Sermons on Marriage And Finance:

Knowledge That Becomes Foolishness Or Foolishness That Becomes Joy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 21, 2005

4th of 4 on 1 Timothy 6 on Money. This messages deals with the deposit of trust and value that God has given to us. The Good News of Jesus is God’s wealth.

Knowledge that Becomes Foolishness or Foolishness that Becomes to Joy In celebration of our 25th year of marriage, Donna and I took a cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. On one of our stops we drove to the top of a great volcano where we discovered that it can be cold, windy, and surprisingly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Can Fly!

Contributed by Michael Trask on Feb 9, 2006

The "gravity" of life often seems to hold us down. But no problem that we might have is bigger than the Lord himself. He wants us to see things from his perspective and thereby raise us up on eagles wings.

Ever thought about how cool it would be, to be able to fly? And I don’t mean with the aid of one of those noisy mechanical contraptions we call airplanes. I mean you with just your body, soaring above the earth; you, banking over the forests; you skimming over the rivers; you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Highway To Revival

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 20, 2005

Isaiah 40 reveals that God wants to bring us truckloads of blessing, but are we willing to pave the way and build the road? Link to Formatted Text and Powerpoint included.

THE HIGHWAY TO REVIVAL Isaiah 40:3-5 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] ---------------------------------------- Text--Vs. 3, “...make straight in the desert a highway…” The work of John the Baptist is foretold here, preparing/paving the way for God’s glory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Frank Wise Bell

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

Frank was a 71 year long member of my church who’s ife story was inspiring and evangelistic.

In First Timothy 1:5, after instructing his young apprentice Timothy to remain faithful to the Gospel, the Apostle Paul writes these words: “The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” Those of us who gather today to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place O Lord Almighty

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 22, 2006

Building dedication sermon.

Psalm 84: “HOW LOVELY IS YOUR DWELLING PLACE!” The last time I was here in LaPorte, this place where I am standing right now was just a muddy spot on the ground. There was an open field here, and the place where you’re sitting right now – can you picture it? Just mud, dirt, some grass. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Evil Champion

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 23, 2006

1 Samuel 17:8 And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me. 9 If he be able

THE EVIL CHAMPION I Samuel 17: 24 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. 25 Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contagious Christians

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Much of this content comes from Bill Hybels "Contagious Christianity Course". This was a sermon to launch the small group study

Luke 14:15-23 – Contagious Christianity 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

Denomination: Church Of God

True Reality - Survivor Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 18, 2005

This sermon series uses the lens of reality TV to examine the true reality of the Christian life. "Survivor" teaches us that our decisions and actions matter to God.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - SURVIVOR 20 November 2005 A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife stated, "Look, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Much To Be Thankful For

Contributed by David Vanheuvelen on Nov 24, 2007

What would happen if we changed from saying, “Poor me” to “Thank you, Lord”? In this sermon I led our congregation to realize that they can Give Thanks for Everything. We can give thanks to the Lord for all things and in all circumstances. I challenged th

Much to Be Thankful For! Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 November 18, 2007 New Hope Community Chapel Goal: Changed Lives. Changing from saying, “Poor me” to “Thank you, Lord.” Main Point: I Can Give Thanks for Everything What is the one thing I want my audience to know? We can give thanks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Definite Prayer" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 17, 2008

Second in a three sermon series on prayer.

As we mentioned last time, our Lord’s disciples had asked Him to teach them to pray (v. 1). The request made by the disciples of our Lord should also be our request of Him, for prayer is the foundational disci¬pline of the Christian life. It is through prayer that we access the power of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hero's Part 4 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

AN AVERAGE PERSON WITH AN ABOVE AVERAGE VISION

Title: An Above Average Vision Text: Hebrews 11:11 Intro: Here in this text we find an elderly gentleman that is faced with a problem in his life. Abram is about 85 and has no heirs. He has a slave that was born in his house but no blood heir to carry own his name. Abram begins to talk to God about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Do You Turn When Times Get Rough?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 25, 2007

Life can be hard at times. We carry burdens all the time. Who do we turn to for help? JESUS

Where do you turn when times get rough? Question: Where do you turn when times get rough? 1. We all know that we all go through hard times a. People get sick b. The car breaks down and you can’t afford to fix it. c. The bills keep piling up and it making you crazy d. The rent is due but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Nazarene

What Jesus Has To Say About Money

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 30, 2007

Jesus wanrs us that money can become a competing god in our lives.

“What Jesus Has to Say about Money” July 29, 2007 I am scared to death to be speaking about the subjects of the next three weeks. This message is not about our present church financial issues. We live in a society that is fascinated with money, sex and power (pride). We are bombarded with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answer To Worry Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Sep 17, 2009

This is sermon 1 from the 23rd psalm. It is God’s answer to worry.

Sermons for September 20, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23 Sermon #1: God’s Answer to Worry Scripture Ref: Psalm 23:1-6 Introduction: The 23rd Psalm is the MOST BELOVED PSALM of the BIBLE. It is by far the MOST POPULAR READING at FUNERALS. However, this PSALM is not just a SOURCE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Serve, As You Have Been Served

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 13, 2014

Get rid of the me-mentality and serve like Jesus has served you.

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP CALLS FOR SERVICE Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." What does it mean when you say, "This restaurant has bad service"? What does that mean? It means that they put a big plate of food in front ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:44-45

Denomination: Lutheran