Sermons on Loan Shark:

Financial Bondage

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013

Those who find themselves in unmanageable debt are enslaved to their creditors.

Financial Bondage Those who find themselves in unmanageable debt are enslaved to their creditors. DEBT Romans 13:8 - Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. You are in debt if: * You do not have the money or any other means to pay for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Love In Bloom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2019

Genuine believers put in great effort toward loving fellow believers, and yet are willing to be hated for doing right.

Love in Bloom (I John 3:11-18) 1. In the world, a lot of people do things for spite. Here are a few real life examples from some blogs: Today, my boss got mad at me because I told her that I wouldn't be able to work two days out of the week, due to college classes. She then cut back my hours ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On A Positive Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 4, 2020

Life is what we make it.

Sermon on A Positive Life May I speak in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. Life is what we make it. There are many alternatives to choose from. Probably one of the best choices we can make is to elect a positive life. A positive life leads to positive thinking. If we think ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-15

The Spirit Of The Sabbath Year Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 21, 2021

Let’s explore the spirit of the laws of land rest and jubilee found in the Old Testament. These are laws that even good Christians will object to, because we are too selfish to even contemplate them.

Let’s explore the spirit of the laws of land rest and jubilee found in the Old Testament. These are laws that even good Christians will object to, because we are too selfish to even contemplate them. An agricultural sabbath was mandated for the whole of the seventh year (Leviticus 25:2-7, 20-22) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Compensation (Exodus 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 28, 2024

God's old covenant contains many things hard to understand. Do we judge God by our corrupt society's standards or humble seek to understand? Let's look at Exodus 22.

When we look at the laws under the old covenant, are we tempted to think that some were too harsh and some were amazing? Do we judge God by our society’s corrupt standards? Or, do we humbly seek to learn? Let’s look at Exodus 22. What compensation was a thief to pay? Was there something similar to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Judging People Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Judging other people is dangerous because it lulls us into a false sense of security, blinds us to our own faults, and usurps God’s role as judge.

We Christians can be such "dorks" sometimes. We have a tendency to build our own little holy huddle, with our own special words and secret handshakes. If a person shows up who doesn’t know our special words, they feel like a fish out of water. No wonder so many unchurched seekers are deeply ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Up About Sharing Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 18, 2002

Four reasons why it is wise to share what we have with those in need around us.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama sketch called "The Offering" People share what they have for very different reasons, as we saw illustrated in the drama. Some people share what they have out of guilt. Others share what they have to be seen by others. But still other people give out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dedication-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 27, 2019

5 of ? The children of Israel were to dedicate the city of Jericho to the LORD. God’s people are to wholly devote themselves & their world to the Lord. But how are we to do that? Dedicating you & your world to the Lord recalls/demands...

DEDICATING/DEDICATION-V—Joshua 6:15-27 The Task Of Dedication Attention: Pastor Bob on summer vacation & visited a small country church—Congregation hot, sleepy, dozing largely because they had no air conditioning. Their preacher says, “The best years of my life have been spent in the arms of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Be Wise About Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2024

Proverbs has a lot to say about the wise use of money. Money can be a great blessing or a terrible curse, and it depends on the wisdom we use as we pursuit it and use it.

Introduction: A. In our sermon series from the book of Proverbs, we have been exploring some very challenging and controversial topics; like: anger, the tongue, sex and alcohol, and today we will continue that pattern as we dive into everyone’s favorite topic…money! 1. We pick up our thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28, Proverbs 18:10-12, Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 22:7, Proverbs 11:15, Proverbs 6:1-5, Proverbs 3:13-15, Proverbs 23:4-5, Proverbs 30:7-9, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 19:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Citizens Of The Holy Hill

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

WHoi shall stand in God’s tabernacle? WHo shall dwell in His holy hill?

Introduction. Who shall stand in God’s tabernacle? Who shall dwell in His Holy Hill? I. The citizen of the Holy Hill must not... A. Backbite with his tongue (v.3). B. Do evil to his neighbor (v.3). C. Take up a reproach against his neighbor (v.3). D. Charge interest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Problems Within Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

Internal problems are often what stops the work of God.

PROBLEMS WITHIN Nehemiah 5 I. THE COMPLAINT OF THE POOR (1-5) A. There was a shortage of food. (2) B. There were those who mortgaged their property. (3) C. There were those who borrowed money. (4) D. Because of the money loaned, the rich Jews were taking ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be My Guest Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 3 of 9

BE MY GUEST (LUKE 14:15-24) A wedding, Western- or Chinese- style, is an expensive affair. American weddings cost the father of the bride an arm and a leg! According to thewedding.com, the average amount spent in the United States in 2007 on a wedding was $27,690. Nationally, in 2006 wedding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: A Matter Of Greed Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 2 in Television series, looks at various types of greed.

Matthew 6:19-34 Who wants to be a Millionaire? That has to be a rhetorical question. U u pick me, pick me. Like who wouldn’t want to be a millionaire? Probably most of us have seen at least one episode of Millionaire and many people watch it on a regular basis. Then you know that the Show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Take The Journey

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Journey’s of faith

Take the Journey. Genesis 12:1-4 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ September 29, 2002 4 Jokes To celebrate its bicentennial, two dozen history buffs retraced the journey of the Lewis and Clark expedition. *In a related story, Biography Channel viewers retrace the rough career ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be My Guest Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 4

BE MY GUEST (LUKE 14:15-24) A wedding, Western- or Chinese- style, is an expensive affair. American weddings cost the father of the bride an arm and a leg! According to thewedding.com, the average amount spent in the United States in 2007 on a wedding was $27,690. Nationally, in 2006 wedding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible