Sermons on Greedy Officials:

Pretending To Be Holy Outwards, Inward Spiritually Lost! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 27, 2021

We've got to live our lives in truth! We have seen many religious people in this world who pretend to be Holy but they have only outward righteousness but inward they are filthy rags.

We've got to live our lives in truth! We have seen many religious people in this world who pretend to be Holy but they have only outward righteousness but inward they are filthy rags. They try to project an image of holiness or religiousness, not because they truly live a holy and righteous ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:21, John 10:27, Matthew 23:25

Joseph Foreshadows Jesus

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

The person and mission of Jesus the Messiah was foreshadowed centuries before in the person and mission of Joseph.

13th Sunday in Trinity Genesis 43:1-5, 11-16, 26-34, Hebrews 13:1-21 "Joseph Foreshadows Jesus" The parallels between Jesus and Joseph have been cataloged many, many times by innumerable Bible teachers over the centuries. Jesus, like Joseph, grew up in a home where "his brothers did not believe ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Does It Mean To Be A One-Woman Man?

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006

Engage yourself in this explanation and application of I Timothy 3:2 and 3:12 nnd come to grips with the phrase “...husband of one wife...”

As we look at what is required to lead the church of God, today we examine a very interesting phrase. It is found in I Timothy 3:2 & 3:12, and it has sparked debate for many years. The phrase is this: “...husband of one wife...” Allow me today to take you mentally through the text first, then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Eldership: The Government Of God

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

A properly functioning eldership provides plurality in leadership, unity of purpose and a system of checks & balances. Biblical eldership is kingdom government & ultimately it’s about understanding & becoming the person God wants each of us to be.

Biblical Eldership: The Government of God Intro.: It’s not always easy to be objective about the structure and government of the New Testament Church. We are influenced by the teaching we’ve had. So it’s often difficult to approach the subject with an open mind. But, we need to seriously examine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Palm Sunday - Two Parades Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem while seated on a donkey demonstrates that he is not the Messiah that the people expect. Jesus is a Messiah who comes in love and rules by love.

Mark 11:1-11 “Palm Sunday—Two Parades” INTRODUCTION We are back to where we started—at the beginning of the final week of Jesus’ life on earth. We have watched and listened as the conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders escalated. We have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Well: The Blessed Family Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Apr 29, 2009

It is Well: The Blessed Family

Breakthrough to Blessing (Part 6) It Is Well: The Blessed Family Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a real blessing. —Psalm 127:3 Good News Translation Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Leaders

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2011

A sermon from Proverbs 28-31 on the benchmarks for the best leaders both in the nation and in the church (Adapted from an article by Bob Russell in the Lookout Magazine called, "What should we expect from our rulers?")

Introduction: When it comes to the leaders of our nation, individual measure them by different standards. Some base their opinions on appearances. Some base their opinions on their home life. Some evaluate them by their experience. Some rate the ideal leader by their reputation. Some base ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Mountains Out Of Moles Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2009

The "P.A.U.S.E. Principle" applied to eradicating the moles that try to undermine spiritual success.

We’re in the series “Something More” based on the story of a man named Nehemiah who lived over 2,000 years ago. The “something more” Nehemiah prayed that God would help him arrive at in his life was the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem that had been destroyed a generation earlier and not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

(Pre)election Thoughts 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 17, 2016

The purpose of this sermon is to lay out some thoughts from the Biblical perspective and to encourage our congregation to find out where candidates stand on these vital issues and to take their beliefs into the voting booth with them.

1 Corinthians 6:9-20 – please look this up in your Bibles. We will read this passage in a moment … Did you know that there is an election coming up? Did you know that there are more than two people running for office? When all of the mudslinging is set aside do you know what they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:5-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Will Get The Last Laugh?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2020

In what ways are people laughing at God? (Many sources but seed thoughts from Reinhold Niebuhr's essay on Humour and Faith)

HoHum: A new preacher moved into town and went out one Saturday to visit some of the members. All went well until he came to one house. It was obvious that someone was home, but no one came to the door even after he knocked several times. Finally, he took out his business card, wrote on the back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:3-4, Proverbs 31:25, Psalm 90:9-10, John 3:36, Psalm 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opposition: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010

Sermon 7 of the series. Ezra is very quick to remind us of the truth that ... 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. While Ezra is recording the opposition to the rebuilding of the temple, he adds materia

The Book of Ezra Study #9 (Ezra 4:6-23) Opposition: Part II INTRODUCTION: 1. In what ways does Christianity go against the flow of society today? 2. What sacrifices do you think Christians have to make for their faith today? 3. What would you do if it were illegal to go to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Last Days: Selfishness And Greed Series

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 16, 2015

This sermon series calls attention to what society will be like during the last days before the return of our Lord.

Living in the last days: Selfishness & Greed Introduction: I'm going to spend the next couple of weeks explaining through the Bible, what the state of society will be like, living in the last days before the coming of Jesus. It promises to be informative, interesting and thoroughly biblical. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yes, God Still Is In Control

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Sometimes in our lives we feel that God is not there for us. However, despite what we might think God is always in control

Habakkuk Yes, God still in control Introduction Attention Grabber: The commercial with the guy running a marathon and “Bonking” In many regards our faith is like that. We get so far stumbling around and we do not feel like God is listening. Background 1. The world was not looking good. 2. It ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2009

This sermon briefly examines the qualifications and duties of elders and deacons serving the congregation.

Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install one man, who has been duly elected by the members of this congregation, into the office of Deacon. The church is a living community of people redeemed by Jesus Christ. No one is more visible to the watching world than those who are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 9, 2008

In this installation service we briefly examine the qualifications and duties of elders, deacons, and the congregation.

Scripture It is our great joy today to install one man, who has been duly elected by the members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder. The church is a living community of people redeemed by Jesus Christ. No one is more visible to the watching world than those who are in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed