Sermons on Paying Interest:

What Stands Between You And God? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 3, 2013

As humans, our default position is to be self-centered. And unless we are aware of it and address it, we will always act in our own best self-interest. But as the Psalms show us, we are not the center of the universe - God is. And that's a very good thing

Psalm 115 is all about how silly we as humans can be, thinking we can actually do anything apart from God. It is also about who really gets the glory—God or us? By the way, many of the lines in this psalm are also found in Psalm 135. 1 – 3 If more of us would live by verse 1 of this ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You A Follower Of Jesus

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

The biggest threat to churches today is fans who call themselves Christians but they aren’t interested in following Jesus. They want to be close enough to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires anything from them. Adopted from "Not a Fan"

Are you a Follower of Jesus • For a lot of us as Christians we dismiss this question because it almost feels redundant or unnecessary. When it comes to life people generally fall into 2 categories 1. The Jesus Fish on the back of the car group • These are the people who think the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian Church

John The Greatest Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

It is of interest to note that John was the first person to recognize that Jesus came into the world to give His life as a sacrifice. He saw Jesus coming toward him and he said, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world."

It takes all kinds to make a world is an old cliché, and like many old clichés there is a lot of truth to it. God so made our physical world that it just won't work without differences. Issac Asimov points out that energy can only be turned into work when you find it in greater ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Pentecost, The Forgotten Celebration

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 22, 2021

It is interesting how we believe in the birth of Christ and we celebrate Christmas. We also believe in the Holy Spirit but we do not celebrate His coming. Let´s turn our attention towards Pentecost and regain the awe of His coming.

What day is Christmas? December 25th. When is Easter? Sometime in the spring, late March, or April. We read in the book of Acts that the Holy Spirit first came to dwell with man at Pentecost. When is Pentecost? . . . Silence. . . It is interesting how we believe in the trinity and we celebrate ...read more

Compliments

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jan 19, 2022

Flattery is excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one’s own interests. Proverbs 26:28 says that “a flattering mouth works ruin.” Compliments, on the other hand, are a genuine appreciation of something or someone — and this is the power to build and sustain others.

Introduction. Helen Mrosla writes, “In an earlier grade, I’d taped Mark’s mouth shut for talking too much in class. Now he was a student in my junior high school math class. His class had worked hard all week. By Friday the students were getting cranky. So, for a break, I asked them to write the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-6, Proverbs 26:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clothed And In His Right Mind – Released And Free Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 17, 2022

He lurked in the tombs of dead men and rushed out uncontrollably. This naked, demonic man scared all around but once delivered by Jesus he was a new creation, clothed and in his right mind. He became a witness for the gospel. This is an interesting study of the man.

CLOTHED AND IN HIS RIGHT MIND – RELEASED AND FREE UNDERSTANDING THE DEMONIC VERSE 27 {{Luke 8:26-27 “They sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee, Luke 8:27 and when He had come out onto the land, He was met by a certain man from the city who was possessed with demons ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-27, Luke 8:28, Luke 8:29, Luke 8:30-31, 2 Peter 2:4, Luke 8:32-34, John 10:28-29, Luke 8:34-35, Luke 8:36-37, Luke 8:38-39, Ephesians 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of A New Believer Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 19, 2017

The spiritual birth of a new believer is the greatest miracle that can ever happen in anyone’s life! -- So marvel at the miracle: 1. of God’s interest (vs. 26-28). 2. of God’s intricacy (vs. 27-33). 3. of our involvement (vs. 29-37).

The Birth of a New Believer Acts 8:26-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 5, 2014 *Our God is a miracle working God! He can part the Red Sea. He can walk on water. He can calm any storm with a word. A tiny glimpse of His infinite power is enough to boggle our minds. But in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

King Asa, Rely. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 24, 2014

The second of two sermons about King Asa, there are some interesting parallels in this about how we can seek after God's desire for us. Pride, fear, etc can take over and we end up not relying on what God wants for us. He desires to strengthen us.

King Asa, Rely. Last week, I talked about a King of Judah, by the name of? (Asa) Prior to him the nation of Israel had other kings three reasonably onto it Kings, being who? (Kings Saul, David and Solomon). Then came King Solomon’s son ?, (King Rehoboam who as I mentioned last week was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Chronicles 15:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 4

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Learn to save for future expences and break the cycle of going deeper into debt.

You can download the free PowerPoint and teaching matierials at: www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm Welcome! FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP Session 4 Developed using the books:Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover. REVIEW - Hopefully you have been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Holiness

Just One More Soul Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 6, 2005

At the crucifixion of Jesus, we find three crosses waiting to crucify 3 people. Jesus was crucified between two thieves. Of the three men, we find one dying for sin, one dying in sin, and one dying to sin! Two of the men were paying their debts to

1. The compassion of Jesus (39) A. To those who mocked Him. (Matthew 27:44) 1. Both men had joined with the crowd 2. One thief was especially bitter. (39) B. To those who crucified Him 1. “Father, forgive them..” 2. He died just as He lived! C. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Ransom

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 25, 2005

When we think of ransom in a religious sense, especially in Christianity, we think of ransom as a deliverance from sin or its penalty. And yet, someone has to pay for the sin, do they not? As we find in the passage today, Jesus has paid a huge ransom fo

RANSOM Hebrews 9:11-15 INTRODUCTION... Ransom Ransom, is an action packed drama thriller that came out in 1996 starring Mel Gibson and Rene Russo and directed by Ron Howard. The movie focuses on Mel Gibson’s character, Tom Mullen, a rich airline owner, is shocked when his son is kidnapped. He is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rewards Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 24, 2009

When we obey God, it does not mean everything will be fine, but it does mean God will see us through. Obedience is a choice we make. Be prepare to pay a price but it’s worth it. God will do His part; there is a divine partnership in obedience. Obedience

There is a similarity between this incident and that of Acts 4. • But this time it’s not just Peter and John being arrested, the whole group of the apostles were arrested for preaching the gospel. • Once again they make it clear that the necessity of their lives is to obey God, not men; therefore ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Name Is...prince Of Peace

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Jan 17, 2006

He is the Prince of Peace. This name describes that Jesus is the Lord of peace. His peace makes us complete and whole. He brings peace between us and God, us and our circumstances and even to myself. This uses a couple of stories from Max Lucado about pai

His Name will be…PRINCE OF PEACE Powerpoict available coolguybri@verizon.net Merry Christmas! Stories of Pain…taken from Max Lucado SHE HAS every reason to be bitter. Though talented, she went unrecognized for years. Prestigious opera circles closed their ranks when she tried to enter. American ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Command And Teach These Things Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011

Command and teach things that affect our lives. 1- Don’t let others look down on you 2- Devote yourself to ministry 3- Don’t neglect your gift 4- Diligence will pay off 5- Doctrine is important

INTRO.- Command and teach! Strong words. ILL.- It’s been said that it is not the dog’s keen smell or hearing that has endeared him to modern man, it’s his uncomplaining readiness to obey and lavish affection on his human friends. A dog is loyal, loving, and lovable, even if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Step By Step

Contributed by Jason D. Filler, Sr. on Jun 22, 2011

Introductory Truth - How it pays to take one step at a time with God! ~ Isobel Kuhn There’s a lovely verse in Genesis 24, spoken by Abraham’s servant Eliezer while on a mission to Mesopotamia to find a bride for Isaac. Arriving there, he met Rebekah

I. To be led, we must first cast out all fear. The only fear a Christian should entertain is the fear of sin. All other fears are from Satan sent to confuse and weaken us. How often the Lord reiterated to His disciples, ‘Be not afraid!’ ~ Isobel Kuhn Genesis 15:1 - ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:16-31

Denomination: Baptist