Sermons on Resolving:

The Parable Of The Shrewd Manager: Are You Using Your Time, Talents, And Treasure Toward God's Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022

How do you invest your time? How do you invest your money? What is of value to you? What do you consider pointless? What is your goal? What is the mission statement of your life?

"Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 18 – Judah Is Stubborn And Treacherous – Caught By The Deceitfulness Of Sin Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 17, 2024

The stubbornness of Judah was so great, it severed any contact with the LORD. They refused to repent. Jeremiah tried to reason it out, but God set out the charges against the nation with the promise certain judgement was coming. Also look at is faithfulness and commitment in our lives.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 18 – JUDAH IS STUBBORN AND TREACHEROUS – CAUGHT BY THE DECEITFULNESS OF SIN PART 18 - Jeremiah 5:3-9 CHAPTER 5 [A]. JEREMIAH RECALLS GOD’S WORKINGS WITH JUDAH AND MAN’S REFUSAL TO REPENT {{Jeremiah 5:3 “O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You have smitten ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:3, Revelation 9:20-21, Jeremiah 5:4, Psalm 53:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3, Jeremiah 5:7-9, Hebrews 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resist The Devil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

True strength and peace come from wholeheartedly submitting to God, resisting evil, and finding our deepest satisfaction and security in Christ alone.

Some mornings the mirror tells the truth we’re slow to admit: we’re tired in places that sleep can’t reach. Our hearts carry headlines nobody else reads. The schedule is stuffed, the inbox is full, and the soul feels thin. In that kind of world, we need a word that’s short enough to memorize and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

The Asbestos Kids Revisited

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Can we ever do so much for people that we seal their loyalty or guarantee their fidelity?

Intro: 1. One of the roughest things about family, housework, repairs, red tape, and the serving the Lord is: You are never done. 2. Some things you do once in life: many of us saw Haley’s comet years back; we’re done. But some things are not this way. 3. People can often be like Peter: one ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify And Remove The Masks People Hide Behind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men. You have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6-8, 2 Chronicles 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Build Mutual Respect For Each Other

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit can help us build mutual respect for each other when we trust Him to help us focus on one another’s strengths rather than weaknesses.

1. The Holy Spirit can help us build mutual respect for each other when we trust Him to help us focus on one another’s strengths rather than weaknesses. God has given each person special strengths, abilities, and gifts which are unique to that individual. Rather than focusing your attention on what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. It happened in the Spring of 1981 .......... perhaps you remember it. a. President Reagan had just been shot by John Hinckley. 1) Washington was shocked and stunned. 2) Vice-President George Bush was not immediately available. 3) Even at the White House no one was sure what was going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

From Crisis To Conquest

Contributed by Brian Spence on Oct 18, 2000

When attending Bible School in Edinburgh, Scotland, I was constantly confronted by a statement that hung on the dining room wall.

When attending Bible School in Edinburgh, Scotland, I was constantly confronted by a statement that hung on the dining room wall. It went something like this; "When God is going to do something wonderful, He chooses a difficulty. When He is going to do something very wonderful, He chooses an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-29

Are You Walking Funny?

Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002

4 questions to ask yourself about your Christian walk taken directly from Scripture.

NOTE: All Illustrations at the bottom of outline. Introduction: Nobel Illustration Background: Paul’s comparison of his walk versus those who walk any other way (vs. 17-18) Purpose Statement: Evaluate your walk by answering these four questions – I. What Is Your End? A. Paul’s Chief telos – to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Demand Its Own Way

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 6, 2002

“Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way” 1 Cor. 13:4-5.

Theme: Love does not demand its own way Text: 1 Cor. 13:4-7 True love does not demand its own way. This love does not seek to gain but to give. It is a love that is concerned about meeting the need of the other person. This love is only possible when God is in control of your lives. It is this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Ninth Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

NINTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor” (Ex. 20:16). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Relationship. Why did God say, Thou shalt not lie? Because you know when you lie, you cannot lie to yourself. We lie to others. 2. Destroys self-respect. If we cannot lie to ourself, how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

All Things New Again

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

In the New Year we make resolutions to change, this is Jesus’ resolution to us

ALL THINGS NEW AGAIN Rev. 21:1-5 How were the 90’s for you? Are you glad they are over? How about the year 2000? How was that for you? What are you looking forward to in 2001? Well we have a new president, George W. Bush, and new congress dominated by Republicans, and for all our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

About A Mile Downstream

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001

This sermon encourages Christians to go on and develop their Christian experience in discovering the greatness of God and His power.

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1 - 12 Title: “About A Mile Downstream” Introduction: Last week I preached a sermon called, “The River of Grace.” We looked at the SOURCE, the COURSE, and the FORCE of this river. This week we want to take a look at the PROGRESSION of Christian GROWTH. This river that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Causes And Cures For Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

The causes of most conflicts are more social, interpersonal or personality clashes than theological

Causes and Cures for Conficts (Acts 23:7-35) Some Conflicts Stem More from Interpersonal Problems Than Theological or Political Differences (Acts 23:7-35) Illustration:Labor mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:7-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sticking With The Facts When Criticized

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

When we are criticized it is essential to stick with the facts rather than to conjecture about matters that we are unfamiliar with

Sticking With the Facts (Acts 24:1-27) Illustration:Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational