Sermons on Greed Materialism Covetousness:

A Tip For Our Peace And Happiness (Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 28, 2020

In spite of Covid-19, the pandemic, we have a reason to be peaceful and happy in our lives and i am going to give a tip for our peace and happiness.

A Tip for Our Peace and Happiness (Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time) Matthew 18:15-20, Ezekiel 33:7-9, Romans 13:8-10.   Reflection   Dear sisters and brothers,   This Sunday, we have a meaningful text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 18:15-20):   “If your brother sins ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Ezekiel 33:7-9, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Other

What If There Was No Christmas?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2005

Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life!

What if there was no Christmas? Thesis: Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life! Scripture Text: Luke 2:1- 40 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship More, Spend Less Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 11, 2008

Part 2 of our Advent Consiracy series, comparing and contrasting King Herod, the Wise Men, and how they parellel our lives today.

Stephen N. Collins Millville - 12/07/08 simplechristmas Part 2: Worship More, Spend Less Icebreaker: After assessing the cost of Christmas presents during the economic downturn, Larry called for a family meeting. He lined up his children and explained, "It’s too late to make adjustments for this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On The Mount - Part 12 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 29, 2019

This is Part 12 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by in what is familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” In this part, we examine Jesus teaching about laying up treasures, the eye as the lamp of the body, and the impossibility of serving two masters.

Part 12 - Laying up treasures, eye is the lamp of the body, serving two masters Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 12 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Colossians 3:1-3, Matthew 6:22-24, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, 1 Timothy 5:8, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eternal Inheritance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Final Message (15) in our study of Joshua. This message explores the concept of an eternal inheritance.

“Eternal Inheritance” Introduction We are all familiar with inheritance. An inheritance is the passing of wealth and resources within the family from elder to younger. Sometimes it involves the death of the elder but not always. There are times when a parent will pass on an inheritance while the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15, Psalm 24:1-2, Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gold Mine Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 16 of Sermon on the Mount Series, a look at what we own and what owns us.

Gold Mine? INVESTMENTS, IN THIS DAY AND AGE EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT THE RIGHT INVESTMENT, THE BEST INVESTMENT, EVERYONE WANTS A PERFECT INVESTMENT. AND THERE ARE ALL KINDS OF INVESTMENTS, GOOD INVESTMENTS AND BAD INVESTMENTS. WHEN I WAS IN GRADE ELEVEN AS A PART OF MY ECONOMICS COURSE EACH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ignorance Is Killing Us!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 2, 2015

Ignorance takes on many forms concerning the basic functioning of relationships and society, but most of all ignorance of the Word of God is causing our society to implode! Ignorance is wastefully degrading our organized systems and causing undue damage!

Ignorance Is Killing Us! By Kelly Durant 5-3-15 Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Giving In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 27, 2013

God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial blessings

Giving In The Local Church "The last part of the person to convert is the wallet." - Herbert Kane. God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-14

Denomination: Charismatic

On Leaving All Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 30, 2004

An anti-materialistic-countercultural sermon, extolling the virtues of travelling light.

Sermon for 5 Epiphany Yr C, 8/02/2004 Based on Lk 5:1-11 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Marti Guixe is homeless—unless you call the world his home. Actually, let me revise that. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Too Smart For Your Own Good

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 17, 2007

Human reasoning is a God given ability, but it was never intended to be used contrary to the word of God.

The power of human reason is a wonderful thing, except when we rely on it to the point that we give it priority over the word of God. This is really at the heart of sin, is it not? Adam and Eve, in the Garden of Eden, reasoned that God was holding out on them. Every transgression that you and I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 16, 2008

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008

This week I’ve promised to tell you what “church” is – according to the Bible.

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating Temptation

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 21, 2008

May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have to deal with the “tempter” whose object it is to get everyone to be unfaithful to God!

A couple of years ago FOX came out with a new reality show called “Temptation Island” and it was a smash hit for two years. Over 16 million people watched it weekly. And if you haven’t noticed reality TV shows are very popular today. May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cleansing Of The Temple

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Mar 15, 2009

We’ve come to see Jesus as a touchy, feely love child. In this sermon, He unleashes a fire storm. Will the real Jesus please stand up.

-Have you ever done the right thing in a sticky situation and it ended up costing you dearly? -Maybe it cost you a friend, a loved one, money, a deal, your pride, your reputation but it cost you something that you would have rather not give up. {PAUSE} -We watched a cool animated movie on Friday ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

He Will Be Your Peace

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

Where does one find peace in this "unpeaceful" world?

HE WILL BE THEIR PEACE Are you happy with your life? Is your life exactly the way you would like it to be, right now? If there was one thing you could change about your life, what would it be? If only, some people say. If only I had a different job, or more money - then I would be happy with ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran