Sermons on Paying A Debt:

God’s Visa

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

Faithful stewardship means living on God’s credit of grace—trusting, surrendering, and investing His resources until temporary treasures become eternal joy.

Introduction — God’s Credit Line of Trust A few weeks ago I was standing in a checkout line when the person ahead of me swiped their card and—beep!—“Declined.” You could see the panic flash across their face. They tried again. “Declined.” Finally they sighed, pulled out another card, and that one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 25:14-30, Malachi 3:8-10, Proverbs 3:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"he Is Risen!" Now What?

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Mar 18, 2024

He is Risen, but we ask, “What now?” What does it mean for us and how does it impact our lives today? Is it just to be an awesome historical event and left there? The answer is no.

HE IS RISEN! (He is Risen indeed!) That is the shouted declaration of triumph and its reaffirming response. The fact that Christ is risen is the pinnacle of our Christian faith. Christianity stands or falls on the resurrection. The Apostle Paul stated; “For what I received I passed on to you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

What About Predestination? Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on May 25, 2008

If you’ve been a Christian any length of time at all, you’ve heard the term “predestination”. What is predestination and what does mean? What about free will? How does it all fit together? Let’s see if we can sort this out, shall we?

What About Predestination? Ephesians 1:11 And, it is a subject that has come up in our discussions several times lately. As I was preparing for our time together today, it seemed as though God was prodding me to delve into this in order to help settle the confusion and put your hearts at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgotten Forgiveness

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 5, 2001

For believers, this is the sadest thing that could ever happen. This message causes a self evaluation as to how well we remember that we are saved by grace, and owe our lives to God.

Psalms 32:1-2 and 2 Peter 1:2-9 It really shouldn’t surprise us at the great lengths the Bible speaks of forgiveness. Our entire message, faith, belief, and life is based on that one thing: forgiveness. And in the Bible, in all the various ways forgiveness is discussed, there stands out, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2, 2 Peter 1:2-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loyal Leaders And Faithful Followers Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

The qualities of successful leaders and successful followers.

Loyal Leaders & Faithful Followers Joshua 1:10-18 George was 28 years old, single, and still living with his parents. One Sunday morning, George told his mother he wasn’t going to church. "First," he said, "I’m tired. Second, the people there don’t like me. And third, the sermons are dull." But ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is A Gift To Give

Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jul 18, 2003

What it means to excel in the grace of giving.

Imagine that a large church burned to the ground somewhere in north Wisconsin, and that all the congregations of our district were asked to help rebuild it by collecting an offering. Every congregation was asked, all but one. This tiny little congregation could hardly afford to keep going. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Csi (Cross Scene Investigation) Week 4 - Investigating The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 10, 2006

A friend’s betrayal, an illegal trial, an execution and an empty grave. What do these things have in common? Enter the world of CSI and search for the truth with the entire Cross Scene Investigation team. Delve deeply into the mysteries of four baffling c

CSI: Cross Scene Investigation Week 4: Investigating the Resurrection [The message began with a CSI sytle drama that investigated the evidence of the Ressurection] For Most People in Our Culture – SEEING IS BELIEVING! [Show me the Money] BUT . . . For Eric Weihenmayer [WHY-in-Mayor] SEEING ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Questions About Tithing (Part I) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 22, 2005

This sermon is the first in a two part series which answers six common questions about tithing.

This month we have studied one of the most delicate subjects a church can study. That subject is money. The subject of money and religion has been hotly debated over the years. There have been abuses of this subject. There have been distortions of this subject. No matter which way you examine the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spreading The Wealth

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 22, 2009

The title of the subject is Spreading the Wealth, and the subject comes from one of the many observances the Israelites were supposed to practice:

Spreading the Wealth Leviticus 25:8-25:55 Spreading the Wealth Leviticus 25:8-55 Introduction The title of the subject is Spreading the Wealth, and the subject comes from one of the many observances the Israelites were supposed to practice: Every seven days the Israelites observed the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:8-55

Denomination: Apostolic

God, Take The Wheel Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011

Man cannot control himself. anything uncontrolled has the potential to harm us. Self-control is not self-help. For a Christian, self-control means that He/She will allow the Lord to control their lives by the power of the Holy Spirit.

God, Take the wheel Galatians 5:22 2 Peter 1:5-8 Introduction- We have been in the study of the Fruit of the Spirit for several weeks. I hope that you have been able to be with us for the whole series as we looked at the characteristics of God, and His desire to have these characteristics active ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

The Kinsman-Redeemer Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 29, 2010

Ruth the widow who left with her mother-in-law and came to Bethlehem and a difficult time, God has blessed her efforts and brought her into favor with Boaz. We have studied how this story as an allegory between Christ & the church. Watch for the blessing.

Introduction Ruth the widow who left with her mother-in-law rather than return to a soft life at her father’s house who more than likely could have arranged for a nice marriage for Ruth came to Bethlhem and a difficult time gleaning in the fields to help support herself and Naomi. God has ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Want For Christmas

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

What can you give God for Christmas that He would desire?

What Does God Want for Christmas? December 19, 2004 Matthew 1:18-2:11 Text: Read Matthew 1:18-2:11 Note: From the first Christmas, we find the exchanging of gifts. We find God giving His only Son and the three wise men giving gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Intro: Christmas is still a time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Servant Can Serve Two Masters

Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 1, 2007

In the end it comes down to what you think is most important to whom do you owe your loyalty - to God or yourself and your desires. As Jesus said; “No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other,...

"No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."(Luke 16:13 NIV) How many of us have ever tried to work two jobs in order to make the ends meet? If you have, have you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Methodist

Take Hold Of That Which Is Truly Life

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 23, 2007

Take Hold of That Which Is Truly Life 1) Let go of your love for money; 2) Grasp on to your loving Saviour; 3) Let loose with acts of service.

“Now this is life!” Have you said anything like that while kicking back on vacation with fishing pole in hand, or while taking in the sweeping mountain views from your rented cabin, or while floating on an oversized rubber ducky at a pool somewhere warm? What is it about moments like that that move ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Discipline Of Simplicity Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Jun 5, 2008

Simple living is freeing based on Matthew 6

The Discipline of Simplicity Mt 6: 19-21, 25, 31-34 May 11, 08 Today is not a Simple day. -First, it’s MOTHER’S DAY and we’ve recognized mothers. - It is also Pentecost Sunday and we’ve sung about the gift of God’s Holy Spirit to us. -Then today is the Sunday that we’re introducing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Brethren