Sermons on Rags To Riches:

The Battle For The Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 1, 2021

The media is full of “heart-healthy” tips that we should follow, but even more importantly are the efforts we make to safeguard our spiritual hearts, or what Solomon calls the wellspring of our spiritual life. Learn more about this battle for our hearts in this Sunday’s message.

The Battle for the Heart Introduction Last week we looked at the battle for our minds, and I ended saying, “That while the battle we are in is spiritual, the primary ground that this battle is fought is in our minds. But what ultimately determines the victory is the place we give to Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Foursquare

Thank God, I Am A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 2, 2021

John’s letter contains instructions, warnings, assurances and promises; however, the greatest thing he does is to affirm Christians’ uniqueness in Jesus. John writes in such a way that the confidence of God’s children is affirmed. John has highlighted several confidence builders in his letter:

We are a miracle of love! There are many things in life that cannot be explained apart from a loving creative God. One day, while walking around your beautiful, landscaped yard you observe something. First, you discover that something has been eating on some of your plants. Then you stand in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt And Light Or Decay And Darkness

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2021

We are salt and light, let it happen!

Salt and Light OR Decay and Darkness Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV) 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That They May Seek God By Our Witness Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

This study raises questions that are extremely critical for being secure in our faith. They are not theoretical questions; they deserve an answer. The 5 questions I have raised fit under the two matters John holds before the reader: Belief and Love.

Turning to Janet, “Jan, did you turn off the stove?” Isn’t it amazing how a simple question often prompts a person to have serious doubt? Those under the influence of Gnosticism in Asia created doubt among many of the believers. John Stott “conjectured that their secession was due probably to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Me Remind You

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 8, 2021

Reminders, we all need them. The main reason we need reminders is because we're forgetful. A synonym for remind is to jog the memory. That's what we need at times. Reminders were given in the bible. Let's take a look.

LET ME REMIND YOU Reminders, we all need them. The main reason we need reminders is because we're forgetful. We have so many things to remember and focus on it's easy to be forgetful. If something isn't part of our daily routine we can tend to forget to do it. Sometimes it only takes a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:1-20, Galatians 1:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:5-9, 2 Peter 1:12-15, Titus 3:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Transformer--Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2021

This sermon deals with God’s desire to transform us from what we are to what God is calling us to be. God would rather transform us than sentence us to judgment.

The True Transformer 2 Chronicles 33:1-11 August 1, 2021 2Chronicles 33:1-11 Luke 22:31-33 Mark 14:66-72 One of my favorite super heroes was Optimus Prime in the Transformer series. The transformers were these giant robots who could transform themselves to having the shape of truck, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-11, Luke 22:31-33, Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Divine Call To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 11, 2021

The ascent to godliness begins in the heart of God’s love, in sovereignty of his purpose, process, and timing. He calls us to salvation in Jesus Christ. Reflecting upon God’s will and purposes for the world, we are challenged to acknowledge God’s call to discipleship, aspiring to godliness.

We are curious people. People have a fascination about learning the “scoop” on other people. Live is approached like a virtual soap-opera. Some will intentionally go public with very private and personal areas of their life. There are a growing number of people who have given internet access to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passover Lamb Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

The Passover Lamb

Good morning! Last week we began a series on Easter Prophecies, looking forward to the Messiah, and what he would do. Often churches will focus on Prophecies of Jesus around Christmas, relating to Jesus’ birth. However, the prophecies we are going to be studying are all really focussed on what he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Shall Swallow Up Death Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

He Shall Swallow Up Death

Hello, and welcome to week four of these Easter prophecies about Jesus. So far we have covered the promise in Genesis 3, that the seed of Eve would crush Satan's head. The second week we identified that Jesus is the Passover Lamb, who takes away the sins of this world. Last week we saw that he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vanishing Values

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

William Bennett, author of “Vanishing Values,” dealt with how the American values our forefathers held dear are rapidly vanishing in our age.

It has proven to be true that history repeats itself. When God established Israel as a nation He gave them very strict laws, but by the time we reach the book of Judges we find those values, that God had tried to instill in that nation, HAD VANISHED. Look at Judges 17:6. We read, “In those days ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Mine… You Can’t Have It

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Most adults enjoy being around children because they simply tell it like it is.

Illus: Years ago Art Linkletter hosted the television program called, "Kids Say the Darndest Things." On his show he would ask them simple questions about life, and these children would give him answers that often brought the show to a halt with laughter. • One father also was going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

There is a story told of a football game between two teams, the small animals and the big animals.

In the first half, the big animals were winning. The score was 70 to nothing when half-time came. When the second half began, the big animals got in their huddle and planned their strategy. They decided to send the elephant down the left side with the ball. They threw him the ball and he ran hard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality? (5 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

We want to look again at this passage of scripture that tells us we should ADD certain things TO OUR FAITH.

In this sermon, we want to see that we should ADD TO OUR FAITH PATIENCE! Illus: Patience gives us a fit in this life! A man noticed a woman in the grocery store with a very hyper three year old girl in her cart. As the mother and her child passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Breathe On Me

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 11, 2022

What can the presence of Jesus bring into our lives? What happens when we allow Jesus' presence to come into our hearts, our minds and our souls? Let's look at what Jesus did for these disciples and discover what He can do for all of us this morning.

Title: Breathe On Me Scripture: John 20:19-24; Revelation 1:4-8; Psalm 107:1-9;33-43 Summary: What happens when Jesus is in the midst of His disciples? If we allow Jesus to come into our midst, we shall be filled with peace, stability, joy, forgiveness and the Holy Spirit. INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-24, Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Eschatology 6 Of 16 The Tribulation Period

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022

This will be the sixth sermon on this series on eschatology. Three of the six sermons preached thus far have dealt with that time described as The Tribulation period, which will last for seven years

This is an age that no one desires to live in. We have heard some say: • If I had my choice of times to live, I would love to have lived here during the Old Testament times. • Some would say that if they had their choice of times to live, they would love to have lived here during the New ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:7-8

Denomination: Baptist