Sermons about Ill Gotten Gains

To Count The Cost Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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A look at the cost of following Jesus.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: To Count The Cost February 17, 2002 Luke 14:25-35 Introduction: Ill-commercials for products -build up products -add bonus products/ features -then "How much would you expect to pay?" -finally "Just 3 easy payments of $$$" -car/truck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Holiness

Put Your Talents To Work, And Enjoy The Master’s Response

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 15, 2023

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How do you view your Master? It will affect the way you use your talents. In faith or fear?

11.19.23 Matthew 25:14–30 (EHV) 14 “You see, the kingdom of heaven is like a man going on a journey. He called his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to still another one talent, each according to his own ability. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Owns Your Soul?

Contributed by Corey Laughary on Jan 8, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Are you selling your soul to evil without realizing it? How do we let God really be in charge in our lives? What are some of the fads Christians fall into- that they shouldn’t.

"Who owns your soul?" Mark 8:27-38 + bonus commentary Mark 8:27-38- Who owns your soul? 27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" 28 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About Me Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 9, 2007

based on 13 ratings

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Powerfully express God’s greatness!

IT’S NOT ABOUT ME! Hebrews 13.15-16 S: Worship Th: His power, His work – in us! Pr: POWERFULLY EXPRESS GOD’S GREATNESS! ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Actions TS: We will find in our study of Hebrews 13.15-16 two actions that demonstrate how we can powerfully express God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest In The Kingdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2006

based on 88 ratings

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1- the humbled child 2- the welcomed child 3- the sinful child

INTRO.- Greatness. Who is the greatest person in America? Obviously, that depends on your viewpoint and what you’re talking about. If you are looking at physical beauty many people will name someone in Hollywood. ILL.- Some say, for example, that George Clooney is the sexiest man in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Service For A Christian Acquaintance

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 11, 2014

based on 1 rating

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Keep trusting in Jesus Christ, because He wants to give us: 1. His help (2 Corinthians 1:2-4). 2. His hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14). 3. A home in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1 & 6-8).

Funeral Service for a Christian Acquaintance Riser/Welcome Home Cemetery - December 9th, 2014 Song 1: "Somewhere My Love" Welcome & Thanks to friends Obituary *We are gathered together today in loving memory of Mrs. Martha Lord Wright. Mrs. Martha was born on February 22, 1927, at Baskin, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Having The Faith Of A Mustard Seed

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2012

based on 5 ratings

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God responds to faith. Watch where you place your faith. The emphasis is not on the size of faith but the placement of your faith. Watch the motivation of your heart.

Mark 9:14-29 Having the Faith of a Mustard Seed 4 Mar 2012 1743 Read also Matthew’s account: Matt 17:14-21 A young boy was tormented by a demon. He could not control himself, throwing himself into the fire or water to kill himself. • His father was at a lost what to do, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worship As A Buffet Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 25, 2017

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Part 3 in a series on worshiping the Lord.

Worship as a Buffet February 19, 2017 Genesis 18:1-8 I would like to read a passage of scripture. It comes from the first book in the Bible, the book of Genesis and is found in chapter 18. God has just established His covenant with Abraham and the people of Israel, and God told Abraham that at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is Heaven For Everyone? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 18, 2001

based on 199 ratings

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An examination of whether all people go to heaven for people investigating the Christian faith.

Have you ever felt totally out of place somewhere? One of the things I do to be involved in our community is I’m a chaplain for our local Police Department. Now I’ve been a police chaplain for over three years now, and that role takes me some places I wouldn’t ordinarily be exposed to as a pastor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 7:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Cry For Freedom" Series

Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 28, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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Today we begin one of the most exciting and rewarding journeys that any follower of Jesus can ever take...a journey through Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia.

The Cry For Freedom! An Introduction To Paul’s Letter To The Churches in Galatia There is a struggle for freedom that is taking place today that affects the lives of every man, woman, boy, and girl. There is a cry for freedom that rings out from the human heart all across the planet. If you will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaps Of Burning Coals

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 12, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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This continues a series on the book of Romans. An extreme gift of grace calls for an extreme response. Paul calls us to love our enemies. Sometimes God’s grace calls us to places we’d rather not go.

This summer we have been traveling the Roman Road Of Salvation with Paul. We began by hearing that there is nothing we can do to earn God’s grace. We will never merit the love God has for us. No matter how good we are, or how bad we can be, God still loves us. Our wrong doings separates us from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-41

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Be A Stoner... Be A Transformer Series

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on May 26, 2007

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This message looks at the ways God is able to transform our lives.

DON’T BE A STONER… BE A TRANSFORMER! Genesis 17:1-6; 32:24-28 Review: Last week we began this two part message: “Don’t be a stoner… Be a transformer”, and I would like to recap a little of that message before we begin today. We were in John 8:1-11 last week, and saw how absolutely incredible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Could Always Be Worse

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 29, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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This is the fourth sermon in a 5 sermon series on spiritual wholeness.

It could always be Worse (John 5:14) Is there anyone in here who can remember a time in your life where you were caught doing something wrong or your parent or guardian learned of your wrong doing and you knew that you had it coming? But, to your surprise, your parent or guardian ...read more

Scripture: John 5:14

Denomination: Methodist

Only Believe! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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Faith sometimes begins by stuffing your ears with cotton!

Only Believe Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 Mark 5:21-24 21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Funeral For Mary Brandt

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 15, 2006

based on 19 ratings

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funeral sermon

Mary Brandt May 13, 2006 I am constantly amazed at the ways in which people allow me into their lives. I often ask myself just who I am. I’m a guy who went to school – a long time. I jumped through a whole bunch of denominational hoops on the way to ordination. Then one day, the Bishop ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

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