Sermons on Sold The Gospel For Favors:

Noah's Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 5, 2013

How do you find favor in God's eyes in a world gone wrong? God gives us the example of Noah.

Matthew 24:37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. Matthew 24:38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; Luke 3:36 the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants You Blessed Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 14, 2016

Before God can bless us we first have to believe that God wants us blessed! It's not God's will for you to live out your life poor. Just like he's made a way for salvation he's also made a way for you to be blessed.

God Wants You Blessed Text: Proverbs 10:22 Introduction: Before God can bless us we first have to believe that God wants us blessed! It's not God's will for you to live out your life poor. Just like he's made a way for salvation he's also made a way for you to be blessed. Just like there are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Promises Made Promises Kept

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 2, 2020

There is power, there is life, there is Victory in His words! There is power, there is life, there is Victory in your words when you believe and declare His Words!

Promises Made Promises Kept Illus. The Weight of a Prayer by Dr Wheeler Jones Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady with a look of defeat on her face, walked into a grocery store. She approached the owner of the store in a most humble manner and asked if he would let her charge a few groceries. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21, John 1:1-3, John 14:12, Isaiah 55:8-11, Jeremiah 32:26, Joshua 10:5-14, Isaiah 40:28-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 7, 2020

Gods Word never, let me say it again “GODS WORD NEVER EVER” stops completing its given assignment! Gods Word constantly is searching for and making itself available for meeting every need of His children!

Are we there yet? Most of us, spend our entire lives trying to get everyone to say yes to the things we want to do in life and from life. When were young we learn our parents strengths and weaknesses and how to manipulate, or play them against one another to get what we want. Some of us are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:21-22, Psalm 121:1-4, Luke 4:40, Isaiah 53:5, Psalm 107:17-22, 2 Corinthians 1:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nehemiah's Prayer Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 1, 2016

Nehemiah’s prayer shows us a very critical fact: Prayer is ALWAYS the right answer to what is going on in life. Whether you are facing a hardship, or a need for renewal, or asking for God's intervention -- prayer should always be our first response.

Nehemiah’s Prayer Nehemiah 1:1-11; Deut 30:1-10 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership, but also of obedience to God - Here is the critical thing to see this morning: prayer is always the right response -- Re: Lots of us will go through life acting and solving … ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing Favorites Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 9, 2024

Main Idea: Favoritism goes against God's heart for His creation. We are challenged to see people as God sees them and to live out our faith through acts of love and service, especially towards those society often overlooks.

Hey guys, today we're going to talk about something we all see around us - favoritism. You know, when someone gets special treatment because of how they look, what they wear, or who they know. It's not cool, right? Well, guess what? God thinks so too. Let's dive into James 2:1-17. James, who was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Topics: Divine Love, God's Favor, Spiritual Favoritism, Unconditional Love

Lessons In Leadership

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 3, 2022

Scriptural values surrounding leadership as demonstrated in the Kenyan elections of 2022

Lessons in leadership Luke 1:37; As you read this, keep in mind the following four points: i. Our SAVIOR told us to pray “….THY will be done on earth as it is in heaven…” ii. There is nothing impossible with GOD. Paraphrased, with GOD all things are possible. iii. Our GOD is in heaven and HE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

We Must Believe God’s Commands Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 20, 2023

We do not need parlor tricks or cute gimmicks to follow & obey God, what we need is faith that He has already done what He said He would do. He rescued Noah and his family because they obeyed His word. In fact … Noah shows us how God responds to our faithfulness!

Alpha and Omega, Part 12 We must believe God’s commands Genesis 6:1-22 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week: God’s plan of redemption was not a knee-jerk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, Psalm 53:3, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 25:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Songs We Sing: "days Of Elijah" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2025

There is a reason why in the chorus of “Days of Elijah” that the phrase “It’s the year of Jubilee” happens in an entire chorus focusing on Jesus Christ. "Jubilee" is about Jesus.

SONGS WE SING: DAYS OF ELIJAH Leviticus 25:8-22, Isaiah 61:1-11, Luke 4:16-21 #yearofjubilee SING ‘DAYS OF ELIJAH’ SERIES INTRODUCTION This morning we are starting a new sermon series that will go from now until right before Easter. The series is called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:8-22, Isaiah 61:1-11, Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy That Speaks In Crisis Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 11, 2025

The mercy of God is not abstract—it is active, present, and powerful even in our most trying seasons. When crisis comes, we do not rely on our strength, wisdom, or righteousness. We lean wholly on the mercy of God that does not fail.

MERCY THAT SPEAKS IN CRISIS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Lamentations 3:22-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 86:15, Hebrews 4:16, Jonah 2:1-10, Luke 18:13-14, Romans 9:15-16 INTRODUCTION: In times of crisis, when all hope seems lost and everything around us crumbles, there is one divine attribute ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy In My Heart Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 1, 2008

Get the joy!

JOY IN MY HEART Philippians 1.1-18 S: Joy C: Seeing the big picture Th: Toward the Goal Pr: GET THE JOY! ?: How? How do we get the joy? KW: Concepts TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 1.1-18 three concepts that help us get the joy. Type: Propositional ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Helping expand the good news from simply forgiveness to restoration.

Relates to chapters 3 (Gospel), 5 (Need) and 6 (Sin) of Holy Conversation book. Intro - We all like to communicate… but sometimes we discover that some things don’t translate well. Some of the biggest companies in the world have discovered this the hard way… when they tried to market their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rediscover Hope Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 30, 2020

When it seems like all hope is lost, look to Jesus, and discover revelation, redemption, and rest.

[Grateful acknowledgement to Sermon Central contributor Scott Bayles. His sermon "Christmas Carols, part 4" provides much of the backbone for this sermon.] Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Luke 2. I am so thankful that you have joined us for this season of Advent! The word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Cross-Contamination (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 1, 2020

When you hear cross-contamination, it's not referring to something good. But today I'd like to turn that around. Normally we would do our best to avoid cross-contamination, but when it pertains to the cross of Christ, it's best to encourage cross-contamination.

CROSS-CONTAMINATION (part one) By definition, cross-contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect. You might typically hear this in reference to transferring bacteria between raw ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7, Philippians 3:17-19, 1 Corinthians 1:11-21, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Critical Word "unless" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 13, 2021

Isn’t it true that when we ask Jesus for some favor, His timing is always flawless?

Monday of 4th Week in Lent 2021 One of the most contemptible features of our modern culture shows up today in the Gospel of John. Jesus tells this petitioner: “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” The man repeats his request for Jesus to come from where he was in Cana to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-21, John 4:43-54, 1 John 2:15-17, Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Catholic