Sermons on Rationalize:

Great Gain

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To show that great gain is only two things, master of these two things will go a long, long way for all of us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have great gain? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that great gain is only two things, master of these two things will go a long, long way for all of us. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 (Amplified Bible) [And it is, indeed, a source of immense profit, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trinity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

We cannot know the truth of the Trinity lest God reveal it to us. He has revealed it in His Word and continues to reveal it to believers today through His Word and thru His works.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 2003 Date Preached: January 8, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says… Title: About the Trinity Text: 1 John 5:7 Introduction: The doctrine of the Trinity is a difficult doctrine to understand and even more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your Neighbor?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

The fifth message in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

(Slide 1) Ally bank commercial about the two ponies. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qb0vquRcys) Who said that TV commercials are worthless? Can’t you hear that little girl saying inside, “It’s not fair!” Fairness, one of the six pillars of character from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

God Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The second sermon in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

God (BFM #2) Text: Psalm 14:1; James 2:19 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) This is the second in our series on the BFM and it’s the second point. The BFM says, “There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Greed And Generosity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012

Are we seeking first the Kingdom of God, or are we focused on getting all we can in this life? We find all we need in Christ. Let's freely give, expecting nothing in return.

Are we selfish or selfless? The next pair of vice and virtue deal with our attitude towards possessions and people. Greed $ In the Movie Wall Street, Gordon Gecko, a ruthless broker, bluntly proposes in a stockholders meeting, “Greed is good.” His code leads him to conclude that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Looking Forward

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 17, 2014

Once forgiven and assured that we are in Christ we can face the future with confidence, not because we have learned from our mistakes, but because we know we are getting nearer in time and spiritually, to God our Almighty and heavenly Father.

Text: Hebrews 12: 1-3 Sermon: Looking forward and to God So much then for looking back, and looking down; let us look forward, as Christians have been encouraged to do ever since the 1st century. According to the Bible, when we look forward there's good news and there’s bad news. The bad ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hindrances To Real Revival

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 22, 2010

Satan does not want the church of Jesus Chirst to have or expereince real revival, so this message identifies ways that hinder revival in the Church.

Hindrances to Real Revival Acts 16:16-24 Introduction The Encarta Dictionary defines hindrance as somebody or something that prevents or makes it difficult for somebody to do something; and act of obstructing progress. We need to understand tonight, that satan doesn’t want us to have or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Ghosts: A Christian View Of The Paranormal

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2010

How do Christians account for the paranormal – ghosts and the like?

A Christian View of the Paranormal (topical) 1. Rob Vance and non-occult Halloween party here at HPC about 15 years ago. Got sheet for his son, Andrew, and cut holes in it. Andrew came as the "holey ghost!" 2. I spoke about ghosts and the occult at the King’s Academy school in Jonesboro, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bold In Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

We have been looking at what in means to be Bold in the spirit as christians . Last week we considered Boldly Seeking The Kingdom. This weeek we will look at being Bold concerning Liberty. This bring up two extreme positions. These positions are not new t

Boldness A-Z LIBERTY LICENSE AND LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-13 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Questions From The Reformers

Contributed by Gary Liederbach on Oct 10, 2009

What is keeping me from recalling my baptism daily in my life? What is keeping me from loving the Lord my God with all my heart, my soul, my mind, and my strength?

Questions from the reformers. I want to start my message today with a verse of scripture. Luke 10:37 And he ( Jesus) answered, " YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND; AND YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:37

Denomination: United Methodist

To Become A Ransom For Many Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2010

In this sermon we see that the reason Christ suffered and died was to become a ransom for many.

Scripture The Gospels contain a large body of material of the teaching of Jesus. Jesus taught about all kinds of things such as God, the kingdom, sin, righteousness, and judgment. Scholars and students have spent vast numbers of hours seeking to understand the person and work of Jesus. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Evil Distraction.

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010

Human beings usually focus their attention on one thing at a time, so if they are given anything interesting to focus on, they will not pay attention to what is of value to them.

Just as in a magic show, the major method at work when the destiny pickpockets prepare their attack is distraction. Human beings usually focus their attention on one thing at a time, so if they are given anything interesting to focus on, they will not pay attention to what is of value to them. In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Repentance

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 15, 2022

Some people in life bitterly regret certain remarks or actions after the event.

Thomas Merton, an American Trappist monk, writer and theologian once remarked: “God does not demand that every man attain to what is theoretically highest and best. It is better to be a good street sweeper than a bad writer, better to be a good bartender than a bad doctor, and the repentant thief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Acts 17:30, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 3:8

God's Message To Us In Christ

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 30, 2023

Throughout the ages, God has been seeking men and women who have ears to hear and hearts willing to respond to spiritual truths. In these last days He has spoken to us through the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Is anyone still willing to hear Him?

The Scriptures tell us that God is not silent regarding His presence, His direction, His expectations from us, and the message of salvation He brings to all who will hear and obey Him. He has spoken to us through the wonder of creation (Psalm 19:1-3; Romans 1:18-22), the words of the prophets, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4, John 14:7-9, Mark 10:45, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:4-6, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"i Speak As To Children"

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022

In 2 Corinthians 6:13 Paul said, “I speak as to children” which obviously shows Paul’s concern and love. In this text we can find several instructions that’ll benefit the children with whom God has blessed us (Psalm 127:3-5).

Introduction. The Bible occasionally contains passages of dual application. An example of this would be in Ephesians 5:22-32 where Paul teaches about the relationship of husbands and wives, which he likens to Christ and the church. A similar passage is in 2 Corinthians 6:11-18 where Paul makes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18, Psalm 127:3-5, 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ