Sermons on Paying Forward:

"our Generous God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2020

A sermon about God's equal justice and love.

“Our Generous God” Matthew 20:1-16 Remember when Jesus was Crucified, He was executed with two thieves, one on His left and one on His right. One of the thieves asked Jesus: “remember me when you come into your kingdom,” and Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

There Are Somethings Worth Fighting For PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The Christian virtues of the power of prayer and praise, the strength of a persistent will, and the reward of faithful endurance.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I hope this day finds you filled with the joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to dive deep into a powerful story from 1 Samuel 1:13-22. It is through prayer and praise that Hannah communicates with God, expressing her deepest desires, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:13-22

Topics: Persistent, Pay Off

There Is A Price To Pay If We Forget

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2003

This sermon is for Black Heritage Sunday, looking at the role of people of color in the Bible.

There Is A Price To Pay If We Forget NLF February 27, 2003 Psalm 105:1-7 Philippians 3:1-14 I received my tax bill on my house at the beginning of the month one June or July. I knew it was my property tax bill, so I intended to pay it at the end of the month with all my other bills ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-7, Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does It Pay To Serve God?

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Does it pay to serve God?

Malachi 3:13-18 "Your words have been harsh against Me," Says the LORD, "Yet you say, ’What have we spoken against You?’ 14 You have said, ’It is useless to serve God; What profit is it that we have kept His ordinance, And that we have walked as mourners Before the LORD of hosts? 15 So now we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Paying The Price For The Glory Of God

Contributed by Charles Dotson on Sep 1, 2001

Doing what the word of God tells us to do to see the Glory of God once again in our churches.

Intro: A. W. Tozer once said, "I’m afraid we modern Christains are long on talk and short on conduct. We use the language of power but our deeds are the deeds of weakness. We settle for words in religion because deeds are to costly. It is easier to pray, "Lord, help me to carry my cross daily" than ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35, Exodus 33:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Things That Pay Off

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

In Rev. 2:10 Jesus says, "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

In Rev. 2:10 Jesus says, "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." It is our desire in life to invest in things that pay good dividends. If you were to commit a large sum of money into a particular stock, you would not just put it in any stock that is on the market. You ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Chill Out & Pay Attention

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 26, 2002

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Focus on what’s really important.

Chill Out……….. What does it mean to trust? Webster: Basic dependence on someone or something, a belief that something will happen or someone will act in a prescribed way. If I were to ask any one of you, most of you would say that you trust God. But sometimes that’s not easy. Trusting ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paying Our Spiritual Debts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2001

Debt can be a good thing, spiritually; we owe debts to those who have shaped us, both negatively and positively, and pay that back by sharing in mutual respect and by offering the good news to a generation yet to come.

How do you feel about debt? Do you like debt? Do you take pleasure in interest payments? How many of you say, “Oh, Mr. Greenspan, please don’t lower the interest rate again. I want to pay more. I love debt.” Can I get a show of hands? I thought not. You don’t like debt. I don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 7 of 9

PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:32-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pay Close Attention To "It"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 8, 2002

How Peter encourages us to listen to the Word of the Prophets very carefully - referring to the Transfiguration.

February 10, 2002 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Overtime Pay On The Mad Mouse

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2004

It’s hard to trust and obey, but man, what a ride!

Overtime Pay on the Mad Mouse I had a job once working as an inventory control analyst in a factory. Like most factories, this one operated round the clock with 3 shifts. I was one of three analysts, 1 per shift. We worked the swing shift. 2 weeks on each shift. I liked 2nd shift, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin Now, Pay Later

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 22, 2004

We see in the bible that men and women of God think that it is ok to sin now but they forget that you must pay for those sins

SIN NOW, PAY LATER Galatians 6: 7-8 I. Sow Disobedience, Reap Destruction (Belshazzar – Daniel 5: 1-31) Nebuchadnezar – The Great king is long dead. Belshazzar - his grandson is on the Throne Daniel – the young “Man of God” found in the first 4 chapters is now an old man of around 90 years old. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel: The Pay-Off Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 22, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Daniel: The Pay-off of Prayer Daniel 6:1-6:28 In his book Deep Thoughts, Jack Handey writes: There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Paying The Price To Win - Fasting Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 4, 2007

Sermon is next in series on Disciplines for disciples. Message examines the importance of discipline. Addresses fasting/denial/and gluttony. Expanded outline.

PAYING THE PRICE TO WIN Disciplines for Disciples - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 All of you except Jean Wilson, may remember this passage from last week. Last week we looked at the importance of striving to win. My friends, you and I are in a race. We are called to be winners. We are called to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

"We Must Pay Attention"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Oct 17, 2003

The danger of drifting away.

Introduction 1. Illus...Dr. Howard Hendricks Classroom tactics from “the Seven Laws of the Learner”, by Bruce Wilkinson. Wilkinson was his student and he set out to test his mentor & favorite prof. by looking out the window during class time. Dr. Hendricks would do whatever it took to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness