Sermons on Materialization:

In God We Trust

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 21, 2002

Discover two ways trust in God sustain you when bad things happen

A few weeks ago, my wife made some blueberry Jello. When she took a bite of that blue Jello, she said that it brought back a strange but good feeling from the past. She couldn’t recall the event, only the feeling. A song that is associated with an event in your past, when heard in the present, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: *other

Rich, But Foolish

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 3, 2008

If we are concerned only about earthly possessions, we will enter eternity empty-handed.

Text: “…a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15). I would venture to say that you and I learned a long time ago that material possessions are not the most important items in life. The first ten years of my life was spent in the coal-mining hills of Southern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Judgment Day

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 2, 2011

This sermon explains in detail what the Bible says about your judgment.

Judgment Day 2 Cor. 5:10 & Rev. 20:11 - 15 By: JB Hall • People find many ways to divide and distinguish themselves: by gender, color, nationality, economic standing, social status, educational level, etc. • God, though, only recognizes 2 divisions; only 2 designations of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Building Something That Lasts Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Eternity, encouragement, growth

BUILDING MATERIAL THAT LASTS 1 Cor. 3:14 August 8, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember the story of the three little pigs? It's my grandson Peyton's very favorite story…I've read it to him so many times…he finishes the sentences. It’s the story of three little pigs who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Terry Owens on May 10, 2001

Learn how faith is the basis for our Christian relationship.

How many knows this morning, we’re living in a time where we really need to have our faith strengthened, when we need to know God. Whether it’s salvation, having a need met, seeing our church grow, being healed, it’s all a matter of faith. The Lord began to show me three things about faith that I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Called Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2005

Heaven’s voice is heard today by those that listen to the gospel. Let anyone that has ears hear and answer!

Rome! What a city it was in the days of Paul! Rome was the center of the known world, the heart of government. Rome was more than a place. Rome was THE place in those days. We don’t even know how to understand the perception that the people of the first century held about Rome of those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Part Do I Play In The Church? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Part 1 of series, "Who Runs the Church". Examines the part members play in the life & ministry of the church.

WHO RUNS THE CHURCH? Part 1: What Part Do I Play In The Church? It was 6 years ago this week, that Gladys, Drew and I moved back here to Enterprise to start what is now known as “River of Life Church.” When we moved back, it was with a little bit of fear and apprehension, but it was primarily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Firm Foundation

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 27, 2008

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4 Lectionary 9

3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4 Lectionary 9 Matthew 7:21-29 Firm Foundation 21 ¶ "Not every one who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Sacrifices

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

Be willing to make sacrifices for God and be blessed. When we give of ourselves, God’s will can be fulfilled. Ask, what does God expects from us today?

We tend to position ourselves on the receiving end, and ask God for His blessings. • Surely He loves us and we know He will bless us and help us through life. • We need also to see ourselves on the ‘giving’ end, and offer to God what He expects from us. It’s good to get the right perspective. • ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First And Foremost

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 27, 2019

Where does our joy, satisfaction, comfort and pleasure come from? The World or the Lord?

Sermon No. 12 FIRST AND FOREMOST By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. October 27, 2019 Tagum City, Philippines attyborgegalgo@gmail.com Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is about the ultimate object and source of our delight. Where does our joy, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lesson 15: Preach A Single Verse Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 21, 2018

How to preach on a single verse

Lesson Goal I hope to teach how to prepare and deliver a sermon expounding a small unit of Scripture such as a single verse or part of a verse. Lesson Intro A sermon can be painted using a very fine brush for a single word, a small brush for a single verse, a medium brush for a part of a chapter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Generosity Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 12, 2024

The first of four messages on ownership of all things and giving, "Lifestyle of Generosity."

Generosity We have been working our way through Genesis, as part of a deep dive into scripture. I was talking about Abraham in my last sermon, before Easter, well actually, before cafe church. I talked on Abraham’s journey being a journey of faith and that the journey of faith is ours also as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:23-24, Genesis 3:20-21, Romans 8:28-32, Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Salvation Army

From Trouble To Triumph Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009

Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Father's Covering

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2018

This is a masterpiece about the FATHER'S CHOICES OF COVERING'S FOR THE FAMILY. We look at Joseph's coat of many colors, Job's hedge, Samuel's mantle and how Saul's choices to force the mantle of God's protection to leave Saul's home. (Illustrated)

THE FATHER’S COVERING… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a many colored piece of material to cover my shoulder. Joseph’s covering. I have a purple piece of material to cover my shoulders. Samuel’s mantle. I have a purple piece of material for Saul’s skirt. I have a leather ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:22-23, 1 Samuel 15:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heart Of Compassion: Lessons From Jonah 4:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024

God challenges us to examine our hearts. In Jonah 4:9-10 we discover Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his lack of concern for the fate of Nineveh's 120,000 inhabitants.

The Heart of Compassion: Lessons from Jonah 4:9-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into a passage from the book of Jonah that reveals the heart of God and challenges us to examine our own hearts. We'll focus on Jonah 4:9-10 and explore Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9-10, Matthew 9:36, Luke 12:15, James 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal