Sermons on Kingdom Investments:

"Can We Ever Earn Enough To Be Happy?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2009

A stewardship sermon on tithing.

Malachi 3:6-10 “Can We Ever Earn Enough to be Happy?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN Are these tough economic times or what? Stress. Anxiety. Fear. These words capture well the state of mind of many of us today. We have witnessed dramatic market losses, the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Right Combination Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 12, 2011

God doesn’t need our money. He owns everything. But we give first because it takes faith to give first and God wants us to trust Him. We give first and the blessings of God follow. Test and see how God will bless you and your family because of your giving

Opening illustration: A few years back, a Galveston church had a Tithing Demonstration Sunday for its members. On a designated Sunday everyone was asked to give a tithe of one week’s salary. They urged everyone … whether or not they usually tithed … to give a tithe that one time. As you could ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can't Tithe $50k

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 21, 2008

Using the exodus of Israel to call the church to obey GOD’s call to tithe.

A couple of weeks ago we talked about the Israelites preparing to leave their bondage in Egypt. You will remember they were told to prepare an unblemished, year-old, male lamb by roasting him whole, and they were to eat this lamb completely with no left-over’s. They were to supplement this meal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Preparing For The Flood

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 5, 2012

Many of us are planning on spending the holidays throughout the year with your family and friends? Some of you might be planning a vacation get away in the fun and sun? Maybe you’re more concerned with the rising price of gas this year? Or you’

Prepare for the flood… Video- Definition of a trader (Right Now Ministries) Slide #1 What are your plans for this coming year? Many of us are planning on spending the holidays throughout the year with your family and friends? Some of you might be planning a vacation get away in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Understand - Pt. 2 - Saved People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 2 – Saved People I. Introduction Last week I mentioned that there is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding in the Word. In fact, Solomon's life testifies to the importance of gaining wisdom and understanding! He tells us in Proverbs 2: Tune your ears to the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Owns You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 21, 2012

Our idea about success involves three things - all of which were possessed by a man who approaches Jesus. What is he looking for and why? The answers should affect your outlook on this life and the one to come.

As human beings there are four main things we rely on for security: money, control, intellectual power, and our abilities—including the ability to be good. But these four things also work to keep us away from real security. Today we delve into the story of a young man who had it all, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Doctrine Is Important Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to help us understand doctrine is important and that how we understand the doctrines of the Bible influences how we live.

DOCTRINE IS IMPORTANT 1 Timothy 1:3-5 INTRODUCTION: A. We live in troublesome times: not just as a nation but as the church 1. People are asking all kinds of questions: a. Is Jesus the only way to heaven? b. Are tongues still operable? c. Are heaven and Hell real places? d. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Making Better Choices Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own.

“Making Better Choices” Luke 10:38-42 A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own. So she had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

My Redeemer Lives! Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

God’s plan of redemption has been in process for centuries on end, but what it comes down to is this: Jesus is our greater Boaz. He is the faithful Redeemer, who has paid the price to deliver us and to recover us for an eternity of joy.

Over the last few weeks, we have turned our attention the book of Ruth in the Old Testament, and now, today, we come to our final study of this remarkable account. As we have said, the story of Ruth is told in four episodes with a chapter given to each one of them. The first chapter is the story ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Things We Must Do To Reach People With The Gospel

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

We all have been called but are you willing to go?

Last week we started talking about Fishing • And we looked at Mark Chapter 4 where Jesus is walking by the shore • And He calls out to Andrew and Peter and tells them to drop what they’re doing • And follow Him • And if their willing to do that, that He will make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Is Our Bible Trustworthy? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

The fact that we do not have the original autographs of the New Testament manuscripts has led many to deny that the New Testament that we have is reliable. This lesson shares 10 reasons why we can know the Bible is trustworthy.

The fact that we do not have the original autographs of the New Testament manuscripts has led many to deny that the New Testament that we have is reliable. The phrase, "The Bible's been translated and recopied so many times..." has been one of the more frequent objections that are given to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Effective Witness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 23, 2018

Message 28 in our study of Colossians exploring the elements of an effective witness.

Chico Alliance Church “An Effective Witness” Only second to Paul’s passion to talk to the Father was his passion to share Christ with those “outside”. He instructs the church regarding our witness in the world. Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17, Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Call To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 27, 2018

This is the introductory message on discipleship.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP WE Praise Him- Facing the Giants • SLIDE #1 • What is the main thing in life? What is the main focus of the church supposed to be? • What is the most critical mission of the church and for all Christians? • Where do many churches and individual Christians focus their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Styled Service Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

Our response to praying "your will be done" is to look to the example of the angels and be taught by their example.

Message "Heavenly Styled Service" A Sermon On 1 Peter 1:10-12 As soon as we start to talk about the will of God all sorts of questions arise don’t they. It happens in relation to our career • sometimes we have setbacks. • there are times when we have a few false starts. • a mid-life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Beacon Of Hope From The Wilderness- Advent 3

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013

The third candle of our wreath is said to symbolise John the Baptist, who I believe to be “The Beacon of Hope from the wilderness”.

The Beacon of Hope from the wilderness Text Isaiah 40: 1-5 (NIV), John 1: 19- 23 (NIV) In our first Sunday of Advent we looked briefly at the Patriarchs Noah and Abraham as pointers of promise, in particular the promise of the first coming of the Messiah as predicted in the book of Genesis. Last ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-23

Denomination: Salvation Army