Sermons on Luxury:

Thanksgiving Or Or Complaining

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

A. W. Tozier said, “Among those sins most exquisitely fitted to injure the soul and destroy the testimony, few can equal the sin of complaining.” This sermon is from a sermon by Jimmy Chapman some will be word for word because I couldn't say it better.

Numbers 11:1 NKJV - “ Now [when] the people complained, it displeased the LORD; for the LORD heard [it], and His anger was aroused. So the fire of the LORD burned among them, and consumed [some] in the outskirts of the camp.” A certain man who was well-known for his constant ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Wise Among You? Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012

James gives an additional description of the truly wise person versus the unwise person. 1- The wise person is marked by good 2- The unwise person is tainted by evil 3- The wise person is stirred by heaven

INTRO.- ILL.- An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Talk About H-E-Double Hockey Sticks

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 28, 2007

The Parable or story of the Rich Man and Lazarus offers us some poignant insights into the realities of hell. Jesus makes it clear that we don’t have to go.

LET’S TALK ABOUT H-E-DOUBLE-HOCKEY STICKS A husband and wife were riding their motorcycles to Sturgis, South Dakota for the annual motorcycle convention when the accident occurred. A young woman with a car full of friends and talking on the cell phone swerved into the wife’s motorbike causing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Keeping Your Heart In The Right Place

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 6, 2007

Keeping your heart in the right place. Leading a comfortable lifestyle is not the only thing we should be seeking in life. We have a responsibility to our fellow men and women as well as God.

Keeping Your Heart in the Right Place Introduction Manufacturers have regularly recalled such items as automobiles, television sets and, of course, more recently, Chinese built children’s toys. If defective, these items can be very dangerous. In 1972, General Electric issued what may be the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Savior Of The World Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 31, 2008

The woman’s bold witness opened the way to Jesus. That stage of belief is only introductory. They needed a personal encounter with Jesus. The magnificent climax is that the Samaritans come to settled conviction & acclaim Jesus as the Savior of the World.

JOHN 4: 39-45 THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD [1 John 4:7-17] The revival or great harvest among the Samaritans is noteworthy. It is evidence that because of the rejection by Israel (1:11) Jesus moves into a wider ministry. These few verses also indicate two necessary and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

My Jesus

Contributed by Elizabeth Stutler on Jul 14, 2007

I wrote this sermon to make people think about following the true Jesus as he would have us to be.

I began sermon with the Todd Agnew Song "My Jesus"; showing the words on the screen as it was sung. My Jesus - By Todd Agnew Which Jesus do you follow? Which Jesus do you serve? If Ephesians says to imitate Christ, why do you look so much like the world? Cause My Jesus bled and died, He spent ...read more

Scripture: John 12:36-43

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Acts Even When You Feel Inferior Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 14, 2007

A sermon the looks at the example of Moses’ faith.

He is a successful and intelligent person; he has been blessed with a wonderful wife and children, he has quite a few friends and they do love him. But deep inside there was something that was telling him, “You are different, you are not as worthy as other people.” Whenever he goes to a public ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Serving Line, Part Ib Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 17, 2007

What has God called you to be? What special gift do you have that sets you apart for the Gospel of God?

Romans: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Serving Line, Part Ib Scripture: Romans 1:1 Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God- I. Introduction When I was in high school, every year, about two weeks before school started, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prepare To Meet...isaiah Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 23, 2007

This is a preview sermon to help prepare the congregation for the upcoming sermon series on Isaiah. It contains some historical and socio-political information to put Isaiah into context.

PREPARE TO MEET…ISAIAH If I say that “the Lord spoke to me” one might understand that I heard an audible voice. For some that might be the case but for me it means that God puts thoughts in my head when I pray. When I was praying this week the Lord spoke to me. He said, “Plow deeply.” A picture ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Treasures Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 13, 2007

What do you treasure? Who owns your heart?

Sermon on the Mount - # 9 We are studying the words of Jesus found in Matthew 5,6, and 7 about the values and choices of those who are His followers. Let me remind you that putting these words into practice is an impossibility apart from the life of the Holy Spirit, changing us from the inside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Fitness Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007

Paul coaches Timothy on the kind of workout that can make him Spiritually Fit.

I Timothy #4 (Ronnie preached #3) CHCC: May 6, 2007 Spiritual Fitness I Timothy 4:1-16 INTRODUCTION: For the last few weeks we’ve been studying a letter the Apostle Paul wrote to a young minister named Timothy. The church at ECC (Ephesus Christian Church) had their share of troubles, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beauty On The Beast Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 13, 2007

Exposition of Rev. 17

Tonight I want to talk with you about a harlot. I guess this is not a subject that comes up in conversation very often. They call it the world’s oldest profession, but it’s not one mentioned in polite company. Church is probably the last place you expect the preacher to mention a harlot, but I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Conspiring For Kindness: Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Dec 16, 2007

In this weeks sermon we continue in Luke 6 in our talk of kindness by focusing on how we respond to others - do we pick on them ,condemn them, or just use them to get what we want.

______________________________________________ 1. The Kindness Tab: We share peace We share hope and love We share faith - in God and even in others So we conspire to give away kindness purposefully, to seek for opportunities of kindness So we conspire to be “un-satisfied” in our kindness - we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Offer Of A Lifetime!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 22, 2009

Sometimes we have to be persistent to get Jesus’ attention. Not because he’s deaf, uninterested or removed from us but because things and people prevent our coming.

“Offer of a Lifetime” Mark 10:46-52 2009-11-15, KCC Now and then I receive emails, international in nature. These messages tell the stories of corporations that held random draws and they drew my name, to be the recipient of millions of dollars. Another type message was a promotion that a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is Communion?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 2, 2009

Communion is looking backward, looking forward and looking inward.

WHAT IS COMMUNION Every Friday the old man would walk the beach with a bucket full of shrimp feeding the seagulls. His name is Eddie Rickenbacker. In October of 1942 he had been sent on a mission to deliver an important message to Gen Douglas McArthur. With a handpicked crew he flew his B-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance