Sermons on Luxurious Devotion:

Choices

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 13, 2004

This sermon is about the choices we make in our daily lives, especially thos that are both for and against God.

(1) "There is a story about a man named Fred who inherited $10 million, but the will required that he had to accept it either in Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily it turned out that in Chile he would have received his inheritance in land on which uranium, gold, and silver had just been ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sceva Boys

Contributed by Eddie Robinson on Jun 15, 2001

When you call upon the name Jesus call on him from personal experience.

ACTS 19:13-20 13 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. 14 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. 15 And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience In Giving

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 29, 2014

Regular sacrificial giving is an act of trust and worship of God.

Obedience in Giving October 26, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Regular sacrificial giving is an act of trust and worship of God. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 Introduction: When man finds Jesus, it costs him everything. Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Box

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 7, 2013

a sermon about our giftedness and the need to share those gifts

Out of the Box 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John Ortberg, in his book, “Fully Devoted” recounts this story... “Many years ago, my grandfather phonedmy mother and offered her some dishes. My grandmother had recently died, and he found a box full of old blue dishes in the attic. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Timothy 5 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 13, 2021

Honor widows; concerning elders

HONOR WIDOWS (v.1 - 16) 1 Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers, 2 the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, in all purity. We may need to gently rebuke those younger / older than us. I learned this ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Sermon On Avarice

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 18, 2021

Avarice can be considered the very essence of evil

Fyodor Dostoevsky, the Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist once remarked: “The world says: "You have needs - satisfy them. You have as much right as the rich and the mighty. Don't hesitate to satisfy your needs; indeed, expand your needs and demand more." This is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Proverbs 11:24

Sermon On The Roses Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 17, 2024

Roses are defined as a prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers.

Bruce Mbanzabugabo, a Rwandan-born author and born-again Christian once remarked: “The more you focus on the beauty of roses, the more invisible their thorns become; and an anthophile will never stop loving roses even when their thorns harm him. Therefore, this is how love should be!” Ezekiel 2:6 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 35:1, Song of Songs 2:12

Living When Dying Is Gain Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Risk and reward of the radical life, sacrifice, death.

LIVING WHEN DYING IS GAIN (THE RISK AND THE REWARD OF THE RADICAL LIFE) Matt 10:39 (p 688) Oct. 23, 2011 INTRODUCTION: If someone asked you “what does being a follower of Christ mean to you? “ And I suppose I’m asking those individuals who have made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Decisions For The Poor

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Dec 30, 2016

Scriptures teaching one's responsibility to the poor.

In recent decades, a number of benevolent organizations and non-religious efforts, have made extensive appeals for contributions from the public. Undoubtedly, we will see more presentations of this kind as world population increases and as the gap widens between rich and poor nations. Every ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complacency Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 28, 2024

This is the 9th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#9] THE COMPLACENCY OF A NATION Amos 6:1-14 Introduction: About 25 years ago, I heard a young man that was struggling with a call to Ministry preach an interesting sermon. Since then, I have heard this illustration used many times; but it is still good every time. His ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Details Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 26, 2006

The final detials of the book of Jeames teach us great lessons of the Christian life.

James: Religion That Works “The Details” April 30, 2006 Introduction: We had been looking at the book of James for several weeks before we took a little break for all of our Easter events. Today we want to go back and “put a bow” on things if you will. I want to refresh your memory a little ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Woman At The Well - Stages Of Relationsips

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

This sermon uses the illustration of the Woman at the well to show how christian friendship and community is developed

On the way to Galilee Jesus passed through Samaria. It was noon when He reached the beautiful Vale of Shechem. At the opening of the valley was Jacob’s well. Wearied with His journey, He sat down here to rest while His disciples went to buy food. The Jews and the Samaritans were bitter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:9-26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Memorial Day

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 31, 2010

Memorial Day is often celebrated to recognized the sacrifices made by our military servicemen. Jesus made a similar sacrifice.

It’s 3am on a cold winter day. Patchy snow covers the landscape as Loudspeakers overhead blare telling everyone to get to their places. Surrounded by sandbags, concrete barriers and roughly 10,000 soldier, sailors, airman and marines, Bagram Air Base has flipped a switch and turned from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Investment Without Loss Of Principle Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 25, 2014

James warns rich believers not to abuse their wealth but to use their wealth for future spiritual gains.

What is your investment strategy? Generally speaking, when it comes to financial investment, the greater the potential return, the greater the risk. So, financial planners may recommend a strategy that is focused on Preservation of Principal. But what about investing with the preservation of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lead Me In The Paths Of Righteousness For Your Name's Sake

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 8, 2009

We have to make choice to live a righteous life

Lead me in the paths of righteousness for Your Name’s sake PS 23:3 Historians will probably call our era “the age of anxiety.” Though we have it easier than our forefathers, we have more uneasiness. I have read that if sheep are left by themselves they will wander in the same tracts over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Wesleyan