Sermons on Merchants:

Dream Team Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 4, 2003

We must have the courage to be a team.

DREAM TEAM Nehemiah 3:1-32 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO BE A TEAM. ?: Inductive KW: approaches TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 3:1-32, seven approaches to building the wall that make it a success. The _____ approach is… I. PRIORITY II. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 24, 2011

We can either choose to long for Jesus and end up rejoicing or long for “stuff” and end up weeping and mourning.

This morning, as we continue our journey through Revelation, we’ll be covering all of chapter 18. Since it is a relatively long chapter, I’ve asked some of our elders and deacons to come and read the passage out loud for us. [Reading of chapter 18] Once again, this is a passage where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Coming To The Temple"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 28, 2007

A sermon for Palm Sunday

Matthew 21:1-17 & Mark 11:1-17 Luke 19:29-44 & John 12:12-19 When they approached Jerusalem the next day and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, ‘Go into the village ahead of you. As soon as you enter it, you will find a donkey tied up. Tied with her will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Can America Be Found In Bible Prophecy? Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008

Part 1 in a series that looks at how spiritually connected the two nations America and Israel really are.

America and Israel: Spiritually Connected Part 1 – Can America Be Found in Bible Prophecy? This new study entitled America and Israel: Spiritually Connected is a study that has been a long time coming. I have studied this topic on and off for several years and have contemplated bringing it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Come Let Us Worship Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Dec 9, 2006

Throughout the ages, mankind has responded differently to the Babe in the Manger. How do we respond to God in the flesh.

COME AND WORSHIP HIM INTRODUCTION 1. Dearly Beloved, this is the time of the year when most of us get into the Spirit of Christmas. One of the things that I love to do, is hear the different views that children have about Christmas and the antics that they get up to. 2. There was this Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Barren Temple

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 29, 2017

The fruitless fig tree and its meaning.

Mark 11:12-11:24 We’re going to look from the scriptures at two of Jesus Christ’s most misunderstood actions. The two actions I’m talking about are: (a) Jesus Christ’s cursing of a fig tree and (b) his action of driving out the money changes from the Jewish temple. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who's Your One?

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 21, 2019

EveryONE knows someONE who needs THE One, and you are THE one who can win YOUR one to that ONE.

Who’s Your One? Matthew 13:44-46 Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13:44-46. Let me say at the beginning that every once in awhile I will have someone come up after a service with their listening guide and say, “Hey, I missed a blank.” Or, especially if i realize I’m running short of time and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Romans 10:13-17, John 6:68-69, Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

What Did You Get For Christmas?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 23, 2021

The secularists today are doing everything they can do to wipe out the meaning of Christmas. They would like to make it so that the name of Christ can not be mentioned at ANYTIME at ANYPLACE.

The secularist will not be happy until they: • Remove every nativity scene from public properties • Remove God’s name from the pledge of allegiance • Remove God’s name from every coin • Remove every Christmas carol that talks about God from the schools • Remove all the Christian drama from ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtuous Mother Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

Mother's Day: Proverbs 31 contains, not just advice on the kind of woman that a man should look for, but it’s also an account of the behavior that a godly mother should aspire to in her life.

I surf the radio channels when I’m on a long drive, and over the past few years I’ve noticed there are a lot of “mama songs.” But, I can’t really recall hearing any “daddy songs” on the radio. You see, Mamas are special. Think about it. When you look back at your life and consider who was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sex, Lies And Videotape: The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

No Christian is immune to the LIES of the Evil One. Seduction is all around us. Yet through prayer, fellowship and a spirit of brotherly/sisterly love we can check in on ourselves and one another.

Sermon by Adam Cetrangolo [Begin with latest Crown Casino Advertisement, http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/22809362] What you have just seen is the most recent television advertisement for Crown Casino. It is the only one I could get a hold of for today and in some ways it is tamer than some of its ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The First Christmas

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 26, 2003

We as a nation, and as a world have increasingly tried to cut religion completely out of CHRISTmas.

The First Christmas Luke 2: 1-14 Luke 2 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Problem Solving Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 2, 2003

This Sermon is an adaptation of John Maxwell’s Book, ‘The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. "

Problem Solving John 16:33, James 4:7, John 16:33 April 28, 2003 I. There is one thing that is certain about being leaders, and it applies to leading our family and at work and in our service for God, and that thing is that we will face problems. A. We should not be surprised that we face ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished-Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

Jesus said, "it is finished." What was finished? There was alot of things finished when Jesus made this statement. He made the statement and commended His spirit to God.

IT IS FINISHED-INTO THY HANDS TEXT- John 19:30 & Luke 23:44-49 Introduction The date was may 10th, 1869. That was the day the first Intercontinental Railroad in the world was finished; and it here in the USA. About 6 years earlier, the Central Pacific RR set toward the east-from Sacramento, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 30, 2005

The man in the parable of the Pearl of Great Price knew that it was a treasure beyond all treasures; that it had value beyond all earthly values.

The Great Treasure Hunt Matthew 13:45-46 July 31, 2005 The September 6, 1999 issue of TIME Magazine contained an article about Extreme Sports. According to the TIME editors, members of Generation X have fewer real risks to face and therefore some feel the need to live out challenges through risky ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

On The Edge Of Greatness

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 16, 2003

Three characteristics of moving on to greatness taken from the Children of Israel’s refusal to cross over into the Promised Land.

On the Edge of Greatness Numbers 13:17-20 (Basic Sermon idea from a sermon by Pastor Eric Goodman) I believe that it is God’s desire for every church to enter into greatness. You may be thinking, “Now, hold on Bro John, that can’t be right! Are you saying ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-20, Numbers 13:30

Denomination: Baptist