Sermons on Restrained Spending:

Who Is This Child?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2013

The way we answer the question, Who is Jesus, will dictate the direction of our lives and the destination of where we will spend eternity!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Christmas means many things to many people. To some it means a time for family to get together, for others it is a time to rack up the credit cards and give people gifts that we cannot afford. • Giving gifts and visiting with family are great things to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Super: Naturally! Experiencing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by N A on Mar 24, 2015

If we want more boldness in our lives, we need to spend time with Jesus, pray for boldness, and be filled with the Spirit.

SUPER: NATURALLY! #4: EXPERIENCING THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: ARE YOU THIRSTY? “On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-14

Denomination: *other

Developing A Dream Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. Spend time with God to get your vision.

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Formations: Secrets Of The Secret Place

Contributed by N A on Jul 24, 2016

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking and Scripture meditation – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #2: SECRETS OF THE SECRET PLACE KEY TEXT: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2). THE BIG IDEA: As we spend ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: *other

Personal Appearance Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2022

Spending time with Jesus everyday gives us the spiritual energy to face anything our day may throw at us.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE Text: Lk. 24:35-49 Introduction 1. Illustration: It has been my great pleasure over the years to meet many of my heroes. I’ve met some famous preachers like Jim Cymbala and Alistar Begg. But my favorite of course was meeting my guitar hero Phil Keaggy. His band the Glass Harp ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-49

Denomination: Methodist

Paul's 3rd Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 10, 2023

After spending some time in Antioch, Paul left and traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia

November 11, 2023 Prologue After spending some time in Antioch, Paul, once again had itchy feet. It was time to return to Galatia and Phrygia. Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, who was originally from Alexandria Egypt, went to Ephesus. He had a thorough knowledge of scripture and he taught in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:23, Acts 19:35-40, Acts 20:18-35, Acts 21:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Balancing Blessings Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 15, 2026

As Jesus continues to spend time in the temple, He makes some observations that provide some helpful insights for His followers.

People watching There are some people who have a hobby of “people watching.” It’s not necessarily creepy or stalking, just observing. My dad is one of those people. Whether going to a mall or an amusement park, before the advent of cell phones, he would just sit and watch people while the rest of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To The Young And The Old Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2024

Don’t waste your life trying not to die; spend your life living for the One who died for you.

To the Young and the Old Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2024 Because growing older is difficult, many people make jokes about it. The singer Pete Seeger put it like this, “How do I know when my youth is all spent? When my get up and go has got up and went!” People freely ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Tameless Tongue Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 15, 2009

Since each of you will spend ten years of your life talking - it is of utmost importance that we submit our tongues to Christ and give Him control over their use

JAMES 3:7-12 NATURAL MAN’S TAMELESS TONGUE [Psalm 140 / Mt. 12: 33-37] If you have been to a circus, you have likely seen some impressive animal acts. A trainer enters a large cage filled with lions and tigers, putting them though routines that include jumping through hoops of fire. Bears ride ...read more

Scripture: James 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Crash And Burn: Experiencing Jesus Head-On

Contributed by Greg Stier on Jan 16, 2007

If we, like the angels, spend time in God’s Word then we will be set ablaze with the power and presence of Christ! So I’ve got to ask you the question…are you spending time in God’s Word on a consistent basis? Do you have a time that you are meeting with

Crash and Burn …experiencing Jesus Head on! Glad to be here…get out of the city where there is bad traffic! I love it out here! I get sick of bad, big city drivers, especially Christian drivers… If you are a bad Christian driver I have some friendly advice for you… Don’t put Christian bumper ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Controlling You? A Conditioned Stimulus?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 16, 2015

We love and serve each other, we influence and restrain one another, but we must become aware of the whys and motives. Control over another is a strange phenomenon; I observe many people are unaware of who is pulling their strings!Control is usually done by invoking fear!

What Is Controlling You? A Conditioned Stimulus? By Kelly Durant 5-17-15 Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage 5:13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Keep Pressing On Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2012

God wants us to: 1. Restrain our tongues and our temper (vs. 16-20). 2. Receive His Word (vs. 21). 3. Respond to His Word (vs. 22-25). 4. Reflect the right kind of religion (vs. 26-27).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 4: Keep Pressing on James 1:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 4, 2012 *There is no doubt that God wants us to keep moving forward in the Christian life. After many years of faithfully serving the Lord, the Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Bill Busch on Oct 18, 2000

We have been spending the last four weeks talking about the rest Jesus offers us and how to obtain it.

We have been spending the last four weeks talking about the rest Jesus offers us and how to obtain it. We spoke about rest, the promise of rest that God offers us, the power that God has over all our problems, and situations, and discussed the truth about the healing powers of God. Today I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Stewardship

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 21, 2005

We belong to God and all that we have belongs to God. How does God want us to spend his money?

Stewardship June 12, 2005 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Who do you belong to? Those of you who are Simpson’s fans might remember the episode called “tree house of horror” when Homer sells his soul to the devil for a donut. “Mmm... forbidden donut.” Homer is out of donuts at work, so he sells his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: *other

"Sick And Tired Of People Pleasing!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Oct 27, 2005

we spend far too much time trying to please everybody else, that we lose ourselves and our identities with God.

Luke 7:11-23 You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. Verse 14 says, "Then Jesus went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still." I want to take a strange twist on this text and for a little bit of time talk from the subject as the Holy Spirit shall lead and guide of, "I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: Pentecostal