Sermons on Rags To Riches:

Serving Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

Why should I serve Jesus?

SERVING IS BEING SET FREE 1 Jn 2:3-6 Keeping our eye on Jesus, obeying, serving Him will keep us clean. It will keep us from sinning. Our mission statement is: “Loving Jesus, Loving Others, and Serving Both. Repeat that with me. This is why we are here. We, at New Heights, are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living Beyond Your Imagination Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 11, 2011

It is possible to plan and live beyond our wildest imaginations.

“Xtreme Faith: Living Beyond Your Imagination” Eph. 3:14-21 On October 30, 2005 I preached my first sermon as your pastor. I felt God wanted me to use the moment to cast a challenge to dream great dreams because we believe in a great God. To do so I preached on one of my favorite ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Way Of The World Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

In this 7th sermon in the series, John describes worldly living. He gives a DESCRIPTION OF THE WORLD, tells us what to DO WITH THE WORLD, and finally gives the DESTINY OF THE WORLD.

TEXT: 1 John 2:15-17 TITLE: The way of the world SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Worldly living OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, Jan 23, 2011 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! Our text is 1st John 2:15-17 today. We are still continuing in the sermon series: Letters from John. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Community Of Peace Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

14th in the series dealing with the establishment of God's new community of followers.

“A New Community of Peace” Eph 2:11-22 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 C. Paul detailed our resurrected life in Christ 2:1-10 D. Paul declared our awesome acceptance and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

New Community Of Peace Part Two Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

15th in the series continuing the theme from 14 on the establishement of God's new community.

“A New Community of Peace” Eph 2:11-22 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 C. Paul detailed our resurrected life in Christ 2:1-10 D. Paul declared our awesome acceptance and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Bible - Application – Lessons From Ezra Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 19, 2011

Correctly handling the Word of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: True statements about the Bible written by children: • (1). The first book of the Bible is called Guinessis. • (2). Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark. • (3). Samson slayed the Philistines with the axe of the Apostles. • (4). Moses went up on Mount Cyanide to get the ten ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Altitude Of Our Attitude Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message looks at Naomi's attitude after returning from Moab. There is application from God's word to help believer in Christ not come bitter when life is rough.

The Altitude of our Attitude Ruth 1:19 -Book of Ruth written during the time of Judges in Israel before there were kings. The message of the book focuses on Gods redemption through Christ even though it was written 1000 years before the birth of Christ -The main character is Ruth who is a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Christian Commitment Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message comes from Ruth 1:6-18 and looks at Ruth's commitment to Naomi. This text shows believers how God has called us to be committed to Himself and to one another.

Christian Commitment Ruth 1:6-18 -Last week we started our study into the book of Ruth. Only two books named after women, Esther and Ruth. The message in the book of Ruth is the message of Gods redeeming mercy and Grace. -Last week we looked at the providence of God in the first 5 verses of Ruth. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18, Ruth 1:16-18

Love That's Out Of This World Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

How remarkable is God the Father's love toward you and me! Let's see how that changes our hearts toward others, even towards our enemies. A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies. B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies.

Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Theme: Love That's out of This World A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies Season: Epiphany 7a Date: February 20, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Who’s Got Your Back? Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Mar 15, 2011

Who picks you up when the going gets rough. When you have been through hell and you do not know where to find your strength. The dealth of a loved one, divorse, bankruptsy, drugs, booze, sex halls----Who comes to help you stand back up. Failure is NOT

Who’s Got Your Back? 3-13-11 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION: A little boy was waiting for his mother to come out of the grocery store. As he waited, he was approached by a man who asked, "Son, Can you tell me where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Happy Are The Humble Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

Meekness is not laziness or lack of desire or passion, weakness, niceness, or being easy going. Restrained might be another good word for it. Humility or biblical meekness has incredible power because it allows God to work. Pride gets in the way and it be

Have you ever heard of the "Dependent Order of Really Meek and Timid Souls"? When you make an acrostic of the first letters of its name, you have the word "Doormats." The Doormats have an official insignia—a yellow caution light. Their official motto is: "The meek shall inherit the earth, if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

God Vs. Humanity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 17, 2011

Paul is the prosecuting attorney bringing an indictment in the case of God vs. Humanity. Evidence is presented, and the Verdict is read. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

God vs. Humanity Romans 3:1-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodVsHumanity.html There’s something terribly wrong in the world. Something terribly wrong. You don’t even need a Bible to tell you that. But God did not make a world with something wrong. When God created the world he said, That’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion King (Part 2)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 21, 2011

When Jesus’ church realizes that our lives are the ongoing evidence of the resurrection and that by living out that resurrection we bring fullness and wholeness to our world it will begin to offer redemption, justice, healing, reclaiming of peace, and rec

THE LION KING: OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD {PART 2} REV. 12:17 – 14:5 Sermon Objective: Satan’s intention is to deceive and savage the inhabitants of the earth; his rule is grotesque depleting whereas the rule of Christ (Kingdom of God) brings fullness and wholeness. Supporting ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Wicked Troubles Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Sometimes we bring our troubles on ourselves (and on others). That is the case of the wicked as these proverbs note.

Introduction Troubles; we’ve all got them. Sometimes we keep quiet about them; sometimes we moan loudly. We write songs about them. Indeed, much of the world’s great literature, music and art have sprung from troubles. But sometimes we bring our troubles on ourselves (and on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:25-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deceptive Living Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 15, 2012

Addresses sexual immorality and crudeness.

Introduction We all have limits as to what we will and will not wear. Even if we are not fashion conscious, there are boundaries we will not cross. For that matter, there are dress habits we will not give up. Battles are fought in homes over what we will and will not wear. Back in Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed