Sermons on Sordid Gain:

Hope In The Midst Of Trouble

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 20, 2024

1 Corinthians 13 says, "Now abideth faith, hope, and love". Psalm 42:5, "Hope thou in God". You put your faith in some people, you'll often be disappointed. But you will never be disappointed when you put your faith in God.

Hope is God's gift to the believer. 1 Corinthians 13 says, "Now abideth faith, hope, and love". Say that with me. "Faith, hope, and love". David writes in Psalm 42:5, "Hope thou in God". You put your faith in some people, you'll often be disappointed. But you ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Case Study 2 John The Baptist The Praying Evangelist Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025

Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Misusing The Law Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2013

The purpose of the Law and the danger of mishandling that same Law is discussed. The contrast of law and gospel is examined.

“We know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

For Christ's Sake?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2015

The life of the disciples must be lived for Christ's sake and not for the disciple's comfort.

“[Jesus] began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again. And he said this plainly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and seeing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

No One Will Ever Know, Will They?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 15, 2019

The dark account of David's sin with Bathsheba serves as a warning for all who would please God to this day.

“In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. “It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose from his couch and was walking on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Pieces Of Silver And A Suit

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2017

Religion is cheap. Those who seek to perpetuate religion will sell the Faith for a pittance. The message calls on the faithful to distinguish between those seeking a job in the ministry and those who are appointed by God to minister.

“Now there was a young man of Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. And the man departed from the town of Bethlehem in Judah to sojourn where he could find a place. And as he journeyed, he came to the hill country of Ephraim to the house of Micah. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty And The Beast

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 25: 1 –44

1 Samuel 25: 1 –44 Beauty and the Beast 25 Then Samuel died; and the Israelites gathered together and lamented for him, and buried him at his home in Ramah. And David arose and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.2 Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel, and the man was very ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

‘jacob's Heartache'

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 12, 2001

In this sermon on the family, we see Jacob’s problem, Jacob’s pursuit, and Jacob’s peace.

‘JACOB’S HEARTACHE’ Genesis 35:1-7, 14 There’s an Ozark story about a hound sitting in a country store and howling as hounds do. In comes a stranger who says to the storekeeper, "What’s the matter with the dog?" "He’s sitting on a cocklebur." "Why doesn’t he get off?" "He’d rather holler." (He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Secrets

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 9, 2001

Hidden in our Christmas celebrations are the secrets of Jesus’ family tree. Come and discover the real meaning of Christmas.

Christmas Secrets Matthew 1:1-16 The Christmas season is upon us. Christmas is an interesting time of the year here in the United States. Mention the word, "Christmas" and automatically it stirs images of nativity scenes, beautifully decorated homes with lights and tinsel, and Santa with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Messiah Must Be Made Known Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 15, 2001

If the lost of this community are ever going to see Jesus for themselves, they must first see Him in us.

Our Messiah Must Be Made Known “So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20, John 14:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Did About Seeking Sinners Series

Contributed by John White on Oct 14, 2006

The story of Jesus seeking and saving a lowly sinner.

What Jesus Did About Seeking Sinners John 4:1-15 This particular incident in the Life of Christ has come to be accepted as the ultimate example of skillful soul winning. For those who desire to learn to be effective and fruitful soul winners, studying and understanding this true story is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is In Your Basket?

Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 12, 2006

29. What are these small gifts that I have among so many? We, with our small gifts our time, our talents and our treasures what are they among so many lost people in the world today? What difference would it make if I gave them to Jesus? There has got to

SPECIAL PREPARATION FOR SERMON – Have a medium sized basket with two Italian style loaves of bread in the basket (have the loaves showing at the top as though you were modeling it for a picture). Along with the bread hid in the bottom a large bag of M&M’s. Put this out of sight of the congregation ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When Good People Do Bad Things Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A look at David's sin and the hope that remains for those who have sinned.

The children begged for a hamster, and after the usual fervent vows that they alone would care for it, they got one. They named him Danny. It was 2 months later when Mom found herself responsible for cleaning and feeding the creature. She located a prospective new home for it. Mom was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hope Renewed Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014

Hope rests upon the heart of God. Hope tells us the desire of God. Hope has the potential to transform our most significant relationships into reflections of the covenant we have with Him!

Covenant Connections: A Covenant of Old ~ A Hope Renewed Scripture Text: Hosea 1.2 – 2.1 INTRODUCTION If you are not familiar with Hosea ~ …his life and the message that God told him to announce ~ …if you don’t know that-much about Hosea, …then the story may be a ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer / Evangelism

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Jesus Teaching on Prayer. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. Ill: Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. • As they lay down for the night, • Holmes said, "Watson, look up into the sky and tell me what you see." • Watson said, "I see millions and millions of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren