Sermons on Greedy:

Problems In A "Christian" Home? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 12, 2009

The answer to preventing disasters in the family is to always seek God’s counsel.

Have you ever heard this statement? Every family is dysfunctional! Do you really know any family who is perfect? Because we all have a tendency to sin, no matter who we are, we are going to have family problems. Today we will read about problems in Isaac’s family. Let us note that this was God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Good Person

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Apr 9, 2009

Using God’s Law to show the sinner his need for Christ

This message has a two-fold purpose. If you are like I was, when I first went to a church, you don’t what people are trying to save you from, your asking yourself, “do these people think they are better than me,” and the big question is, “Why do church people think they have the right to judge ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rebuilt, Not Remodeled

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 24, 2011

God never meant for the flesh to be rehabilitated, it needs to be sacrificed. The work of the Lord in our lives is not remodeling, but renewing.

REBUILT NOT REMODELED You can take a hog and wash him up, put ribbons on his tail and sprinkle perfume on his body; but you still have a hog, and in short order, he will be wallowing again in the smelly mud and muck. IL.: A young boy was standing on the porch, trying to reach the doorbell. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

What does the Bible REALLY teach about church discipline?

TOUGH LOVE IN THE CHURCH Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness, Hypocrisy & Heart-Attacks

Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 17, 2009

Good people sometimes mess up - but they don’t cover up when they mess up. Luke puts up a sign saying ’Danger - the Church is holy ground’.

Introduction The last couple of weeks the news has been all about our poor old British politicians! Many of them have been exposed for the expenses they’ve been claiming. Money for council tax, mortgage repayments, home improvements, gardening and chauffer driven cars... Everyone knows they need ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The People Of God: Laymen Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 12, 2011

What are the implications of God calling we who make up the church “saints?” How do saints relate together?

The People of God: Laymen (2 Corinthians 1: 1b-2) 1. A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Presence In Practice - The Condition. Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2007

Part One of three sermons based on how we can enjoy the practical presence of God in our daily lives

GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. PART ONE -THE CONDITION Hebrews 13:5-6 ‘He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee’. Hebrews 13:5 [AV] What a wonderful promise we have here in this Epistle to the Hebrew Christians. It is a promise that has been cherished and claimed over countless years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Highway To Heaven

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

The Highway to Heaven. What is this road? It is the King’s Highway! It spans all the chasms of human wretchedness. It tunnels through all the mountains of earthly difficulty. It’s wide enough and strong enough to hold the entire human race should they ch

The Highway to Heaven Isa. 35:8-10 8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. 9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 20, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 3 Revelation 2:1-17 Introduction Over-arching theme: 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” We ought to be able to give an answer – to give hope to the future and why ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only God Can Re-Create The Heart

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 31, 2007

Is there a great need for us to have a "new heart"? Just how can we have it?

"Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV). Referring to His second coming, Jesus Christ said: “Many will say to me on that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Glory To God In The Highest And... Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

the miracle of Christ’s birth

Glory to God in the Highest and… Luke 2:1-20 The Mass of Christ! † In the name of Jesus! † May you know, and realize, the grace of God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, is yours! One birth – among 32000 per day 480 per minute, one every 7 seconds in the USA. Yet, the world celebrates one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

#5remove The Weights:greed Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

This is part 5 of Remove the weights:we ponder greed and giving.

5 of a 12 part series. #4 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... GREED By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things God Doesn't Know

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To demonstrate the awesomeness of God in order to motivate people to turn his/her entire life over to Him.

John 16:29,30 (NKJV) His disciples said to Him, “See, now You are speaking plainly, and using no figure of speech! Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God.” I. GOD DOESN’T KNOW OF A SINNER HE DOES ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-30

Denomination: Nazarene

There's No Time Like The Present

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 13, 2009

When offered the free gift of salvation, Felix and his wife Drusilla decided to wait for a "better time."

THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT Text: Acts 24:24, 25 Introduction: o In this short scripture, we have a request, a response, and a result I. The Request (v. 24) • Paul had finished his third missionary journey and was led to Jerusalem by the Holy Spirit • Stays with Philip the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist