Sermons on Personal Gain:

The King Teaches His People (Matthew 5:13-48)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 25, 2024

The Lord Jesus Christ began His "sermon on the mount" by addressing the blessings His people possess. He continues His teachings, covering topics such as influence, the Law, behavior, and how to love one's enemies.

Matthew 5:13-16: Jesus compared all true believers to salt, which was used as not only a flavoring but as a preservative against spoilage. Our lives and words are to be used by the LORD to preserve morality and godliness in an increasingly decaying society. Like salt, our lives can be catalysts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48, Luke 6:20-49, Exodus 20:13, Proverbs 6:16-19, Deuteronomy 24:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Unfinished Work Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 20, 2007

The main person of the church is the Savior, the mighty power of the church is the Spirit, and the major purpose of the church is souls.

The Unfinished Work of Jesus ACTS 1:1-8 How do you launch a worldwide enterprise? In the last century, Coca-Cola did it. You can go just about anywhere in the world today and buy a Coke. They are the world’s largest multi-national corporation. Right behind them is Microsoft. The church is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom - A Gift From God. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Sep 13, 2014

What is wisdom? How de we gain wisdom and how do we apply it?

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Sep 12, 2014 Wisdom - A Gift From God. Part 1 Intro: Two Teachers Two teachers were once applying for the same Vice-Principal position at  a local high school. One had been teaching a total of 8 years and the other a total of 20. Everyone expected the teacher with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love's Limitations Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The challenge of John is for believers to be loyal to the Lord in their love, and not corrupt it and diminish it by allowing the world to gain their affection.

"Atlanta's Race" is the title of Sir E. J. Poynter's most successful paintings. The story behind the painting is from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Atlanta was the daughter of Schoenus of Boeotia, and she was famous for her matchless beauty. She was also so swift of foot that none ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

The God Who Rebukes The Devourer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

When God rebukes the devourer, what was meant to bring you loss turns around for gain.

THE GOD WHO REBUKES THE DEVOURER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:10-12 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25, Isaiah 54:17, Zechariah 3:2, John 10:10, Psalm 91:5-10 INTRODUCTION: A devourer is anything or anyone that consumes what belongs to a person—resources, time, health, peace, or ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 22, 2012

Does not sound very appealing in winning people to Christ. WE understand in dying we gain.

Take up the Cross Luke 9:23 Not a Fan series In church planting we employ several marketing tips from the business world. One of the biggest marketing tips is to have a great slogan. Make your product so appealing the public will see that they cannot live without it. Lets see how that works I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Humility is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most significant element of walking in divine favor. It is directly opposed to pride. Where pride seeks selfish gain, humility seeks selfless gain. True humility is to esteem another more greatly than yourself.

To humble oneself before God in repentance is mandatory for all Christians.The sin of pride is at the root of all evil. Self-exaltation and rebellion is what caused satan to be "cut down to the ground." At one time, satan was called Lucifer, which means "son of the morning." He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8, 1 Peter 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Focus For Your Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Osterkamp on Mar 26, 2007

There are so many things that can gain our focus, but Jesus should be the focus of our faith.

Finding Focus for Your Faith John 5:1-18 Intro: Many accidents are caused by people who are talking on their cell phones. They carry on conversations, and their focus is on the conversation instead of on the road ahead of them. So often we too, have our focus on something or someone instead of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Fragrance Of Worship Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 20, 2015

Jesus shows us clearly the result of forgiveness is love and worship. The woman who anointed Him anointed him with her future and her singleness. Ask yourself what is your fragrant oil.

Intro: If you remember from last week Jesus went to place He shouldn’t be to talk to a woman He shouldn’t talk to. He used that woman to teach us what true worship is. Here we go again! It seems like Jesus is completely happy to tear down our ideas and presumptions about who should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

"He Is Not Here, For He Has Risen”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

An Easter Sunrise Service sermon inspired by the devotional book, "Morning Manna" by Pastor Steve Gaines

“He Is Not Here, For He Has Risen” Matthew 28:6 OPENING JOKE: A little girl was asked by her Sunday school teacher, “What is today?” “Easter” she said confidently. “What happened on Easter”, asked the teacher? She replied, “Jesus came out of the tomb…and if He sees His shadow He goes back in for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deciding To Suffer?

Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004

A look at the difficult area of suffering and how the Christian can begin to gain understanding of its purpose.

INTRODUCTION These verses are one of the all-time best passages in scripture concerning how we live & work within the work place. Submission to the grueling boss for the sake of Jesus. There’s a great 3 point sermon in here concerning Christianity in the work place. But, instead, we are going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Three Areas Of Historical, Prophetic, And Personal Evidence That Prove Jesus Existed - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 3, 2024

The evidence for Jesus cannot be ignored or written off as fantasy.

PART 2 B. CHRISTIAN EVIDENCE Christianity dramatically grew within the first 100 years or so after the death of Jesus. The early Christian writers included those who learned directly from the original Apostles and told of what they heard directly from those who met Jesus personally. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, John 5:19, Ephesians 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Isaiah 46:9-10, Isaiah 41:22-23, 1 John 5:11-12, Psalm 35:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power And Privilege Of "Another Touch” Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 1, 2025

A sermon examininig what happens when Jesus comes along a does a special and unexpected work in the lives of His people.

The Power And Privilege Of “Another Touch” Mark 8:22–26 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, August 31st, 2025) Shackled by a heavy burden 'Neath a load of guilt and shame Then the hand of Jesus touched me And now I am no longer the same. He touched me, oh, He touched me And oh, the joy that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Live Holy Lives

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

A practical look at living holy lives in an unholy world.

HOW DO WE LIVE HOLY LIVES ROMANS 8:11-17 INTRO I. LAST WEEK WE TALKED ABOUT BEING DEAD TO SIN AND ALIVE IN CHRIST JESUS. A. We (I think) were reminded that SIN does not HAVE to reign in our mortal bodies…But it can!!! B. This morning I would like to ask three questions… 1. How is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Exclusiveness Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2011

Ephesians 4 tells us that Christianity is exclusive in that it worships an exclusive God. Understand that there is only one true God, Who wrote only one book, has only one begotten Son, and only one plan of salvation.

The Exclusiveness of God Ephesians 4:1-6 There has been a trend in America today to have churches become all-inclusive and embrace or incorporate the teachings of other faiths into Christianity. One such movement is Chrislam which seeks to build on a statement of Malcolm X when he said, "We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist