Sermons on Merchandise:

The Apolitic Nature Of The Revelations.pt 2. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 26, 2005

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

The Apolitic Nature of The Revelations pt 2. Lets look a Rev. 1:1 a little closer. There are four diferent things being said in this one verse. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Soldier's Song

Contributed by Antonio Carlisle on Oct 9, 2006

Preached at the Funeral of Mrs. L. Barrington.

A Soldiers Song For the Funeral of Sis. L. Barrington By: Dr. Antonio Carlisle Senior Pastor of the Greater Truevine Missionary Baptist Church in Lake City, FL 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 27:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtuous Woman Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To show the importance of a wife

Title: The Virtuous Woman Theme: To show the importance of a wife Text: Proverbs 31:10-31 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. This passage is designed for three people 1. The man looking for a wife. In it we see the qualities that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Revenge: The Odds Of Getting Even

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

Revenge. Taking revenge will lead us to ruin – spiritually.

Trucker is in a restaurant minding own business and a motorcycle gang begins to harass trucker. One in particular got right in his face. "Big man in the 18 wheeler, out of your truck you’re a wimp", he shouted, pouring coffee all over his food. Trucker pays his bill and walks out. The biker says ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:27-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Hear The Voices?

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 12, 2009

A Grandparents Day sermon calling us to listen to the voices of Wisdom, as she reveals experience and tradition.

Voices, soft, loud, sultry, or brash, they are all around us. Whose voices capture our attention? Do those strange little voices which roam around within our heads lure us? Or are we more captivated by the voices of those in positions of authority? Maybe the voices we really listen to are from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Making Room For Christ At Christmas

Contributed by Ray Swift on Dec 2, 2009

Instead of trusting in a stimulus package or a health care reform system that only creates false hope, believers can prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the hope of the world.

FBMB November 29, 2009 Sunday Morning Making Room for Christ at Christmas Luke 2: 36-38 Intro.: I have a big announcement to make this morning. No it’s not about someone being pregnant, it’s not about a sports team going to a bowl game, it’s not a new stimulus package, it’s not about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Neglect Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2014

It’s not uncommon to see homes, old business buildings, farms in disrepair, dilapidated, testimonies of neglect. As sad as each of these instances of neglect may be, they fail to be as sad as when someone rejects God’s gift of salvation.

The Tragedy of Neglect Hebrews Series Pt. 2 2/19/2014 Introduction A Living in Chester (So. IL) it’s not uncommon to see homes, old business buildings, farms in disrepair, dilapidated, testimonies of neglect. 1 Many nursing homes are sadly neglecting their senior residents, unfit parents ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Our Spiritual Inheritance!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 14, 2014

The Kingdom of Heaven cannot be compared with any earthly treasures, and all earthly possessions cannot replace it, which is why we are encouraged to let go of all in order to grab hold of that made available by Christ through His sacrifice!

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unfamiliar Kingdom

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 27, 2014

While we all have preconceptions about what the kingdom of heaven is and isn't, Jesus uses parables to force us to rethink what the kingdom is.

What is it that the Gospel message presents? I don’t simply mean today’s Gospel lesson, but the capital-G “Gospel.” The Gospel is not merely, “Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.” The proper name for them is the Gospel according to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-49

Denomination: Anglican

Four Lies We Believe About Who Jesus Is Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 24, 2013

A look at some of the ways that we make up who Jesus is rather than digging into the Scripture to find out who He really is.

WHY DO I NEED TO READ THE BIBLE IF I'VE ALREADY ACCEPTED JESUS? You have not just been called to believe in Jesus, but to follow Jesus. - Matthew 4:19; Matthew 8:22; Matthew 9:9; Matthew 10:38; Matthew 16:24; Matthew 19:21; Mark 1:17; Mark 2:14; Mark 8:34; Mark 10:21; Luke 5:27; Luke 9:23, 59, 61; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is He The Christ? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2008

If Jesus’ authority to not only interpret the Sabbath but also to work on the Sabbath indeed comes from God, then Jesus is making a messianic claim. This claim opens the way to questions concerning His origins—divine origins. Is He the Christ?

JOHN 7: 25-36 IS HE THE CHRIST? The force of Jesus’ argument with the authorities seems to impress many in the audience who are either residents of the city or pilgrims in Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. Thus a shift in subject springs from Jesus’ last answer. If Jesus’ authority to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24-36

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Sabbath Rest?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 25, 2011

God gave us the Sabbath for our good. We need to rediscover what is lost when Sabbath is neglected or broken. There is a blessing for us that God has given when we set asside our legalism and simply hear His word on this matter.

The word “Sabbath” occurs 62 times in the New Testament in the NASV. How many times do you think it occurs in the Old Testament (which is about 3 times the length of the New)? 114 times. Most of the New Testament occurrences are in the gospels. Jesus, early on, begins facing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What True Worship Says Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 31, 2011

If we are to draw near to God in worship, we must do so in full assurance of faith.

Our church has adopted the following statement concerning our priorities, or core values: The HEART of FBC is to . . . Help others through ministry, our greatest privilege; Encourage one another through fellowship, our greatest pleasure; Adore Christ through worship, our greatest passion; Reach the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Possessions And Stealing

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 27, 2012

The eighth commandment gives us a simple rule to keep us tuned in to God's authority over our possessions.

(From: shopliftingprevention.org) • More than $13 billion worth of goods are stolen from retailers each year. That's more than $35 million per day. • There are approximately 27 million shoplifters (or 1 in 11 people) in our nation today. More than 10 million people have been caught ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Desire Of All Nations Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 3 verses 7 through 12

Mark 3: 7 – 12 The Desire Of All Nations 7 But Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea. And a great multitude from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea 8 and Jerusalem and Idumea and beyond the Jordan; and those from Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they heard how many things He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel