Sermons on Prosperity Formula:

Stewardship

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

This section of scripture deals with the confiscated spoils from the war and it is truly amazing

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: This section of scripture deals with the confiscated spoils from the war and it is truly amazing (vv. 25-59). All captives and goods were to be divided according to a strict formula. Moses told the soldiers not to keep for themselves all the booty they had taken but to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 31:25-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Working Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

The working of the Holy Spirit in Elisha’s ministry and the N.T.

The Working of the Holy Spirit I. The Holy Spirit’s Working In Elisha’s Ministry (II Kings 2-13) 1. Miraculous Parting of the Jordan (2:12-14) 2. Miraculous Healing of the Waters (2:18-22) 3. Miraculous Judgment of Irreverence (2:23-25) 4. Miraculous Water Appears ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beginning

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2013

The preexistence of God and the plurality of His Persons. The order of Creation, and the presence of God's wisdom.

THE BEGINNING. Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-4a. "In the beginning God" implies that God existed before the beginning of time. No mere thing existed before the beginning, but only God. There is no duality, no struggle between equal forces of good and evil: just God. Yet we see God in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey Of Faith: Abraham's Four Altars SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Every altar symbolizes a significant milestone in our Christian journey. These four altars are crucial for anyone aspiring to be a beacon of faith and a friend of God, just like Abraham!

Abraham, formerly known as Abram, was called by the Lord to leave his idolatrous ways in the Ur of the Chaldeans and embark on a journey of faith. Throughout his life, Abraham became a father of faith and a close friend of God. He built four altars along this journey, each representing a ...read more

Topics: Faith, Christian Journey

Resources For Advancing God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 25, 2015

Because God is advancing his kingdom, we must use the resources he has provided.

Scripture Today is a very special day in the life of the Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church. Jesus once said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can't Mean That, God? Overview Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

When Habakkuk asked God to eradicate evil he got an answer he never expected. His reflections on that answer help us to consider how to respond to evil, how to understand why God allows evil to cause great suffering and draws us closer to our Lord.

Introduction One of the great literary achievements of the 20th Century has become one of the great cinematic achievements of the 21st Century. The first instalment of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is quite simply a phenomenal film that has brought to life a phenomenal book. And that is a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Love - And Our Response Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 18, 2000

The priests and people of Judah had grown slack and queried God’s love and how they had Despised God’s Name, Defiled God’s Altar and Defrauded God’s Treasury.

GOD’S LOVE - AND OUR RESPONSE Some people are never happier than when they’re having an argument - especially over religion! The people that Malachi was addressing fell into that category. The prophet had found it necessary to take issue with the people of Israel. He’d been inspired by the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 2, 2004

I don’t believe for one minute that tithing buys God’s blessing. But I do believe that it opens a door – or better, a “window” – of release for God to bless continually and mightily.

TEXT: Malachi 3:6-12 TITLE: TITHING Let me begin by making three statements about tithing: 1. Tithe means “a tenth” – Genesis 28:22 – “And this stone which I have set as a pillar shall be God’s house, and of all that you give me I will surely give a tenth to You.” The word tithe in the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

What God gave to us.

STEWARDSHIP THE GRACE OF GIVING EASTER Matthew 28:1-7 “We make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia II Cor. 8:1 Romans 6: 5 If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. Today is Easter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Laboring With The Gospel (Part Ii)

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A continuation of a study of the parable of the minas

“I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.”—Luke 19:26 LABORING WITH THE GOSPEL (Part II) In our Early Morning Worship, we began a discussion of Jesus’ Parable of the Minas or the Pounds. We said that this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life With Purpose, On Purpose Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Finding God’s purpose and living to fulfill it - starting where you are with what you are doing....

Series - "Living Life to the Full" Living with Purpose on Purpose (LTF-04) Eph. 1:9-12 There is an abundance, these days, of pop-psychologists hawking their self-help seminars on the sidewalks of almost every sphere of life. Gurus of every ilk flood the internet selling their secret formulas and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-12

Denomination: *other

Purpose Is Determined By Perspective Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

Living with an Eternal Perspective changes how we live. When we are oblivious to the end of our lives and to the shortness of our days, we live as if there is no tomorrow.

PDL: Your Purpose is Determined by Your Perspective 1. Introduction: a. Review i. Last week we looked at “why you need a purpose in life.” We examined some of the principles for having a purpose. ii. .Things like 1. “we cannot understand or attain our purpose in life apart from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Listening To God

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Mar 5, 2011

This sermon for Transfiguration Sunday talks of a Christian's role in listening to God.

Transfiguration Sunday Listening to God Matthew 17: 1-9 I heard a story recently about a terrible fire in a chemical plant. Several area fire departments responded to the blaze, and quite a crowd from the entire area gathered at a distance to watch. The media was there in helicopters and satellite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Excellence In Your Walk

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 8, 2011

The way to have excellence in your walk is by 1. Encouragement, 2. Endurance, 3. Enjoyment

“Excellence in Your Walk” 2 Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” As I was sitting Tuesday morning at a Red Lion Inn in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Holiness

Starting Over Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2016

God will give us a fresh start when we fail Him. Power Point available upon request. Email: BDun106336@aol.com

ISAIAH 43:18-19 “STARTING OVER – PART 1” A) How many of you here tonight would like to have a fresh start in your Christian life? * Some of us here have made many mistakes in our lives as Christians, and we all wish that there was a “starting over” button that we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist