Sermons on Malachi 1:1-4:7:

You're Richer Than You Think

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 27, 2007

The parable of the Shrewd Manager is an unusual story where the crook is commended. But Jesus has some important things to say about money and how we spend it.

“YOU’RE RICHER THAN YOU THINK” “You’re richer thank you think.” Or that’s what Scotia Bank would like you to think. This is a bit of a deceiving commercial, but duh, that’s advertising for you. If you come to Scotia Bank they will look at your investments and show you what the other institution ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

The Fire Of Almighty God

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 15, 2011

The Fire of God is what is needed in the Individual and Church today

THE FIRE OF ALMIGHTY GOD 29For our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:29 ILLUSTRATION: Let me begin by telling you a story about a man who was going skydiving for the first time. He had taken all his lessons and it was time for his first solo jump. So he jumped out of the plane, but he panicked ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is A Conviction?

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Apr 1, 2011

TEN SCRIPTURAL CONVICTIONS …which every man must teach his family in order to protect them from destructive influences of wrong desires, false philosophies and Satanic temptations.

What is a conviction? A conviction is a basic scriptural principle which we purpose to follow, whatever the cost! How do convictions differ from preferences? Quiz: Which are convictions and which are preferences? 1. I have a conviction that I should try and overcome a drinking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prophecy: Fingerprint Evidence Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

This sermon shows many of the prophecies that Jesus fulfilled, proving that He is the Messiah.

Last time I was here, we answered many questions with one sermon. • Why do I believe in God? • Why do I believe that God created the world? • Why do I believe the bible as we have it is the word of God? • Why do I believe that all of the men who wrote the bible were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Take Up An Offering? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2016

Why do we take up an offering each week? It is more than just to pay the bills!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There was this $100-dollar bill and a $1-dollar bill talking to each other. As they were lying there side by side the $1 dollar bill said to the $100 dollar bill, "Hey man, where have you been. I haven’t seen you in a long time?" • The $100-dollar ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sound Of The Locusts!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 22, 2017

The Sound of the Locusts! Overview of the book of Joel – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Who wrote the book? (2). When was it written? (3). What's the big idea? (4). So what? SERMON BODY Ill: • Locusts trivia: • Locust are insects that rub their legs and wings against their body, • To make a humming sound. • They can hear this hum and a range of other ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

"Weighed In The Balance”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 2, 2017

Three statements Jesus will say to some on Judgment Day. 1. Don’t tell me you have faith if you don’t even tithe. 2. Don’t tell me you are saved when you are living in rebellion. 3. Don’t tell me you love me when you didn't seek Me

“Weighed in the Balance” February 5, 2017 Daniel 5:1-31 Have you ever been at a party and someone did or said something that changed the entire thing for everyone? Way back when – I might have been the one to say something crude or inappropriate and spoiled it for everyone. I never did anything ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

Hate Your Father And Mother Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 7, 2016

Jesus reminds us of the true cost of discipleship by calling us to give preference to Him above all else - including the willingness to hate those who are closest to us.

Message Luke 14:25-35 “Hate Your Father and Mother” Today it is Mother’s Day. What are Mothers? They’re the soothing voice in the middle of the night when you have been woken by a scary dream. They are the welcoming embrace always ready to be given even when you have been really bad. Mothers are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Living With A Clear Conscience

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 18, 2013

The conscience is that element in our makeup through which God’s Holy Spirit works to let us know we’re on track or off track. Living with a clear conscience is God’s desire and plan for us and is the key to a happy existence and successful Christian walk

“My conscience is bothering me.” I’ve said it and heard others say it, but what exactly does it mean? I believe God has created within us…programmed us…a sense of right and wrong. When we’re doing right, our conscience makes us feel good, but when we’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Confessing Adulterer Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 7, 2014

Jesus appears to stongly condemn remarriage after a divorce. This tends to create a bleak future for a lot of folks. But was this his intent? This sermon covers the message that Jesus was delivering concerning divorce and remarriage.

We are in the midst of a series entitled “Upsetting the Apple Cart.” We have already discovered that murder is wrong but Jesus equated being angry with someone to murder. We have already discovered that adultery is wrong but Jesus equated looking with lust to adultery. Today He really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Who Is God?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

What the Bible says about God: Who He is, What He is like, What He does, etc.

Who Is God? -On the way home from church one Sunday, a father asked his little boy what he learned in Sunday School that morning. The son said, “We learned about the children of Israel crossing the Red Sea.” The father smiled and asked the boy to tell him about it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 19, 2018

Who do You Say Jesus Is? this Is a very Personal Question. The question Is not who you think Jesus is, or what the world tells you who Jesus is, but rather who is He to you. Only God can reveal the true Jesus to you. Has He been revealed to you?

Jesus asked a very deep question in today’s reading. He asked: “Who do you say that I am? That question is more relevant today than it ever was before. For many people, they see Jesus as a “Get out of Hell Free card.” They know all about Jesus, they know the Sunday School answers, they have the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Zacharias’ Prophecy Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 9, 2019

Zachariah’s son was the prophet God chose for a key role in the drama of the ages. Jesus was to do the work of deliverance; John was to prepare the way for Him.

LUKE 1:76-80 ZACHARIAS’ PROPHECY OF THE NEW COVENANT In the first part of Zechariah’s Song he has exalted God for establish His glorious covenants starting with Abraham and then for bringing His covenants into glorious fulfillment through the coming of the Messiah. The Hymn then blesses God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-80

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Minor Prophets Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

The Minor Prophets is that section of the Bible that one preacher describes as "The clean pages of the Bible." This lesson addresses why it is important to study the minor prophets.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MINOR PROPHETS 5/1/16 – Garfield A. Hebrews 1:1- “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways.” 1. Today I am going to start a series of lessons on the MINOR PROPHETS. COMMENT: I know you are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

These Are The Days Of Elijah

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 20, 2021

Jesus seems to speak about two comings of Elijah, one that lies in the future “to restore all things” and another in their immediate past concerning John the Baptist, who would call the nation to repentance. Those days are here again!

1Ki 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 1Ki 18:17 ¶ And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1, 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Methodist