Sermons on squander:

Season Of Restraint

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 9, 2024

Using the events described in the book of Jonah, this sermon teaches us about God's seasons of restraint regarding sending judgment when HE sees true repentance.

A Season of Restraint Scripture Reference: Jonah 3:1-10 Introduction- Ater our prayer service last Sunday concerning the election, I was cleaning up and thinking about how the service went. My next thought was- what will I say next week? I took it to God and asked, “What should I say?” I felt ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Year Sermon PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to rely on Christ, utilize His divine provisions, and honor Him through virtuous living for a fruitful Christian journey.

Ladies and gentlemen, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I welcome you all with the warmest of hearts and the deepest of joy. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love. We are here to seek, to learn, to grow, and to encourage one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Topics: Resources, Best

When You Become Unthankful Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 14, 2001

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Life’s Challenge’s". This is also a Thanksgiving Sermon.

Sunday Morning November 18, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Thanksgiving Sermon Series: Life’s Challenges [#4] WHEN YOU BECOME UNTHANKFUL Luke 15:11-31 Introduction: 1. We live in a country that is very unthankful and ungrateful most of the time. Our idea of the rough life is the remote control ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful And Fruitful

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 4, 2005

The parable of the talents.

Matthew 25:14 (NLT) "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a trip. He called together his servants and gave them money to invest for him while he was gone. Until Jesus Comes...  God has given each of us management over His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Other Son

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006

To show that self-righteousness is just as evil as outright rebellion.

<Luke 15:11-31 -In this passage we usually focus on the character whom we commonly call “The prodigal son” -And for good reason -This morning, however, I want to focus on the other son -The prodigal’s brother -While he did not go and squander what the father had given him in riotous living, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Samson: A Life Wasted

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jul 2, 2012

A study of waste and wasted potential. Samson had such potential to be a great man of God. Instead of treasuring the gifts he'd been given, he wasted his strength on his own desires.

What a Waste Seeds: some background notes from a Steve Malone message/outline. 1. I’m aggravated by waste. 2. Waste: wasted time (waiting in line, or at the doctor, or to get your driver’s license), wasted food (seeing food thrown away, or left on the plate), wasted money (government ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Nazarene

"Start Training Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 17, 2014

We need to train as if going to battle.Many of us are weak and fight only in the flesh.

The Ultimate Decision June 26, 2014 If I were to coach you in track for distance I would gather you together and find out your current level of fitness. We would find out how fast you could run a mile. If you could run a 5 minute mile that would be 75 second laps for 4 laps. To start training we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

One Heart And One Soul Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 20, 2024

As we are looking at the New Testament Church in Jerusalem, I am intrigued with this simple statement in verse 32, “them that believed were of one heart and of one soul:” What would it take for us to be the same?

“One Heart And One Soul” Acts 4:32-37 As we are looking at the New Testament Church in Jerusalem, I am intrigued with this simple statement in verse 32, “them that believed were of one heart and of one soul:” What would it take for us to be the same? If you were to look on the internet, “Uniting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing And Returning To God Jeremiah 24:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2024

Jeremiah 24:7 reveals God's desire for His people to know Him intimately and return to Him wholeheartedly.

Transformed by Truth: Knowing and Returning to God Jeremiah 24:7 Today, we are diving into a powerful verse from the book of Jeremiah that speaks to the heart of our relationship with God. The title of our sermon is "Transformed by Truth: Knowing and Returning to God," based on Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:7, Hosea 6:6, 2 Corinthians 6:16, Joel 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Would You Lie? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2017

According to a surveys, people lie a lot... especially to their families. Why would they do that, what are the consequences, and what can God do to help them stop?

OPEN: In our brotherhood we had a great preacher named Wayne Smith who was something of a cutup on stage. He mentioned once that in English Class they taught him that using 2 negatives in a sentence made a positive statement. And he said that, since that was true “The way I figure it, if I know I’m ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Back To The One Who Gave His All

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 11, 2005

This sermon provides an introductory look at the topic of Stewardship. Beginning with the recognition of four realities - God’s Ownership, Our Blessing, Our Opportunity, and Our Responsibility.

A few weeks ago we looked at a word that was not very reflective of American culture. Anyone remember the word? Content. Content. We talked about how there are many words to describe us as Americans, but content is probably not one of them. Today I want to look at another word that is probably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 5, 2002

The younger son wanted blessing without relationship. So did the elder son. And so do we today.

This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. As we’ve noted before, a parable is a short story which is intended to teach or illustrate some spiritual truth. Parables are small but powerful, and this is demonstrated by their familiarity. Few of us, I imagine, could explain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

Let's look at the heart of a father. Fathers are a gift from the heavenly Father. Here is a well known story Jesus told about a special father - special because Jesus was using Him to describe what the heavenly Father is really like.

THE PRODIGAL FATHER Luke 15:11-24 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Identity Thief Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus came to rescue you, not just forgive you but heal, redeem, and restore you too. It's not just about what you've done, it's also about what's been done to, said to, and said about you.

Now that’s funny I don’t care who you are. Hey, isn’t it great to be able to laugh in church? Yeah. Life is hard and laughter is good. Most of us don’t laugh enough, most church people don’t laugh enough. One of the things that I love the most in this place that we call DCC is the fact that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 1, 2021

Lost and Found Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 27, 2021

Lost and Found Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 27, 2021 [Note: This message is only slightly adapted from what I had taught entitled “Our Story” when engaging this passage in a series in the Gospel of Luke. Both series called for teaching the text in its entirety ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational