Sermons on Profits:

"Vanity"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2003

Solomon exposes the insignificance and absurdity of life IF life were nothing more than what is seen “under the sun”. He offers only two options--a life of hopelessness, or trust in God.

“Vanity” Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 & 2:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ecclesiastes is perhaps the most puzzling and misunderstood book of the Bible. It’s been called “the mystery book of the Old Testament” (Ray Steadman). Few sermons are preached from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

Denomination: Congregational

How To Yield Your Rights To God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2002

How to Yield Your Rights to God Without Neglecting Key Responsibilities - 2 Cor. 10:4,5

How to Yield Your Rights to God Without Neglecting Key Responsibilities - 2 Cor. 10:4,5 Some people make the mistake of thinking that when they yield their rights to God they absolve themselves from all personal responsibilities. When we yield our rights to the Lord we must be careful to not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Have Real Love?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 5, 2002

The one that needs your love, deserves it the least!

DO WE PRACTICE REAL LOVE? Or are we seeking profits? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: PROVERBS 10:12 HATRED STIRS UP STRIVES; BUT LOVE COVERS ALL SINS. John 13:34 A new commandment I GIVE: THAT YOU LOVE ONE ANOTHER. John 4:8 He that loves not; knows not God, for God is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:12, John 13:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Focus On Discipline Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 6, 2003

Discipline is an important part of raising a child. Let us see the problem a lack of discipline caused Eli and his sons

INTRODUCTION • -- John Maxwell, in "What Children Owe Their Parents (and Themselves)," Preaching Today, Tape No. 140. Says the following: Do you read the cartoon Nancy? She says, "Things will be different when I’m an adult. When I have kids of my own, I’m going to let them do whatever they want, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adding It Up

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

A thanksgiving message

13, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Adding It Up Introduction: The young man was feeling very proud of himself. As a brand-new college graduate he had taken the C.P.A. Exams & passed with flying colors. Now he was a full-fledged Certified Public Accountant. His father had been an immigrant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-24, Luke 12:29-31

Denomination: Mennonite

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

A five part series on the manifestational gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 1 covers three kinds of gifts, ministerial, motivational & manifestational.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit part 1  The Holy Spirit is striving to bring man to a place of reconciliation with God.  He desires to use us for that purpose.  Because of this he has given us ‘gifts’.  The gifts are not optional or returnable.  We should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Fast

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 22, 2002

God has given us the ability to be steadfast, even in the most trying adversities. This message explores four aspects of "standing fast."

11/01/1998, 04/22/2001 Standing Fast "Four Aspects of Standing Fast" 1 Cor 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. · God has given us the ability to be steadfast. · It is one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Romans 14:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carry Your Cross

Contributed by Bob Groves on May 20, 2002

A look at displeship & what it means to carry your cross.

Matt. 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far be it from You, Lord; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 27, 2002

Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11 Paul wrote, "Since then we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men." We need to be more effective persuaders in a day when many are skeptical about the truth of Jesus Christ

Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11 Introduction: People are more likely to change their opinions if you state your beliefs than if you let the audience draw their own conclusions. * Pleasant forms of distraction can increase the effectiveness of a persuasive appeal. * Information, by itself, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hitting The Nail On The Head

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 18, 2005

Apply an obscure OT story to today, using the various events in a parallel form.

“Hitting the Nail on the Head” Judges 4:4-9 OBJECTIVE: To apply this obscure OT story to today, using the various events in a parallel to today. INTRODUCTION: Illustration “The Story of Deborah, Barak and Jael” Constantly throughout the OT we find that Israel would fall out of favor with GOD and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ingredients Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Kim Beckwith on Nov 26, 2005

A sermon discussing essential components of a Thankful heart.

November 20, 2005 THE INGREDIENTS OF THANKSGIVING Text: Col. 1:3-14 (focus on vs. 12) Well, it is certainly hard to fathom today, but Thanksgiving is once again upon us. It doesn’t seem like a year could have come and gone since we celebrated our first Thanksgiving in our freshly completed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-12

Share Croppers

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 30, 2005

Tenant Farming is simalar to Share Cropping. the owner gets his first!

SHARE CROPPERS When I was a very young man, my family lived and worked on a farm. We were sharecroppers for a while, and I can assure you it is not a life I would recommend to any one. Landowners would find large mostly poor families and hire them as sharecroppers, which meant basically free ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Curse Of Pornography

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 10, 2005

The curse of Pornography has invaded the church. The Cure for the Curse is found in C.A.P. - Confession, Avoidance, and Partnering

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledgethese sources whenever possible. THE CURSE OF PORNOGRAPHY MATTHEW 5:27-30 Introduction: Have you ever done a web search on your computer only to be shocked and embarrassed at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Conduct Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Many passages of scripture teach us about Christian conduct. This passage challenges us to have Christian conduct toward Brothers, Business, and to do it without Boasting.

Christian Conduct James 4:11-17 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES4-3.WPD {11} Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother, or judges his brother, speaks against the law, and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge of it. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: *other

A "Godly" Man Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005

What are the ingredients of being a godly man? Follow and see several ingredients. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is textual in style.

A "godly" Man. 2 Tim 3:16-17 NAS 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. Introduction. When Kurt Warner played for the St. Louis Rams ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other