Sermons on Principles Of Abundance:

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025

In this sermon we'll explore what God wants from marriage.

As Christians, we often wonder what God's plan is for marriage. The Bible provides a wealth of information on this topic, and in this sermon we'll explore what God wants from marriage. A Union Between Two People In Genesis 2:24, we read: "Therefore a man shall leave his father and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Money Your Master Or Your Servant

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon deals with how money drives our serves us in life.

Money Your Master Or Your Servant 1/9/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 I Timothy 6:6-16 Money is one of the things Jesus spends a lot of time talking about, because the way in which we use our money says more about the health of our spiritual life than anything else that we use. It does not matter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reconsidering Your Life Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 25, 2005

Part 1 in the series "What’s Holding You Back?" Three things every Christian needs to take into consideration in order to experience victory over sin and live a life pleasing to God.

RECONSIDERING YOUR LIFE What’s Holding You Back? – Part 1 June 26, 2005 This morning we will be starting a new series called “What’s Holding You Back?” What is holding you back spiritually? What is preventing you from becoming all that God wants you to be and all that you know you should become? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

First Fruits Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 27, 2011

We build a "Life of Stewardship" in the offering of "Firstfruits", when we:1) Use God’s gift to His fullest Expectations. (Deuteronomy 26:1), 2) Return to God the first of everything He has given you (Deuteronomy 26:2-4), 3) Share the story of God’s goodn

Prime Minister Stephen Harper had to walk a fine line in (this week`s) G8 summit talks on the Middle East, upholding Ottawa’s strong support for Israel while respecting President Obama’s recent call for talks based on pre-war 1967 borders, and resisting Europe’s determination to pressure the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Other

Why Settle For 2nd Best

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 21, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 32: 1 – 42

Numbers 32: 1 – 42 Why settle for 2nd best 32 Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of livestock; and when they saw the land of Jazer and the land of Gilead, that indeed the region was a place for livestock, 2 the children of Gad and the children of Reuben ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Say Thanks Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

The Word of God teaches clearly how we can say thanks to God, Christ and be enabled by the Holy Spirit to express gratitude to the blood purchased Body of Christ.

Turn your Bible to Colossians 2:7 Title: How to Say Thanks Theme: Expressing Thankfulness to the Body of Christ Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Introduction: Appreciation raises value. William James said, “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans Overview Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 50 in our exposition of Romans looking back over the book in summary.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Romans in Review” Paul’s letter to the Romans answers some very basic and fundamental spiritual questions. What happened to our relationship with God? What are the consequences? How can it be restored? What difference should this make in how I live my ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

3 Keys To Effective Ministry

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Mar 7, 2018

Message from Mark 6:30-44 illustrating the 3 Keys necessary for effective ministry.

3 Keys to Effective Ministry Mark 6:30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all that they had done and taught. 31 He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

You’re In Good Hands Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022

I want to listen to the shepherd. Because I can get so intrigued by all the things around me. And the shepherd’s out there calling me away, calling me to a special relationship with Him

Today, we're going to look at John 10. This is the passage about the good shepherd. In order to look at the good shepherd passage, this is the one that's going to talk to us about the shepherd knows each one of his sheep by name. That we hear the shepherd’s voice, we recognize it, and we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Word

Contributed by Willem Slomp on Aug 2, 2022

The Power of the Tongue It has the power: 1. to direct the course of life; 2. to destroy the circle of life; 3. to heal the source of life.

James 3: 1-12 (NIV84) “Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. When we put bits ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 18:2-21, Proverbs 26:20-28

A Season For Giving

Contributed by Charles Payne on Dec 18, 2025

You have to admit that something happens every December. It is a worldwide phenomenon. Much larger and much older than any single denomination. A season on generosity unrivaled by any other time of the year. We acn identify the cause.

A SEASON FOR GIVING Worldwide phenomenon Origins — Corruption — Restoration to Heaven’s Gifts PROLOGUE (I’m going to go out on a limb and say that most everyone here today falls into one of four categories) Already finished shopping for Christmas presents Is currently shopping for Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Matthew 2:11, Luke 14:13, James 1:17, Isaiah 9:6, Galatians 4:4-5, 2 Corinthians 8:12, Acts 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 8:16, 2 Corinthians 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Clay Ledford on Aug 24, 2018

An Old Testament example of the New testament promise.

Sowing and reaping 1 Kings 4:8 – 37, 8:1 – 6 There’s an agricultural practice that is often used as spiritual principle. Jesus referred to it several times, and Scripture gives examples of this practice. We have often heard “you reap what you sow”. Most often this is used with a negative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:8-17, Galatians 6:6-10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promised Rest (The Fourth Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

How the fourth commandment commanding observance of the sabbath applies to Christians.

We’ve got to learn to slow down before it kills us. In 1991 economist Juliet Schor wrote a book called "The Overworked American," where she demonstrated that work hours and stress are at an all time high for us (Bass 1). Today’s full-time employee works an average of 163 more hours than employees ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-14, Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Separation Of Church And State? A July 4th Look At Our Heritage In America

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jul 14, 2004

This sermon examines our Christian heritage, the separation of Church and state and its effects on American Society since 1962.

The 4th of July is a special day in our country but not just for the signing of the declaration. Many special things have happened on this day. Three American presidents died on the Fourth of July, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe. And if you want to get down to it, Monroe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Reap What You Sow.

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 3, 2012

The devil has deceived them into thinking that his word, rather than God's Word is the truth.

Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC Galatians 6: 7-8 Reaping What We Sow Galatians 6:7-8: "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit will reap eternal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist