Sermons on Ownership:

"What Belongs To God?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 20, 2014

What is it that belongs to God? You and I belong, our at tentativeness, our affections, and absolute belongs to God.

What Belongs to God? Matthew 22:15-22 • Today text the Pharisee were trying to trap Jesus with how he might respond to a tax question • The Herodian’s were present as well. The Herodians held political power, and most scholars believe that they were a political party ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

Stewardship, Solidarity And Wages Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 7, 2015

A just social system must come from the conversion of many minds and hearts.

Thursday of 32nd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel What is the kingdom of God? Is it imposed from outside ourselves? Jesus is very clear on this point. The various sects and political parties in Palestine during the first century thought that the reign of God would be imposed, especially ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Genesis 23 - What Am I Supposed To Do Without You? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2010

What am I supposed to do without you? How will I cope with the death of the one I love?

Genesis 23 - WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITHOUT YOU? When dementia had taken it's course, Bess (not her real name) was left with just a couple of words, but one word which she used to respond to almost any situation was the word "AMAZING!" After a lifetime of words, what a great word to have on your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2011

We make the sign of the cross in our worship to show the embrace of the Blessed Trinity around our persons and our community.

Monday of 12th Week in Course June 20, 2011 the Spirit of the Liturgy Abraham, first called Abram, is named as our father in faith in the Roman Canon. What that means as we look back on him from the perspective of Jesus is that he offered himself as a gift to God more than he offered his sheep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Santifícame Señor

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 11, 2011

Somos hechos en la imagen de Dios. El es santo, y debemos de ser santo en todo aspecto de la vida. A Dios le importa la santidad external igual a la internal. Eso no es legalismo. Es un anhelo para agradar a Dios en todo.

Santifícame, Señor El Cuerpo Humano tiene que ser sujeto. Ro 6:19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have No Fear, God Is Near

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This sermon examines the fear that we encounter in life, and how we can overcome it, knowing that God is with us

INTRODUCTION * Fear: the natural feeling of alarm caused by the expectation of imminent danger, pain or disaster * Fear is common and widespread: over 500 documented phobias (and some are pretty funny) - cacophobia: the fear of ugliness - dentophobia: the fear of dentists - gynophobia: the fear of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Led Doing Good Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Spirit Led Doing Good

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Spirit Led Doing Good Galatians 6:9-10 We are finishing our Galatians series, “Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel,” continuing chapter six today, looking 6:9-10. These verses encourage us to continue doing good, which I understand to mean ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time To Be Encouraged Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2019

This is the 5th sermon in the "A Time To..." series from Haggai. (This sermon and series is updated from 2004.)

Series: A Time To… [#5] A TIME TO BE ENCOURAGED Haggai 2:20-23 Introduction: This week has been pretty tough. I watched people who had done nothing wrong be punished. I watched children have to be the adults at their home. I have been very burdened about the downturn in our Church’s ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 21 - What Do I Do With My Money? Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 24, 2020

It's a common complaint about pastors and churches: "All they ever do is talk about money." The reality is we rarely talk specifically about money. Both Old & New Testaments have a LOT to say about money and possessions. Let's hear Jesus' heart for us on the topic of money.

You can hear the audio of this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/3897275 Core 52 Week 21 - What About My Money? • Common complaint in churches: All they talk about is money. Truth is the average N. American church generally has a short series on money/giving about 1/year. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunities!

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 17, 2021

Whatever occupies our attention is taking our time. We need to use our time wisely.

Opportunities! 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 5:15–20   • “Screen Time.” App to track how much time you spend on on your smartphone . • The average time spent staring at our phones is 4-5 hours/day. • there’s a new metric that measures our “check-ins.” How often we just pick up the phone to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 29, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Sarah dies and Abraham purchases a burial plot for her. Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge (2010) – Genesis 23 Overview: The age and death of Sarah; Genesis 23:1 The purchase of the field and cave of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way To Triumph

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Apr 16, 2022

LUKE 19:28-48 Triumph means celebrating victory. It also means overcoming challenges. Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem triumphantly knowing that the set time to save and redeem man has come. This is love in reality.

THE WAY TO TRIUMPH LUKE 19:28-48 Triumph means celebrating victory. It also means overcoming challenges. Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem triumphantly knowing that the set time to save and redeem man has come. This is love in reality. He knew about His crucifixion and death, yet He must need to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 6, 2024

The text tells us that Grace was upon them all and lets is look at what Grace has done.

Grace was upon them all Acts 4:32-35 1. Despite our bad deeds, bad ways, bad living God gives good I call this grace. • First of all we never get what we deserve at the hand of God • What we do get is God Grace • The United Church of Christ came out with slogan, “God is still ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

So Why Is Jesus Stopping In The Middle Of The Road And Facing Me?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2025

Here's another opportunity to put yourself in another’s position, and it is critical. You have been following Jesus, for several days or months or years. He is going to Jerusalem with this vast mob following Him, including you. He stops. He turns around.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course 2025 Let’s suppose you have what you think is a good idea, but you wonder whether other people will agree with you. If your primary concern is to avoid public scorn or controversy or losing a valuable part of your business, you are in need of prudence. You are asking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:3-6, Psalm 90:12-14, Psalm 90:17, Luke 14:25-33, Philemon 1:12-17, Philemon 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Promises Of God

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 7, 2025

As I was driving today, God dropped in my Spirit how he was a promise keeper, and this is the Bible Study that I want to deal with tonight.

The Promises of God God’s promises are sure, settled, and sealed — and they will come to pass. 2 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV) For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.” The first thing we must understand is that God is not a man that He should lie. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20, Numbers 23:19, Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Baptist