Sermons on Oil For The Lamp:

Warnings Of Responsibility To The Wealthy Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007

James talks about the danger of wealth used selfishly. We are called to be good stewards but God does send us warning sigs. (quotes from James Dobson)

In Jesus Holy Name March 11, 2007 Text: James 5:1-6 Lent III , Redeemer “Warnings of Responsibility to the Wealthy” The Book of James 9th in the Series Warnings. The little red lights on the dash board of your car are meant to be heeded. You see the temperature gauge, or the oil ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Not One Word Failed

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 24, 2007

Joshua shows us God’s faithfulness and warns us about the dangers of failing to trust him. We are so much like Israel it’s scary.

Who’s word do you put the most trust in? There was a sign in a store that said, “In God we trust, all others pay cash.” As Joshua’s life comes to a close he calls all the people of Israel together for one last charge to encourage them and attempt to solidify their commitment to the Lord. Among ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money, Money, Money

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 27, 2006

All those churches want is your money right? This one is about bringing in the tithes and offerings.

Dakota Community Church November 26, 2006 All About the Bordens (Canadian Benjamins) Introduction: Last week we had a good crowd, again we had first time visitors - the offering was embarassingly low. We have some faithful tithers in this congregation. We have a lot more casual supporters. It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Setting Our Thoughts Regarding Communion Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

This message is meant to be used as preparation for communion, and looks at what our thoughts should be regarding this special meal.

NEW THINKING FOR A NEW YEAR Setting Our Thoughts Regarding Communion Matthew 26:26-28 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Firstfruits

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 29, 2012

To show Christ is the fulfillment of the Feast of Firstfruits which contains the resurrection and salvation.

Leviticus 23:9-14 KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 10 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: 11 ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enjoying The Full Gospel

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 1, 2011

TO PRESENT ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE GOSPEL

FEW BELIEVERS HAVE SEEN THE VISION OF THE FULLNESS OF THE GOSPEL. THE GOSPEL OF JESUS INCLUDES SO MUCH BLESSINGS THAT ONLY FAITH CAN ACESS THEM. THOSE GLORIOUS BENEFITS ARE LISTED IN ISAIAH 61. FIRST OF ALL, TO US ALL PREACHERS, WE NEED THE SPIRIT OF GOD TO POSSESS US: TO COME UPON US IN POWER ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Insignificant? Not To God.

Contributed by David Mcnally on Dec 4, 2011

At Christmas we remember the birth of Jesus our Saviour in the 'little town of Bethlehem', an insignificant little town in the middle east, but nothing and no one is insignificant to God, who loves every human being and sent His only-begotten Son to die o

Micah 5 v. 2 Nothing is ‘insignificant’ to God ‘O little town of Bethlehem ……………..’ The first time that Bethlehem appears in the scriptures is in Genesis 35. We can read how Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham loved Rachel and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character -- Inside Out Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

Wisdom the source of Character in our Lives

Life Simplified Character: Inside Out October 9, 2011 INTRODUCTION Top Ten Foolish Things to Do Before You Die 10. Swim with a great white shark. 9. Own a 1000 cats. 8. Eat nothing but french fries for a month. 7. Volunteer to get cancer. 6. Lay down and take a nap in traffic. 5. Play ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Money Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their destruction.” (Proverbs 10:15 NLT)

Money Ooh boy. We could spend a while on this one. We will, as a matter of fact. We’ll be on this for a few weeks. Money isn’t a comfortable subject for Christians. Privately, we don’t have much of a problem with it at all. Who doesn’t like money? But publicly, we traverse the subject like we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manna Live! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 25, 2008

What is it? The symbolism of Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life. It’s how we live. Man alive! Many practical applications to daily Christian living. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Manna Live! Exodus 16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MannaLive.html [read vv. 1-21; 31] It’s a beautiful symbol of Jesus, come down from above. Christ is the bread of life. It’s how we live. Man alive! The following passage drives it all home... John 6:32-35 32 Then Jesus said unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Time To Build

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 5, 2011

“Go up to the mountains and bring wood and build the temple that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified” Haggai 1:8.

Haggai 1:1-11 Theme: It is time to build Text: Haggai 1:1-11 Today’s harvest is not only a call to remember the abundant blessings of God but also a call to take advantage of the unique opportunity to invest in the Kingdom of God. He has blessed us with everything we have that to please and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Samson: The High Cost Of Low Living

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 9, 2010

He dishonored his parents, deserted his promise, distorted his purpose, defiled his purity, and deluded his power. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The High Cost of Low Living Judges 13-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HighCostLowLiving.html Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can't seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Counsel Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 29, 2012

The answers to the riddles & problems of life lies with God. Therefore wise counselors know the God of the Bible & know the Bible of God. The Bible’s profound insights should cause us to face & solve problems in the wisest way.

Giving and Receiving WISE COUNSEL PROVERBS 19:20-21 The answers to the riddles and problems of life lies with God. Therefore wise counselors know the God of the Bible and know the Bible of God. Together the God of the Word and the Word of God bring wise counsel to bear on the needs and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:20-21, Proverbs 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed By Involvement

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

When we get involved God will bless us.

Hag 1:2 Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the LORD's house should be built. Hag 1:3 Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, Hag 1:4 Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your ceiled houses, and this house lie ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Pray The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 30, 2007

Prayers are being read, said, written by millions of people daily with out ever getting an answer. The way prayer is answered by the true and living God is when we pray in Faith. Most believers know this but do not know how to pray in faith or to pray the

HOW TO PRAY THE PRAYER OF FAITH Romans 8:14-171 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16