Sermons on Profitably:

Onesimus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013

To show that we are useful now to the Master. To compare our lives with Onesimus.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you useful to the MASTER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are useful now to the Master. To compare our lives with Onesimus. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:10-11 (Amplified Bible) 1:10 I appeal to you for my [own spiritual] child, Onesimus [meaning ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Plus Works Equals A Hit

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 5, 2008

A series of messages from the book of James. Teaching verse upon verse. It takes a faith and works mix to stay on track and to stay friutful.

Faith Plus Works Equals a Hit Text: James 2:14-26 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Two Keys To A Life Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 9, 2015

Did you know that there are two essential keys to a life of godliness? You don’t have to rely on the local church or your preacher for either one of these. If you are a believer, they are both available to you any time.

The Two Keys to a Life of Godliness 1 Timothy 4:5-9 Introduction: 1. I have met several people through the years that have claimed 1 Timothy 4:8 as their life verse (at least the first part of the verse: “For bodily exercise profiteth little…”). • Of course, this phrase ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:5-9

Denomination: Bible Church

The Driving Force Of Saving Grace-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2010

Part 4 of 4. Paul revealed that God’s Saving Grace was the impetus/driving force behind a life yielded to God. But What does it supply to the believer? The Driving Force(grace) behind a yielded life brings with it...

The DRIVING FORCE of SAVING GRACE-IV—Titus 2:11—3:11 Paul revealed that God’s Saving Grace was the impetus/driving force behind a life yielded to God. God’s Saving Grace is the driving force behind a life yielded to God. Why/How is God’s saving grace the driving force behind a life yielded to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Peace

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 19, 2014

CULTIVATE PEACE IN YOUR CHRISTIAN WALK.

THE WAY OF PEACE OBSERVATION: LUKE, AN APOSTLE, WROTE HIS GOSPEL TO HIGHLIGHT CHRIST’S HUMANITY. HE COMPILED THE EVENTS OF JESUS’ LIFE, WHICH SPOKE POWERFULLY TO A GENTILE (NON-JEWISH) AUDIENCE WHO SOUGHT SPIRITUAL FULFILLMENT. JESUS’ CHARACTER AND IDENTITY VERY CAREFULLY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-80

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day - Why Work?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2015

As we look at these two passages of Scripture this morning, I think we are going to discover three important facts about the work that we do.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I think Labor Day is a kind of strange holiday. And it's difficult for a preacher to know what to preach on Labor Day Sunday. It's not one of the major holidays. Relatives don't come. There is no turkey to eat or presents to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unleashing Your Potential For Increase Series

Contributed by Bishop Emma Omon on Mar 29, 2014

God's plan for you is Increase! Drawing lessons from the Parable of Talents, this teaching will guide you on how to unleash your God-given talents and resources for increase.

UNLEASHING YOUR POTENTIAL FOR INCREASE “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain” – John 12:24. The potential of a grain of wheat to produce and multiply is released when the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24, Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Is Christ The Saviour Of All Men? Iii Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Feb 10, 2008

Study on 1 Tim 4:10

IS CHRIST THE SAVIOUR OF ALL MEN? III A study on 1 Tim. 4:10 12/16/07 A couple of weeks ago we began a study into a passage of Scripture that can be difficult to understand. It is a passage of Scripture that has been understood in different ways, but as I pointed out in a previous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Bible Church

Be Careful

Contributed by David Taylor on May 5, 2003

We have received the instruction to "be careful" as a church. That instruction serves a purpose.

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. Be careful! That was two words I heard a lot growing up. It wasn’t that I was accident ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To The Seasons Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 16, 2009

7th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We can’t change the seasons of life - we can only choose how we respond to them.

It has been said that there are four seasons to a man’s life: • There is the time when he believes in Santa Claus. • There is the time when he no longer believes in Santa Claus. • There is the time when he is Santa Claus. • There is the time when he looks like Santa Claus. I also found a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faith At Work

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

An overview of the Christian history of attitudes to work, the need for a renewed sense of call at work, and a renewed sense of mission

Introduction This is above all meant to be a time of encouragement – in my time as a Christian I have heard very few talks on How God sees our work. Mark Green in his book ‘Thank God it’s Monday’ did a survey and found that “over 50% of Christians have never heard a sermon on work, and over 70% ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Christ- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on May 26, 2006

We should be motivated both by our promised reward and by the consistent example of faithful Christians such as Paul. Like them, let us “press toward the mark of prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14)

LIVING IN CHRIST (Philippians 1:12-26; 2:1-13; 3:7-21; 4:4-19) Part 3 PRESSING ON in CHRIST Philippians 3:7-21 May 2006 Introduction A. The peace of Progress The title of today’s message is “Pressing On in Christ.” part 3 in our sermon series Living In Christ. Through this text we will know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 21, 2023

Hope is God's gift to the believer. The fact is that God Almighty put you on this earth with a specific purpose. You have a divine destiny that no one else on this planet can achieve but you.

Hope is God's gift to the believer. David writes in Psalms 42:5, "Hope though in God". Say that with me. "Hope thou in God". Jeremiah writes, "For I know the plans I have for you," saith the Lord, "They are plans for good, plans to give you a future and a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Compelling Inquiry At Midnight (Sermonette) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 5, 2024

To establish that true salvation comes through genuine faith and willing obedience to God. This lesson reviews a man’s inquiry and conversion at midnight after the “Jail House Rocks.” It also depicts the "pattern of conversion," revealed by the Holy Spirit, unto the Apostles.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Question is Personal 2. The Question is Participative 3. The Question is Profitable Introductory Remarks. 1. In today's lesson, we will discuss a man who asked the most compelling inquiry of his lifetime. A question having eternal implications! This is a question ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34, Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is A Disappearing Act Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2007

Life is but a vapor; and with each breath of air, or wisp of wind; with each tick of the clock, life is quickly passing by, only to disappear into eternity. Are your ready for that day?

Life is a Disappearing Act #16 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May Kefa Sempangi was a national pastor in Africa and barely escaped with his family from brutal oppression and terror in his home country of Uganda. They made their way to Philadelphia, where a group of Christians began ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible