Sermons on Material Possessions:

Christmas - A Christian Holiday?

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 1, 2003

People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth?

By: Donna J. Kazenske People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth? If Christmas is truly a Christian holiday, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-5, Luke 2:8

Denomination: *other

How To Live In 2008 Without Fear

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 5, 2008

It is possible for you and I to live this coming year without fear if we apply four incredibly wonderful truths to our lives and root them deep into our hearts.

How To Live in 2008 Without Fear Hebrews 13:5,6 Fear Breeds Panic. It causes us to think irrational thoughts and make irrational decisions. Fear Brings Paralysis. Fear imprisons, faith liberates; fear paralyzes, faith empowers. Fear Builds ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Is Meaningless Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Nov 25, 2009

Solomon writes that "everything under the sun is meaningless." Why and what does that mean for our lives?

Today, I want to ask ourselves the tough question of, how much do we actually pursue the love of God? To help us think about this issue, I want to start off with an activity that someone suggested to me this week. I’d like everyone to take a blank piece of paper which represents your life and take ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In Ancient Paths

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 17, 2007

The modern Church has turned God into a vending machine. Prayer in ~ Blessing out. But we are missing the main point, the greatest blessing of all is the Lord Himself.

In the book of Jeremiah, the Lord spoke through the prophet to the people to seek the Ancient pathways. But they would not, to listen for the sound of the trumpet, but they would not. The people were at a crossroad, needing to choose the way of the Lord or continue in a form of religion that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Discipline Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

describes the disciple’s discipline of prayer.

, The Discipline of Prayer At the end of Matthew chapter 28, one of the last things Jesus told His disciples before going to be with His Father, was to go and make disciples. That is one of the primary responsibilities Jesus has given us. We are to be disciple makers. Now, before we can make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Our Hearts Condemn Us Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 6, 2007

What happens when our hearts comdemn us and what can we do about it?

Text: 1 John 3:11-24 Title: When our hearts condemn us Introduction John tells us that the oldest message in the world is the message “We should love one another.” And the first person in the world to disobey that message was Cain who we are told in verse 12 “belonged to the evil one and murdered ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tuesday--The God Fo The Living Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 11, 2010

For Jesus, the kingdom of God is not primarily about the dead, but about the living, not primarily about life after death, but about life in this world.

Mark 12:18-27 “Tuesday—God of the Living” INTRODUCTION For the past couple of weeks, the world has been enjoying the competition of the Winter Olympics. There have been some close competitions. A few major upsets, like the United States hockey team defeating Canada have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Are We Sold Out To Jesus, Or Selling Out To The World

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

The acct of Esau selling his birth rite

ARE WE SOLD OUT TO JESUS, OR SELLING OUT TO THE WORLD Dr. Michael Pope Genesis 25:29-34 INTRODUCTION 1. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Shaking Off The Weariness Of Life

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

Is there something we can do about weariness? Can we fix it? Jesus told us that rest was within reach of the ordinary person, if they will come to Him.

Shaking off the Weariness of Life Intro: What causes weariness? A simple answer might be too much work and not enough rest. But we know it’s not that simple. What else just wears us out? Stress causes weariness. Parenting. Caregiving. Sickness. Grief and depression. Failure. Unrealistic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let My Life Bring No Sorrow!.(Prayer Of Jabez) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 7, 2025

A Sermon on Living a Life of Joy and Impact.

LET MY LIFE BRING NO SORROW! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seek Things From Above Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

“Seek” implies striving, and “Set your mind” implies concentration. “Mind” includes understanding, attitude, and will. It means to employ one’s faculty for thoughtful planning, emphasizing the underlying disposition.

Text: Colossians 3:2 Theme: Seek things from above KJV: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. CSB: Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Lightfoot: All your thoughts must abide in heaven, not on the earth. Phillips: Give your heart to the heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Methodist

What Is The Purpose Of Our Life? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 21, 2024

I want to write to you about a fundamental question that we all ask ourselves at some point in our lives: what is the purpose of our life?

In Psalm 57:2, David writes, “My soul takes refuge in you, Lord. May my soul find refuge in you, and may I find my purpose in your love.” Here, David reminds us that our purpose in life is not found in material possessions, temporary pleasures, or worldly success. Our purpose is found in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:2, Jeremiah 29:11, Colossians 1:16

Christmas: Good News Of Great Joy For All People Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 14, 2025

The birth of Jesus Christ announces heaven’s joyful message of salvation, hope, and redemption to all humanity without limitation.

CHRISTMAS: GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY FOR ALL PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:8-14 Key Verse: “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” (Luke 2:10) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 9:2-7; John 3:16; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessing Of Wisdom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025

Wisdom is a divine gift that brings direction, prosperity, and favour into the life of a believer.

BLESSING OF WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:7 Key Verse: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7) Supporting Texts: James 1:5; Ecclesiastes 7:12; Proverbs 9:10; Colossians 1:9-10 INTRODUCTION: Wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making The Most Of My Losses Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

Fifth in a series of messages on the life of David. This message deals with how to handle the losses in our lives.

All of us experience losses throughout our lives. We have family members and friends who die. Sometimes we lose jobs. Or we can lose material possessions or our health. Sometimes we lose a relationship that’s important to us because of a conflict or because someone moves away. Those kinds of losses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist