Sermons on Silver And Gold:

"Christmas Trees In The Bible"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 16, 2009

A sermon about pointing beyond ourselves.

Jeremiah 10:1-5 “Christmas Trees in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A few weeks ago I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when my attention went to a Christmas tree in the corner of the room. It had different colored lights, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessings Of The Son (1) – "Redemption” Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Aug 1, 2010

We Have Recently Examined - The Blessings From The Father: 1. He Has Chosen Us (v 3-4); 2. He Has Adopted Us (v 5,11); 3. He Has Accepted Us (v 6).

Ephesians 1:7-12 We Have Recently Examined - The Blessings From The Father: 1. He Has Chosen Us (v 3-4); 2. He Has Adopted Us (v 5,11); 3. He Has Accepted Us (v 6). In Chapter One of Ephesians We Will Notice These Blessings From The Son. 1. He Has Redeemed Us (v 7a). 2. He Has Forgiven Us (v ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

One Bad Apple Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Joshua, Pt. 5

ONE BAD APPLE (JOSHUA 7) Three churches – Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian – worked together to sponsor a community-wide revival. After the revival concluded, the three pastors were eagerly discussed the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Bad Apple Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua, Pt. 5

ONE BAD APPLE (JOSHUA 7) Three churches – Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian – worked together to sponsor a community-wide revival. After the revival concluded, the three pastors were eagerly discussed the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 21, 2015

Though more precious than gold, wisdom is not hidden like gold is. Wisdom is all around us and is easily accessible for all who seek it.

Proverbs 8:1-11, 22-26 “The Gift of Wisdom” INTRODUCTION Normally we think that wisdom comes with age, but not always. Sometimes it comes from the mouths of children. · Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” · Michael, 14, said, “When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

We Do Not Well

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

1) There are Desperate Times a. Desperate Mothers = (Cab)2 quarts of lentils (doves dung) The Maternal love was gone Moral Decline

(1) There are Desperate Times a. Desperate Mothers Cab = doves dung 2 quarts of lentils The Maternal love was gone Moral Decline 2 Kings 6:25 And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An End Of The Year Exhortation (The Year Is Not Yet Over) Series

Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Dec 26, 2004

Many Christians make resolutions or speak a prophetic words of what they want God to do in the coming new year. And many are unresolved as the year comes to an end. This is to encourage them if it is 1 minute before midnight December 31, God can perform i

AN END OF THE YEAR EXHORTATION (The Year Is Not Yet Over)! Exodus 12:1-2 "Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-2, Exodus 12:1, Exodus 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing Strong PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing God's promises as realities, forming the foundation of our lives, and finishing the year strong through His unchanging faithfulness.

Good morning, dear family of faith. Draw near and lend your hearts to the words of our beloved Father, as we gather in unity and love to hear His divine message today. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:35

Topics: Faith, God

God's Word To The Rich Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 24, 2012

God's word has much to say about being "wealthy." This message reminds us about 'some' of what God has to say.

God’s Word to the Rich James 5:1-6 * Believe it or not, it is not a sin to be rich. However, we need to recognize two truths; First, when compared to this world we are ‘rich’ and next, because scripture has so much to say on the subject, we need to pay attention to this text. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 13 in the series. God simply cannot be placed in a box. When He so chooses, He can use pagan kings to accomplish His will and His plan for Israel. In a letter preserved for us, not in Hebrew, but in the Aramaic, we have the word for word decree of

The Book of Ezra Study #13 (Ezra 7:11-28) The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ordinance Of Holy Communion

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

Communion is more than a religious tradition. It is a gateway into the presence of God. It holds the promise of cleansing, healing, intimacy and fellowship.

The Ordinance of Holy Communion Intro.: Why do we celebrate communion? Is it just to remember the Lord? Does this ancient tradition have any real significance in today’s church? First shadow of communion: Gen. 14:18, And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Unstoppable - The Point Of Our Need Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The fourth message in a series on Acts - This message was a 15 minute devotional

Unstoppable – The Point of Our Need 10/8/17 Acts 3-4 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer – at three in the afternoon. Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Valuable Thing In The World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2024

Do you believe God's wisdom is more valuable than gold? How committed are you to asking for God's wisdom and to seeking after God's wisdom. But even more importantly, how committed are you to applying God's wisdom?

A. The story is told about an angel that appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean, “In return for your unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward you with one of the following: infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Which one will you choose?” 1. Without hesitation, the dean ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-18, Proverbs 4:5-9, 2 Chronicles 1:1, 1 Kings 3:5-14, 1 Kings 4:29-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blood Of Our Salvation

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 17, 2002

What the scripture teaches us about the blood of Christ which saves us?

The Blood of our Salvation …. Communion Sunday What the scripture teaches us about the blood of Christ which saves us? OT understanding of Passover Ex 12:13 Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consecrated Offerer And Offerings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an offerer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the offerer and the offering are set apart for the LORD for His Good Purpose. IV. TEXT: Ezra 8:28 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an offerer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the offerer and the offering are set apart for the LORD for His Good Purpose. IV. TEXT: Ezra 8:28 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And I said to these priests, “You and these ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal