Sermons about Greedy Officials

Advent Week 1 - A Child Is Born A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2020

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Recently I have been fascinated listening to the testimonies of Jews who have come to know Jesus as their Savior. Isaiah 9:6 speaks of Jesus but the Jews claim that it is about Hezekiah. Is there a connection between Isaiah 9 and the New Testament?

A Child Is Born and A Son Is Given Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Jude 1:25, John 3:16-18, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Galatians 5:22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Christmas Story - Part 3 - Days 14-22 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 7, 2020

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This series gives a thought for each day taking us through the events of the birth and early life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Part 3 includes Days 14-22

DAY FOURTEEN When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a star appeared in the sky. Wise men in the east saw the star. They knew the Scriptures and the meaning of the star. There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel. Numbers 24:17 They prepared for their long journey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Baptist

When It's Okay To Be A Dumb Donkey! Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Oct 21, 2018

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#5 out of 2 Peter. In 2 Peter 2:1-22, Peter describes the false teachers who were leading the believers astray. He uses 4 Old Testament examples to validate New Testament beliefs and behaviors.

WHEN IT’S OKAY BE A DUMB DONKEY! “But these, like unreasoning animals, born as creatures of instinct to be captured and killed, reviling where they have no knowledge, will in the destruction of those creatures also be destroyed, suffering wrong as the wages of doing wrong. They count it a pleasure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Synergy In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Apr 13, 2012

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A glimpse of what happens in Christ Body

When too much power is concentrated in one person, body, company, organisation or ministry it could necessitate the sudden implementation of drastic changes at times, that could be too sudden. An organisation is like a human body - a personality. There are various parts which are expected to work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaiah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2022

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Isaiah was a prophet for King Ahaz right before the Assyrian conflict began. He was the 8th-century BC Israelite prophet after whom the Book of Isaiah is named. Within the text of the Book of Isaiah, Isaiah himself is referred to as "the prophet."

Isaiah Personal Description Isaiah was a prophet for King Ahaz right before the Assyrian conflict began. He was the 8th-century BC Israelite prophet after whom the Book of Isaiah is named. Within the text of the Book of Isaiah, Isaiah himself is referred to as "the prophet." However, the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon "Judas’s Never Want To Help The Poor”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 13, 2022

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The Scripture says basically That satin entered him, and Jesus Said Just Do it! Wow and then the text says the disciples thought Judas was concerned with the poor.

Sermon Lent Services Lake City UMC Date 04/13/2022 Sermon “Judas’s Never want to Help the Poor.” John 13:21-30 The Message 21 After he said these things, Jesus became visibly upset, and then he told them why. “One of you is going to betray me.” 22-25 The disciples looked around at one another, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Dying To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Sep 11, 2022

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There is only one way to live an overcoming life, we have to die.

Rom 6:1-16 6 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Believer: A New Creation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 27, 2022

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Every believer in Christ had been newly created by the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and is expected to live the new life continually.

The Believer: A New Creation Study Text: 2 Corinthians 5: 15 - 18 Introduction: - As Christians, we are new creations: The old life of sin has been defeated and destroyed by repentance, the old nature has been conquered by crucifixion, and now we stand as new creations. - We have new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Noticeable Change

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024

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Paul was well aware of the transformation that takes place when one receives the gospel message and is saved by the grace of God. Such a transformation produces radical change in the life of the new believer.

A Noticeable Change Ephesians 4: 17-24 This has been an informative and challenging study as we have considered the instruction Paul delivered within the fourth chapter of Ephesians. He has dealt with unity within the church, the need for diversity in the midst of unity, and offered valuable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

R.e.s.p.e.c.t

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

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The second in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

Who can tell me what we did last week during my talk about trustworthiness? (Looking for: trust walk) (Slide 1) What people in the Bible did I use to help us understand why trustworthiness is important? (Looking for: the Wise Men) (Slide 2) What two qualities of trustworthiness did I say the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Let Anyone Change Your Name!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 8, 2001

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This sermon is about the reason behind changing the names of Daniel and the 3 Hebrew Children. We need to know that our true name is "Child Of God".

"Don’t Let Anyone Change Your Name" NLF 10/4/2001 Psalm 1:1-6 Acts 14:8-18 Text Daniel 1 Once we understand who we are, we can move through life much more successfully and avoid a lot of pitfalls in life. We would know which messages are for us and which ones ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Defile Yourself

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 6, 2020

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Jerusalem was besieged; people and articles were taken to Babylon. Among those that were taken were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, there names were changed to Belteshazzer, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel, 10 but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stages Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 14, 2022

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What stages do we go through to be fully faithful?

Tonight, we will finish up chapter 4 of John. We’ve now gotten away from the story of the woman at the well. Last week we talked about how we show evidence of our faith when we honor Jesus, when we welcome Him into our lives, and finally when we receive Him. Tonight, we will close out this ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With Gambling?

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2002

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How should a Christian respond to the gambling craze of our day? The Scripture provides insight into how we should stand.

Definition of Gambling: Desiring the possession of another (the prize) the gambler creates a risk (losing his own) in an attempt, through, chance, to gain the other person’s possession with nothing to give in exchange. To justify gambling, many people say things like “Life is a gamble… A farmer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

How 2 B Broken & Spilled Out

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Mar 21, 2002

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Looking at the woman and her offering for understanding of brokenness and offering.

How 2 B Broken & Spilled Out Mark 14:3-9 Illus: Piggy Bank with $1 million: Valuable because of its contents which can only be poured out when it is broken. Test tube with antidote for arthritis: valuable for its contents only if it is broken open and used. I. A Valuable Commodity: Could have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

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