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Why Do We Take Up An Offering

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 9, 2005

This sermon answers the question of the purpose of taking up an offering in the church

In Matthew, Mark, and Luke 1 out of every 6 verses deals with money. Of the 29 parables Christ told, 16 deal with a person and his money. Giving to the lord was established all the way back in the book of Genesis When abel brought his sacrifice unto the Lord Then under the law the children of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41

Making Heaven Rejoice

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

Heaven rejoices when lost sheep return to the flock

Making Heaven Rejoice Luke 15:1-7 July 28, 2002 Introduction A story of being lost The concept of being lost One of the worst things that a person can be is lost. When you are lost there are a number of feelings that you can experience. There is fear because you don’t know where you are. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Does Not Demand Its Own Way

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 6, 2002

“Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way” 1 Cor. 13:4-5.

Theme: Love does not demand its own way Text: 1 Cor. 13:4-7 True love does not demand its own way. This love does not seek to gain but to give. It is a love that is concerned about meeting the need of the other person. This love is only possible when God is in control of your lives. It is this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ministry Can Be A Struggle!

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

There is no doubt that when Paul arrived, alone, in the sinful city of Corinth, it was a little bit of a shock. Worn down, lonely, discouraged, he needed the provision of God.

Passage: Acts 18:1-17 Intro: When we read Acts, we get a picture of Paul in our minds. 1. we picture him striding powerfully from one rejection to another, brushing off the effects of this beating or that imprisonment. 2. but here in Corinth, it seems to have caught up with him. 3. many miles on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Learning From Esther

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Learning from Esther

Sermon Esther 4:16 Learning from Esther Introduction: We learn here that the author of Esther is unknown. Some think possibly Mordecai (9:29). Some have suggested Ezra or Nehemiah because of the similarity of the writing style. Esther was written for the purpose to demonstrate God’s sovereignty ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 3, 2009

Our relationship with Jesus transforms us from being in love with ourselves to loving ourselves and others.

Hebrews 12:1-3 “Transformation” INTRODUCTION Transformation happens all around us. A caterpillar morphs into a butterfly. Dieting and exercise can transform out-of-shape flab into a lean, mean muscle machine. A shy, gangly teenager grows up to be a competent professional, an astronaut, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

George Thompson's Ginger Tom Cat Trevor [a Fathers Day Sermon] Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 30, 2013

A bit of Fatherly advice and what it can mean to Fathers and the Church today!

George Thompson was extremely concerned when his new best mate, Ginger Tom cat Trevor gave birth to a litter of four kittens! It was at that stage that George realised that Trev was a girl and why the friend who had given him Trevor had a wry smile when they had told him the cat was a male. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gospel Is Good News And Is For Everyone, Everywhere!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 30, 2009

The Gospel is Good News and is For Everyone, Everywhere! We are reminded that God gave us the gift of salvation, deliverance, healing of our broken hearts, and a full supply of every need through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a free gi

The Gospel is Good News and is For Everyone, Everywhere! We are reminded that God gave us the gift of salvation, deliverance, healing of our broken hearts, and a full supply of every need through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a free gift for "Everyone, Everywhere"! In this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Communion - The Movie In My Mind

Contributed by Graham Taylor on Jun 26, 2015

Sermon using the concept of a making a movie to explain holy communion

Just recently, I made a short animated video to promote St Luke’s. As this has proved popular on the web, I thought I might try my hand at one on communion. But then a question struck me. And it is – what is sacrament of Holy Communion really all about? Well, of course, I would start ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Authority And Respect

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 16, 2019

Respect authority as instituted by God. Consider not the humanity of a person in authority but the divinity working through him

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *AUTHORITY AND RESPECT* 1 Corinthians 11:2-3 King James Version (KJV) 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-3

Denomination: Charismatic

What Sayeth Your Heart? (Money From The People Or Salvation For The People

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 10, 2018

The God we serve shall supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WHAT SAYETH YOUR HEART?* (MONEY FROM THE PEOPLE OR SALVATION FOR THE PEOPLE) Acts 8:36-40 King James Version (KJV) 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-40

Denomination: Charismatic

Growing In Grace

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Jun 29, 2024

There are so many ways that we can try to strengthen ourselves. The writer of Hebrews charges us to allow our hearts to be strengthened by grace. Growing in grace is learning to turn to the Lord in trying times over any other external source of strength.

Growing in Grace Hebrews 13:9 says, “Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.” (NKJV) Growing in grace is about allowing our hearts to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9, Ephesians 2:9, Hebrews 10:22, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Peter 5:10, John 16:33, Isaiah 36:6  (view more)  (view less)

Walking In God's Righteous Path Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 24, 2025

we may face attacks from ungodly or spiritually compromised individuals, even those who claim to be Christians.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I want to remind you that as we walk in God's righteous path, we may face attacks from ungodly or spiritually compromised individuals, even those who claim to be Christians. These attacks can come in many forms, including false accusations, slander, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Dream. Dare. Do Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025

Every great achievement in life begins with a dream. God plants ideas, visions, and aspirations in the hearts of men to lead them into their divine purpose.

DREAM. DARE. DO By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:28, Proverbs 16:3, Philippians 4:13, Joshua 1:9, Ecclesiastes 11:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Every great achievement in life begins with a dream. God plants ideas, visions, and aspirations in the hearts of men to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Corporate Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Corporate giving is a powerful expression of unity and commitment to God’s work.

THE POWER OF CORPORATE GIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 Supporting Texts: Exodus 35:21-29, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Acts 4:32-37, Malachi 3:10, Luke 6:38 INTRODUCTION: Corporate giving is a powerful expression of unity and commitment to God’s work. In 1 Chronicles 29, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God