Sermons on Greed And Envy:

Taking A Closer Look In The Manger

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 3, 2007

There are so many things we look in this year, hidy holes for presents, stores for deals, wallets for money. Have we forgotten the most important place to look. If we are careful to take a closer look in the manger we find 3 truths. We find, life, libe

Intro: This is the time of the year that people look in things. You know who you are. There are secret packages everywhere. There are Children looking in closets, under beds, in cars, every possible place to find a present. People look in store windows, in store adds, just about every place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Death Working Backwards Series

Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006

Christ gives us hope that death no longer has dominion, but works backwards to produce life.

“Death Working Backwards” Scripture: John 1:1-18 The life of Jesus is filled with what skeptics would call “impossibilities.” From the very moment the egg in Mary’s womb was fertilized by the Holy Spirit, to his long-predicted birth in Bethlehem, to his being sent and called out of Egypt, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I've Been Redeemed

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 19, 2013

A sermon on the word "Redemption" (Material and outline adapted from Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, chapter 5 "Redemption")

HoHum: There is an old legend that Abraham Lincoln went down to the slave block and saw a girl being auctioned off to the highest bidder.  Lincoln joined in the bidding.  As the slave girl looked at this man bidding on her, she figured he was just another white man, going to buy her and then abuse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blueprint #1: Romans 12:1-2

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 13, 2015

From the first two verses of Romans 12 we discover practical advise to enable us to escape the pressure of the world and to renew our minds so we are able to present our bodies to God as a living sacrifice.

Blueprint #1: Romans 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Back when we lived in Arcadia we hired a building contractor to build a house for us. Part of the process involved selecting and approving a blueprint. The good thing about a blueprint is that nothing is left to the imagination when it comes to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Figful Christian

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Nov 30, 2013

Are we still dressed in fig leaves/

THE FIGFUL CHRISTIAN: Mark 11 We see our Lord Jesus coming to the end of his earthly ministry; the last mile of his journey; about to perform his last miracle. He is on his way to Jerusalem also known as the House of Fullness coming from Bethany, the House of Figs. At this time of the year; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Methodist

Hell Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

Hell is definitely taught in the Bible. The purpose of this message is to inform of the Bible’s teachings about hell

The Who, What and Why of Hell Luke 16:19-31 The summer I started seminary in Dallas, TX, I called a Jewish friend from Tulane who lived in North Dallas. She invited me over to her house. When I got there, she asked if I would like a tour of the house. I said, ‘Sure!” She showed me the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Our Mighty Father Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 14, 2014

Isaiah emphasizes the eternal nature of Jesus in calling him Mighty God and Eternal Father.

1. Depending on Others In 2006, James Kim, his wife Kati, and their two young daughters left San Francisco on November 18 for a combined vacation and work trip. They spent Thanksgiving in Seattle with family and then went to Portland, Oregon to visit with a friend. After the visit in Portland, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes You So Certain You’ll Escape God’s Wrath On Judgment Day?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 6, 2011

What Makes You So Certain You’ll Escape God’s Wrath On Judgment Day? 1) Justice? No! 2) Jesus? Yes!

After the Vancouver Canucks lost the Stanley Cup last June, hundreds of people rioted in the streets smashing cars, looting stores, and assaulting those who got in their way. It was the largest crime spree in the history of British Columbia. But it wasn’t until last week, five months after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Has Authority Over Unclean Spirits

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 31, 2009

“And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes” Mark 1:22.

Mk. 1:21-28 Theme: Jesus has authority over unclean spirits Text: Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Cor. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 The President, Prof John Evans Atta Mills, has declared today a national day of prayer and thanksgiving to God and an Interdenominational service will be held at the Independence Square ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who's The Authority?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 4, 2009

We live in a culture where vacuous celebrities are given amazing amount of authority. We need to look to the real authority, Jesus, who will lead us to right decisions.

Who’s the Authority? Deuteronomy 18:15-18; Mark 1:21-28 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 1, 2009 Introduction: Before I read the story, I’d like to explain a few things that will make the passage clearer. We’re still in the first chapter of Mark and we will stay ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beyond Fullness

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 9, 2014

This is a message based on the miracle of Jesus changing water into wine. It speaks to the fact that we should not be satisfied with God maximizing our capacity, but rather seek that He turn our water into wine.

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christian, You Say You’re Ok – But What’s That Arrow Sticking Out Of You?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014

What exactly are the weapons of the devil that I need word of God armor to withstand?

Christian, you say you’re OK – but what’s that arrow sticking out of you? Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God (His word), that you may be able to stand against the wiles (weapons) of the devil (without it, we can’t resist the devil). What exactly are the weapons of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Soil Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 15, 2011

God must be sought by those whose soil is not nurturing the fruit of the Spirit.

Read Matthew 13.1-9. Pray. Introduction A Greek philosopher wanted to illustrate to his students that they must not only have knowledge but also a life changed by the truths he gave them. He said, “Sheep do not vomit up the grass to show the shepherds how much they have eaten; but, inwardly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trying Out Another Sin Project

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 15, 2012

This sermon is about the affects of our sinfulness and disobediance to God!

Trying Out Another Sin-Project 29-30"What do you have against me, running off to assert your 'independence'?" God's Decree. "I've wasted my time trying to train your children. They've paid no attention to me, ignored my discipline. And you've gotten rid of your God-messengers, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:29-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Secrets Of A Great Church Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Secrets of a Great Church Part 2 Acts 2:37-47 The last time we were together we saw that one major characteristics of a great church is a transformed Membership, which is people who are TRULY surrendered to Jesus. Today I want to look at another characteristic as we examine the concept of, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist