Sermons on Religious Entitlement:

It's Too Crowded! Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 17, 2007

Sermon #2 for a Christmas series entitled Shopping for a Savior.

“SHOPPING FOR A SAVIOR” SERMON #2: “IT’S TOO CROWDED” LUKE 2:8-15 It was the fall heard around the world. A mob of Wal-Mart shoppers rushing for a $29 DVD player trampled Patricia Van Lester and knocked her unconscious on Friday, November 28, 2003 the day after Thanksgiving. Her sister, Linda ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Churches Priority: Worship Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002

This is the third in a series entitled :What Makes A Great Church

TITLE: The Churches Priority: Worship Text: Acts 2:42; John 4 Theme: Worship P.S. As we seek to fulfill this purpose then our priorates will become clearer and less self serving. Introduction: Illustration: In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Trouble Comes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 4 in a series entitled, "Under Construction"

When Trouble Comes, Don’t Ask Dr. Phil, Get on Your Knees Construction #4 Nehemiah 4:1-6 I am reminded of an old song entitled, “There’s Never Been a Mountain that the Lord Could Not Move It” another song is “Nothing’s Too Big for My God”. No matter the situation, God can handle it. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing The Darkside Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 27, 2008

SIMPLE GOSPEL MESSAGE ENTITLED EXPOSING THE DARKSIDE.

JOHN 8: 12.I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.WHOEVER FOLLOWS ME WILL NEVER WALK IN DARKNESS BUT HAVE THE LIGHT OF LIFE . ONE OF THE GREATEST TRAGEDIES FOR A PERSON WOULD BE TO LIVE IN DARKNESS WHEN THEY COULD LIVE IN THE LIGHT… REAL LIFE STORY: ROSE CRAWFORD HAD BEEN BLIND FOR 50 YEARS. THEN SHE HAD ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Resolution Number 1: Live Free In Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 18, 2008

The first of a four part series entitled, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008’

For this sermon series there is a temporary change in the public reading of scripture. I am appreciative of our worship leaders who read the main sermon text each week. (Even when they have those hard to pronounce Old Testament words in them!) (Slide 1) The reason for this change is that we are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiveness Frees Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 30, 2021

This is the 5th message in a series entitled, Building Relationships that Last

Have you observed how when children are little they find it easy to forgive one another? Most children are ready to apologize immediately, forget offenses, and get back into relationship with one another. However, as we grow older, forgiving others becomes a major issue. Relationships at every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25, Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 6:15, Ephesians 4:32, Luke 23:34, John 8:1-11, Genesis 50:19-21, Genesis 50:16-18, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Balancing Instructions To Husbands

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE WIFE'S PRIVILEGED STATUS ENTITLES HER TO SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FROM HER HUSBAND INTRODUCTION: There are all sorts of Entitlement Programs in the United States today.

THE WIFE'S PRIVILEGED STATUS ENTITLES HER TO SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FROM HER HUSBAND INTRODUCTION: There are all sorts of Entitlement Programs in the United States today. Most of them Welfare programs based on meeting certain criteria - people are entitled to receive certain benefits. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pluralism Vs. Exclusivism

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Oct 17, 2006

A biblical look at the ideas posed by religious pluralism and religious exclusivism.

Vespers, 1-31-06 1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Power Over Storms Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011

Jesus has dinner with a Pharisee and forgives a sinful woman

Forgiven The Middle East is an extremely conservative, extremely religious area. For a woman to leave the house without her hair up, hair covered, and face hidden behind a veil would have been extremely shameful. Women were not valued at this time, they were not well respected or considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: *other

Choose Life (July 3, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 1, 2022

What caused America to loose some of her luster? Is it bad decisions from bad leaders through the generations who chose to “bow down to other gods whom they serve” (Deuteronomy 30:17)?

CHOOSE LIFE Text: Deuteronomy 30:15 -19 Deuteronomy 30:15 - 19:  (15)  See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity.  (16)  If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the LORD your God, walking in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Christian Liberty And Conflicts With Culture

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

A mature Christian knows the limits of his liberty in Christ and understands that love is the measure of that liberty.

Message: In this chapter of the Bible we are introduced to Christian Liberty and the responsibility of properly exercising it. How does our liberty impact those around us in the church and our culture? When are we free to do as we please knowing that what we are doing is not a sin? Is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ignorance Is Killing Us!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 2, 2015

Ignorance takes on many forms concerning the basic functioning of relationships and society, but most of all ignorance of the Word of God is causing our society to implode! Ignorance is wastefully degrading our organized systems and causing undue damage!

Ignorance Is Killing Us! By Kelly Durant 5-3-15 Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lord's Mercy On Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 11, 2015

To show that even GOD's enemies will come and humble themselves to the LORD, the LORD will answer their prayers.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you kneel in prayer? Yes. When I am in prayer rooms and my bed room. Philippians 2:10-11 That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue [frankly and openly] confess and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus’ Shrewd Side Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2016

Part of being Christ-like is knowing when and how to be shrewd.

Jesus’ Shrewd Side (Mark 11:27-12:13) 1. A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, "That's funny. When I lost my bag there was only a $100 bill in it. Now there are five $20 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The World Has Gone Crazy

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 4, 2015

In changing what God has intended marriage to be, we are changing the fabric of society. God's word tells us not to be surprised by this and that we should be happy for the opportunity to respond to theses trials and tribulations.

The World Has Gone Crazy 1 Peter 4:12-16 (NLT) ( for an audio and visual of this sermon go to www.thecreekmonroe.com) Intro: Back in 1995, there was a movie that starred Mel Gibson titled “Brave Heart”. It was about the beginning of the Scottish revolution in their quest for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist