Sermons on Greed And Envy:

Revival Comes To Thomas And Matthew Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2021

Can skepticism and doubt be brought alive to faith? Can a wealthy man who cheated his neighbors be revived and become a man of faith? Let's look at Thomas and Matthew.

Can skepticism and doubt be brought alive to faith? Can a wealthy man who cheated his neighbors be revived and become a man of faith? Let's look at Thomas and Matthew. 1) Thomas’s Revival Can skepticism turn into faith? Let’s look at the Apostle Thomas and how his pessimism and doubt turned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Contentment

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 31, 2025

Do not let discontentment rob you of enjoying and being grateful for what you have.

After WWII, the economy exploded as the technology for war could create fantastic items for peace. Factories turned out a myriad of products at a reasonable price that the average person never comprehended. Thus the age of materialism erupted around the world. People that had survived the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Luke 3:14, Philippians 4:11, 1 Timothy 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure In Heaven Part 1 - Matthew 6:19-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 21, 2024

Jesus told the Rich Young Ruler to sell everything and give it to the poor. Why didn’t he tell anyone else that? What does God want us to do with our wealth?

Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

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: Baptist

Separation Anxiety - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 20, 2024

Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler the way to eternal life is to keep the law? And why was he the one guy who had to sell everything in order to be saved? And what does all that have to do with your daily life?

Mark 10:17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 18 "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good-- except God alone. 19 You know the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

There's Gotta Be A First Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 21, 2007

This is the first in a series of CSI messages and looks at what we can learn from Cain and Abel

It should have brought them together but instead it tore them apart. They both worshipped the same God, they had both offered their God a sacrifice and that is where it seemed to fall apart. Cain was a farmer, he toiled in the dirt and raised crops, his younger brother was a shepherd, and he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Abandoned To A Depraved Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 21, 2011

When people reject God's ways or God's truth, the only way remaining is the way of sin & selfishness. As people get further involved in sin, their sin inhibits their willingness & ability to form right judgments about life.

ROMANS 1: 28-32 ABANDONED TO A DEPRAVED LIFESTYLE This section addresses the havoc that occurs in human relationships and in society because of mankind's suppressing of the knowledge of God (1:18). We have discovered previously in our study of Romans chapter one that people who crave their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32, Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Tenth Commandment

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Covetousness drives a wedge between people and destroys relationships.

Slide #1 The Tenth Commandment Slide #2 Ex 20:1-17, “Then God instructed the people as follows: 2 "I am the LORD your God, who rescued you from slavery in Egypt. 3 "Do not worship any other gods besides me. 4 "Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. Slide ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Clothes Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 18, 2022

Paul writes to the Colossians to put to death the deeds of the earthly nature

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 3:5-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-17-2022 Mud Bowl One of my favorite student ministry outreaches we ever did was what we called Mud Bowl. We will till up about half an acre in the back of the church. Someone had access to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Moment Of Truth

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 5, 2002

After Jesus preached the wonderful sermon, the crowd was facing a moment of truth. What would they do with Jesus?

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever faced a moment of truth in your life? A moment of truth is a time where you are confronted with the facts about an issue or a person and then you needed to make a decision? • It may have been a decision on whether or not to break off a relationship with someone. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year's Resolutions Require More Than Duct Tape

Contributed by Chris Mason on Jan 4, 2003

God through the death of His Son offers more than a quick fix, rather He offers a lasting solution!

INTRODUCTION The first week in January, has to be the most depressing week of the year! The holidays are over, all the family and friends are gone, the presents have all been opened, the Christmas candy has dwindled, and now it’s time to go back to work and school! What a drag! While I think ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inner Peace

Contributed by Peter Parry on Jan 18, 2003

Inner peace comes to the Christian whose mind is stayed on Christ and the man/woman lives in and trust His law.

INNER PEACE (Is.26:3) Near the time of his capture and death, Jesus gave a message to His disciples that everyone of us still yearns for: Peace, said Jesus, peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Congregational

Live In Abundance

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 11, 2006

“What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference?

Live in Abundance, Fully John 10:10 “What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference? My guess is that those who don’t appear to be different from the rest of the crowd are not living an abundant life. The life ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Lord Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes Benz

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jun 21, 2009

Look at the worlds view of prayer contrasted to Jesus’ view

Introduction Today’s reading is about prayer. There are all sort of prayers. Something I read reminded me of the song ’O Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz’. Today of all days I can echo that prayer. The particular Merc that I would like is white with go faster stripes down the sides. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Anglican

God’s Love For A Fractured Society Series

Contributed by Gary Birch on Dec 6, 2009

We live in a fractured society with all sorts of hurts, pains and problems, but God’s love is still total for each one of us. He has given us a hope for future glory and help in the mean time.

What do we mean by ‘fractured society’? Here’s a few words we might use or that others have used to describe a fractured society: Deprivation, resignation, hopelessness, pain, suffering, division, hatred, bondage, separation, ideologically or religiously divided, tension-filled world. There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39