Sermons on Imperishable Treasures:

The Search For Jesus

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 2, 2006

The Christmas season is a time when people search for happiness in a variety of outlets and activities. The Wise men remind us to search for the ultimate in life fulfillment in Christ Jesus.

MATTHEW 2:1-2 THE SEARCH FOR JESUS K. EDWARD SKIDMORE STATES THAT HISTORICALLY, NOT EVERYONE WAS JOYFUL WHEN JESUS WAS BORN. IN FACT THERE WERE MANY PEOPLE WHO REJECTED HIM FOR VARIOUS REASONS. REASONS MUCH LIKE THOSE PEOPLE GIVE TODAY FOR REJECTING JESUS. - MESS UP THEIR PLANS . . . -LIMIT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship, A Personal Testimony

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 27, 2007

A personal stewardship testimony emphasizing the need for balance in life.

Before I start, I need to define one important term. The device on the table is not a scale. You can find scales in the bathroom, the doctor’s office, the meat market the truck stop etc. I personally don’t like scales -- the last time I used one I weighed 160 pounds. The correct term for this ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:5-6

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Have Contentment With No Money Down

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 30, 2007

This is a sermon on how to find contentment regardless of the circumstances.

Text: 1 Timothy 6:6-11 Title: How to find Contentment with no money down. Introduction “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation …(Philippians 4:12b) How to be content in any and every situation is a secret most people never get to learn. According to our text, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering An Oasis In The Desert

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

The church is filled with awesomely tremendous people - those who are willing to sacrifice, persevere, share, witness, love, and care - but a people who are mentally and spiritually fatigued in the midst of the desert.

Introduction - When we are in a situation where everything we depend on from the outside is snatched away, we have only one place to go - and that is inside. David understood that he could go on without the outward treasure that made his life so comfortable, but he could not make it if his inward ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It Is All Said And Done

Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Jul 24, 2009

Ourlife should be focused on what matters, "when it is all said and done." Our life should be lived while looking into eternity.

When it’s all Said and Done! Luke 16:19-31 Mat 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Mat 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Portrait

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 14, 2009

He who receives the Song - gets it all

Carol Services - Somerby, Beeby 2009 John 1:1-14 Whoever Takes the Son Gets It All At the beginning of the last century a very wealthy man shared shared a passion for art collecting with his devoted young son. Together they travelled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

May The Work I’ve Done Speak For Me

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 17, 2009

MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOW LONG WE LIVE IS HOW WE LIVE OUR LIFE. DORCAS PATTERNS FOR US A LIFE WORTH LIVING AND REMEMBERING.

MAY THE WORK I’VE DONE SPEAK FOR ME ACTS 9:36-41 ASHA, AMAYA, FAMILY/FRIENDS . . . EARTH HAS NO SORROW . . . DIFFICULT – I/WE DID NOT THINK IT WOULD END THIS WAY LEARNING – LIFE: . . . CURVE BALLS, FAST BALLS, SLIDERS OUR WAY. AT THESE TIMES WE MUST HOLD FIRM IN OUR FAITH OF GOD NO MATTER THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-41, Acts 9:13, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Possible To Be A Hilarious Giver? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 19, 2009

God said that he loved the cheeful giver, but is it possible to be a hilarious giver?

Is It Possible to be a Hilarious Giver? 2 Cor. 9:7 Intro The word that is translated “cheerful” in our text is the Greek work hilaron. It is the word from which we get our English word hilarious. Paul declared that “God loves the hilarious giver.” Some people seriously question whether it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

Membership Without Relationship

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 25, 2009

This sermon warns of the need to be serious about our salvation and our relationship with the Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ.

Intro. One of the great bible tragedies is the life and death of Judas Iscariot. It is a strange enigma, how one could be so close to Jesus and yet so far from the Savior. It was a certain fact, that Jesus chose Judas but there is no biblical proof that Judas chose Jesus. There are many today who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Great Bible Paradoxes

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010

A "paradox" is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory declaration but is in fact true. There are several interesting paradoxes found in the Bible.

Intro: The Bible is a unique and strange Book. It is very different from any other “sacred book” of other religions. The Bible contains “God’s thoughts” which are strange and yet marvelous spiritual teachings. Among them are paradoxes. A Paradox is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8, Philippians 2:1, Exodus 10:1-24, Galatians 2:20-21, Proverbs 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Discovering Your Life’s Significance

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 10, 2010

Moses was one of the greatest men ever live in the Old Testament if not the best. Let us learn the secret why God was able to use his life extra-ordinarily.

DISCOVERING YOUR LIFE’S SIGNIFICANCE READING: Heb 11:24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be treated as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. Heb 11:25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. Heb 11:26 He thought it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Settle For Just A Survival Status

Contributed by Matthew Botha on May 31, 2016

Why should we not settle for just a survival status?

DON’T SETTLE FOR A SURVIVAL STATUS Every man and woman in service of government has an attitude that we can learn from. It is not just the willingness to risk your life for the lives of others but it also has the mindset of being dissatisfied with a survival status Key Scripture: (John 12:24 ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dwelling In His Secret Place Series

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Jul 17, 2020

There is no safety anywhere other than in the Most High Abiding in His Presence is the most assured, secured and certified security anyone can ever have.

DWELLING IN HIS SECRET PLACE He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord , He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 27:5, Psalm 31:19, Isaiah 45:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learn To Have Confidence To Battle Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 13, 2015

Learn from the confidence of David as he decides to tackle Goliath

Two weeks ago we started our study of the famous story of David and Goliath. We noted the right and wrong things to do in preparation for battle. And for us Christians, we are in a spiritual battle till our Lord Jesus takes us to heaven. Therefore, we must not only know the right things to do to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

01 The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 9, 2014

The Beatitudes introduces a pattern or principles to guide our life. They deal with inward attitudes. Our key to the Kingdom of God

Last January we memorized & studied Ps 1 Psalm 1:1 (AV) 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. - This January we will memorize & study Mt. 5:3-12 - Jesus core message is the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Baptist