Sermons on Pay Off:

Understand - Pt. 4 - Graced People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 17, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 4 – Graced People I. Introduction Understanding is essential. How many of you constantly ask your kids "do you understand me?" We recognize that without understanding you can get yourself in a mess quickly. Without understanding you make decisions, choices, and take steps that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did Jesus Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 4, 2002

Jesus died not only to pay the price for our sin and to defeat Satan but to change our lives forever.

WHY DID JESUS DIE? II CORINTHIANS 5: 14-18 Introduction: Recently in speaking with a young man, I asked, "Why did Jesus die?" He replied that Jesus was crucified because he had angered the Jewish religious leaders. He knew the historical facts surrounding the death of Christ but had no concept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Believe In The Evil Report

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jan 1, 2005

Don’t pay attention or listen to the evil report because it will bring nothing but trouble in your life.

Numbers 13:1-3, 17-20, 25-33: 14:2 Topic- Do not believe in the evil report In these passage of scriptures, we read about how Moses had sent 12 men to search out the land of Caanan. God had promised to give the land of Caanan to the children of Israel, and God had commanded Moses to send 12 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Invasion Series

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006

In this message, we invade yourspace. PAY ATTENTION! You may be surprised at what you find out.

The huge craze right now is “myspace” MySpace is a social networking website based in West Hollywood, California offering an interactive, user-submitted network of blogs, profiles, groups, photos, MP3s, videos and an internal e-mail system. According to Alexa Internet, as of August 2006, it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Grace I Am Valuable

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Mar 30, 2008

Value is determined by two things: Who is the owner of the Item What will some one else pay for it.

By Grace I am valuable Galatians 3:26 - 4: 7 Sons of God Gal 3:26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, Gal 3:27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Gal 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Suffering Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Any suffering for Christ’s sake is a small price to pay for the gracious benefits received because of that suffering.

1. Because it hurts so much and is so tough, there is the thought throughout the church today that: • ‘WE SHOULDN’T HAVE TO SUFFER’. • We’re Christians. We live in the United States. • We’re should be immune to suffering. We’re blessed! IT’S TRUE: we do live in an incredible time in history. • We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understand - Pt. 1 - Found People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 29, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding. We must pay the price to learn 5 key truths!

Understand Pt. 1 – Found People I. Introduction There is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding in the Word. In fact, Solomon was blessed in part because of his desire and request for wisdom. On numerous occasions in Scripture we are encouraged to seek knowledge/understanding . . ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep You From Falling!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2014

Everybody may pay and live the wrong way, but we are commanded to go the ‘Jesus way!’

Keep you from falling…. John 16:1:"I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away.” Jesus is aware that you would be blitzed with temptations all day! He knows the avalanche of worldly things that would throttle and choke you! When I asked a mother of a young man, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do We Take Up An Offering? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2016

Why do we take up an offering each week? It is more than just to pay the bills!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There was this $100-dollar bill and a $1-dollar bill talking to each other. As they were lying there side by side the $1 dollar bill said to the $100 dollar bill, "Hey man, where have you been. I haven’t seen you in a long time?" • The $100-dollar ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Counterfeit Holy Spirit In Churches And Recognizing The True From The False Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

The Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits

The Holy Spirit is a precious gift from God, empowering believers to live a life of purpose, conviction, and service. However, a counterfeit Holy Spirit has infiltrated many churches, leading people astray and causing confusion. In this sermon we'll explore the characteristics of the true Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, John 16:13

Kairos – Hearing God’s Voice Through Scripture Series

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 11, 2023

Central Idea: Are you paying attention to those moments (Kairos) when God is trying to get your attention?

When we lived in Michigan I woke up early in the morning and found myself in that place between wakefulness and dreams. I heard these babies crying and realized that I don't have babies anymore. They were grown up. What I heard was 2 cats fighting on the fence… Sounded like babies crying. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Contemporary Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 6, 2018

Joel 1:1-20 teaches us to pay attention to what God is saying to us through contemporary circumstances.

Scripture Today I am starting a new sermon series that I am calling, “Lessons from a Minor Prophet: Joel.” The reason I picked Joel is because it is a relatively short book so that we should finish it this summer. I also picked Joel because I believe that we will find the lessons from Joel ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Like The Days Of Noah Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 19, 2019

The account off Noah is a big message to the church. It is actually a guideline on how to prepare for the Lord.

Both children and adults are familiar with the story of Noah. We all know about Noah building an ark where animals entered into by two by two. From our childhood we are taught songs about Noah and the ark. The account off Noah is a big message to the church. It is actually a guideline on how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39, Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: "When In Doubt, Cut It Out.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 15, 2024

It is not hyperbole to say that it is better to enter heaven maimed [one-armed, one-footed, and one-eyed] than to enter hell whole. That is literally true.

“When Jesus exaggerated” is a book title, and there are countless articles on how Jesus uses exaggeration and hyperbole for effect, like we hear this Sunday; to literally cut off your hand or foot or gouge-out your eyes because then you won’t sin with them.1 However, “it is not hyperbole to say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Jason Duhon on May 3, 2023

It isn’t easy to follow Christ. There are costs and benefits. Today, we examine the price we pay to follow Jesus.

It was forty days after the resurrection of the Messiah Jesus. His disciples had been marveling at all that had happened. His death turned their world upside down. With the earthquake that coincided with his passing and the temple’s veil having been torn, there were reports throughout Jerusalem of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist