Sermons on Law Of The Gift:

The Last Nail In The Coffin Of Prosperity Preaching

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 17, 2024

Freely giving will not make you rich and if you are selling God's gifts and blessings you are not blessed.

Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. 9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10, Acts 8:17-23, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve - What Do You Want For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2024

Using the popular song by Mariah Carey "All I Want For Christmas Is You" this Christmas Eve devotion focuses the fact that all God wanted for Christmas... is you.

OPEN: There was a preacher who said that (when he was young) he was an only child - for the first few Christmases. As a result, he got the impression that Christmas was all about HIM, and he said “That was the essence of real joy. I thought Christmas was all about me, and all I wanted for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David, The Protector

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Nov 8, 2021

King David protected and went after what was under his care when he was a shepherd. A character trait to be emulated.

DAVID, the protector of what was entrusted to him At an earlier time in his life, before the fame and glory hit, David tended his father’s sheep. Now, David was not his father’s favorite son, infect, the leaving out of David in the line up of Jesse’s sons makes one cringe. It would almost appear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34

27) The Gospel Defined And Declared Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 27, 2022

What exactly is the true Gospel of Jesus Christ - and why is it so important for us to be declaring it before others?

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST The Gospel - Defined and Declared Text: Mark 13:10 LESSON REVIEW Alright – so once again brethren we are exploring... “...those things most surely Believed among us” (Luke 1:1). As you now know, this weekly Bible study is about us... Knowing what the Scriptures teach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:10, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, John 14:6, Romans 10:13-15, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Giving For Love - Philippians 4:10-14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

How to become generous by learning contentment

Philippians 4:10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

The Message

Contributed by Joe Rodriguez on Mar 10, 2018

Sermon preached at a parishioner's wake.

Last week, most of the world said goodbye to a legendary figure. A man who was able to draw thousands of people, both physically and via the airwaves, to one single event. He reached over 200 million in over 180 countries. He was able to bring them together regardless of race, color, age, sex, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Live Like A 'before' Or 'after' Pentecost Christian? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2016

Does your daily Christian life look more like the disciples BEFORE they were filled with the Holy Spirit or more like the disciples AFTER they were filled with the Holy Spirit?

Today is Pentecost, one of the three most important celebrations of the Christian Calendar. At Christmas we remember the coming of Jesus into this world, the Messiah, born of a virgin in a humble stable. As the old hymn writer put it “God contracted to a span, incomprehensibly made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Have In Your Hand?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

Like the widow in 2 Kings 4, you may feel like you have nothing, but God is asking, "What do you have in your hand?" The little you have is enough for God to work a great miracle if you surrender it to Him.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR HAND? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 "And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil." – 2 Kings 4:2 Supporting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Boldness, Not Hoo-Ha

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 14, 2025

What you see may be what you get, but what you see is not necessarily from God.

Act 4:31  And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.  The Book of Acts is where most of the references are made to various miracles and people being filled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Acts 4:13, Acts 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Grace 1 Corinthians 1:1, 3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 15, 2024

Today, we embark on a journey through the powerful words of 1 Corinthians 1:1, 3-4, exploring the transformative impact of God's grace in our lives

Transformed by Grace 1 Corinthians 1:1, 3-4 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through the powerful words of 1 Corinthians 1:1, 3-4, exploring the transformative impact of God's grace in our lives. Let's dive into this passage together and uncover the profound truths it holds for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:3-4, Titus 2:11-12, Romans 12:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Lot Can Happen When The Spirit Moves Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2024

Opposition confronted Paul everywhere, but when they left, they left a Spirit-filled, Christ-filled congregation.

Saturday of the Third Week of Easter 2024 Our readings this Paschal season from the Acts of the Apostles seem continuous, but there are many verses edited out for length. This week we have read about Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey into the area known as Asia Minor, and you may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:44-52, John 14:7-14

Denomination: Catholic

Oil For My Generation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 26, 2025

The oil in Scripture symbolises the anointing of the Holy Spirit – the empowerment of God upon a man for divine assignment.

OIL FOR MY GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 92:10 – “But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 10:27, Acts 10:38, 1 Samuel 16:13, Matthew 25:1-13, Zechariah 4:6. INTRODUCTION: The oil in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"One And Many" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2003

We are one and united in Him, yet we are many, each gifted according to grace (#12 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ‘s gift.” According to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Church Leaders And Ethics

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad guidelines that Christian leaders must observe. Ethical practices are upright, honorable, moral, lawful, above-board, and full of integrity. The conduct and lifestyle of modern-day Christian

Church Leaders And Ethics 1 Timothy 3:14-15 - These things I write to you….so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Everyone Has Needs

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 5, 2012

The story of Peter, Peter's mother-in-law and the crown in this passage from Mark describe three different perspectives, but different needs as well. We all have needs and our greatest need is a savior.

Introduction The author Stephen W. Sorenson wrote in Discipleship Journal: For two years, because of severe tendinitis in both wrists, I could not pick up my young daughter, carry a log, or even open a twist-off pop bottle. To make matters worse, my wife and I, with help from family and friends, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran