Sermons on Interest:

Sins We're Ok With: Apathy & Selfishness

Contributed by George Durham on Sep 5, 2016

Church members must continue to recognize our own sinfulness --even those not obvious or socially acceptable.

SINS THE CHURCH IS OK WITH: Apathy & Selfishness Haggai 1: 2-6; Revelation 2: 1-4; Phil. 2:3,4, 21 Philippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing out of SELFISH ambition or vain conceit, but in Humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look NOT ONLY to your own interests but ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Exclusive & Inclusive (Deuteronomy 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 9, 2025

Are our ideas of exclusive and inclusive very different to God's? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 23.

Are our ideas of inclusion and exclusion very different from God’s? How exclusive was crop ownership? Did Jesus rob a grainfield on the Sabbath or did the law require that some of it be available to hungry passers by? For whom did Jesus' death atone? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 23. Who could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 3

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Learn the Biblical way to build your avings and live debt free.

Download the free PowerPoint and teaching maerials at: www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm Welcome! FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP Session 3 Developed using the books Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover ASSIGNMENT FROM LAST WEEK - Finish working on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Holiness

Your King Comes To You

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 14, 2009

A funeral sermon.

Dear Friends and Family of Shirley, I had heard about them of course but I never met one until I got to know Shirley. Royal watchers. That’s who I’m talking about. Shirley knew all about the comings and goings of the British royal family. If I didn’t hear a story about Princess Margaret whenever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Evangelism Training: How To Fearlessly Bring Christ Into Any Conversation. Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jun 27, 2010

This workshop includes notes, training and activities on fearlessly breaking trough the barriers that keep us from witnessing - You will learn great ways to bring Christ into your conversations.

ICC Evangelism Training #1 Revival is here - Over 260,000 people hear the gospel and more than 174,000 trust Christ worldwide every single day (34,000 in SA, over 30,000 in China, 25,000 in Africa, 16,000 in Muslim countries and more all around the world)!
 Verses: Acts 17:26-27, Mt.4:19, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010

Why was the dishonest servant commended for his act of dishonesty? What is this parable trying to teach?

Parable of the unjust steward Problem areas Why was the dishonest servant commended for his act of dishonesty? Verse 8 says that it was because he was shrewd. In other words, Jesus was not commending the dishonest servant because he was dishonest but for the shrewdness of his action. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Reviving Life From Lifelessness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A discourse on overcoming obstacles that prevent true restoration, and the three elements revived in the valley of dry bones.

The book of Ezekiel is very interesting. Ezekiel was a prophet of God who received deep revelations about God's glory, power, and love. When reading Ezekiel, we need to ask God to help us understand His Word, or we may miss the important message He wants to convey. Today, we will look at one of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Topics: Ezekiel, Restoration, Faith

A Different Lifestyle: Following Jesus One Day At A Time

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

Following Jesus, I mean really following him... That's the mission. It's not a social club or a tradition. It's a vital experience, and it takes work. It's wonderful. It's beautiful. The feelings and experiences are so surreal.

Following Jesus, I mean really following him... That's the mission. It's not a social club or a tradition. It's a vital experience, and it takes work. It's wonderful. It's beautiful. The feelings and experiences are so surreal. It's like a dream really. It's ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Expectation From The Church

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006

Church should understand God’s expectation from her.

“GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM THE CHURCH” Acts 2:36-47 I was watching the Olympic events and very pleased on the performance of some the U.S. athletes. One of the coaches was asked about his opinion on expectations set by the Americans, and he responded by saying, “I am not worried by expectations set ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Walk

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018

Walk in Unity

As we enter Chapter 4 of Ephesians, it gives us a beautiful example of how Paul admonishes a Christian to WALK. (1) Unity (4:1-16). (2) Purity (4:17-5:17). (3) Harmony (5:18-6:9). (4) Victory. (6-e t) I wonder if we have under-emphasized the importance of the Christian walk. The first three ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-3, Philippians 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Overcome Bad Listening Habits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes.

Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes. Ineffective listening is usually the single biggest hindrance to effective communication between people. The following is a list of some of the most common barriers to listening: a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Keys To A Good Relationship

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2006

In a day when realationships can create or break you; this word will change lives!

5 Keys to Good Relationships Text: Philippians 2: 1-4 The basis of Christian unity is expressed in conditional clauses if, if, if. Anytime you read the word “ if” usually this conveys that an act of love or kindness could be reversed if the person behaves in a different ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going All The Way With God - A Sermon For All The Oddballs

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 9, 2005

What does going all the way with God entail? Have you stopped in your journey? Does that make you an "oddball" if you desire to go all the way with God?

Sermon preached 4/05 Byron K. Maynard GOING ALL THE WAY WITH GOD A Sermon only for the "oddballs" in their journey Scripture: Numbers 32:1-15 Joshua 1 INTRODUCTION: For a Christians to desire to go all ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Can Be Heroes

Contributed by Jon Smethurst on Jun 9, 2003

we can all learn from Epaphroditus, and become heroes of faith, and not just for one day!

Heroes of Faith!!! when we think of ‘heroes of the bible’ who springs to mind, Hebrews 11 talks at length of some of the ‘heroes of faith’ in the old testament, mighty servants of God, ...and of course we have the author of our text Paul who was one of the new covenant heroes of faith, but just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30, Hebrews 11:1-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Let's Check Your Reading Skills Of God's Gps Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 13, 2019

We have studying the last several weeks how God gives direction in our lives. And I showed you that Scripture from Proverb where you and I like to know the destination, but God shows us the steps.

INTRODUCTION We have studying the last several weeks how God gives direction in our lives. And I showed you that Scripture from Proverb where you and I like to know the destination, but God shows us the steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) 9 In his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4, Psalm 37:23-26

Denomination: Baptist