Sermons on Greedy:

A Condemnable Love! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 26, 2021

As Christians we are called to hate as well as love! There is a love that God condemns!

1 John 2 (KJV) 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

The Sexually Healthy Church - Genesis 18:16-33 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Now I do think it’s important to talk to children about sexuality.

Today we’re going to look at the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. So for those of you who are online, I just want to remind you as I’ve tried to share with you in advance already that this is probably not appropriate for children nine years and younger. Now I do think it’s important to talk to children ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living For The Pleasure Of God - Matthew 6:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 27, 2024

We all know hypocrisy is evil. But few people understand the remedy Jesus gave. How does living for reward cure the disease of hypocrisy?

Matthew 6:1-18 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

How are we to be people of integrity in a world that’s opposed to God? By being children of light, and living as light in the world. That means ensuring that the things we do are things that we’re proud of, things that we’d gladly do in the presence of Go

What does it mean to be a person of integrity? Well, the word derives from the word integer, which means something that’s complete or whole in itself. So when you’re reading a letter like Ephesians, which concentrates so much on unity in the Church, it’s appropriate that we think about unity of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Holinessof God Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 18, 2000

Holiness

If someone called you "holy" would you consider it to be a compliment? It would probably depend on two things. First, it would depend on whether another word was attached to the word holy, such as, "a holy roller" or "holier than thou" or a "Holy Joe". In these cases the term would be considered ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elohim – The God We Can Trust Series

Contributed by Jerry Qualls on Oct 28, 2000

Getting to know God by His name Elohim

Those Who Know God Best Worship God Best – Part 1 “Elohim – The God We Can Trust” (Laura’s part of the sermon) Intro - Hebrew greeting: Barach Hashem! (Blessed be the Name) My husband has used the following phrase: Those who know God Best worship Him Best. STORY: About 20 yrs. ago – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Naboth's Vineyard

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at the story of Naboth and his vineyard and how it applies to us.

You ever feel like just when things are going well that the Government comes along and wants everything you have? If it’s not property tax that the HRM wants, then it’s sales tax the province wants or income tax the federal government wants. Did I read somewhere that the average Canadian has to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ Displays His Great Mercy For Sinners By Saving Zacchaeus

Contributed by John Koopman on Nov 15, 2000

I. Christ's mercy is displayed in his seeking love II. Christ's mercy is shown in his saving power III. Christ's mercy is confirmed in his wondrous pronouncemen

Introduction Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ: Have you been to the doctor lately? Most of us at one time or another have found it necessary to go to the doctor. Having been sick for a period of time the point was reached when you said: “It is time I go to the doctor.” You go to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

Sanctification: A Daily Occurrence…a Lifelong Process

Contributed by Thomas Farley on Dec 7, 2000

Sanctification as a daily undertaking.

SANCTIFICATION: A DAILY OCCURRENCE…A LIFELONG PROCESS Colossians 3:1-17 The Greek word translated "sanctification" (hagiasmos [aJgiasmov"]) means "holiness." Before reading today’s scripture I would like to lay a small foundation and give you some background on the writing itself. Paul’s letter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

We Are Forgiven!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

We are forgiven in Christ.

WE ARE FORGIVEN! Rom. 5:8-11 INTRO.- Forgiveness if a beautiful thing, but not everyone expresses it or demonstrates it. ILL.- A couple had been married for 15 years. They were having more than the usual marital disagreements. They wanted to make their marriage work, however, and agreed on an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crucify Him! Crucify Him!

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 2, 2002

A sermon that looks at the three groups of people who were against Jesus at His trial.

Introduction: Probably most of the adults here have at one time or another been called up for jury duty, and many here have probably served on a jury once or several times. I found it quite interesting yet very sobering the one time so far that I served on a jury. When you listen to testimony you ...read more

Scripture: John 19:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Without Compromise

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 6, 2002

You can life a live without compromise by making several commitments.

Living A Life Without Compromise Daniel 1:1-20 The life of Daniel is the story of a young man that “Lived a Life Without Compromise.” The setting for the book of Daniel is during the third year reign of Jehoidakim king of Judah. Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon occupied the territory of Judah. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Salient Stewards

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:7

SALIENT STEWARDS TITUS 1:7 There was once a pastor who was frustrated because of one man who always seemed to fall asleep during the sermon. So the pastor devised a trick, a way he though he could embarrass the man so as to get him to break this habit of nodding off during the sermon. Near ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:7

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Not Rest

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001

This sermon deals with Jesus telling us to come and to rest.

WHY NOT REST 9:30 1/29/93 Text Matthew 11:28-30 Psalm 23 Matthew 11:25-30 .ls2 RICK The story is told of a lady who became very angry at the pastor. When she finally caught up with him, she said, "I called you all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming A Church Of Greatness Series

Contributed by Adam Cruse on Jul 23, 2001

What does a great church look like and how can we have one?

Leadership Magazine carried a story about 4 young men, Bible College students, who were renting a house together. One Saturday morning someone knocked on their door. And when they opened it, there stood this bedraggled-looking old man. His eyes were kind of marbleized, & he had a silvery stub of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist