Sermons on Greedy Officials:

Daniel In The Lion's Den Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 17, 2022

Daniel's testimony was for his Lord. He had a reputation of serving God with all of his heart. He prayed to God three times a day. With that testimony, those that were against him plotted a way to use his dedication to the Lord against him to have him removed from office and executed.

Tonight we are in Daniel 6:16. From last time you might remember that King Darius’ advisors plotted to get rid of Daniel. There was surely jealousy because King Darius had made Daniel 3rd ruling official in Babylon. The cultic advisors were jealous that a Jew had been appointed in a position ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Hiring Balaam (Numbers 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 26, 2024

Have we hired Balaam to curse our churches, or do we really want to hear from God? Let's look at Numbers 22.

Are preachers tempted to put earning money ahead of doing God’s will? Have we enticed God’s people into bowing to idols and sexual immorality? Let’s look at Numbers 22. Did Balak the king of Moab want Balaam to curse Israel? Then the sons of Israel journeyed on, and camped in the plains of Moab ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God And Softball

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001

We all have to make choices.

God and Softball 1. World’s longest softball game article. Organized ball since 16 - 25 years Bad teams lost every game Good teams City champs - LP 1995, MC 1997 Tournaments all over NW Ind. and Michigan Ind. State Prison Fri. night, all day Sat., all day Sun. Weekend ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moral Issues: Gambling Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

When gambling thrives, someone else suffers! Lost in the glitter of the multimillion dollar winner are all the millions of losers.

INTRO: Horse racing, lottery, church bingo, casino nights, carnival games, raffles for charity—when it comes to gambling, we’ve got it all! And when it comes to determining the morality of gambling, we have more defenses that confuse the issue than we have convictions that clarify it! A simple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problems Of Counterfeit Goodness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people practice counterfeiting without actually realizing what they are doing. A counterfeiter tries to make an imitation of something genuine to deceive, defraud or pretend something to be what it is not in reality. Ananias’s lie to the Holy Spirit

1. Many people practice counterfeiting without actually realizing what they are doing. A counterfeiter tries to make an imitation of something genuine to deceive, defraud or pretend something to be what it is not in reality. Ananias’s lie to the Holy Spirit was probably the crowning act of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Progress Is Facilitated With God Directed Delegation Of Responsibilities 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to languish in mediocrity? In the early days of the church, the apostles learned how to delegate responsibilities so they were not sidetracked from their major ministries.

1. Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to languish in mediocrity? Quote; Poor delegation leads to jealousy, mistrust and ineffectiveness. Example: In the early days of the church, the apostles learned how to delegate responsibilities so they were not sidetracked from their major ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Survivor: When The Resources Run Out Series

Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001

When The Resources Run Out Principles for Handling Resources

Background of Joseph, rising to power, controlling the nations resources, supply in time of need, used to save many including family. Principles for Handling Resources 1. Honor God Prov 3:9-10 9 Honor the LORD with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 16:17-18

Contributed by Derrick Whitt on Nov 27, 2005

Local assemblies need to get a hold of this fact on our relationships in them because we are hurting people big time with conflicts and cliques.

17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciples Who Become Leaders

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

Becoming a leader is not a personal preference, but a natural part of the growth and maturity of the church.

DISCIPLES WHO BECOME LEADERS Text: I Peter 5:1 thru 7 This morning we spoke of Peter and just one of the mistakes he made as a disciple. With all of his mistakes, he still had a tremendous impact on other believers throughout history. Can we ever forget his opportunity to be restored in John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:2-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Up To Now

Contributed by Craig Hale on Sep 26, 2003

Forgiveness is God’s precious gift. We may at times think that we wont be forgiven, but no matter what we do He will always leave a light on and He takes us back with open arms.

Introduction: Hosea highlights the parallels between his relationship with Gomer and God’s relationship of Israel. Although Israel made a covenant with the one true God, she sought after other false gods. In the same way Hosea married Gomer knowing a haed of time she would leave him. Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Up To Now

Contributed by Craig Hale on Sep 26, 2003

Forgiveness is God’s precious gift. We may at times think that we wont be forgiven, but no matter what we do He will always leave a light on and He takes us back with open arms.

Introduction: Hosea highlights the parallels between his relationship with Gomer and God’s relationship of Israel. Although Israel made a covenant with the one true God, she sought after other false gods. In the same way Hosea married Gomer knowing a haed of time she would leave him. Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Turns Darkness Into Light

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 30, 2002

Put your hand into the hand of God and go out into the darkness. That shall be to you Better than light and safer than a known way.’

Charles Dickens tells the story of Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”. Scrooge and Marley were business partners as well as life-long friends. Both of them were very greedy, heartless and inhuman to those who worked with them as well as to the needy people around them. Seven years after the death, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Dangerous Love Affairs

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

The Bible is a very honest and balance book. It shows us not only the positive in people so they could be our examples but also the negative so we could be warned.

Intro: The Bible is a very honest and balance book. It shows us not only the positive in people so they could be our examples but also the negative so we could be warned. In the Bible we find how Samson engaged in dangerous love affair with Delilah which led to his downfall; how Solomon loved too ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-33

Denomination: *other

Doing The Right Thing Is Not Always The 'done' Thing

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 3, 2010

A short talking looking at how Zacchaeus and Jesus both did the right thing, even though in the eyes of those around them it was not the 'done' thing. Jesus in particular upset 'all the people' by eating a meal with Zacc. It was not the 'done' thing - but

There is a phrase from my childhood that has been rattling around in my brain this morning. Some might say it is rattling around because it is bouncing around all by itself with no other thoughts to keep it company! Yes, I know, we men are not too good at doing two things at once, but I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Is All About Christ

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 23, 2011

What Christmas is all about?

All of us loves gifts. But Christmas is not about gifts. It is not about Saint Clause. It is not about a party or even eating much. Christmas is about Someone coming to save us. Salvation is the theme of Christmas! In Luke 1:31 the Name of the Savior is Jesus. Jesus means "the Lord saves" or "the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31, Luke 1:30-38

Denomination: Pentecostal