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  • From Agonizing Fear To Asolute Faith

    Contributed by Peter Nieman Martin, Sr. on Jan 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,645 views

    An analysis of John 4:46-53. Looking at the progression of faith in the royal official and showing such can be manifested in us today

    From Agonizing Fear to Absolute Faith John 4:46-53. Were this title a pharmaceutical advertisement for a pill just approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the market could expect huge profits in a short time. As you know, such is not the case so far as the pharmaceutical industries having ...read more

  • Transformation: Possible--The Transformation Of Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016
     | 10,530 views

    This sermon reflects on the transformation of Zacchaeus from taker to giver, from greedy to generosity and seeks to discover how we might apply that same transformation to our lives.

    Okay. We can’t read Zacchaeus without doing some short jokes, right? Why do short people get mad so easily? Because they have short tempers! Unfortunately, I crashed into the back of a car at the lights today. A really short guy got out of the car and said, “I’m not ...read more

  • Run Turkey Run

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    Our rush to commercialize Christmas, even before Thanksgiving, shows that we have become unthankful for what we have, and greedy for more. Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving.

    Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like it… I like to ...read more

  • The Dangers Of Greed And Materialism

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025
     | 602 views

    Greed and materialism are dangerous traps that can lead to spiritual decline, broken relationships, moral corruption, and eternal loss. True contentment comes from trusting in God, not wealth. We must guard our hearts and pursue righteousness over riches.

    THE DANGERS OF GREED AND MATERIALISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15 – “And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Matthew 6:19-21, ...read more

  • Character Study Of Judas Iscariot Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 457 views

    Judas Iscariot's life is a tragic reminder of how greed, hypocrisy, and unrepented sin can lead to destruction. Despite being chosen by Jesus, he allowed the love of money and Satan’s influence to ruin his destiny.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JUDAS ISCARIOT – BETRAYED JESUS FOR THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 26:14-16 "Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?’ So they ...read more

  • 10 Signs That True Gospel Of Jesus Christ Is Distorted By False Preachers. Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 20, 2025
     | 21 views

    For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching...

    1. Emphasis on Prosperity Over Spiritual Growth: The focus shifts from spiritual maturity and serving others to accumulating wealth and material possessions. - "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and ...read more

  • "I'll Take A Crumb Please!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 23,277 views

    Far too often in life we as the people of God become greedy and want a "Full Course Meal" Blessing... We need to learn how to appreciate the "Crumb" blessings in life!

    Awww, come on & give the Lord a praise in this house! He is worthy is he not! We bless God on today. You may be seated in the prescense of the Lord. This passage is pregnant with possibility, and I could really preach about 3 or 4 messages from this one text, I could talk about perserverance, or ...read more

  • Speaking The Legal Truth Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,395 views

    How the officials accused Jesus of deserving to die for breaking the law - and how the law ended up stating that very thing - but a different law.

    March 17, 2004 John 19:4-7 Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against him.” 5 When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!” 6 As soon as the ...read more

  • Running For Freedom - Which Way Will You Run Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 86 ratings
     | 52,323 views

    Why did God send Philip witness to the Eunuch? This was an important official in Ethiopia. Why not send Peter, or John or one the other apostles?

    OPEN: On our vacation last month we went to Philadelphia. We took the guided tour of the city in a double-decker bus and saw various statues and parks, Betsy Ross’s home, as well as Benjamin Franklin’s grave. Our guide told us that people throw approximately $3000 in pennies on Franklin’s grave ...read more

  • The Book Of Destiny Is Sealed But Then Opened - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,307 views

    This book or scroll is the official document of the last days of human history. The world’s future is about to be unfolded before our eyes.

    There should be no break between chapters 4 & 5. We are still at the scene of the throne of God. Read verse 1. So God is seen sitting on His throne and holding a sealed book in His right hand. The book is sealed. It has never been opened. We must emphasize again and again that the book is ...read more

  • Just One Word.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,258 views

    This Roman officials faith would be labeled off the charts. He demonstrated complete trust in a word. Just speak the word…My servant will be healed.

    Just One Word. Matthew 8:5-10NLT The late Rev. Peter Marshall, great missionary to China, said these words, “If we all agreed to read one of the Gospels, until we came to the place that told us to do something, then went out to do it, and only after we had done it, begin reading again? I'll ...read more

  • Elders, Deacons, And Deaconesses Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 16, 2015
     | 9,825 views

    Although many church events and ministries are organized informally, God has appointed two kinds of official, recognized leadership for the local church: shepherds and servants, also known as Elders and Deacons (including deaconesses).

    Elders, Deacons, and Deaconesses (I Timothy 3:1-13) 1. Every church is different in some way when it comes to dividing up responsibilities. 2. The little church in the suburbs suddenly stopped buying from its regular office supply dealer. So, the dealer telephoned Deacon Brown to ask why. "I'll ...read more

  • Why Gandhi Never Went To Church Again - And What Jesus Wants To Do About It

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 19, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,467 views

    In this sermon you'll meet a hardline immigration official and then a not very nice racist. Then ... when they have had their say ... perhaps you will meet Jesus.

    A version of this sermon was first delivered on 10th September 2006 at Holy Trinity Barkingside - a slightly amended version (with Part Three added) was delivered Sunday 21 July 2024 at St Barnabas Northolt. As Anglo-Catholics we have a set of four readings (Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle and ...read more

  • The Deserving Poor?!

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,063 views

    So was the ’Lazarus’ we read of in Luke chapter 16 really a good man, and was his rich neighbour really a greedy, money-grabbing, tight-fisted, slave-driver? Don’t know, not...

    I had a guy at my door on Friday night who asked rather aggressively, “where do I go to get a meal around here?” I said back to him, equally aggressively, “where do you normally go for a meal?” He said, “I want a meal.” I said, “mate, it’s outside hours, I don’t know you, and I’m not giving you any ...read more

  • Come Back Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 25, 2009
     | 3,708 views

    The problem of hunger in our world is mostly a matter of people like the synagogue official who would turn away the blind and lame from the healing power of Jesus.

    October 26, 2009 Caritas in Veritate There are many meanings to what St. Paul calls “living by the flesh,” and some tie in most wonderfully with today’s Gospel and the Pope’s latest encyclical. We have considered one over the past few weeks–the idea that human development is most importantly ...read more