Sermons on Shrewd:

Championship Wrestling

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

This sermon seeks to enlighten Christians as to the difficulty of the battle in overcoming our fleshly desires that would keep us defeated.

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31 Title: “Championship Wrestling” Introduction: It is now twenty years since Jacob made his covenant at Bethel. The place where Jacob made a pillow of stones and laid down and slept. During the night as Jacob dreamed he saw a ladder setting upon the earth and reaching to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God Jesus Didn't Take His Own Advice

Contributed by Robert Eggers on Sep 18, 2004

Luke 14:25-33 is usually seen as Jesus’ advice to his disciples to be committed to him above all. But Jesus didn’t follow that advice and we thank God he didn’t because he went way beyond human logic and calculation to become our Savior and Lord.

Luke 14:25-33 Thank God Jesus Didn’t Follow His Own Advise Jesus said, “Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Quit, It's Your Time Series

Contributed by Shawn Williams on Jun 16, 2004

Keeping the faith in you, and what your life is truly speak to you. Ask Jesus to change your heart, your mind, and your attitude. Speak to God for all the rights that you been through, so, don’t quit, it’s your time!

Put Your Trust In The Lord But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to Him. Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-2, Psalm 27:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stronghold Of Love Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Oct 18, 2000

God’s love is a stronghold in our lives.

We are continuing our look at the stronghold of God. Often when a series of messages is preached we have the tendency to see them merely as individual messages and lose the intended emphasis. So I want to refresh your heart and mind as to why we ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Zera Young on Feb 16, 2006

Just as the prophet Samuel thought Eliab was the True one, it turns out to be one you would least expect. This sermon will help you see the real you as God sees you. He looks on the heart.

Truth And Consequences: 1st Samuel 16: 6-12 Intro: Now we begin here with Samuel who was the earliest of the Hebrew prophets after Moses, and the last of the Judges. And we have Saul, the first King of Israel, and Eliab, Jesse’s oldest son, David’s older brother. Now Samuel was a devout man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-12

Living The Complex, Stressful Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 19, 2009

Jacob lived a stressful life, and so do many of us. Yet we can escape some of the pressures of stress by following the Lord.

Living The Complex, Stressful Life (Genesis 29:31-31:16) 1. One of the stranger creatures in our world is a Tarsier. 2. You can see how weird it looks (Show photo, retrieve from the internet). “The Tarsier is one of the smallest primates and lives in the forests of Borneo and Sumatra and the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chapter Of Firsts Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 15, 2008

Serving the Lord means walking into the unknown. We may have many unique experiences.

Chapter of Firsts (Acts 5:17-41) 1. Kokomo is called the City of Firsts…. If you ’ve ever been to the Sieberling Mansion, AKA, The Howard County Museum just two blocks from here, you’ve probably seen the list of Kokomo’s firsts. 2. "City of Firsts" inventions 1894 - Elwood Haynes makes the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Lord, Increase Our Faith"

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 5, 2007

A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Series C, Proper 22

19th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 22] October 7, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your will and grace for our lives. But we confess that we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Let It Out Part 3: Not Worth Listening To Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

Have you ever felt as if no one wanted to listen to you? Ever been in a situation where you needed help for something so great and tried your best to get help, but it seemed as if no one would even give you the time of day?

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/08/12/let-it-out-part-3-not-worth-listening-to/ Dealing with tough scriptures That’s what we’re doing with Matthew 15:21-28 That’s what we’re doing with “listening” I’ve seen many church statements, visions, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Philosophy Of Gratitude-- Thanksgiving 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Dec 2, 2005

A right philosophy is one that is overflowing with thankfulness. Gratitude is nothing less than the key to happiness.

A Philosophy of Gratitude—Thanksgiving 3 of 4 Col 2:6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, Col 2:7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Col 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8

Alone With God

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Being alone with God changes you. Jacob had been through enough, he wanted change. He was willing to encounter God as a result.

INTRO: This last week have you had an opportunity to spend time with your best friend? That is God. Do you know something? He’s been waiting for you to spend some time with him. Question: Do you guys ever get that excited feeling when you’re going to see a good old buddy who is very close to you? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 30, 2007

Who was Pontius Pilate? Read this sermon to find out more.

Passion/Palm Sunday Yr C, 1/04/2007 Lk 23:1-49 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Jesus and Pontius Pilate” Today we focus on one of the key actors of Christ’s Passion, Pontius Pilate. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Single-Mindedness

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 18, 2001

Some conclusions drawn from the Parable of the Unjust Steward

Bale 23-09-01 Single-mindedness This morning’s Gospel reading is the Parable of the Unjust Steward: Luke 16:1-13 This is one of the most difficult parables to understand - because at first blush it looks as if Jesus is condoning sharp practices. On careful reflection however, I don’t think he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Steps To Mastering Our Money

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

Either we master our money or it masters us

Steps to Mastering Our Money Luke 16:1-13 October 23, 2008 Morning Message Over the past few weeks, we have seen a dramatic shift in our financial and economic stability. The stock markets are down, the outlook is not promising and the bailout seems to have failed. People are angry with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Hitting Bottom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 16, 2009

Sometimes we refuse to bear down spiritually until we or our family hits bottom.

Hitting Bottom Genesis 34:1-35:14 1. Jim Lopardo tells this story: I was a percussion major when I was in college, and during a rehearsal of the student orchestra, my section kept making mistakes. "When you’re too dumb to play anything," the professor conducting us sneered, "they give you a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible