Sermons on Intergenerational Wealth:

The Lord's Delight

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Apr 12, 2008

If you are going to boast - do not boast in what you can do with your wisdom, might, and riches. Instead when you glory - glory in the Lord.

THE LORD’S DELIGHT Jeremiah 9:23-24 [23] Thus says the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; [24] but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Look At Grace

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 16, 2008

This sermon is from an “Exchanged Life” perspective on the grace of God which describes that grace as Unimaginable Kindness, Unrestrained Affection and Unceasing Flow.

Years ago we went with Kathy’s parents to visit the Grand Canyon. It was beautiful and the sheer majesty of that sight took my breath away. So did the shortage of guardrails! Our young son wanted to race to the very edge and look over. My instinct was to hold him back safe from any danger of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful Life

Contributed by J John on Dec 5, 2007

As the seasons change, many of us find that the annual arrival of Christmas characterises the passing of yet another year. For more info: http://www.philotrust.com

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Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

The J.o.b. (Handling Money)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on acting shrewdly... in a good way.

How Much Can God Trust You? Now, I want to warn you up front that today’s scripture… is a parable Jesus told his followers. This alone doesn’t warrant a warning… but I want you to listen very closely to these words, because this is quite possibly… the strangest parable Jesus ever told. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The 7 Cries Of Youth Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message focuses on 7 needs every teen faces and how the church can address these.

“The 7 Cries of Youth” Ephesians 6:1-3; Ephesians 1:4; Proverbs 1:8-9; John 15:17 We are continuing in our series called desperate households. I think for those of us who are parents that we have all had ideas about what we think will work as far as parenting is concerned We think about how we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

I Know My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Nov 11, 2007

Like the Old Testament kinsman-redeemer, Jesus stands ready to reclaim and restore our place in his kingdom, rescue us from death, free us from slavery to sin, and be our advocate before the Father.

Additional Scripture: Luke 20:27-38 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) If you ever think you’re having a bad day, read the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Recognizing The Receptive Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

We are called to reach out those around us with the hope and message of the gospel.

Recognizing the Receptive Series: Spring Life - Identify Matthew 13:1-9, Luke 19:1-10 March 4, 2007 Morning Service This message was prepared using the Springlife materials supplied by the Wesleyan Headquarters. Introduction When I was young, we always planted a garden at my grandmother’s house. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning To Relase Our Lives For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 11, 2011

What we do with our money is decison of the heart and not the head. We are challenged by God's word to live by God's principles not our preferences. God's ways lead to blessing our ways lead to burderns. Which do you follow.

Intro: Last week we learned that God is lavishly generous. We know that the goal of God is to place in us the character of Christ. God’s generosity is not without purpose. Remember God is generous toward us and gives us gifts so that the body of Christ can be built up and others can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Bread, One Body, Many Idols

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 27, 2010

Independence Sunday 1987: We are called to be a distinctive people within American culture, not to follow popular self-centered idolatries.

The trouble with going to Ridgecrest conference center for a week is that you tend to forget how diverse a nation we are. If you were to spend too long at a place like Ridgecrest, you would get to thinking that everybody was Baptist, and Baptist of the southern variety, that everybody gobbled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Expect A Miracle" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2011

A sermon for Advent.

Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 7:14 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Expect a Miracle” (based on Mike Slaughter's Book "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday) What do you suppose God looks like? Artists have given a shot at attempting to give us a physical picture of God in countless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Gift Of Love” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 27, 2011

Because of the gift of God’s Son, we have been given the gift of a love relationshiop with the God of the universe!

According to an article written by Nick Carbone and published by TIME magazine, this year (2011), the price of purchasing every item in the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” all 364 of them, has risen above $100,000. The song lists 12 gifts for 12 days to give to your true love. PNC Wealth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 5, 2012

These verses contrast the long-term outcome of righteousness with that of wickedness. A righteous person will be secure in hiswalk but a person whose paths are crooked, whose conduct is wicked, eventually will find him self in troubles of his own maki

PROVERBS 11: 3-9 THE HOPE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS These verses contrast the long-term outcome of righteousness with that of wickedness. A righteous person will be secure in his or her walk (conduct) but a person whose paths are crooked, whose conduct is wicked, eventually will find him or her self ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Conquered The World!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 15, 2012

Faith in Jesus releases us from the cares of this world.

Last August, Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, a 40-year old nurse from Austria, became the first woman to reach the world’s 14 highest peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. She clinched the record when she conquered the notoriously treacherous mountain known as K2. This Himalayan giant, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Death Wish Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Mutiny, pride, security, arrogance

THE DEATH WISH Luke 15: 11-12 (p740) July 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wanted someone to die? I have! I remember my father's battle with cancer...it had ravaged his entire body...He only weighed 135 pounds when it began, but after battling it for a year...the last six months ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brother Vs. Brother

Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Apr 3, 2011

It is amazing how a grudge between brothers ended up as judgment between two nations.

Brother vs. Brother By Alan Vaughn Text: Obadiah 1:12-14 (New International Version, ©2011) 12 You should not gloat over your brother in the day of his misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast so much in the day of their trouble. ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ