Sermons on Money Matters:

Reassign Your Resources Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 6, 2008

It is impossible to love from afar. Christians are called to share their blessings and get "down and dirty" in their sharing of the gospel and their service of others.

Much of the content of this sermon was taken from a sample sermon by Rick Rusaw, author of "Living a Life on Loan" Standared Publishing Luke 10:27-37, Matthew 25:14-30 “Reassign Your Resources” INTRODUCTION We are people who have been created, loved, forgiven and called by God. God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-37

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Avoiding The Mistake Of Lying Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2008

Ananias and Sapphira found out what a big mistake lying really is. Hopefully we can also learn to avoid that mistake.

Introduction: A. Today’s lesson completes the series we have been in called “Avoiding Life’s Biggest Mistakes.” 1. I hope and pray that the series has been a blessing to you! 2. The last topic in our series is “Avoiding the Mistake of Lying.” B. You’ve probably heard the old story of the two ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obstacles To Kingdom Life- What Are You Treasuring? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

Sermon #6 in the Sermon on the Mount series deals with Matt. 6:19-34 where Jesus compares treasuring the world with treasuring heaven.

The Sermon on the Mount #6 Obstacles to Kingdom Life – What are you Treasuring? Matthew 6:19-34 CHCC: October 14, 2007 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 6:19-21 Jesus said, Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can't Take It With You

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2005

Materialism is a terrible trap to get caught in. Avoid it!

INTRODUCTION • We are closing in on Christmas, are your credit cards smoking from all the use they are getting?  • Do you ever look around your with amazement at all the stuff we have? • It is funny to see all the television ads trying to get us to see that we need something else to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"From Information To Commitment"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2012

A sermon about the scandal of following Christ.

Mark 8:27-38 “From Information to Commitment” This morning’s Scripture passage is scandalous!!! First there is Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ or the Messiah. Then there is the startling prediction of Jesus’ suffering and death. Finally, Jesus gives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Waiting For The Promised Land

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 14, 2009

How God’s promised land applies to our lives, past, present and future. How God works with us even when we fail.

Waiting for the Promised Land One of the reoccurring themes in the Bible is that there is a place called the Promised Land. When we use the phrase Promised Land we are usually synonymous with the geographical place called Israel, but it can be so much more. A Land of Promise Gen. 2:8 Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-21

Mankind Is Our Business Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014

This sermon acts as an overview for the whole series, Christmas According to Dickens. The name Jesus is never used in the classic short story but his fingerprints are everywhere.

December 7, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens Mankind is Our Business! Luke 1:1-4 Opening words: In 1843, the world was introduced to a new Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. The timing of the book was perfect. England was nostalgic for old Christmas traditions and longed for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be A Hopeful Person Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 22, 2010

How to live in hope rather than despair, depression or discouragement.

We begin a new series today - "Does God Care?" We're going to utilize the New Testament book of Hebrews because it was initially written to a group of people pondering the care of God. Times were hard for the Jewish Christ followers in the First Century of the church. They faced persecution and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Whats Happened To My Harvest [1] Series

Contributed by Dr. Ope Banwo on Apr 3, 2020

In this sermon series, we will be discussing the burning question, "What Happened To My Harvest?" The answer to that question is rooted in the law of the seed governs else in our lives including giving, relationships or careers.

WHAT HAPPENED TO MY HARVEST? THE BASIS OF THE PRINCIPLES OF THE LAW OF SEEDTIME AND HARVEST In this sermon series, we will be discussing the burning question, "What Happened To My Harvest?" I happen to believe that the answer to that question, "What Happened To My Harvest?" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22, Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peacemaking, I Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

Let’s take an honest look at conflict in the church.

Introduction It is time for peacemaking, time for us to consider how to have peace in our lives and how to be instruments of peace for others. I daresay that if I set aside sixty seconds for us to list the names of people with whom we do not feel at peace with, everyone in this sanctuary could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Influence Of A Mother

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 13, 2013

From 2 Kings, let’s look at Hezekiah’s life and see just how powerful the influence of a mother can be.

The Influence Of A Mother 2 Kings 18:1-7 Introduction: 1. As you read the books of 1 and 2 Kings, it doesn’t take long to realize that, after King David and King Solomon, Israel had many wicked kings. 2. But there was one king who decided that he would do right in God’s sight. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

What Are We Going To Do

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 23, 2015

We need to be more like the disciple Andrew, who, while he didn't write any of the books in the Bible, led people to Jesus - people like Simon Peter and the boy in the parable of the loaves and fish. Following Jesus is the source of our power to change.

An honest man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the traffic light turned yellow just in front of him. The man did the right thing stopping at the crosswalk even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Anglican

Out With The Old

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2013

An annual message for reflection during New Year's

Out with the Old New Year’s Message December 30, 2012 Morning Service Some of the questions for reflection are adapted from John Wesley and the material from Nelson Searcy's Year End Podcast. 10 Resolutions anyone can keep 1. Gain weight, at least 30 pounds. 2. Stop exercising. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Battered Christian

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Mar 6, 2019

Many times in life, we are faced with situations that are undesirable and can cause us to become battered by the enemy. Maybe it is a job situation or any family or social situation, we may find ourselves in that we feel like we have no way out. What should we do in cases like this?

John 8:34--Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. (Found on Reddit) A law professor in Australia spent 20 years as a cop before becoming a lawyer and eventually teaching. In explain the BATTERED WIFE syndrome of defense to murder, he told a story of a call to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 8:34

Denomination: Charismatic