Sermons on Greed:

Setting Up Idols In Bethel

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

First, Jeroboam built two idols and placed them in Bethel and Dan. Bethel means House of God and Dan means He judged. In the House of God, Jeroboam erected an idol—the golden calf. Jeroboam setup up a new altar to offer sacrifices before the golden calf.

Then he made two golden calves, and he said to the people, “Going to Jerusalem is too difficult for you. Israel, here is your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” He set up one in Bethel, and put the other in Dan. 1 Kings 12:28,29 First, Jeroboam built two idols and placed them in Bethel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:28

The Lord's Prayer 15: Never Underestimate The Power Of Evil Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 17, 2024

The power of evil, unfortunately, is all around us, you only have to look at our world and you soon come to the conclusion that its gone MAD!! But God is for us, to protect us and deliver us from evil, so who can be against us.

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF EVIL In his splendid book, The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis paints a picture of a senior devil instructing a young apprentice how to work effectively in the world. He describes his greatest achievement as persuading the world that he does not exist. Certainly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Ephesians 6:11-17

What To Do After Christmas

Contributed by David Zachrich on Dec 17, 2024

It has been several days since Christmas and ... we want to keep the spirit of Christ's presence alive and with us always. How can we do that?

It has been several days since Christmas and the sparking tree lights, the happy, excited faces of our children and grandchildren, the simple wonderment of being with families and friends, the joy of singing “Silent Night” together in church as we lit our personal candles and listened again to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Year Of Release (Deuteronomy 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2025

Did the year of release from debts picture a greater release from a greater burden? Let's look at Deuteronomy 15.

Did God give Israel an economic model based upon cycles of 7 and 50 years? How did the year of release work? Did the sabbatical year, the year of freedom from debts, picture a better release, a rest from far greater burdens? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 15. How would a year of release, the shmita, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Garments That We Must Put On Series

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 30, 2025

1. PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD 2. PUT ON THE NEW MAN 3. PUT ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

SPIRITUAL GARMENTS THAT WE MUST PUT ON 1. PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD 2. PUT ON THE NEW MAN 3. PUT ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ************************ 1. PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD Ephesians 6 : 10 - 18 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Law Should Be Enough?”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jul 12, 2025

I want to ask a question that the Spirit has been stirring in my soul: “The Law Should Be Enough… shouldn’t it?”

Sermon Title: “The Law Should Be Enough?” Scripture: Luke 10:25–28 Preacher: Rev. Amiri B. Hooker Introduction: Beloved, today’s message is a hard word wrapped in love, a sermon for a nation and a people standing at the crossroads of obedience and resistance, legality and morality, policy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Best And Worst Of Time Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Work as diligently as possible for Christ while you wait for His appearing. Be willing to die for Christ in a world that will increasingly hate Christians, oppose you, and attempt to eliminate all those who are faithful to God.

A. THE TOP TEN BEST OF OUR TIMES 1. More people to reach for Christ. “Most assuredly, I say to you ... the works that I [Jesus] do He [Holy Spirit] will do also; and greater [works] than these He will do, because I go to My Father” (John 14:12). 2. Easier travel from any place to all places. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Invisible Curses

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 11, 2025

Invisible curses are real, but the power of Jesus Christ is greater than any curse. Through His death, burial, and resurrection, we are redeemed from every curse of the law.

BREAKING INVISIBLE CURSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 3:13-14 – “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Worldly Wisdom With Godly Living

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 20, 2025

This sermon shows us how to seek Godly wisdom life in a world that is self centered and focused on looking out for ourselves.

In today’s fast-paced, self-focused culture, we are constantly bombarded with messages that push us toward self-promotion, that push us toward material success, and personal achievement. We are living in a time ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When A Tribe Goes Astray Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

A whole tribe can be led astray when leadership is corrupted.

WHEN A TRIBE GOES ASTRAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 18 The tribe of Dan stole idols and set up their own shrine (Judges 18:30–31). INTRODUCTION: The story of the tribe of Dan in Judges 18 is a sobering reminder of how easily an entire community can be pulled away from God’s ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sold Out Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 12, 2014

Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything that he had, give it to the poor and follow Him. Do I have to give away everything to follow Christ? Do I have to sell all that I have in order to please Him?

Ravi Zacharias tells the story about a boy that loved collecting marbles. He lived next door to a little girl who had a lot of candy. She said to him: “If you’ll give me all of your marbles, I’ll give you all of my candy.” He said he’d think about it. The next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling

How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling Eph. 4:28-32 - "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ has forgiven us." Begin by integrating some of following five suggestion: 1). Break the problem into smaller issues. The manager’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Wealth Count? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 9, 2016

Wealth can blind us to the riches of Christ when they assume an improper place in our lives.

“A man came up to [Jesus], saying, ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.’ He said to him, ‘Which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

G.a.p. - Matthew 5:29-30 (Cont’d) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 15, 2024

In this message you will learn how to fight sin in a way that is not burdensome, so that the Christian life is a life of doing what you want, rather than a life of resisting what you want.

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Seeing God - Matthew 5:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 6, 2024

I believe this is one of the most important sermons I’ve ever preached—especially the first half, which describes what “seeing” an invisible God means, and the specific ways in which seeing God transforms your character. The rest of the message is about how to see God through purity of heart.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8