Sermons on Selling:

Joseph: From Slave To Deputy Pharoah

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 24, 2014

The Story- Chapter 3. Joseph is an example of a man who did not let his lower story dominate his life because he was focused on God's upper story!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to look at the life of a man who was loved by his father, almost too much. This love from his father was so strong that his other brothers were terribly jealous and maybe rightfully so. • Joseph has a lot go wrong in his early life, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Appropriating And Defending Our Inheritance Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

The fourth sermon in this series deals with the appropriation of our inheritance by faith, and our need to defend our inheritance so that we can enjoy it and pass it on to others.

Inheritance sermon #4: Appropriating and Defending our Inheritance Intro: It is wonderful to know about our inheritance from God, but knowing about it isn’t all there is to it. There are certain things we need to do with our inheritance in order to make it really ours. Imagine someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ill-Gotten Gains

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 29, 2023

Jezebel took shortcuts to gain power and wealth and wound up being famous, but not in the way she wanted.

How many women in this congregation are wearing makeup? How many of you actually feel rather undressed if you go out without your lipstick? My mother, who turned 104 in September, used to be so dependent on makeup she even wore lipstick and eye liner on hiking trips. I don’t often wear makeup ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guilty Conscience Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: GUILTY CONSCIENCE A. In our study of the Life of Joseph, 1. We have been looking at various PITS that Joseph has endured, and today we will see how he deals with his brothers “GUILTY CONSCIENCE”. 2. Joseph’s DREAMS of being a RULER have now come to pass after ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cellar (Seller) Of Bondage

Contributed by Dean Defino on Aug 12, 2023

Freedom is a magical word that stirs deep emotions in all of us. True freedom comes only through Christ.

The Cellar (Seller) of Bondage Or If there’s a tax, it ain’t free! Jhn 8:31-36 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham's ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, John 14:6

Are You Good Enough?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 19, 2025

Jesus met a young man who thought he kept the entire Law. Most people believe they are going to heaven when they die, and they base their conclusion on being a morally good person. But, is anyone really good enough to go to heaven?

I have entitled our message this morning “Are You Good Enough?” And the question for us to consider today is this: “Is anyone good enough to go to heaven?” An article from the Los Angeles Times says, “An overwhelming majority of Americans continue to believe that there is life after death and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (Psalm 96) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 15, 2025

#7 in Summer in the Psalms

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Psalm 96. I was five years old when Coca Cola came out with one of the most iconic commercials of all time. It was 1971. The idealism of the hippie movement was still hanging in there, but the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert F Kennedy in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Aren't Christians? Pt 1

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 7, 2002

This sermon begins to explain why people do not turn to Christianty.

Why People Aren’t Christians? Part 1 Matthew 19:16-22 “And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Seven Bowls

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. This evening w e come to that point in the book of Revelation we have been reading about and preparing for.

1. This evening w e come to that point in the book of Revelation we have been reading about and preparing for. God’s final judgement takes place. The bowls of God’s wrath is poured out upon the earth. 2. As we consider the plague and events that accompany this action, we must be careful how we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Little Girl In Philippi

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

This little girl was possessed by a demon and possessed by merchants. She obviously had a Momma and a Daddy. However, nothing is ever said about them. It seems that they were inconsequential to her life. She didn’t seem to matter to them. Evidently, they

A LITTLE GIRL IN PHILIPPI TEXT: Acts 16:16-18 INTRODUCTION: A. WHO WAS INTERESTED IN THIS LITTLE GIRL? 1. This little girl was possessed by a demon and possessed by merchants. 2. She obviously had a Momma and a Daddy. 3. However, nothing is ever said about them. 4. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

God, The God Of Generations

Contributed by André Strydom on Dec 5, 2000

God introduces Himself to Moses as the God of Grandpas and Grandmas, moms and dads and children.

Baptism Sermon Scripture reading: Exodus 3:1-10 I wonder if the children noticed who was present in front of the pulpit today? For if we look carefully we would have noticed that in each case we saw three generations. Ws saw a Grandmother, a daughter and a grandchild. This is quite significant ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Weakness Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000

A sermon about Suffering

I Corinthians 1:22-25 "The Weakness of God??" We like winners. Our culture, our country, our society are caught up with the idea of winning. Winning, succeeding, getting ahead, overcoming great obstacles these are the ideals, these are the goals that society places on all people. We can see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Signpost Of Sinfulness #2

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2002

This sermon is about the misery of sin in the believer’s life.

Sunday Morning March 12, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#2] The Misery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23, James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost (Part 1)

Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003

Have we really counted the cost of following Christ? He requires us to surrender everything to be His follower.

Counting the Cost – Part 1 January 12, 2003 Today we will be talking about being a disciple or follower of Christ. Do we fully understand what that means? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to staff members of a wilderness recreation area… 1. trails need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Come Quickly!

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 16, 2004

This passage of the Psalms speaks of the Lord’s protection, salvation, and exaltation and how it should affect our lives

The Lord Come Quickly! Psalms 40:11-17 October 13, 2004 PM Introduction: When you were a child, did you ever get lost and was hoping your mom or dad would come and rescue you? Have you ever felt God’s protection? Read Psalms 40:11-17 I. The Lord’s Protection vs 11-12 Illustration of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:11-17

Denomination: Baptist