Sermons on Greedy:

Coup De Moi Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 13, 2009

If you want to know if you’ve truly been born again answer the question: "Who is your spiritual daddy?"

I guess it’s a sign of the times in which we live, but a couple of years ago I saw a billboard on I-85 in Charlotte that said, “Who’s the daddy?” There was a picture of a baby and an ad for a genetic testing lab beneath the picture. It’s sad that young folks are so promiscuous they have to have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Spot A Fool

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 2, 2012

Although being an April fool is relatively harmless, being a real fool isn’t. Let’s find out why?

HOW TO SPOT A FOOL INTRODUCTION: On April 1st, 1998 Burger King published a full page advertisement in an American newspaper announcing the introduction of a new item to their menu: a "Left-Handed Whopper" especially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Black Regiment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2011

When America won its freedom it did so - in part - because it had a secret weapon that even the King of England feared.

OPEN: 1776. That was the year the Declaration of Independence was signed. But did signing that declaration actually make America a free and independent nation? No. There was still a long, and costly conflict that needed to fought with THE superpower of the day. • America only had rag tag ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Say Yes Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011

We do not receive the Spirit just by saying "No" to a list of prohibited actions. We receive him by saying yes to the call of God, and yes to the commands of God

Life sometimes really does seem a lot like a shell game. It moves faster than you can keep track of and what you reach for is often disappointingly empty. For many people life feels just plain random, a big gamble but at least it's not rigged against you. But sometimes life may feel like a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Enrich Your Life In God

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 11, 2010

Jesus' exposes the greed in our hearts. Only he can bring us the real riches that last, our heavenly inheritance.

Text: Luke 12:13-21 Theme: Enrich your Life in God A. Greed robs you B. Only God's barn endures Season: Pentecost 11c Date: August 8, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Enrich-your-Life-in-God-Luke12_13-21.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

What To Do About Sin Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2010

What should we do about sin and those who commit sin? Our text gives us the proper action. 1- Pray for the one who commits a sin 2- Trust God to keep you safe 3- Realize the world is under control 4- Stay away from idols

INTRO.- ILL.- Perhaps you heard about the other version of John chapter 8 when the woman was caught in adultery. Jesus saw a crowd chasing down a woman to stone her and approached them. "What’s going on here, anyway?" he asked. "This woman was found committing adultery, and the law says we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons On Asking Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Sep 2, 2008

Nehemiah did four things right in preparing to lead Judah to rebuild. What can our church learn from him?

Lessons on Asking Nehemiah 2:1-9 In the second chapter of Nehemiah, we have a great lesson for our church today. Setting: Nehemiah, a Jew, has risen to the important job of cupbearer to the King. As we studied last week, God has been working for four months to prepare him to be a leader. He has ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of A Prodigal

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 19, 2009

This message reveals the great grace, mercy, and love of God extended to the lost sinner. But only those willing to realize their sinful condition, and repent from the heart can be true recipients of the Father’s forgiveness and restoration.

The Path Of A Prodigal Text: Luke 15: 11-24 Intro: The passage before us today is a parable of Jesus that beautifully illustrates the grace, mercy and love of God toward lost sinners, and the joy their repentance and salvation gives Him. This parable is the last of three stories Jesus used to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by David Vanheuvelen on Dec 21, 2007

Goal: Changing from feeling that God has forgotten us to knowing that when HE speaks things happen. Main Point: When God speaks, the impossible can happen! Application: Put your faith in the God who speaks and makes things happen.

Title: The Virgin Birth Text: Matthew 1:18-25 December 9, 2007 New Hope Community Chapel Goal: Changed Lives. Changing from feeling that God has forgotten us to knowing that when HE speaks things happen. Main Point: What is the one thing I want my audience to know? When God speaks, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Have Or To Live

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 7, 2007

Life must not be evaluated on the basis of the abundance of possessions

Luke 12:13-21 “To Have or to Live?” “Life must not be evaluated on the basis of the abundance of possessions.” Sunday Morning Sermon 02.25.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) After a very long and boring sermon the church members filed out of the church saying nothing to the preacher. Towards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imitating Greatness Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

We can be like Jesus if we live in close fellowship with Him. Here are some areas that will help us be more like Jesus.

Imitating Greatness Ephesians 5:1-20 Intro: One awesome thing about living your life for God is that He never asks you to do anything that you could not do with His help. He will definitely ask you to do things you could never do on your own, but we need to remember that the same one who calls us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secret Of Being Content

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 15, 2009

Paul said in Philippians 4:12 that he learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. We need to learn that secret too.

THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT Philippians 4:12 INTRODUCTION: Fisherman story from Nelson’s ill. Pg. 146. I’m going to be talking today about contentment. In Philippians 4:12 Paul said that he had learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. We need to learn that secret as well. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Money Could Talk… Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 2, 2010

Selfish and dishonest gain invites God’s judgment and leaves a person in ultimate poverty.

If Money Could Talk… James 5:1-6 -Most of us have probably heard the saying, “Money talks.” Words are one thing, but when someone slaps down their money or writes the check, their words take on new meaning. Sometimes money produces results that seemed slow in coming with any ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 8th Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Aug 2, 2019

Jesus transforms the eighth Commandment by calling us to be generous to our neighbor.

Intro Open your Bibles to Matthew 5 today as we continue our Summer Series entitled “Love God , Love your Neighbor” We are examining the 10 Commandments—God’s moral law—while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the New Testament. Jesus tells us “You shall love the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rich Toward God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 21, 2018

The sin of covetousness in Luke 12:13-21 warns us against the danger of greed.

Scripture Three weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Today, I want to examine the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:13-21. During Jesus’ final few months of life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed