Sermons on Sales:

Generous Giving

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

How can we learn to be generous givers.

2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Generous Giving Do you remember 1972? Why 1972? That’s when I went to high school. A gallon of gas cost 36¢. A gallon of milk cost $1.20. By the time I graduated high school, the cost of gasoline increased an astronomical 64%, to 59¢ per gallon. Imagine, that? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Encourages Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2009

God encourages Paul when he was discouraged. Ministry is hard work, but God is in it with you. Your circumstances do not determine how you fare.

THE TOOL CALLED ‘DISCOURAGEMENT’ Once upon a time, the Devil decided to have a garage sale and sell all the tools of his trade. There were envy, jealousy, hatred, deceit, pride, idolatry and many others. Each of the tools was marked with its own price tag. On the day of the big sale, all were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every One Reach One Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

Verse by verse through Acts

A couple Sundays ago I got my heart broken after church. [Whataburger closed story, (didn’t get the word out).] What if that happened in Christianity? What if we didn’t get the word out? Then more churches would start closing and more people would be going to Hell. But what if more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline And Faith

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010

In order to become the person Christ calls us to be, we must discipline ourselves.

1 Corinthians 9:25-27 November 8, 2008 DISCIPLINE For the past 6 Saturdays, we had a lot of fun in the NETS volleyball program. We learned what Jesus meant when He said to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind and body; and to love your neighbor as yourself. We also played lots of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Leaps And Bounds Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011

Keys to growing in faith: release what is weighing you down, let God be in charge, walk by the eyes of God's Spirit, and receive the promises of God. Lessons learned as Abraham deals with his nephew Lot.

It’s spring – the time to plant. The time to see our first tulips begin to peek out of the ground and in a few weeks start to bloom. I can’t wait! I’m so anxious for the grass to turn green and to smell the flowers. It’s a wonderful time. It’s also a time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

Outward Spiritual Discipline: Simplicity

LESSON 8: THE ROLE OF SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN SPIRITUAL GROWTH (Part 2) In-Depth Study Outward Spiritual Discipline: Simplicity Matthew 6:19- 33 (New International Version) 19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Set Free!"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 6, 2007

How to become free from the bondage of addictions

“Set Free!” July 8, 2007 It was about 150 years to the days before the Civil War. It could have been any one of the great cities of the South like Savannah, Atlanta, Birmingham, Jackson or New Orleans. As you approach the center of town you hear a commotion as a crowd gathers for a public ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Oct 16, 2007

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit and how we can be filled?

What does it mean to be filled with joy? How can you tell when someone’s full of joy or happiness? It usually comes out in some way, right? It makes a difference to pretty much everything. Even phlegmatic personalities like me will express it when we’re really happy. The question I want to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Encouragement

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 13, 2007

We are called to encourage one another.

Fifty-one years ago, on June 18, 1956, a freak accident happened on a lake in New York. A speeding motorboat bounced on a wave and shot into the water two of its passengers, a 50-year old man and a little girl. To keep her from drowning, the man held her head above water while the boat circled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Your Father's Business?

Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 22, 2020

What is the purpose of the Church? This sermon proposes that the church is to be about our Father's business of gathering for worship regularly, witnessing and growing his church.

‘Do you know your Father’s Business’ Luke 2:43-52, Proverbs 11:30, Ephesians 4:2 June 16, 2019, 2018 –AM Mexia Baptist Church 1. If you are about your Father’s business, you come to the Father’s house. Luke 2:46-47 2. Our Father’s business is seeking to win the lost. Proverbs 11:30 3. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:43-52, Proverbs 11:30, Ephesians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Church: Exhibit A

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 31, 2019

The church often seems really clutzy, but the way that we live together and love one another is really important.

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the church seems a bit lame? There never seems to be enough money. There always seems to be somebody fussing about some really petty thing, trying to make a mountain out of a molehill. Sometimes it seems to take forever to get everybody agreed and working ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

A Chilling Day Of Giving

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 11, 2019

When Ananias and Sapphira hatched the plot to deceive the apostles and the church they never suspected that their infamous deed would be retold over the centuries to follow. May it be a lesson to us all.

A Chilling Day of Giving Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11, Psalm 104:33-34, 2 Samuel 6:7, Matthew 21:12, Isaiah 63:8-10, Ephesians 4:30, Acts 5:11-15, Romans 6:23, John 11:15, John 11:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Reformation Movement (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 15, 2020

To establish that the Holy Spirit predicted a “departure from the faith” that resulted in religious apostasy and the rise of denominational institutions throughout the world. This lesson describes the failures of the Reformation Movement, and the successes of the Restoration Movement.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Reformation Movement Remarks. 1. This is lesson two, in our semon-series of the theme: “The Departure from the Faith.” It should be noted that Paul begins our lesson by describing “the retraction movement” or “the departure from the faith!” It should also be noted, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pearl Of Greatest Price

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2017

This is a study of the Pearl of Great Price -- Jesus Christ. It's also a study of the Merchant who's seeking fine pearls. We also look at the ancient practice of pearl diving & how those pearls were traded until they reached the civilized world.

THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE Matt. 13:44-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Too Many Kids -- Katlyn Yoder 1. Desperate for a child, a couple asked their priest to pray for them. "I'm going on sabbatical to Rome," he replied. "I'll light a candle in St. Peter's for you." 2. When the priest returned three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessings Through The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by David Mende on May 5, 2017

This sermon highlights the glorious blessings we have through the shed blood of Jesus. Read this sermon and be encouraged! I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. How many of you donated your blood at least once to someone? I still remember the first time I donated my blood in 2002. I have to admit that I was fearful. After donating my blood for the first time, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God