Sermons on Material Possessions:

Sermon On Substitution

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 27, 2023

Substitution is defined as the action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing.

Mitch Alborn, an American author, journalist and philanthropist once remarked: “You can’t substitute material things for love or for gentleness or for tenderness or for a sense of comradeship. Money is not a substitute for tenderness, and power is not a substitute for tenderness.” Romans 5:18 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Peter 2:1

Make War By Wise Guidance

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Feb 13, 2003

This sermon looks at what the Bible says about war, and what the Christian’s response should be.

MAKE WAR BY WISE GUIDANCE (DOCTRINE OF WAR) Proverbs 20:18 - Prepare plans by consultation, and make war by wise guidance. NAS [HTML formatted version of this message is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/war.html] PRAYER PREPARATION Jesus Himself tells us about the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithful To Ministry

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 19, 2009

This study examines the call to be faithful in using our spiritual gifts.

This month we have been involved in a focus on being faithful. The first Sunday we talked about being faithful to God. The next Sunday we talked about being faithful to church. Last Sunday we talked about being faithful to family. Today, I want to talk about being faithful to ministry. Sometimes we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Contentment Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 5, 2007

Contentment is illusive within our culture. How can you find it? Contentment is something God must teach us. Being content with our circumstances comes from God’s enabling strength.

PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 CONTENTMENT Psalm 23 Have you been content in all of the circumstances you have faced? Paul knew how to be content whether he had plenty or whether he was in need. He discloses the secret in our text. As we know, the answer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Humble Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011

In this text we want to ask and attempt to answer four questions concerning the poor in spirit.

“Blessed are the Humble” Matthew 5:3 In the last message we compared happiness and blessedness. So if I asked you this morning, “Are you happy?" Being the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

I Hate To Say, 'i Told You So,' But... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 12, 2013

Since the day God promised Satan's head would be crushed, God has been weaving together His plan for over-coming the power and forces of evil.

“The Great Unveiling: I Hate To Say, ‘I Told You So,’ But . . .” Revelation 18:1 – 19:5 I stand in awe of Scripture. I’m overwhelmed by the way it lays out the plans and workings of God. Consider, for example, this fall of Babylon. In Jeremiah 51:59-64 Seraiah ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You're More Than Your Bank Account Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Apr 24, 2005

EXCERPT: It is not the dollar that gives value to the owner, but the owner who gives value to the dollar by how he uses it.

SERIES TITLE: COUNT IT ALL JOY SERMON TITLE: YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT SERMON TEXT: James 1:9-11 Author: Louis Bartet TEXT 9But let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position; 10and let the rich brother glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Grace Of All-Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 16, 2015

God's grace enables us to have all-sufficiency so we can abound in giving. God's is able to give us complete sufficiency so that we can abound in every good work

2 CORINTHIANS 9: 8 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE GRACE OF ALL-SUFFICIENCY [Ephesians 2:20-21 / Matthew 6:33] Grace giving is a wonderful liberation from things and from circumstances. Instead of things possessing you, you start to possess them. Instead of money and things controlling you, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Man Get For His Toil?

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 5, 2001

“For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labours under the sun?”

Theme: What does a man gain for his toil Text: Eccl. 1:2, 2:21-23; Col. 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk. 12:13-21 Read Eccl. 2:21-23 “For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. What does a man get for all the toil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiastes 2:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Over It

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

Victory, Vision and Value

The Value of Vision: We wanted to share these nuggets and powerful truths with you. Life changing truths that can propel you forward into your God purposes and God Destiny. It's a new day, but are we ready to enter in? Moses led Israel, but then Moses died. Joshua became the leader of a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1

Denomination: Foursquare

The Fall Of Babylon Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 27 in our exposition of Revelation where we explore the fall of Babylon.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Fall of Babylon” Revelation 17-18 I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 B. The Seven seals ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 2 (Matthew 6:18-34)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2024

This is a continuation of the teachings of the Lord Jesus gives in His "Sermon on the Mount" as written in Matthew 5-7.

After the Lord Jesus presented the "model prayer" (vv.9-15) as an aide in helping us talk to God the Father in love, devotion, and faith, He turned His attention to the issue of fasting or abstaining from food or a particular activity for a period of time as an act of worship and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 26:4, Isaiah 26:3, Jeremiah 17:7, Matthew 6:18-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time C- Greed

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 28, 2022

We are the people living in stone houses. And Jesus is challenging us with this teaching.

Some Blog writers collect lists of humorous First World Problems, like Losing the TV Remote, Being Hungry But Not For Any Of The Food In Your Fridge, your walk-in closet is not big enough. Our Gospel today mentions two people who suffered from “First World Problems.” 1). “Teacher, tell my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

"Love Thy Brethren"

Contributed by Christopher Williams on Feb 9, 2004

As a Christian, we have a duty to love our Lord and love each other, for the Word of God says there are no other commandments greater than these.

Romans 12:9-21 OPENING: In a sense, Paul is telling us how to act or behave towards others, on God’s behalf. This is how the Lord wants us to behave while in waiting for His Second Coming. The Main point to get across here is Love. To love one another. These different things Paul mentions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning The Conflict

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 6, 2009

Wisdom and discernment are great gifts of God.

Discerning the Conflict Aug. 30, 2009 (PM) FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.6 There are varieties of effects, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist