Sermons on taken advantage:

How Often Have I Longed To Gather Your Children Together

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

God’s attempt to bring us closer to Him.

How often have I longed to gather your children together... These were the words, which Jesus uttered, as he lamented regarding the way the Jewish religious leaders treated those who had come to bring the children of Israel closer to God. So what was Jesus talking about? Was he speaking for his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Night Was Not Silent!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 10, 2009

Originally delivered at a high school convocation in 1995, another pastor recently asked me for these notes. Just as there was a lot of commotion surrounding the birth of God’s Son, we need to make a lot of noise about him today.

The Night was Not Silent! Luke 2:1-20; Genesis 3:14-15 Introduction: As we approach the celebration of the birth of Christ, the beautiful scenes depicted on countless Christmas cards swirl in our heads: A quiet winter’s night; a celestial spotlight from a star shining down on a lowly stable; a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Rekindled Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

As we read the mail to the church of Ephesus, we can learn truth about Jesus, about churches, and about ourselves.

Love Rekindled Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 25, 2014

Do we know the rights things to do and are we really doing them?

Please open your Bibles to the Book of Ruth…. We will learn from Chapter 3 and a portion of 4 this morning. But before reading, let us note a few things which will help us understand the situation with Naomi, Ruth and Boaz. Look briefly at Ruth 2:20…. Boaz was one of the “kinsman-redeemers” for ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Workers Are Few Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 27, 2020

Sermon based on Matthew 9:35-38 - Challenges hearers to evaluate why there are so few "workers" in the harvest, & commit to a more evangelistic lifestyle.

“THE WORKERS ARE FEW” Matthew 9:35-38 FBCF – 9/27/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Podcast “Finding Meaning & $ in the Blue Collar Trades” – Interview w/ guy who started literally digging ditches in HS – skipped college – built multi-million $ business, STILL digging ditches. Point repeatedly made: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

God's Requirements

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 19, 2023

What does God require? What's the MINIMUM? What Does God want?

God’s Requirements (Micah 6:1-8) Intro: A. I have been a dad to four children, a father-in-law, a grandfather, a child to my parents and in all of the family situations I have been in there comes a time, the terrible two that last until 32, where the child says to the parents, “What do you want ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teamwork

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2009

A sermon on teamwork based loosely on Ephesians 4:15-16 (Acrostic Outline taken from Rick Warren on Pastor’s Toolbox)

Sermon for 9/27/2009 Introduction: Herman Ostry’s barn was under water because of a nearby creek. The Nebraska farmer invited a few friends to a barn raising. But it was not a typical barn rising (I said raising). They didn’t build a new barn. No, Mr. Ostry needed to move his entire 17,000 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Things Your Faith Can Do (If You Let It)

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 25, 2003

The reason that the church does not achieve as much is not God’s fault, it is our fault of faithlessness. Let us look at serven things faith will do if we just take advantage...

INTRODUCTION In the scripture read, the disciples were perplexed as to why they could not rebuke the devil and thus heal and restore the boy. Jesus answer was simple—they had a lack of faith. Webster defines faith as “unquestioning belief, complete trust or confidence, loyalty.” Hebrews 11:1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Matthew 17:14

Denomination: United Methodist

Scam Protection

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 17, 2018

As long as the internet is the key tool used to communicate and there is world-wide awareness of tragic events, there will be that continued threat of ministries and outreaches taking advantage of people who have generous hearts.

Scam Protection Who Do You Partner With In Meeting Needs The word of God holds a simple truth in the midst of Scripture which can protect us from life’s trap and snares. It seems like as long as the internet is the key tool used to communicate and there is world-wide awareness of tragic events, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Jesus Wept - The Day Of Visitation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2021

What a tragedy it is when God visits His people and many of them miss His visitation! Take advantage of the move of God during this difficult season. God is still speaking!

Introduction: The Christmas carol ask the question, Do you see what I see?, Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, Do you know what I know?, In your palace wall mighty king, Do you know what I know?, A child, a child Shivers in the cold, Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-45, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 23:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 15, 2024

Right in the middle of warning the ones who were being lazy and taking advantage of others, Paul tells the church that it should not discourage them from doing what was right and good.

Alba 4-21-2024 DO NOT GROW WEARY IN DOING GOOD II Thessalonians 3:6-15 You may have heard the quote: “Do all the good you can, to all the people you can, in all the ways you can, as often as you can, and as long as you can.” I was looking up that quote and found that it has been attributed to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 5)

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023

One of the major rules of engagement in this battle is ‘walking in love.” Once you drift into revenge, bitterness, unforgiveness, grudge, and malice, you have given Satan the advantage over you.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the Cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2) The essence of the concept of spiritual warfare is not to go on a demon/devil hunting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, John 8:41-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray For These Guys

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012

A sermon on the congregation's responsibilities to their elders (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 9 Paul's Instruction to Timothy)

HoHum: Lao Tzu said this of a leader: A leader is best when people barely know that he exists. He is not so good when people obey and acclaim him. He is worse when they despise him. Do something that will make them uncomfortable but elders stand and recognize them. WBTU: Except for last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Civilization In America: An Excellent Idea

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2013

A sermon of judgment on the nation of Judah and parallels to the USA (Outline taken from James Smith in the book, The Major Prophets, pgs. 206-208)

HoHum: It is said that Ghandi was asked, "What is your opinion of the American civilization?" His reply: "I think it would be an excellent idea." WBTU: A few years ago, a politician said this: “A country that has been now since 1963 relentlessly in the courts driving God out of public life ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting On The Armor Of God Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 13 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life." This is part one of a 13 part series of messages taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life." This is part one

Put on the Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-20 I. Getting Ready for Battle A. We are Strong “…be strong in the Lord…” B. We are Soldiers “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes…” II. Dress Fully Clothed in Armor A. Belt of Truth B. Breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist