Sermons on Management:

Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Year C-- Fire

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 15, 2025

Fire, judgment, separation, crisis, – can bring a new opportunity for growth in faith.

Lodgepole pinecones are very compact, and they will only open to disperse their seeds under intense heat, as in a forest fire. We hear a similar idea today in our Gospel that fire means judgment, which results in separation, creating a crisis, but which also means opportunity. So, fire, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic

From Saul To Paul Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

From Saul to Paul

Acts 26:12-22 Paul and the Resurrected Christ 1. How the Lord Met Him (12-14) i. Unexpectedly (12) Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests... Nothing could have been further from the mind of Saul of Tarsus than conversion His Activity as I went His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-22

Denomination: Holiness

Feast Of The Dedication Of The Lateran Basilica In Rome

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 13, 2025

The Lateran Basilica survived and thrived in spite of being ransacked by the Visigoths in 410 AD, and again in 455 AD by the Vandals, various fires, and earthquakes: it was always repaired, restored and beautified, each time.

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Today’s feast is rare in that it falls on Sunday only once or twice a decade and it outranks a Sunday in Ordinary Time! The ceiling is massively high at Saint John Lateran Basilica in Rome, which is the Pope’s Cathedral, with gilded wood made ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 18, 2014

The symbolism of the fig tree parables tells us the importance of producing spiritual fruit and being ready for Jesus return

Opening Video Illustration: Time to Go from Bluefish Tv (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Trust The Lord You Get The Better Deal - Genesis 13 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

I’m sure that you know someone whose life is so complicated because they made bad decisions.

I’m sure that you know someone whose life is so complicated because they made bad decisions. They make one bad decision, it leads to other bad decisions and then life gets so complicated. You get to a place where you wonder how are they ever going to get out of this problem. It is so deep of a hole ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Will Conquer You - 2 Samuel 5:1-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 2, 2025

Conquered by Grace or Judgment God wins His people by drawing; crushes foes by power. Rebellion ends one way or another—choose the heart-won path to the Great Son of David.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction Samuel anointed David in 1 Samuel 16. Twenty-one chapters later he becomes king of all Israel. The two-state ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

5 Challenges From The Un-Parade

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Mar 27, 2011

A Palm Sunday message.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church April 5, 2009 Palm Sunday Message “5 Challenges from the “Un”parade” SHOW SERMON TITLE SLIDE Imagine this scene unfolding at a car dealership---the General Manager of the dealership who has just signed off on several new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We-Harmony: We Can Work It Out Series

Contributed by Tim Harlow on May 13, 2009

This is the third of a four-part series of sermons on godly marriage. This message focuses particularly on conflict resolution.

A dietician was once addressing a large audience at a convention. The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. "Red meat is awful. Soft drinks erode your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with MSG. Vegetables can be disastrous, and none of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Against All Odds

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 9, 2008

Turning Steps of Risk Into a Walk of Faith. Whenever you’re up against all odds, life seems to take on a different meaning Just when you become comfortable in the even flow of things happening, God shows up and does something wonderful in your life to

------- OPTIONAL DVD STATS OPENER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ------- DVD Intro “What Are The Odds…” Fade music out on black (this opener basically shows text fading in and out of odd statistics) ------- OPENING: Often times, life is a test for us. We strive at completing the test and coming through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Congregational Polity Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 10, 2011

Exploration of the congregational government in the apostolic church.

“In these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we should give up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Unjust Steward, Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 25, 2017

Some people think that anyone Jesus mentions in a parable is a hero or an example of a noble character. If that’s what you think, then be prepared for a shock, because two of these men are really bad characters.

Perea Parables of the Unjust Steward, Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:1-31 Parable of the Unjust Stewart This parable has been greatly misunderstood, and one of the reasons is because it looks as though our Lord is commending a crook. The steward is a full-blown crook. Some people think that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Nov 25, 2021

A younger son tries to run away from the father. An elder son tries to replace the father. Neither succeeds because the love of the father ultimately breaks through and touches them both.

The Prodigal Son The younger brother threw down his hoe and stormed angrily across the field toward the farmhouse. His elder brother watched for a while, shook his head and returned to his weeding. For the two brothers, never happy with each other, this was the latest incident in the ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Message And The Messenger

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 25, 2025

Corinth was split over leaders because they misunderstood both the message and the messenger. Paul resets the standards in 1 Corinthians 4.

The Divided Corinthian Church Before we dive into Scripture, I'd first like to provide some context to where we find ourselves as we begin 1 Corinthians 4. My primary goal for anyone reading this is for you to learn God’s Word. So we start with the context of where we’re about to study, chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership Changes Across Culture

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Leadership should adjust itself to the cultural context so as to be the best servant leadership following the example of Jesus Christ who humbled himself and became like a man. Leadership Changes Across Culture

LEADERSHIP CHANGES ACROSS CULTURES Quote: Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. And they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19,20) Introduction - Trying to work in another culture with your own cultural values of leadership can be frustrating, counter-productive, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Covet God's Approval Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 17, 2005

As Christ-followers, we should only be concerned about pleasing an audience of One.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:1-4 TITLE: “COVET GOD’S APPROVAL” INTRODUCTION: A. I read about a person who went to a concert at a beautiful old art-deco theatre. At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ