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Ministry And Money: When The Budget Wants To Bully You

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2009

Discover two gems helpful to balancing ministry and money in this short sermon aimed to help church leaders stay faithful not fearful.

Pastoring in America means dealing with the dollar. It’s what we have to come to grips with in a culture where “church” has largely become a business. In fact, some shepherds tragically view Washingtons and Lincolns just as necessary, if not more, than the Holy Spirit, people, or the Bible. Which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Very Expensive

Contributed by Oliver O. Suarez on Mar 8, 2015

Your value in the eyes of God is priceless...

“Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve And to give His life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 You are very Expensive The word expensive was first used in 1630s, "given to profuse expenditure,” meaning "costly”. This word is exactly one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resistance Is Not Futile!

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An expositional Series in the Book of James

James 4:7-17 Resistance is not Futile! Pastor James continues to address the issues he is seeing in his church. Chapter 1 - James addresses the congregation’s failure to examine see their own wavering faith, lack of patience & understanding • They show partiality toward the rich, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 3, 2010

On this Thanksgiving Eve, we gather to do what God urged Israel to do--to remember. We gather to remember what our Lord has done for us. We gather to remember and give Him thanks.

Intro The Israelites spent four decades wandering through the Sinai Peninsula. Finally, they arrive on the outskirts of Canaan. They are on the verge of leaving a desert of scarcity and going into a land of plenty. Moses then warns the Israelites how easily they could forget the goodness of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

“what Kind Of Praying Must We Do?” - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 13, 2011

Jesus teaches us that our prayers need to be daring.

It has been said the prayer is the greatest secret weapon of the church today. Great, because God promises to answer prayer. Secret, because most Christians do not know how prayer works. Our Lord’s disciples had asked Jesus to teach them to pray (v. 1). As part of His answer, Jesus shared a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Not Guilty"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

There is no sin that is beyond the reach of God’s forgiveness. None.

“Not Guilty” Psalm 32:1-11 I have noticed in the last year or so that on certain menus in restaurants and on certain items in the grocery store that they now offer certain food items that are “guilt free.” This also may mean they are taste free. I mean let’s face ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus At The Pawn Shop

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 18, 2012

It is not that God cannot do it without you, but there are times that He borrows from us to work His will and do His deeds. He will make you a deal that can't be beat.

When Jesus asks You for a Loan Prov. 22:7 7 ¶ The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. {the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth} (KJV) 7 El rico se enseñoreará de los pobres; y el que toma prestado es siervo del que presta. (RVG04) "On loan from God"---Rush ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Not Guilty"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

Guilt can be self-inflicted. Not all guilt comes from God. And there can be times when you or I have committed a sin and we feel guilty so we pray and ask for forgiveness and we still feel guilty.

“Not Guilty” Psalm 32:1-11 I have noticed in the last year or so that on certain menus in restaurants and on certain items in the grocery store that they now offer certain food items that are “guilt free.” This also may mean they are taste free. I mean let’s face ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

O Little "Big" Bethlehem...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 30, 2011

To glorify The Reason for the season by focusing on a "mystifying", prophetical scripture portion -Micah 5:2

O little “BIG” Bethlehem… O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie… So goes the famous popular Christmas carol sung in many Churches during the Christmas time heralding the birth of the Savior. For those with a flair for history, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: *other

One Month To Live - Pt. 3 - Bucket Lists Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 9, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?

Pt. 3 - Bucket Lists I. Introduction It hit national consciousness in 2007 through the tale of two men, played by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freemen, who both discovered they had a limited time left to live. The idea of a bucket list may not have been birthed by the movie but it was certainly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The True Meaning Of A Lenten Sacrifice

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 9, 2019

Most people attempt to give something up for Lent. But is what we give up for Lent beneficial to us or to God?

This past Wednesday, the collective whole of the Christendom observed Ash Wednesday. A day in the church year when we are reminded of our mortality, but more importantly, reminded of our reliance on God, both for life in this world and for life in the next. This day is the mark of the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21, Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessings At Bethesda Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 1, 2020

He had waited 38 years for something to happen. Then he met Jesus, and he was instantly healed!

Text: John 5:2-15 KJV: 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep (market) a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. 4 For an angel went down at a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 4, 2025

What is the metaphorical lesson from this feeding story in Luke 9/

Sharing Luke 9:10-17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:10 when the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. And taking them with Him, He withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. 11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and He welcomed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On The Artifacts Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 28, 2025

An artifact is defined as an object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.

Leo Tolstoy, a Russian writer once remarked: “Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold.” 1 John 2:22 reminds us: “Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-11, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 6:7-8, Proverbs 12:22

The Ever Increasing Couple

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Jul 5, 2022

The ever increasing thing is something that keeps growing from one level to the other as time passes bye. King Solomon had this to say about himself.

THE EVER INCREASING COUPLE Text: Col. 2:9-10. That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal