Sermons on misuse of gold:

The Unrighteous Steward

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on our stewardship responsibilities for the things of God (Not necessarily a tithing sermon).

THE UNRIGHTEOUS STEWARD Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: Charles Dickens wrote about a man who was very selfish. Ebenezer Scrooge. We use this term to describe someone who is a tightwad. Perhaps it could describe the unrighteous steward Jesus tells about in Luke’s Gospel. Let’s see three things about this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sex Can Not Make You Happy Series

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 4, 2011

to communicate the reality that happiness can not be found in sex

GOD IS THE CREATOR OF SEX. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL GIFT THAT GOD HAS GIVEN TO MARRIED PEOPLE. WE NEED TO REALIZE THAT SEX IN ITSELF IS NOT BAD (OF COURSE YOU MUST DO IT WITHIN MARRIAGE), BROTHERS AND SISTERS, ALL THE PLEASURE GIFTS THAT GOD HAS GIVEN US ARE SYMBOLS OF THE SUPERIOR PLEASURE OR THE ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Jesus Is The King Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Dec 13, 2017

I. The King has a Plan II. The King has a Purpose. III. The King had a Problem

I. The King has a Plan A. Jesus knows He was about to face the cross John 18:4 Then Jesus, knowing everything that was about to happen to Him... 1. He had come to save His people 2. The word “Hosanna” means “To Save” B. Jesus sent His disciples on a mission 1. Tells them to search for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Washed In The Blood

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 30, 2024

God has the ability to wash all our sins away, but it is only by the blood of Jesus.

The church at Corinth had fallen into a terrible condition of contention, complacency, carelessness and carnality. Paul comes to remind them of two things, sends that would keep people out of heaven and their relationship with God. The only way to get to heaven is to be washed in the blood. Washed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Explain All The Terrible Things That Are Happening In The World? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 4, 2023

The existence of terrible things happening in the world is a complex and challenging aspect of our human experience. We seek to understand this in light of our beliefs about God, the fallen nature of humanity, and the presence of evil.

How do you explain all the terrible things that are happening in the world? The existence of terrible things happening in the world is a complex and challenging aspect of our human experience. We seek to understand this in light of our beliefs about God, the fallen nature of humanity, and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing The Name Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

Names are important to us because they often do more than just identify an individual; they can actually reveal who a person is, and what he or she is like.

During a job interview, a woman was asked to give her name. She replied, “My name is Lilly.” When the boss wanted to know why she was named after a flower, she told him, “My parents gave me that name because when I was born a lily fell on me from the sky.” A couple days later, the boss interviewed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1

Denomination: Baptist

Patriotic Christians #2 - Pray For Our Leaders Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020

As Christians, we have a responsibility to pray for our elected leaders and officials.

Patriotic Christians #2 Pray for Our Leaders Theme: As Christians, we have a responsibility to pray for our elected leaders and officials. Introduction Last week we took some time to talk about seven different ways we could pray for our country. We need to pray for humility, that we will seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Psalm 75:6-7, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Matthew 20:34, Matthew 14:14, Matthew 5:36, Colossians 1:21-23, Ephesians 1:15-18, James 1:5-8, Daniel 2:20-21, Romans 13:4, Romans 13:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Do When God Is Wrong?

Contributed by Al Hood on Jan 23, 2001

Helping to understand the providence of God in our human experience.

WHAT TO DO WHEN GOD IS WRONG? SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:28 INTRODUCTION: * What do you do when God is wrong and you know it? * You may say that you would never think like that BUT people do. * Paul tells us here that the Christian can rest assured that every thing in this world will work out for good to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Why God, Why?

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002

Making sense of our sufferings and pains

Why God? Why? Making sense of our sufferings Romans 5:3-10 Romans 5:3-10 3 Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance, character, and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Holy Living

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 5, 2005

IT"S STILL RIGHT TO LIVE RIGHT. BE YE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY IST.PETER 1:16

TEXT VERSE, IST.PETER 1:16KJV.PUAL SAID, BE YE HOLY:FOR I AM HOLY PS 99:9 SAYS,EXALT THE LORD OUR GOD AND WORSHIP AT HIS HOLY HILL ,FOR THE LORD OUR GOD IS HOLY. TITLE, (THE NEED FOR HOLY LIVING. INTRO, THE VERY MENTION OF HOLY LIVING IS A JOKE IN OUR DAY IN THE WORLD OF THE UNSAVED,THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Freely

Contributed by Joe Tillman on Oct 31, 2005

Is it not amazing to turn on the t.v. and see so many teachings of God’s word and all for a love gift or love offering?

In Matthew 10:8 we see that Jesus was about to send out the disciples out to share this message 10:7"The kingdom of heaven is near. 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.Freely you have received, freely give." In this world of television and radio ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

What State Are You In?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 13, 2010

We need to know where we are at all times.

WHAT STATE ARE YOU IN ? We find ourselves in the wrong state of mine sometimes. We must understand that where we are is very important to us . There are four states of man in the Bible lets look at those four. 1. Our creation we were in a state of (Innocence) Gen. 1:26 And God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Kill The Mockingbird

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

We must not lose our song in the darkness of night.

Don't Kill The Mockingbird “To Kill a Mockingbird” was a novel published in 1960 by a lady named Harper Lee. It was a book dealing with racial inequality. Based on a story of a white attorney representing a black man who was accused of raping a white woman. The book was made into a movie in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Your Favorite Prophet False

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 27, 2021

It is time to return to seek the old prophets as many of the the new ones have missed the mark and are suspect.

2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 1John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1, 1 John 4:1, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2022

The name of God and his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, is so often abused in our culture, that we must in this new year treat that Name with respect and honor.

On January 1, Moses tells the people how Aaron and his following high priests should bless them. The strange phrase, “so shall they place my name upon the people of Israel” is part of the direction. In Hebrew, the word “name” (hashem) stands for the person and the person’s power and authority. The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 67:4, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21

Denomination: Catholic