Sermons on Owed:

Escape The Debt Trap Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

First in a 5 part series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical prespective. Part 1- How to stay out of and handle debt.

Escape the Debt Trap” Romans 13:8, 1 Timothy 6:6-9 Introduction to Series: VIDEO CLIP: “Stanley Johnson” Lending Tree Commercial- :32 “Somebody help me!” Maybe you have seen that clip on TV. Interestingly it is done by a company who claims they will help you by consolidating your debt. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Value Guilt

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 11, 2012

Guilt just flows from the verses of this particular passage. It describes functional guilt and value guilt and shows us in the end how to use value guilt in our lives.

VALUE GUILT LUKE 7:36-50 INTRODUCTION… Baby in the Bouncy Seat (p) When Abigail was about six months old (if I remember correctly), I worked overnight from 10:00pm to 8:00am at a children’s home. Kelly worked as a teacher during the day and took care of Abigail during the evenings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving Without Thanks Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 23, 2009

The issue is not whether we will serve but where we will serve.

Serving Without Thanks Luke 17:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 8/22/09 A couple weeks ago our daughter Lydia and I visited the campus of Olivet University. We arrived early so we decided to just walk around on our own. After a few minutes we spotted a guy who was riding a bike. He looked older than a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 25, 2013

Principles on Giving. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Illustrations of Godly Giving (vs 1-9): #1: The Macedonians (vs 1-5) #2: Jesus Christ (vs 9) (2). Hindrances to Godly Giving (vs 10-15): #1: Procrastination (vs 10-11a) #2: Hesitation (vs 11b-12) #3: Overreaction (vs 12) #4: Exception (vs 13-15) (3). Principles Regarding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

How To Amaze The Lord Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 18, 2016

Luke shows us how the Centurion amazed and marveled Jesus. 1. He possessed a great love for God and for others 2. He possessed an active and vibrant faith 3. He possessed a humble spirit 4. He possessed great confidence and certainty in Jesus.

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10; Psalms 96; 2 Kings 5:1-14 Title: How to Amaze the LORD (Heroes of the Faith) Proposition: Luke shows us how the Centurion amazed Jesus. 1. He possessed a great love for God and for others 2. He possessed an active and vibrant faith 3. He possessed a humble ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Honor In The Home Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 31, 2021

Honoring your parents is always proper.

This week I asked parents a question on the Edgewood Facebook page: “What’s the #1 thing you want from your children?” I was struck by the depth of answers along with the longing in the hearts of parents for their children to love and serve the Lord. • To know God and make Him known. • To have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Willing To Listen To The Lord? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2023

Here, God speaks to all Christians... 1. He speaks to us about our life (vs. 12-14). 2. He speaks to us about our love (vs. 15-16). 3. He speaks to us about our longevity (vs. 17).

Are You Willing to Listen to the Lord? 1 John 2:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared November 29, 2023) MESSAGE: *Have you ever tried to talk to somebody, and they just weren't willing to listen? Oh yeah. Almost all of us have been there, -- maybe many ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

After Christmas Comes Inventory

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 3, 2001

As we near the end of the year, let us take inventory. We have to give an account of ourselves, our time, our money and our talents. Now is the time to find the soundness of our standing before God. Let us check up before we are called to check out.

AFTER CHRISTMAS COMES INVENTORY Scripture: Romans 14 Text: Romans 1:12 “So then everyone of us shall give account of himself to God INTRODUCTION Christmas has come and gone. The curtain is about to fall on . It has been great year for some of us, a year ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Methodist

Let Us Give Thanks

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 20, 2000

A sermon for thanksgiving and praise. Can be used for any occasion.

Let Us Be Thankful (Psalms 100) Dr. Bob Jones Sr. said, "The lonliest flower that blooms in the garden of the heart is the flower of gratitude; and when gratitude dies on the altar of a man's heart, he is well nigh gone!" Romans 1:21-28 "...When they knew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Resolving Disputes

Contributed by Doug Couch on Dec 15, 2000

All interpersonal conflicts can be resolved if we follow the method Paul used with Philemon and Onesimus

Resolving Disputes Philemon 12-16 Introduction: "I hate you for what you have done to my life." These words have been thought many times in American culture. We know little or care little about forgiveness. We don’t get mad; we get even! THE major cause of destruction in all relationships ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unbroken Spirit

Contributed by Michael Poston on Sep 3, 2001

There is an unbroken spirit in the Church today that simply co-exists with lost humanity never reaching out to them with the message of Jesus.

Today we are living in a very unusual age as far as the church is concerned. A day when the hearts and lives of Christian people are not moved at all by the things that are happenning around them. If the world could ask of us some questions tonight I believe they would be: Do you still care ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Luke 7:36-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Submission Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 23, 2007

Our lifestyle, including our attitude and actions toward the government, will either glorify or shame the name of Christ.

Our Identity: We are people who do not BELONG to this world. “Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world…” (v. 11a). “Aliens” = a permanently resident alien (example: a Permanent Resident, formerly known as a Landed Immigrant, in Canada). “Strangers” = a foreigner who is only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostal Dna

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Feb 17, 2008

What is your spiritual DNA?

Pentecostal DNA By: Pastor Donny Granberry Remembering Our Spiritual Roots: Our choice of text tonight is a letter Timothy received from Paul, who at the time of this letter was imprisoned and about to be executed by Nero, a psychotic tyrant who murdered his own mother, wife, step-brothers and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Be Thankful?

Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 7, 2005

Discover why we should be thankful to God, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Why Be Thankful? In recognition of the holiday before us, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about being thankful. I’d like to begin with a story. In regions of Mexico hot springs and cold springs are found side by side, and because of the convenience of this natural phenomenon the women ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Hart Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Oct 17, 2011

Joseph Hart is best known as a Hymn writer, but that was not his only career, he was also a prominent preacher in his day, and was a teacher of literature. He also wrote a number of books. Here is his story

Joseph Hart Joseph Hart is not so well known now as he had been in previous times and yet he is still an important part of our Church History. Joseph Hart is best known as a Hymn writer, but that was not his only career, he was also a prominent preacher in his day, and was a teacher of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist