Sermons on Mishandling:

It Pays To Sweat The Small Stuff

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 9, 2007

There are four steps in healing broken or damaged relationships within the church body: always be gentle, always use caution, always evaluate yourself, and always have compassion.

It Pays to Sweat the Small Stuff Galatians 6:1-10 July 8, 2005 Our son Chris was about 15 years old when he came stumbling in the house one summer day with his face screwed up in pain. He was holding his right arm tight to his chest and all he could gasp was, “I fell off my bike.” We got his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Shrewd Manager

Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 16, 2006

This sermon makes practical applications from Jesus’ parable about the dishonest manager.

I worked at a guitar store all through high school…for me, it was a dream job. -In any retail business, you have people come and go. -I can vividly remember one day when we needed another part time employee, my boss interviewed an 18-year-old guy named Devon. -He said, “That guy is IMPRESSIVE…I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vantage Point: God The Son

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008

This is the second sermon in a series that discusses Christmas from the vantage point of the major participants in the incarnation.

Two Opening Songs Hosanna Away in a Manger Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle Lighting (as first candle is lit) : On this Second Sunday of Advent, our attention turns toward a group of biblical characters connected with the Christmas Story--the shepherds. Upon hearing the Good News of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20

Denomination: *other

Who Said You Were Naked Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Aug 11, 2007

This is number 2 in a series that teaches that God want us to be honest with Him and ourselves

WHO SAID YOU WERE NAKED We are looking at Life Changing Questions. Last week we saw 2 questions. One is from the Devil and one is from God. “Did God really say?” and “Where are you” There was a young man that got his first apartment. His parents visiting him noticed a large GONG and Hammer. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pastor And His Job

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

Many ministers have entered the ministry because it seemed as if it would be an easy job

After they got into the ministry, they soon found out that things are not as easy as they look, and they left the ministry and found themselves a job where they could make more money and have less headaches. Illus: After George W. Bush won the presidency in 2004, he immediately took on a campaign ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

To Judge Or Not To Judge - That Is The Question

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016

One of the most popular verse fragments recited by unbelievers or folks who claim to be believers but who are living in sin is, "Judge not, lest you be judged." Holy proof-texting! What does this teaching really mean to those who are called to be holy?

Love, love, love. The world is infatuated with love! We who are called to be Christ's ambassadors need to be able to differentiate between what the world calls love and what the Bible describes as Christ-like love. Proper judgment is an integral part of Christ's love. What is love? (show video ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

I Feel Myself Coming Out Of This

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 18, 2021

Being delivered

When I investigate the ministry as a whole I see that it demands faithfulness, fidelity, and dependability. The bible teaches us that the ministry demands that one never faint, fade out, or become hazy. The words "faint not" in the Greek means not to give up, not to lose heart, not to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Investing In What Lasts

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 23, 2025

This sermon calls us to live with holy urgency and single-hearted devotion, being faithful in the small things and using our time, relationships, and resources now with eternity in mind, serving one Master, Christ.

Luke 16:1–13 is another one of those strange passages in the Gospels. Jesus tells a story about a manager who mishandles his boss’s money, gets caught, and then cuts secret deals to secure his own future. And at the end of the story, the master actually praises him! This is not the kind of hero you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Exodus 3:1-12, 1 Samuel 17:17-49

David Brings The Ark Of The Covenant Into Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 24, 2023

In 2nd Samuel 6 we see the Ark of the Covenant being brought to Jerusalem

David has gone from watching over the few sheep of his father, to be anointed as king of Israel. He was anointed, but then he waited. He waited many years, being persecuted by the ruling forces. He was on the run. He was hiding in caves. He fought battles. He dealt with foreign kings. He refused ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Master Of Every Situation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 20, 2001

Paul counters the false expectation of ’prosperity theology’ by giving his readers A Strategy for Living and The Antidote to Self-pity to enable them to be Master of Every Situation.

MASTER OF EVERY SITUATION I wonder if you’re like me always looking at the barometer - it doesn’t stay in one place very long. Life is very much like that. If I were to draw a graph of my life in terms of feelings and experiences it wouldn’t be a straight line and I suspect many of you would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Coping In A Sex Crazed Society

Contributed by Mike Harris on Sep 24, 2002

Understanding that God created us to be sexual beings, that this is a good thing, and that we all need safe and healthy boundaries.

“Coping In A Sex-Crazed Society” Mike Harris April 11, 1999 Intro: We starting a new series today—and over the next 3 weeks-- we’re going to be looking at 3 very important areas of our lives. Sex…. Money…. and Relationships…. Now—there’s not a day that goes by -- that you and I don’t think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving To God

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Aug 14, 2009

Defining thanksgiving simply as the giving of thanks, this sermon points out that it is one of the most unfulfilled biblical injunctions and calls all and sundry to intensify thanksgiving by making it a lifestyle so as to do the will of God and fulfil de

THANKSGIVING TO GOD Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa Text: 1 Chronicles 16: 4 – 36 Key Scripture: “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” 1 Thessalonians 5:18) Introduction Simply defined ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:4-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tcb (Taking Care Of Business) - Pt. 2 - Ash And Fire

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Elvis put it on everything . . . rings, necklaces, even his jet. It was more than the name of his band, it was his slogan. TCB is more than a slogan for us. It is our misson. This examination of our daily duties as priests will help you TCB!

TCB Pt. 2 I remind you that last week I told you that Elvis has sold over 1 billion records worldwide. More than any other artist in history. But I also told you he didn’t accomplish this by himself. His band the TCB Band helped him accomplish this. TCB – Taking Care of Business was the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:30-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Apathy Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006

7th of 7 in a series on the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

Christ is here with us. Suppose I wasn’t able to make it back from Seattle this morning and we decided to invite Christ to bring us the message this morning. Suppose He physically comes to speak to us. I wonder what He would say to us... Let’s just say He would give us an indication of how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#3putting Fires Out: Communication Skills Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 10, 2005

Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. We need to polish our communication skills and learn to put out fires and emotions by good conversation and communication.

#3 PUTTING OUT FIRES: POLISHING OUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I will email this in three parts, but the lesson being taught is a multiple part series. Introduction: Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God