with the potential to be great preachers, teachers, peoples with great witness abilities, care ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In A Lions Den Without Being Eaten

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003

We find helpful foundational teachings in Daniel 5 and 6 to help us survive attacks of our enemy. Who is our primary enemy: The Bible says, Satan goes about like a roaring lion."

Living in the Lions Den Without Being Eaten Daniel 5:1-6:28 Has there been a time in your life you felt you were under attack? One of the times in my life and family that I experienced attacks from evil happened when I was pastor of the FMC in Taylor, Michigan. (Myrtle Hannah) We find helpful ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Tested By Fire Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 8, 2011

When a Christian is born again receives spiritual nourishment on the Word of God. As a baby is first fed with milk and latter in life as the baby grows starts eating solid food. Paul is telling the Christians of Corinth that their normal development stopp

Today we continue studying the book of 1st Corinthians Last week we read that the Church of Corinth was struggling with a problem of division. People where tearing the congregation apart by choosing factions. Chapter one addresses this issue. Chapter 2 talks about the importance of the preaching ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Bussard on Jun 8, 2008

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in both Old and New Testaments

The Holy Spirit I. He is God a. He is called God Acts 5:3-4 (NIV) 3 Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rev. # 69~20:1- The Millennium Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 13, 2010

Well today we’ll talk a little about the 1000-year reign of Jesus Christ, there’s much in the O.T. about His Kingdom reign. Listen as I read just a few places in the O.T.

Rev. # 69~20:1- THE MILLENNIUM 9-4-10 Well today we’ll talk a little about the 1000-year reign of Jesus Christ, there’s much in the O.T. about His Kingdom reign. Listen as I read just a few places in the O.T. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

Revealed By The Fire

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 14, 2015

Pain teaches great lessons. Perhaps you have heard: TIME WILL TELL? I guess the FIRE WILL TELL? Every man's work shall be made manifest: because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.

REVEALED BY THE FIRE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks for Dr. Garry Brackett putting me on this trail of thought. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Honest Word About A Horrific Place Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 14, 2018

Most people believe in existence beyond the grave, with the majority assuming everyone will eventually wind up in heaven, or some place of euphoric bliss. Heaven is reserved for the saved, but hell will be a reality for those apart from Christ.

An Honest Word about a Horrific Place Mark 9: 42-50 As I studied this passage, I was reminded of the common attitude that permeates modern society. We live in an age when most believe that truth is relative, rather than absolute. Most believe in existence beyond the grave, with the majority ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Baptist

Church Leaders (1 Corinthians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 11, 2021

Now comes that chapter that many congregations would not want to hear. Let’s listen to what God’s minister has to preach to the Corinthians. Could it apply to us too?

Now comes that chapter that many congregations would not want to hear. Let’s not be like rebellious people, “Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits” (Isaiah 30:10 KJV). Let’s listen to what God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Built Well. Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 16, 2023

You’ve heard people use the expression, body by Ford, or body by Chevy. -How about body by Holy Spirit. -Being built well...

Built Well. Pt.2 Romans 8:1-2, 5-6TPT Reverend Charles Spurgeon, one of the greatest orators of all time, (1834–1892). He preached to approximately 10 million people in his lifetime, often speaking ten times a week. He Lived with some brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death. Charles battled ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What An Attitude!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 15, 2008

Developing the attitude of Christ is central to discipleship. His is the gold standard of all attitudes!

The Longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ