Sermons on Silver And Gold:

A Lame Man In Front Of A Cripple Church

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006

Growth failure in the church

A LAME MAN IN FRONT OF A CRIPPLE CHURCH Acts 3:11 Our text opens at the three O clock hour as Peter and John are on their way to the temple. . . The union of these two brings special attention: They were friends from youth; They were partners as fishermen; They shared in looking for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is A God Of Covenants Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 28, 2008

God’s covenant through Abram was about the Hebrews getting to the Promised Land of Canaan and it was a precursor to the final covenant through Jesus Christ!

God tells Christians in 1 Peter 1:18-19, For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. A great hymn ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prophecy Of Jesus’ Birth

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 14, 2021

Can the Bible be trusted? Yes indeed! Because of prophecy that has already been fulfilled.

Do You Hear What I Hear Said the night wind to the little lamb, do you see what I see Way up in the sky, little lamb, do you see what I see A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite With a tail as big as a kite Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, do you hear what I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

High Standards (Deuteronomy 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2025

What can we learn from God's high standards of conduct for ancient Israel? Let's look at Deuteronomy 17.

Why did God require sacrifices without defect? Does capital punishment deter evils? What were God’s standards for royalty? Does our king of kings far exceed those standards? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 17. Should a sacrifice not have any blemish or defect? You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Burying The Bible Burner

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

As we approach this character study, I am reminded of the Christmas Season Character of Scrooge. Yet, as the story of Scrooge goes, even he has some redeeming qualities evident by the end of his tail. Not so with Jehoiakim. This king goes from bad to w

BURYING THE BIBLE BURNER Jehoiakim Jeremiah 22, 23, 26, 33 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this character study, I am reminded of the Christmas Season Character of Scrooge. Yet, as the story of Scrooge goes, even he has some redeeming qualities evident by the end of his tail. Not so with Jehoiakim. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Educations Rock Star

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 7: 1 – 28

Ezra 7: 1 – 28 Educations Rock star 7 Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, 2 the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, 3 the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, 4 the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The March Of Time Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 23, 2006

In this text we learn about the meaning of history. There have been a number of human kingdoms, but God is going to establish his kingdom, which will last for all eternity.

Scripture As we continue in our series of sermons in the book of Daniel, we come today to Daniel’s interpretation of king Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. It is going to require our careful attention as we work our way through the interpretation of this dream. But its message is very significant for us ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:24-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does The Bible Say About Idols Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 2, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Idols

What Does the Bible Say About Idols Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:4 You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Psalm ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rewards Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 18, 2012

Salvation is a free gift from God, our rewards are accoring to works.

REWARDS Knowing that rewards will be given should make believers want to become a better and more productive Christian. There is a vast difference in the doctrine of salvation for the lost, and the doctrine of rewards for the saved. Salvation is “a free gift of God; you cannot earn it for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:27

Denomination: *other

Do Not Trust Your Eyes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 5, 2023

All that glitters is not gold and magicians provide illusions.

Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Thessalonians 2:8-10, Ephesians 4:14, Exodus 7:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 3, 2019

Around AD 95 John was exiled to the island of Patmos. It was there that John wrote the book of Revelation.

HEAVEN: OUR FUTURE HOME “The New Jerusalem” Scripture: Revelation 21:1 The famous explorer Marco Polo after completing his journeys went back to his home in Venice. When he got back to his home he began to describe some of the things he had seen. But his close friends thought he had gone mad. He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Our Present Joy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013

After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spot Of Leprosy (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 20, 2014

Your sinful habits can be passed on to your spouse, your children, your grandchildren, to your community. Oh, if we only would say to our family, Unclean, Unclean! So they would not pick up our bad habits, our sinful habits!

Verse 7-8-But if the scab should at all spread over the skin, after he has been seen by the priest for his cleansing, he shall be seen by the priest again. And if the priest sees that the scab has indeed spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean. It is leprosy. Leprosy can ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Price Betrayal?

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 1, 2008

Judas’ price was 30 pieces of silver. Do you have a price?

WHAT PRICE BETRAYAL? MATTHEW 26: 14-16 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Palm Sunday 2000 What is this? The ultimate betrayal for the mere price of thirty pieces of silver? There has been another time when the people of Jerusalem valued the prophet Zechariah at 30 pieces of silver, but that was pay for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impact Of A Church With Pentecostal Power! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023

The power of God was given for personal transformation, power to become sons of God and power to assist in kingdom building through effective witnesses to the entire world. The power of God energized them and transformed to be witnesses of Jesus Christ.

Sermon -The Impact of A Church With Pentecostal Power! Scripture: Acts 3:1-11 Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. 2 As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11, John 20:21, Philippians 4:4, Mark 6:4-6, Acts 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist