Sermons on Loaning:

Surviving Your Finances Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001

In order to survive our finances, we need to examine our heart attitude toward money and possessions.

When it comes to money and finances, preachers often fall into one of two extremes. The first is to avoid mentioning money altogether; or, if they absolutely must talk about it, to approach the topic very gingerly and apologetically, with a vague sense of embarrassment, as if money were a subject ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-7, Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Trust Of Love Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

This is installment 12 in a series on I Corinthians 13, and deals with the fact that love "believes all things."

“The Trust of Love” I Corinthians 13:7 March 9, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Theme Introduction: Trust. Who do you trust? Americans trust each other less and less each year, this according to Pamela Paxton, Associate Prof of Sociology at The Ohio State University, who studied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faithful In Service Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 18, 2005

God requires us to be faithful with what we have, not with what we do not have.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man from the east coast who had always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and had finally saved enough money to buy his dream spread in Wyoming. 1. His best friend flew out to visit and asked, “So, what’s the name of your ranch?” 2. His buddy told him that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning My Other Cheek

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005

Some difficult-to-understand sayings of Jesus. Some important truths for us to apply.

Turning My Other Cheek Introduction “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Hurricane

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005

On a "windy" day in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit blew through the lives of the apostles and "electrified" them for Christian Service.

Holy Hurricane May 15, 2005 Acts 2:1-6 2382 words 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Eulogy Rosia Walker

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003

This is a eulogy for a woman who was not heavily involved in church, but was a pillar of love to her family.

Rosia Walker In a very small town, in the heart of Alabama, in the year 1909, God sent a little bundle of life and potential to John and Colevia Jeter, and they called that little bundle Rosia. That’s about as close to a rose as you can get. She lived a life with all the beauty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living God On The Outside Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 6, 2005

The Book of the Covenant is God’s Law applied to life. It shows us that in man’s sinful nature we try to exploit any system for our own gain. But if we would allow God’s life to live out from inside us, we would naturally love Him and love others - the h

Chapters 21 - 23 of Exodus are known as the Book of the Covenant. They are a series of laws that expand on the Ten Commandments. They are not an exhaustive list of behavior in any and all circumstances - but they gave the Israelites guidelines in how to treat each other and how to worship ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Christ That's Caring Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005

When Christ rose from the grave it was more than just another Sunday. Because of His sacrifice He shows that He really is a Christ that cares about us.

NOT JUST ANOTHER SUNDAY A Christ That’s Caring Ephesians 3:14-19 INTRODUCTION: A. Last week I began a series of messages titled "Not Just Another Sunday" 1. Even though it may have gone unnoticed by many in the world, when Jesus Christ rose from the dead it was much more than just another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get A Grip By Letting Go

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 13, 2007

Money makes a good servant but a lousy master... God’s will is that we master our money.

Title: Get a Grip by Letting Go Text: I Chronicles 29:10-17 Thesis: Money makes a good servant, but a lousy master… so if you want a life that counts, master your money. (I used a sermon written by Bryan Wilkerson titled Finding Financial Freedom as a springboard in developing this message. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ, The One And Only; Revealed In His Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 14, 2007

These are the kind of verses we tend to skim over. But to have your name mentioned in the Word of God is no small thing! Paul mentions those who stayed and prayed and one who strayed.

Colossians Series # 5 CHCC: December 10, 2006 Jesus Christ, the One and Only Glorified in His Church Colossians 4 (outline adapted from Warren Wiersbe) Scripture Reading: Colossians 4:2-6 INTRODUCTION: This is the last sermon in our series on the book of Colossians --- which was all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reconstructive Surgery On The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 22, 2007

I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of Pentecost when she had her birth. This is a sickness, and the patient is close to terminal!

If I were allowed to be the one to make the choice of what the church, the entire body of Christ, should have as the main focus, I would choose surgery – reconstructive surgery to put the body back in a healing mode. I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Life Guard On Duty Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Rip Tide Series Week 2: Life Guard on Duty This message stresses the importance of warning those we see falling into sin, and our responsibility to heed the warnings that God sends to us.

RIP TIDE 2. Life Guard On Duty As we continue in our message series RIP TIDE, this evening we are talking about Life Guard on Duty. Last week we heard God’s warning to us about the Rip Tide of sin and the pull it has in our life. He tells us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Weapons To Disarm The Devil Pt. 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 24, 2006

We must prayerfully use all of God’s armor to have full-coverage protection against our enemy.

How To Use Ten Weapons That Can Disarm The Devil In Your Life (4 of 4) "A Helmet, A Sword, And A Prayer" Eph. 6:17-18 October 26, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: EPH 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. [11] Put on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006

This morning we want to deal with some of the tensions, some of the prisons that we put ourselves in because of finances.

Show two videos on possessions Civil Action Willy wonka and the chocolate factory In December last year the reserve bank of Australia released figures which indicate that the average Australian household has doubled their debt in the last five years. Today Australian families owe 720 billion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist