Sermons on Slothfulness:

Ther Is More To You Than Meets The Eye Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

The Lord is my Banner. My license. My authority under whom I am commanded, under Whom I follow and His banner fly’s high. Jehovah Nissi gives us victory over the flesh, the world and the devil. Our battles are His battles of light against darkness and go

May 4th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part Six— Jehovah Nissi—Banner Sermon: There is more to you than meets the eye Scripture: Luke 10:19-20 The Lord is my Banner. My license. My authority under whom I am commanded, under Whom I follow and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get A Job

Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 6, 2005

We have to always be ready and willing to work

GET A JOB Scripture Reference: Acts 20:31-35 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Things We've Lost We Need To Regain

Contributed by James Roberts on Apr 5, 2010

A New Year's sermon or a new beginning sermon.

SOME THINGS WE'VE LOST WE NEED TO REGAIN IN THE NEW YEAR 2 John 8 & Luke 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Our Scriptures say that we need to be alert lest we lose that which we have gained in our efforts and work for the Lord. It also tells us what we should do if we have lost something. Look for it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Give Up Pride For Lent And Beyond

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 17, 2014

It's time to stop practicing fake Christianity during Lent. Let's give up something meaningful - the sin of pride

The season known as Lent is starting this coming Wednesday, with Ash Wednesday being the first day of Lent. What is Lent to you? Let's be honest, for many of us, Lent is really, nothing - it's just another time of the year. On Wednesdays many of your churches have extra midweek church services, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Behavior Of Believers Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 28, 2019

Having warned of false teaching, Paul revealed the great benefit and result of sound, biblical teaching - it would serve to build and sustain Christian character within the body of Christ.

The Behavior of Believers Titus 2: 1-10 Following Paul’s instruction for Titus in regard to dealing with false teachers, he offered a strong admonition to remain faithful to sound doctrine. Titus 2:1 – But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. Such faithfulness to sound doctrine would ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Scandalous Grace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2016

Where do you "fit in" to the parable of the Prodigal Son"?

"Scandalous Grace" Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 What are we to make of this parable? I think that this parable is the parable that most shows what God is trying to reveal to us in sending Jesus into the world. In the story Jesus tells, the younger son goes off with his inheritance and blows the whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

#1 Dig Your Own Well? Codependence.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2021

This is part 1 of a 2 part lesson on the imbalance of a codependent attitude. Several Bible characters never had a personal experience with Jesus. They depended on others.

#1 DIG MY OWN WELL? BEING CODEPENDENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (#1 OF 2 PARTS) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15, Philippians 4:5, 1 Samuel 15:27-30, Acts 8:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace For The Humble Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 18, 2021

If pride is the deadliest of sins, humility is the greatest of all Christian virtues, because it honors God’s rightful place of authority and serves his good and perfect will above all else. "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

A computer whiz, a minister and a Boy Scout were the only passengers on a small commuter plane, when suddenly the pilot rushed back into the cabin and told them there was a mechanical problem and that the plane was losing altitude. He opened the storage compartment and discovered that it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2020

What are you doing with everything God has entrusted you with?

The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 The Parable of the Talents is one of a number of parables Jesus spoke at the end of His earthly ministry. He was about to be betrayed and arrested. From there, He would be judged, crucified and buried. He would arise on the third day. After showing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

They Cry Out Upon Moses And Aaron. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 5, 2022

The Egyptian taskmasters were very severe. The head-workmen justly complained to Pharaoh: but he taunted them. The Israelites should have humbled themselves before God and taken to themselves the shame of their sin, but instead, they quarreled with those who were to be their deliverers.

TITLE: They Cry Out Upon Moses And Aaron. Exodus 5:19-21 Scripture: Exodus 5:19-21 (KJV) 19And the officers of the children of Israel did see that they were in evil case, after it was said, Ye shall not minish ought from your bricks of your daily task. 20And they met Moses and Aaron, who stood ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Diligent Hands Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 7, 2023

God created every one with a single agenda of enjoying the life. Our members of the body if utilised properly, we can enjoy the life. Diligent hands leads to prosperity and authority. The relationship with God is more important to enjoy the life.

Proverbs 12:11-28 Diligent hands Greetings: THE LORD IS GOOD AND HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER. Illustration: One parrot was caught from a forest. It was kept in a cage. She was given food. One day the hunter went to the. He went to the Forest and asked the parrot what message she would like to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:12-28

Denomination: Methodist

8 Success Secrets From The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 28, 2025

It is the will of God for us to live a successful life. In this message Dr. Vorce outlines eight success secrets from the Bible.

3 John 1:2 – “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” Romans 1:10 – “Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.” 1 Corinthians 16:2 – “Upon the first day of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Romans 1:10, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Joshua 1:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 10:35, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 22:29, Proverbs 22:1, Luke 6:38, Psalm 126:3, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 6:9, Psalm 23:4, John 16:13, Acts 1:8, Proverbs 27:17, Matthew 18:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Go! And Shine The Light Of Christ - Isaiah 60:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025

In a world filled with spiritual darkness, God has called His people to be light-bearers, this is not our light, but the light of Christ shining through us.

Go! And Shine the Light of Christ Isaiah 60:3 (NLT): “All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.” Introduction Imagine for a moment a darkened stadium. The power goes out. Thousands sit in confusion, waiting in silence. Suddenly, a single torch is lit. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:3, John 8:12, Revelation 21:23-24, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 Corinthians 15:3, Matthew 27:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Good Stewardship

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 13, 2025

Stewardship is the accepted responsibility and ethical management of something entrusted into one's care.

Pope John Paul II, the Polish former head of the Catholic church once remarked: "The earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations." Genesis 1:28 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Colossians 3:23, Titus 1:7

Faith At Work Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 11, 2018

We were created to work and it is part of God’s plan of creation, work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. Work can even be a place where we worship The Lord.

Video Transition: Live your life with purpose! Series: Your Work Matters to God! Sermon: Faith at Work Thesis: We were created to work and it is part of God’s plan of creation, work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24, Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational