Sermons on Greed Materialism Covetousness:

Warfare & Witness: The Godly Christian Life Series

Contributed by Zack Ford on May 28, 2015

The Godly Christian life is a life of warfare against sin and witness to an unbelieving world. Abstain from the passions of your flesh! Make war with your sin. And as you do this, continue to live lives that are honorable among the unbelieving world.

1 Peter 2:11-12 Warfare & Witness: The Godly Christian Life INTRO One of my favorite documents from early Church history is called “The Epistle to Diognetus.” The letter was written in the early 100’s AD, probably around 130. That puts its writing not even a century after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Bible Church

"Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 18, 2014

Rahab trusts in the God of Heaven and Earth and as a Canaanite is set free and rescued while Achan a member of the Covenant Community with a relationship with God displeases God, acts like a Canaanite and is judged!

Cornerstone Church November 16, 2014 “Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!” Joshua 7 “How’s That Again? The following ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

And The Blind Shall See Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 29, 2020

“A Christmas Carol” is a beautiful story for the Advent season because it is a tale in which the past, the present, and the future all come together in one transformative night

Bah! Humbug! These words … and the person who spoke them are so iconoclastic … so famous and well-known … I’ll bet that every one of you can tell me who said them. [Pause.] That’s right … Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens’ famous and beloved story “A Christmas Carol.” Dicken’s “A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Gift Worth Waiting For – Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 26, 2020

The Bible presents Jesus Christ as much more than a great prophet and teacher. God's Word presents Jesus Christ as God incarnate.

(Gal 4:4 NKJV) But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Last time we learned that the statement, "God sent forth His Son," pointed to the deity of Christ—meaning that Jesus is fully God. We learned that Jesus is not just ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Reliving The Days Of Noah."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 18, 2022

This message compares the state of the world before the flood and its current state of lawlessness. Daily news reports often highlight cases of murder, hatred, and violence prevailing all over the world, attempting to remove God from society. Hence, the question is, would you have assisted Noah?

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Genesis 6:5-7) (5) "And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." (6) "And it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 6:1-13, 2 Peter 3:3-6, Hebrews 11:7, 1 Peter 3:20, 2 Peter 2:5, Genesis 7:13-16, 2 Timothy 3:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Biggest Old Testament Scandal

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 24, 2023

Today when we watch the national news much of the time has to deal with scandals.

Scandals are not anything new to Washington D.C. In the past we have been made aware of: • Watergate scandal • Iran-Contra Affair Scandal • White Water Scandal • Bill Clinton–Monica Lewinsky Scandal • Chappaquiddick Scandal • Donald Trump Scandal • Joe Biden Scandal • Hunter Biden Scandal The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 12, 2001

WE ARE REMINDED IN THIS STORY THAT THERE ARE MILLIONS OF ZACCHAEUS’ IN THE WORLD. HAVE WE HAD AN EFFECT ON THEIR LIFE?

ZACCHAEUS LUKE 19:1-10 I. ZACCHAEUS A. Not much known about him B. He was a man made rich by greed and selfishness. A man who knew he wasn‘t doing right, feeling guilty, knew his situation but didn’t have the heart to get out -his wrong was not being a tax collector but was in over taxing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Doing Your Best

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jan 9, 2007

Do your best and receive God’s blessing!

ANOINTED AT BETHANY Joh 12:1-11 1 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. 3 Then took Mary a pound of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Acaba La Obra: En Mi Vida

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Tenemos que terminar lo que hemos empezado

ACABA LA OBRA: EN MI VIDA Jn 4:34 “Jesús les dijo: Mi comida es que haga la voluntad del que me envió, y que acabe su obra.” INTRO: I. CARACTERES CARNALES A. Isa. 3:9 “9 La apariencia de sus rostros testifica contra ellos; porque como Sodoma publican su pecado, no lo disimulan. ¡Ay del alma de ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Narnia: Turkish Delight And Grace Series

Contributed by Randy Christensen on Nov 25, 2005

Edmund’s selfish choices enslaved him to the White Witch. He could only be set free by the Lion’s sacrifice, and a personal encounter with Aslan.

Introduction: …there was a land that existed where a horrible evil ruler had come and taken over the land… …she knew that 4 children…2 sons of Adam and 2 daughters of Eve were to rule in the land… she met one—Edmund—whom she tempted Powerpoint of Edmund and witch …Turkish delight …he wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

After The Speeches, The Fireworks And The Parade

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 1, 2002

After the great events on Mt. Carmel,the problems that Israel faced were still present. So it is with us today...after all the festivities have ended...the problems facing our nation still remain for us to resolve.

AFTER THE SPEECHES, THE FIREWORKS AND THE PARADE I Kings 18:20-45 We have just witnessed another anniversary of our country’s Declaration of Independence. By now, the speeches have ceased, the fireworks have been extinguished and the parades have all ended for this year’s occasion. The nation’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-45, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Walk - Introduction Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

Life after conversion should be different than life before conversion. We learn to live (to walk) differently by allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside-out. Paul suggests five different areas in which our walk as a Christian should distin

LEARNING TO WALK Text: Ephesians 2:1 – 10 Introduction: · Life after conversion should be different than life before conversion. · We learn to live (to walk) differently by allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside-out. · Paul suggests five different areas in which our walk as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of Poverty

Contributed by Naro Chisho on Sep 11, 2011

God starts the bible with blessings and ends with blessings

SPIRIT OF POVERTY GOD starts the Bible with a blessing and ends with a blessings… The first word to man was a blessing Something happened in between!! WHAT? It was SIN and CURSE Read Gen 3:17-19 Any kind of HOARDING is a sign of Spirit of poverty What God gives us not all for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Charismatic

New Finances Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Jun 19, 2013

A sermon unpacking Exodus 16.

Myths About Finances Exodus 16:2-3 In the desert the whole community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. 3 The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missed Opportunities

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 7, 2013

There are many enemies of your future that will cause you to miss divine opportunities.

Missed Opportunities “When a great moment knocks on the door of your life, it is often no louder than the beating of your heart, and it is very easy to miss it. ” - Unknown Revelation 3:8 - I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic