Sermons on Money Matters:

Find The Rare Jewel Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 20, 2010

God empowers contentment for those who learn to trust in his plans.

Scripture Introduction Once upon a time, a great king suffered terribly from a painful ailment. His astrologer told him that the only cure was to find a contented man, get his shirt, and wear it night and day. Messengers speedily traveled the whole of the king’s realm, searching for such a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hard Work And Providence Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 18, 2011

It is funny how we think God should work. For some reason we seem to think that since God is the all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present Creator of the universe – and anything else in existence – that he should do everything on a grand scale.

Hard Work and Providence Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI June 5, 2005 I am going to tell you one of my favorite stories this morning because it illustrates perfectly how many of us think about the relationship between what we do and what God does. Many of you have probably ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Gruntled!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2016

A Labor Day message about being happy/joyful in all you do.

Getting Gruntled!! September 4, 2016 Matthew 20:1-16 In Matthew 20 Jesus told a parable about workers in a vineyard. This parable teaches us some principles about the kingdom of God, and it also teaches us something about the kind of attitude we should have at work. The key players in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism As A Lifestyle

Contributed by Joshua Tilley on May 24, 2018

This is one portion of a study of evangelism focusing on naturally living a life of evangelism.

Evangelism as a Lifestyle Col 4:3-4 At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the message, to speak the mystery of the Messiah, for which I am in prison, so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak. Paul prays for opportunity to speak to his prison guards and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:7-8, Colossians 4:3-4

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

Sowing and Reaping is permanently and proportionately connected.

Are You Ready for Some Fun in the Son! 1 Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints, 2 for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. 2 Corinthians 9:1-2 This is the time of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Conflct Resolution

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus was no fool. He knew that the Church would have its conflicts - so he gave us instructions on how to resolve them. Sdaly we so rarely believe him!

Church Conflict Resolution Mt 18:15-20 This is the one place in Scripture where Jesus talks about Church Discipline, which nowadays is so sadly lacking. I’d like to look at one verse today 15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

Do Not Love The World Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 14, 2010

What is so bad about the world that we are told not to love it? Why is the world so evil? 1- The lust of the flesh 2- The lust of the eyes 3- The pride of life

INTRO.- 15Do not love the world or anything in the world. What part of "no" do you not understand? Or better yet: What part of "do not" do you not understand? Who said those words? It’s probably not the person you thought it was. The phrase got a wider audience when it was used as the title of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Talents: Well Done Good And Faithful Servant! Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 17, 2022

Our Parable today occurs in the book of Matthew in the 25th chapter, just before our parable from last week, the parable of the sheep and the goats.

"Time is the inexplicable raw material of everything. With it, all is possible; without it, nothing. The supply of time is truly a daily miracle, an affair genuinely astonishing when one examines it. You wake up in the morning, and lo! your purse is magically filled with twenty-four hours of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:26-30, Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love: A New Covenant - 11 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

This day of celebration of family love is the day when we hear His greatest commandment— what some call, "The Eleventh Commandment." "A new commandment I give you," Jesus said, "That you love one another."

May 10, 1998 John 13:31-35 There are many ways to look at Mother's Day. I see it as an opportunity to celebrate family love. It doesn't have to just be birth mothers that we honor. At least we can think again about how important our loved ones are to us. Children often see things a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Nazarene

The Law And The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2015

The analysis of the response of Jesus to the Pharisees' ridicule in Luke 16:14-18 teaches about their misunderstanding of possessions, the kingdom of God, and the law.

Scripture Luke 16 primarily deals with the topic of possessions. There are three sections in the chapter. The first section is the parable of the dishonest manager (16:1-13). Jesus responds to the ridicule of the Pharisees in the second section (16:14-18). And the third section is about the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Character

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

A look at Psalm 15 and what God calls us to in terms of our character.

1 ¶ A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithful?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 17, 2010

What is the true extent of our faithfulness?

Luke 16: 1 – 13 / Faithful Intro: A farmer’s cow gave birth to identical twins. He said to his wife, “Mary, because the Lord gave us 2 instead of 1, we will raise 1 for ourselves and the other for the Lord. We’ll feed and treat them the same. . . The calves grew and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Weapon Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

In this last part of Understanding the Kingdom of God series, you will find the greatest weapon we can use against the enemy and the power of God available to you as a Kingdom citizen.

Matthew 6:33 The kingdom of God is this: God’s way and system of doing things. WEAPON OF OUR WARFARE IS BINDING AND LOOSING. Matthew 16:18-19 First time “Church” is used. We need to understand the position of binding and loosing. Earth becomes the focal point and man is the instrument of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Treasure? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2014

The first thing we have to realize is that there are two places to store our treasures: 1-On this earth 2-In heaven

Matthew 6:19-21-“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Cheerful Giver!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 15, 2014

Don’t give Him grudgingly, don’t give Him sloppily, pull out that which is special in your wallet and give Him right away.

Cheerful giver! 2 Corinthians 9:7“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” We have fasting prayer on Saturdays, the school children and teachers also attend the meeting; however, I have to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal