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Healing From Debt

Contributed by Dan Waite on Jan 20, 2006

People are rich in what they ARE, not what they HAVE. In the “materialism” that fills American society and the American church, we have become addicted to debt and don’t mind it’s abuses.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ 1 Timothy 6:6 – 10 Healing from Debt Premise: People are rich in what they ARE, not what they HAVE. Godliness is the truest riches. (Ill.) “Two ardent fishermen met on their vacation and began swapping stories about the different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Faithfulness Yields Fruitfulness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 23, 2007

End Time 3 (A) - Believers are reminded that faithfulness yields fruitfulness. This means we are to always use God’s gifts and never abuse God’s gifts.

FAITHFULNESS YIELDS FRUITFULNESS (Outline) November 18, 2007 - END TIME 3 / SAINTS TRIUMPHANT - Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jesus uses another parable to teach us about the seriousness of his judgment on the Last Day. Last week the parable of the ten virgins taught us to be prepared by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2022

The name of God and his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, is so often abused in our culture, that we must in this new year treat that Name with respect and honor.

On January 1, Moses tells the people how Aaron and his following high priests should bless them. The strange phrase, “so shall they place my name upon the people of Israel” is part of the direction. In Hebrew, the word “name” (hashem) stands for the person and the person’s power and authority. The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 67:4, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

God's Deliverance And Dealing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand that godly people may experience abuse at the hands of carnal individuals, but we should always turn all of our pain over to the Lord’s care, deliverance and dealing.

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 26 – Jacob Returns Home – Gen. 31:1-33 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that godly people may experience abuse at the hands of carnal individuals, but we should always turn all of our pain over to the Lord’s care, deliverance and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

House Guest

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008

There is an unwanted houseguest in the home of the disciple. This freeloader--given to laziness and self-indulgence as well as pre-occupation with self is an enemy who does not have the disciple’s best interests at heart. It is called "carnality". Who’s i

---------OPTIONAL SERMON DVD VIDEO OPENER------- Have you ever came home to houseguests like this? OPENER: DVD CLIP Mrs. Doubtfire START: 7:32 Scene selection #2 “The Birthday Party” | Time: 1 min 45 sec. END: 9:10 | Robin Williams says “You’re Home Early Girlfriend” NOTE: It’s crucial that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Become A Great Christian Leader Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 27, 2007

1. A Great Christian Leader Serves JESUS. 2. A Great Christian Leader Serves FELLOW SERVANTS. 3. A Great Christian Leader Serves SELF. (Has a Godly self-image.)

How To Become A Great Christian Leader Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, became a familiar sight to millions with his company’s television commercials. Dave also appeared in a lot of training films for Wendy’s employees. In those training films he would dress as his workers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognizing The Signs Of A God-Ordained Marriage And Devil Ordained Marriage. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 8, 2024

The truth is, marriage is not always easy, if a partner has the history of abuse, addiction, serious mental illness, criminal past, secrets, dont love or care, dont take responsibilty or accountabilty,etc

Marriage can be challenging when a partner has a history of: * Abuse * Addiction * Serious mental illness * Criminal past * Secrets * Lack of love or care * Irresponsibility or unaccountability * Pathological lying * Cold-heartedness or lack of empathy * Violence or aggression * Arrogance * ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19, 1 Corinthians 13:13, John 10:10

Peace & Persecution

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

Are you comfortable in being a follower of Christ? Countless Christians around the world face intense persecution for being followers of Jesus, but they're not alone. We share in the struggles of being a Christian. Why is that? Listen to Jesus' call to deny yourself and follow him.

Each year, a Christian organization called “Open Doors” publishes a list of the top 50 countries where Christians are most intensely persecuted for their faith. Physical violence, death threats, execution, imprisonment, rape, neglect, burning of homes, bombing of churches, abandoned by family, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Death Of The Cross

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 22, 2007

The death of Jesus on the cross provides an example of love, self-sacrifice, and obedience.

The Death of the Cross. Phil. 2:8 INTRO.: In Philippians 2, the death of the cross is presented as an example of selfless living. Not that we should seek to die like Jesus, but that we should strive to live in the spirit of self-sacrificing love for one another and obedience to the will of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Year In Review

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010

Jeremiah exhorted Israel to self-examination: Lamentations 3:40-41

Our Year In Review 12/06/09 AM Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION This past Tuesday, December 1st, I received an email from an online search company informing me that they had just made available their “Annual Year in Review: 2009.” And it took my brain a minute to register that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pilgrims Path 1 Humility Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 3, 2009

Humility is not debasing ones self; it is the elevation of Christ as King in our lives.

“The Pilgrim’s Path” Part-1, Mathew 5:1-12 Humility Introduction As a teenager I spent two years living in Butte, Montana. Butte is nestled high in the Rocky Mountains in a small valley which rests directly in the shadow of the great continental divide; a massive mountain range which stretches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Prosperity Gospel – Dealing With False Doctrine

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 13, 2012

The greatest danger in prosperity theology is its hidden message of self-deification.

PROSPERITY GOSPEL – DEALING WITH FALSE DOCTRINE OPPOSE THE THEOLOGY AND NOT THE TEACHER The evangelist pranced around the opulent stage urging TV listeners to send a donation and receive a prayer cloth, or send a bigger donation and receive miracle water from the Red Sea. He told them that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Let Any One Who Thinks That He Stands Take Heed Lest He Fall Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2013

Training and exercise in the spiritual life, and self-mastery, are a requirement for sanctity and effectiveness.

“let any one who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” In nomine Patris. . . Over the last several months, my wife and I have learned a great deal about standing and falling. One seldom thinks about knees until one stops working perfectly. A knee really gets attention when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Denomination: Catholic

How The Holy Spirit Guides Us Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 13, 2013

How to distinguish between the voice of the Holy Spirit and the voices of self and Satan

One day, about 25 years ago, I was sitting in a church service listening to the sermon, when I sensed that God was saying to me that He wanted me to be a pastor one day. At the time, I had a very good job with a land development company in which I made a lot of money. I had a family with young ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Life Worthy Of The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show your true self-worth as a life lived worthy of the LORD

I. EXORDIUM: Is your life worthy of the LORD? What's your self-worth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show your true self-worth as a life lived worthy of the LORD IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:10 (Amplified Bible) That you may walk (live and conduct yourselves) in a manner ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal