Sermons on Parable Of Unjust Steward:

The Prayer Of The Righteous Availeth Much

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 14, 2024

This sermon talks about what it means to be righteous, the nature of fervent prayer, and how such prayer can bring about significant change in our lives and the world.

Beloved, we gather today to reflect on the profound truth found in the book of James 5:16, which states, "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." The verse, though simple in its wording, carries an immense weight of spiritual significance. It reveals the power of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray Persistently (Luke 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 25, 2025

Do we pray persistently or erratically? Let's look at Luke 18.

Are our prayers persistent or erratic, humble or arrogant, child-like in faith or cynical in distrusting God? Let’s look at Luke 18. Is God better than an unjust judge? Do we have faith to trust God? Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not become ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Impossible Prayer Answered

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 1, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 24: 1 – 67

Genesis 24: 1 – 67 An Impossible Prayer Answered 24 Now Abraham was old, well advanced in age; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 So Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, who ruled over all that he had, “Please, put your hand under my thigh, 3 and I will make you swear ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Care

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 21, 2021

If you have a Facebook account you may be familiar with the care emoji. We use it when someone posts something sad or painful. But being a caring person goes beyond clicking the care emoji on a Facebook post. Let's see what will help us to be more caring.

I CARE If you have a Facebook account you may be familiar with the care emoji. When I first saw this I thought it was lame; 'I don't like it or love it; I just care'. But I actually found myself using it for the first time recently when someone posted something sad. I realized ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 55:22, 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12, Luke 10:33-35, Proverbs 29:7, Deuteronomy 7:11-12, John 12:4-6, 1 Peter 5:7, Luke 18:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paying Taxes

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 17, 2002

“Jesus said to them ‘Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s” Matt. 22:4-5.

Theme: Paying taxes Text: Is. 45:1-6; 1 Thess. 4:1-5; Matt. 22:15-21 In the last three weeks we have looked at the parable of the Two Sons, the parable of the Tenants, and the parable of the Wedding Feast. In all these parables Jesus Christ kept referring to the lack of integrity in Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Why Are We Here?

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

Jesus wants Christians to be together like a shepherd wants his sheep to reside in flocks. This message reflects on why Christians should share in community with one another.

WHY ARE WE HERE? Luke 15:1-7 • A chaplain accompanied a volunteer militia led by Benjamin Franklin back in 1756. To defend the Pennsylvania colony against Indian attacks, Franklin led his recruits in the building of a fort in the Blue Mountain region. Once established inside the wall, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Persistent Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

Persistent prayer refers to the continuous, unrelenting act of bringing our petitions before God, regardless of the delay in answers.

THE POWER OF PERSISTENT PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 "Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart." Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Hebrews 4:16, James 5:16, Luke 11:5-10 INTRODUCTION: In the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Hebrews 4:16, James 5:16, Luke 11:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Priority Mail Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

Return To Sender Pt. 3 - Priority Mail I. Introduction Written in 1962 by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott the song Return To Sender it was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962, the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16, 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift And The Giver

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A look at gifts and their purpose in the Kingdom of God. To be "special" means to be "used".

The Gift And The Giver November 10, 2002 Introduction: How it feels to be the last person picked to play on a team -sense of emptiness, worthlessness -one who has no abilities Psalm 139:13-16 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Holiness

The Victorious Life

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A contemporary service message on Victorious Living

Judges 7:1-7 – The Victorious Life How would you define a victorious Christian Life? WFA Forgiven, Obedient, Faithful, Blessed, Strong, Resisting Sin… Why is it so many believers miss out on living a Victorious Life? How can we have a Victorious Life? Let’s look at a passage in Judges and see if ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7

The Fidelity Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 12, 2002

“And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing idle and said to them, ‘why have you been standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘because no one hired us.’ He said to them, ‘you also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right y

Theme: The fidelity of God Text: Is. 55:6-9; Phil. 1:20-24, 27; Matt. 20:1-16 In every human being, in each one of us, lies a potential just waiting to be discovered. But many people never discover what that potential is either because they never get the opportunity to use and develop it or more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Thankful Heart: Is Not Worthy Series

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Nov 27, 2013

In this series of messages we focus on cultivating a thankful heart and enemies that present themselves to prevent us from being truly Thankful people. This Message speaks about the enemy of "Entitlement."

Thanksgiving is more than a day! I have often approached this time of the year with a little bit of remorse with regard to the attention that we I have given to the Subject of thanksgiving. It seems often times that our thoughts on the matter are often reserved for a day or perhaps a week of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surely Not

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Nov 19, 2000

A sermon on Luke 20:9-19 preached in a Sunday morning worship setting.

Meditation on Luke 20:9-19; Pastor Edgar Mayer; Wilsonton/Glencoe Parish; 29.3.98; 5th Lent "Heavenly Father, in this time of Lent help us to confront our shortcomings before you. Amen." Surely Not! We know that Australia has its share of corrupt politicians. That's not especially new and we ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dishonest Manager Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2001

Make friends for yourself so that they may welcome you into the eternal home.

If you’re a fan of those old Hollywood movies of the 40s & 50s then you may think that love makes the world go ’round. On the other hand if you’ve kept your ears to the ground over the past few weeks of electioneering, you will have realised that the song writers of the 40s & 50s miscalculated a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Body Of Christ – Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016

As we unpack Ephesians chapter four, verses 7 through 12, we are going to answer some very important questions about Christ’s gifts to the church:

Last time we learned that God has great regard for His Church. The church is the Body of Christ. Believers are the ecclesia, and are the “called out ones”. Christians are called out from the world, called out of darkness into the kingdom of God's dear Son. Jesus has a relationship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible