Sermons on Loss Is Gain:

Choosing Life For Others

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2017

Faced with the desirability of reaching our destination in Christ, are we willing to tarry a while to help others along the way?

CHOOSING LIFE FOR OTHERS. Philippians 1:21-26. The Apostle Paul had just referred to his ‘earnest expectation and hope’ that Christ should now be ‘magnified’ in Paul’s body ‘whether by life or by death’ (Philippians 1:20). Suddenly, it seems, Paul found himself in a state of perplexity. “For to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Stewards View Of Success

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 10, 2004

This is the second in a series of sermons looking at a Stewards view of life.

A Stewards View of Success Matthew 25:14-30 Strike Three! Charlie Brown standing at the plate struck out again. As he walks to the dugout ¡V he says to Lucy ¡V I¡¦ll never be a big league player. I just don¡¦t have it. All my life I¡¦ve dreamed of playing in the big leagues, but I know I¡¦ll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

The Dogs (Temptation)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on living a life worthy of our calling.

Philippians 3:1-11 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil-workers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the true circumcision, who worship God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Useless Fires On The Altar

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

God is not satisfied with our itty bitty sacrifice. He desires that we give the best of our spiritual gifts to Him.

Mal 1:6-14 6 "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, where is the respect due me?" says the LORD Almighty. "It is you, O priests, who show contempt for my name. "But you ask, ’How have we shown contempt for your name?’ 7 ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

The Way To Life Goes Through Death

Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Feb 4, 2006

Sermon on the nature of Christian life as denying oneself and taking up one’s cross.

In the kingdom of God the way to life goes through death. Jesus says, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” The kingdom of God is bizarro ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do It! Do It Now! Do It Right!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001

Obedience to the call and will of God.

DO IT! DO IT NOW! DO IT RIGHT! DEUTERONOMY 6:4-6 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart" Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Investments Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 20, 2007

What God puts into us with His Spirit, must be in turn invested back into the Kingdom.

Matthew 25:14-30 -- “For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.” “And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Christ- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on May 26, 2006

We should be motivated both by our promised reward and by the consistent example of faithful Christians such as Paul. Like them, let us “press toward the mark of prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14)

LIVING IN CHRIST (Philippians 1:12-26; 2:1-13; 3:7-21; 4:4-19) Part 3 PRESSING ON in CHRIST Philippians 3:7-21 May 2006 Introduction A. The peace of Progress The title of today’s message is “Pressing On in Christ.” part 3 in our sermon series Living In Christ. Through this text we will know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Press On”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 5, 2020

Paul has such a zeal to be with Christ and all other things are unimportant.

“Press On” Philippians 3:4-14 1. Paul is passionate about Pressing on • In this passage in Philippians, the reader experiences Paul at his most passionate. • Paul yearns to be made righteous by faith, presses on toward his goal of knowing Christ, longs to be worthy of suffering for and with his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 14, 2020

Faithfullness in serving the Lord brings about its own rewards.

The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-18: Parables can be as exciting and challenging as detective stories. Even more so, for in the end they turn out to be dealing with real life, while detective stories can be pretty far-fetched. Also parables, like detective stories, are filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Angry Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008

The Third Sermon of Lent 2008

So far this Lenten season we have learned about Jesus as our ‘homeless savior’ from the fox, Jesus as our ‘peaceful savior’ from the donkey, and last week, Jesus as a ‘warning savior’ from the camel. (Slide 1) Today we are going to learn from the dove, a harmless creature if there ever was one, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Most Important Journey

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 3, 2005

This passage reveals the character and attitude of Paul in at least two ways that, if we will follow his example, will allow us to be the kind of people who run the race well.

If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: 5circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Never-Dying Souls In Jesus Are The Light Of The World

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

Remember always the beauty with which our souls came into this world – the gifts, the talents, and strengths -- are to accomplish the will of God for our lives in this world.

In today's Gospel reading, Jesus speaks powerful words about our soul, raising the question of what is there if we gain the whole world at the cost of losing it. To ponder the soul that God has given us, I'd like to share two stories with you. The first story is from my days of teaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 12, 2023

I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God. The parable of the Talents is a glimpse of the Judgment Seat of Christ and the importance of being prepared for that moment.

PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Please open your Bible to Matthew 25 as we continue with our eternal reward series with today’s message, “The Parable of the Talents.” The parable of the talents is a behind the scene glimpse of what it will be like when we stand before Jesus Christ, the eternal King of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Teaching On Wealth

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002

Does the Bible guarantee wealth? This study looks at the topics of the Jesus and the apostles wealth and how money fits into the Christian life.

Biblical Teaching on Wealth In recent years there has been a growing misunderstanding about what the Bible teaches about wealth. It is now commonly taught that wealth is a God-given guarantee. It is supposedly guaranteed because of God’s covenant with Abraham. It is argued that we are under that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14, Genesis 17:2-8

Denomination: Baptist