Sermons on Greed Gluttony:

The Joy Stealers Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Aug 29, 2014

This series comes right from the book of Philippians. I used Warren Wiersbe's "Be Joyful" and Matt Chandler's "To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain" as my two main sources. This first message is an overview of the entire series.

Have you ever noticed how hard it is to stay joyful? • One minute you are on top of the world, the next in a pit of despair. • To stay joyful is like trying to carry water in a holy bucket. • you fill up, and it leaks out. And the Bible says "be joyful always". • Is this ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Successful Christian Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2014

By the world's standards the men and women in Hebrews 11 were anything but successes but in God's eyes they succeeded. Based on their testimony, the opening of Hebrews 12 tells us what it will take for us to live successful Christian lives.

Living a Successful Christian Life Hebrews 12:1-3 What comes to your mind when you hear the term "a successful Christian"? How you answer is dependent on your definition of success. Many consider success to be power, prosperity, and prestige. The most common definition of success given is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Plough-Hand To Prophet Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 7, 2014

God teaches the importance of the gospel ministry, It's a gift that we should not take for granted.

1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-15, 23-25 Bullies, bears, and a baldy. Did I capture your attention when I read the Old Testament lesson this morning? It was a longer than usual reading, but if your mind started to wander, I bet you sat up when you heard how two bears mauled 42 young men for making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 1, 2016

We are in a new era: There is no room for lukewarmness, or indecision, The Holy Spirit is calling the church to a place of established truth and power (how long halt ye between two opinions) the gray area is now gone, you have to choose a side.

I have Been hearing something in my Spirit this week (I Keep hearing the Holy Spirit say: It's time to Cross the Line. You've crossed the Line: I'm sure you've heard that phrase used, I know I have, It usually means that you have crossed a boundary, it may be a boundary of acceptable behavior, or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6, Judges 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of Agur

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 31, 2014

Agur was a mysterious man, mentioned in Proverbs who prayed a humble prayer that should be a model for all Christians.

The Prayer of Agur Introduction: ABC news in Alabama reported this week that Piedmont High school in Piedmont Alabama would no longer say prayers over the loud speakers at football games because they received a letter from the atheist organization called Freedom from Religion Foundation, out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lets Talk About... Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 13, 2015

The God given gift of sex is to be used in mutual respect as an expression of love to one another.

Let's Talk About... Text: 1 Cor. 6:18-7:7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Bruce Wilkinson, author of Prayer of Jabez, said: Sexual immorality is a threshold sin. On one side of the threshold is immorality and on the other is purity. On one side are guilt, lying, deceit, addiction, and shame, an ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Mar 1, 2015

This sermon is on how God's grace transforms a person. A look at life before and after receiving grace.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Preacher D. L. Moody set aside a day to study the subject of God’s grace. Even ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"If I Had It To Do Over Again,..."

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 16, 2015

Sermon could be used leading up to Easter concerning individuals who made poor decisions leading to the arrest and then the trials of Jesus. Their sins are probably similar to those we have committed. Would they (we) do the same thing over again?

“If I Had It To Do Over Again, …” Text: Luke 22:1-6 I. Welcome II. Introduction Have you ever regretted a decision you made? Guys, has your wife ever asked you: “If you had it to do over again, would you still marry me?” And, I hope you had sense enough to know how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finished Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 27, 2015

What was finished: 1. The MALICE of his enemies. 2. The SUFFERING of Christ. 3. All the Old Testament PROPHECIES. 4. The CEREMONIAL LAW . 5. His EARTHLY LIFE. 6. The work of REDEMPTION. 7. The price of SIN was paid in full.

Finished Our text for today is found in the gospel of John chapter nineteen - verse thirty. Please follow along with me as I read: Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. John 19:30 (NASB) We have spent the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbs 29 - Godly Instructions Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 27, 2015

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 29.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Nine Proverbs 29:1 (NASB) A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. The Good News Bible says it this way, "If you get more stubborn every time you are corrected, one day you will be crushed and never recover." ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasing God Instead Of Men Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 4, 2015

Leadership, Humility, Teachability, Courage

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Pleasing God Instead of Men 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 (pg. 824) August 9, 2015 Introduction: Opposition can come in many forms...It can be an outright attack, violent and physical...and it can also come more subtly...through conversations that gather support from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Animal Cunning And Selfish Ambition

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 10, 2014

The results of the Sin of others can seriously affect us in ways that we struggle to control; however there is victory exposing the weapons of Satan, if you know where to look.

Summary: The results of the Sin of others can seriously affect us in ways that we struggle to control; however there is victory exposing the weapons of Satan, if you know where to look. This sermon was delivered to the congregations in St Oswald’s, in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal

Christ's Superior Priesthood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 19, 2014

Thank You very much LORD JESUS, for I am set as royal priesthood while living on this earth and my standing with GOD is identical with CHRIST. Thank You LORD JESUS, for You are a Go-between between GOD and me, so every promises I have in the Old Testament

I. EXORDIUM: Who is Your Mediator? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is the Mediator of the New Covenant based on better promises. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:6 (Amplified Bible) 8:6 But as it now is, He [Christ] has acquired a [priestly] ministry which is as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs Of New Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 14, 2014

what does a disciple who is living worthy of his calling do?

EPHESIANS # 9 TEXT - Ephesians 5: 3-20 Signs of the NEW Life, Part 2 Sigmund Freud wrote in the introduction of his work- A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis- that each of us has areas in our lives are like nature parks of big cities. Parks are separate from the urban landscape, with trees, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Scandalous Healing"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2015

They are willing to create a scandal... they are willing to pursue Jesus and what He did for them at all costs... Until they see the breakthrough.. Until they see God working in their situation.. Until there is no more need...

Scandalous Healing Illus. cured A woman went to her doctor’s office. She was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out screaming and ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she explained. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational