Sermons on store:

Hoarder Or Steward? Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

This parable illustrates the deceitfulness of guarded wealth. It is a stewardship parable, in the fact that it addresses the issue of our use of resources, both monetary and spiritual. The lesson we will learn is “use it, or lose it.”

This morning’s message is entitled “Hoarder or Steward?” O. S. Hawkins, who is with GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, asks, “At the end of your life will you be considered a hoarder or a steward?”(1) We’re going to look at a parable this morning; one which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 7, 2003

Through this sermon we will define what the rich fool did with the harvest God filled his barns with. We will also uncover three steps you can take to get rid of greed.

Text: Luke 12:13-21 The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool A. People invest their money in… a. The Stock Market b. Stocks and Bonds c. Retirement Funds B. There is no greater place to invest your money than the Kingdom of God C. We must beware of becoming greedy with what God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Messiah Who Gives Caution Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 29, 2009

We need to heed Jesus’ cautions and steer clear of the traps of life.

A Messiah Who Gives Caution Text: Matt. 6:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several years ago at a Promise Keepers conference, Dennis Rainey placed animal traps on stage. They were big ones too. Bear traps and even an African safari large animal trap that took two men to open. There were a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Coping With The Credit Crunch 2009. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 26, 2008

This is a sizzler talk which gives you two priorities to put into practice in helping you survive the credit crunch which we must apply to our lives.

MATTHEW 6:19 - 27. COPING WITH THE CREDIT CRUNCH CRISIS IT WAS THE ROMANS WHO SAID OF MONEY “THE MORE YOU DRINK, THE MORE YOU THIRST” IF THAT’S TRUE THEN WE ARE ONE THIRSTY WORLD… .PEOPLE ALSO SAY THAT MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND – WELL MONEY IS NO LONGER GOING AROUND WORLD BANKS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Infecting Your Facebook Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2012

Viruses infect PCs (Personal Computers), and sins infect PLs (our Personal Lives). Facebook has become one place where we can see certain viruses/sins infect the language and attitudes of those who use that site.

OPEN: A few yrs ago, a computer specialist by the name of Didier Stevens came up with a humorous ad campaign he placed on Google (a popular internet site). The Ad read in this way: "Is your PC (Personal Computer) virus-free? Get it infected here!" Now for those of you not familiar with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracle On 1st Century Street

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 21, 2020

In this sermon, I use the classic Christmas movie Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate some important spiritual truths about the real identity of Jesus and how the story of Jesus is fact and not fiction.

Introduction: A. Every year, I look forward to our special worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. 1. I hope and pray that you have a very happy and healthy Christmas holiday filled with much joy and peace. 2. Although none of us knows the exact day when Jesus Christ was born, His coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity: For The Record Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006

A sermon on the Eigth Commandment

Do not steal. Exodus 20:15 I remember the first thing I stole. I was in kindergarten and I just couldn’t resist taking home that little tiny set of plastic or metal gas pumps. I don’t know that I thought about it being wrong but I sure know it became wrong when my parents asked me where I got ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: *other

Jesus' Victory In The Wilderness

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 8, 2016

This sermon shows us how Jesus won the Victory over the Devil. In this passage Jesus shows us that: 1. The Devil is real. 2. The Holy Spirit is our Helper and 3. God's Word holds the key to victory.

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13; Dt. 26:1-11 and Ps. 91:1-2 Theme: Jesus' Victory in the Wilderness Proposition: Luke shares with us 1. The Devil is Real 2. The Holy Spirit is our Helper 3. Scripture holds the key to victory INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and form Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On God's Deliverance

Contributed by William Meakin on May 30, 2022

Deliverance is defined as the means of being rescued or set free.

Pauline Joyce Meyer, an American Charismatic Christian author once remarked: “God hears and He sees, and you are not alone in your struggles. Remain firm and stable, for God has your deliverance planned.” Psalm 34:17 confirms: “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4, Psalm 50:15, Psalm 107:6, 2 Samuel 22:2

Seeking His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 11, 2014

Worry and Anxiety is an indication that your treasures are living in the wrong kingdom.

If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at the gospel of Matthew, chapter 6 starting at verse 19 going down to verse 34. While we are looking up those passages, I have a question. Anybody heard of a guy named Bobby McFerrin? A few of you. Bobby McFerrin is a musician and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Seeking His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 12, 2022

This sermon focuses on how we often get caught up in worrying about things in this world and how seeking God and his Kingdom will help a person see and experience God's abundant provision, and how it available to satisfy all our needs in this in this world and the world to come.

If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at the gospel of Matthew, chapter 6 starting at verse 19 going down to verse 34. While we are looking up those passages, I have a question. Anybody heard of a guy named Bobby McFerrin? A few of you. Bobby McFerrin is a musician and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Treasure Map! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012

Jesus tells us our heart follows our treasure ... so what is your treasure? Why is it important that we treasure the right things in life?

Treasure Map! - Matthew 6:19-21 - March 11, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #21 Possessions weigh me down in life; I never feel quite free. I wonder if I own my things, Or if my things own me? Now I don’t know who wrote those lines, but I think I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: *other

A Wise Choice Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

13 Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.’ 14But he said to him, ‘Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?’ 15And he said to them, ‘Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Come See What's Free

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

This morning's Scripture lesson describes a common reoccurring Biblical theme of sin and forgiveness.

This morning's Scripture lesson describes a common reoccurring Biblical theme of sin and forgiveness. Sound kind of familiar? We sin, God forgives. But the characters of this story provide us with a special opportunity to see what real forgiveness is all about. Our story takes us to the home of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Stewardship-A Question Of Ultimate Trust Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

- I want to begin this week with the ULTIMATE QUESTION OF TRUST - I believe how we manage or steward our lives is really a matter of Trust: Learning to trust God. - Stewardship isn’t about how God raises money; it’s about raising children. - God has br

- I want to begin this week with the ULTIMATE QUESTION OF TRUST - I believe how we manage or steward our lives is really a matter of Trust: Learning to trust God. - Stewardship isn’t about how God raises money; it’s about raising children. - God has brought home to me again and again how TRUST is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational