Sermons on Greedy Capitalism:

Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 5, 2013

Qualifications of Church Leaders

We continue our worship by listening and learning from the Word of God. Please open your Bibles to 1 Peter Chapter 5…. God spoke to the Apostle Peter and told him to write to Christians about how to live on earth until Jesus Christ returns to earth. In chapter 4 God spoke of how we are to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Transformed

Contributed by Afolagboye Ralph Abiodun on Oct 26, 2019

Because the nature of man is earthly and can’t live to God standard transformation is needed to please God

BE TRANSFORMED Text: Romans 12:1-2 Romans 12:1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:2 Don’t copy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 7:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Brighter-Side Of Life"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 13, 2016

Jeremiah gave not such a bright sided outcome for Israel. But there is a bright side there is a balm, it our choice or decision to repent and return to God.

Jeremiah 8:18–9:1 The Brighter-side of Life Jeremiah is known as the weeping Prophet because his message from God was always gloom and doom 1. Jeremiah does not seem to live on the brighter-side of life "My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick," writes the prophet Jeremiah to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Calling By God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Isaiah experiences the call of God and submits to God

Isaiah 6:1-8 “Here am I, Send me” Background Isaiah’s commission comes to him when he realizes God and His greatness. King Uzziah or Azariah died. II Ki 14:21,15:3. Hos 1:1, Am. 1:1. Isaiah was son of Amoz II Ki. 19:2, 20:1, II Chr. 26:22, Is. 1:1, 6:1. 6:1-4Greatness of God: He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

God Does Not Cheat: Christmas 2020 Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2020

Even in these troubled days, as in every century of the Church’s existence, we are renewed in the Holy Spirit given by Jesus.

Christmas 2020: God Does Not Cheat Every Christmas, especially in troubled times, we are naturally tempted to see images of the little Christ Child in the manger, surrounded by His mother and father and shepherds and lambs and calves and we try to imagine ourselves in our own infancy, hopefully ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, Philippians 2:6, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Jude Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Jude Summary

Jude Summary Jude wanted to write about their common salvation but felt compelled to write to address false teachers that have penetrated the community and teaching heresy. 5-19 God’s promise of judgment of the ungodly 5-7 Historical precedent He recalls three examples of gods judgment ...read more

Scripture: Jude 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Promises Never Fails

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 5, 2019

To encourage believers to stay and live on GOD's Promises because GOD fulfills His WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: When GOD says it, GOD fulfills it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage believers to stay and live on GOD's Promises because GOD fulfills His WORDS. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:20 For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew- Your Life Can Be Significant Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 7th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#7] MATTHEW- YOUR LIFE CAN BE SIGNIFICANT Luke 5:27-29 Introduction: There are some days that I feel so insignificant. I also know that I am not alone. Do you sometimes think, “If I didn’t show up, no one would even notice”? Many days, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Worship?

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 15, 2024

We worship God because (1) He Commands it, (2) He is worthy of it, and (3) because it is for our own Good.

Why do we worship God? (Topical) 1. God wants us to worship him! Ex. 23:25-26 A. God wants us to worship him because He is worthy (Rev. 4:11). It is just, right, and good that God be worshiped. Reality itself dictates, demands, and expects it; creation worships God apart from humankind (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:13

Denomination: Bible Church

Are We Willing To Pay The Price?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 13, 2022

We should not anticipate receiving blessings just for being faithful to the Lord. Those blessings and rewards will come in due time.

In the previous chapter after Esther’s intercession, Haman was hanged due to his plot to kill Mordecai. While we ought not anticipate natural awards for being unwaveringly faithful to God, they frequently come. Esther and Mordecai were dependable, even to the point of taking a chance with their ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Usury & Extortion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2024

Why do western banks engage in usury and extortion? Why do Christians go along with it without trying to change this practice?

One of the earliest principles of money lending is a law against usury. If you lend money to any of My people who are poor among you, you shall not be like a moneylender to him; you shall not charge him interest. (Exodus 22:25 NKJV) This is the exact opposite of how western banks operate today. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In The Leftovers

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 31, 2022

Undoubtedly many have heard this passage of Scripture before and hopefully, many have read this story. This is the story of where Jesus feeds the multitude, the five thousand.

What a miracle to perform. I cannot imagine trying to feed that many people. No doubt there are quite a few mothers out there that would find that a daunting task. Can you see five thousand people coming through your door, walking to the dining room, either trying to find a place to sit or going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Food For The Journey

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 5, 2024

[Bless those] who…know the depths of [the] sacrament.

Elijah went a day's journey into the desert, until he came to a broom tree and sat beneath it. He was the last remaining Prophet of the true religion left. He had just stood his ground against four-hundred pagan prophets of the fertility god Baal. Today’s pagan fertility god is In-Vitro ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8, John 6:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

Caring For God's Creation Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 17, 2024

“And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31)

The Scriptures begin with the words “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. Everything begins with God and everything God creates is perfect. God created a perfect world and placed man in it as a caretaker with the responsibility of keeping it perfect. He was given authority and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:30-31, Revelation 21:5-7, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“ Strange Bedfellows”

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 15, 2024

My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.

“My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. If they say, “Come with us,Let us lie in wait to shed blood;Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down to the Pit; we shall find all kinds of precious possessions, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-19, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist