Sermons on Ill Gotten Gains:

Man Born Blind Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

Healing of a blind man.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Reach For The Sky

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 21, 2022

It is said that to “Reach for the Sky” is to set very high goals or aspirations to attain the very best in life.

Brandon Royal, a Western provinces-born educational author once remarked: “The sky is a reminder that many things are possible even though they seem beyond our reach.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 confirms: “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” It is said that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 13:16, Philippians 2:4

Stand Firm And Gain Strength

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2003

A short sermon for nursing home services.

STAND FIRM AND GAIN STRENGTH LUKE 21:19 Most of us who have been students of the actions of Christians in Germany immediately before and during World War II, have been inspired by the faith and the courage of Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the great Christian leader who chose to leave a safe teaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When Chains Bring Gains" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004

Taking a healthy look at the "chains" and other difficulties we face and finding what God’s purpose is behind them...both IN us and THROUGH us.

“When Chains Bring Gains” Philippians 1:12-21 PHP 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turning Our Pain Into Gain

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 13, 2005

God takes the hurt of our past, and makes it work for our good.

TURNING OUR PAIN INTO GAIN! Jeremiah 29:8-14 8. For thus says the Lord of host, the God of Israel: Do not let your Prophets and your diviners who are in your midst deceive you, nor listen to your dreams which you cause to be dreamed. 9. For they Prophesy falsely to you in my name; I have not sent ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Gain And Celebrate The Victory

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004

In order for there to be true victory in our lives, there are several tried and true principles that we need to understand and apply in our lives.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. HOW TO GAIN AND CELEBRATE THE VICTORY Introduction: Illustration: Bach, The Musical Genius 1. All of us are waiting for the final chord to be ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gaining Wisdom From The Trails Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 12, 2002

Part 2 in our study of the Book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 2 “Gaining Wisdom From Trails” Date: September 8, 2002 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:5-8 Introduction This morning in the first message of this series on the book of James, he gives this strange charge to the Christian community. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2003

Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth.

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception (I Cor. 2:8-16) Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth. Illustration: Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundations - Gaining Heaven's Glory Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Revelation gives a description of heaven that has been debated for centuries. What picture of this did God want us to receive?

TEXT: Revelation 21:1-8/22-22:5 OPENING: KNOWING HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN R.Digest 2/84 p. 153 From Bishop Fulton J. Sheen’s autobiography "Treasure in Clay." I stopped to ask a few boys for directions to the Town Hall where I was giving a lecture. They told me where the Town Hall was and then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Die Is Gain - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003

A funeral sermon preached for a Christian who had spent the last years of his life crippled and paralyzed, confined to a wheel chair.

To Die Is Gain - Funeral sermon Phil 1:21 – “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Intro. When I read this verse I can’t help but think of _______ . When the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church at Phillipi, the circumstances of his life weren’t exactly ideal. He was in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 1:1, Revelation 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 14, 2004

Watch out for the ogre in the pit! Here’s how you can be truly content

1 Timothy 6:6-12 GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN I would like to start out this sermon with a story – listen closely, and see if you can get the point. Once upon a time there was a White Knight looking for adventure. He came to a village where legend told of a terrible ogre in a pit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon demonstrates that the abundant life really can only happen in Christ.

FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST, TO DIE IS GAIN 1. If we could interview anyone… - I wouldn’t have chosen Paul b/c intimidation. Now I see him as a man who loved J. - Tell us about yourself, Paul? - Can you tell us your favorite HS story? - What were some of your toughest times? - How would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

How To Turn Pain Into Gain

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 21, 2001

God can help us put the hurts of the past behind us, and offer us a bright future

INTRODUCTION A. Introduce you to someone you have never met before - JABEZ 1. As you read through I Chronicles, if you blink you’ll miss him 2. Here is a man who will whet your appetite for the things of the Lord B. Cannot find him in HALL OF FAITH in Heb.11 1. He is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Pain, Your Gain

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 24, 2000

The Christian can maintain a positive attitude in the face of trials because they provide opportunities to prove God's faithfulness.

Why do you go through trials? If God really loves you, wouldn't he protect you from the bad things that everyone else goes through? We have many blessings because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Because of your faith in Christ, you know that your sins are forgiven. Your faith in the death ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Lost - Kingdom Gained

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 29, 2000

Jeremiah tells the people of Israel that they are in grave danger of God’s judgement because of their infidelity but there is hope if only they would return to God in repentance and faith.

KINGDOM LOST - KINGDOM GAINED In business life there has to be a financial year-end when there’s stocktaking. That’s what Jeremiah had done for the nation of Israel - and he didn’t like the result. There was more loss than profit. The Old Testament prophets were often quite blunt in announcing ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Baptist