Sermons on Takers And Givers:

Obey And Be Blessed

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

The Laws of God are NOT outdated! They will never be outdated! They can never go out of style, never be considered old fashioned or powerless.

Obey and Be Blessed by Steve Keeler Exodus 20:1-17 After 400 years, the Israelites have finally left Egypt and the life of slavery behind them and have now been traveling for 3 months. They have come to the foot of Mt. Sinai where they have established their boundaries. They were afraid to go ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lazarus’ Living Lessons

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 15, 2010

Much more than raising Lazarus from the dead, He taught the living a lesson in the values of the Christian life and how God expects us to live.

Lazarus’ Living Lessons Prairie Baptist Church – 1/17/10 A.M. Service Text: John 11:1-44 Key verse: John 11:25 - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. Premise: Much more than raising Lazarus from the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Priceless Gift

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Nov 6, 2015

The value of the seventh-day Sabbath as a day of rest.

A Priceless Gift I recently celebrated a birthday that placed me into a special category - a category that allows me to order from the Seniors menu at a certain local restaurant; to park in the seniors' bay at the mall and to receive double points from a loyalty card at one of the local chemists. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

“the Gift Of Wisdom” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2015

James speaks to us about how to receive wisdom from God.

James tells us that wisdom is a gift we should ask for and here in his discussion, he tells us about the giver and the giving of wisdom; and the receiver and the receiving of wisdom. (READ TEXT) 1. The giver and the giving of wisdom - v. 5 James tells us that the giver of true wisdom is God. Some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Put Down Your Bullhorn Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 8, 2015

There were times where Jesus started out a sentence by saying, “I tell you the truth”. It was a declaration of affirmation where he was placing a strong emphasis on what followed. Today we'll look at his use of it in Matt. 6:1-4.

“PUT DOWN YOUR BULLHORN” Matthew 6:1-4 There were times where Jesus started out a sentence by saying, “I tell you the truth”. We would say that everything Jesus said is the truth. We would also say that everything Jesus said is important so we might wonder why he sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Giving The Macedonian Way” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 29, 2019

The example of the Macedonian church can inform and inspire us to give in the way God would have use give.

We’re focusing on our need to recognize God as owner and how we’re to manage what He’s entrusted to us. In so doing, He’ll direct us to give a portion of what He has entrusted to us in such as way as to bring Him glory, provide for His household (His church) and expand His kingdom. Today, I want us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Journeys: The Magi Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 27, 2014

We ought to take our cue – not from Herod, who rejected God’s gift of Jesus – but from the wise men, who received it with glad and thankful hearts.

This is the last of our series on the theme of Faces at the Manger. We started with Joseph, remember, and we continued with the angels, the shepherds, and Mary, the mother of our Lord. And now we conclude with the wise men, or the magi, as they are sometimes called. Technically, they did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sunday After Thanksgiving - Where Is Your Heart?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 27, 2023

We just celebrated Thanksgiving, and the very next day, people are fighting each other for the sales on Black Friday. What happened? Where is your heart? What treasures are you seeking? Where are you storing your treasure? What are you storing in heaven?

2023.11.26.Sermon Notes. Sunday after Thanksgiving – Where’s your heart? William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: We just celebrated Thanksgiving, and the very next day, people are fighting each other for the sales on Black Friday. What happened? Where is your heart? What treasures are you seeking? Where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Matthew 19:20-24, Luke 12:16-21, John 3:16, Philippians 3:18-21, Matthew 13:44, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Mark 12:41-44, 1 Corinthians 3:9-16, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 1:31, Matthew 6:33, 1 Peter 1:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mighty Wind Of The Bible

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 11, 2024

Today, we have gathered to explore the significance of the winds in the Bible and how they demonstrate God's power, protection, provision, and love. Let us dive into the Word of God and uncover the meaning behind these mighty winds.

God is going to richly bless us. Turn to your neighbor and say God is great. I'm going to title my short exhortation as the Mighty Wind of the Bible. The Mighty Wind of the Bible. Before I start, whatever is there in God's creation, there is a meaning to it. When we have a meaning, God ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:13, Exodus 10:12-13, Genesis 41:21-23, Exodus 14:21, Jeremiah 18:17, 1 Kings 18:45, Song of Songs 4:16, Numbers 11:31, Mark 4:39, Ezekiel 37:3, Acts 2:2, John 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus And The Samaritan Woman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman, emphasizing His love that crosses boundaries and His gift of salvation available to all. Key

Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in God's house? Isn't it a joy to open His word and let it speak to us? Isn't it a privilege to learn from the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ? Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage in the Gospel of John. Specifically, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-41

Topics: Living Water

Cheer Up - It's Time To Take The Offering!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

Message about giving.

Cheer Up – It’s Time to Take the Offering! 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 September 23, 2001 Introduction Well, I’m sure that the vast majority of the regular attenders of this church have been just bursting with a desire to hear a message about giving in the last year since I started preaching here. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Attitude: The Response Of A Successful Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2004

We learn about three different attitudes with regard to stewardship.

Scripture Think of a person whom you greatly admire and respect. Do you have such a person in mind? Good. Now, what is it about that person that you appreciate so much? What is it that really draws you to them? Let’s list the qualities and characteristics of the person whom you greatly admire. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Big Mistakes That People Make

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 30, 2003

We all make mistakes in life, but some can be very bad.

INTRO.- ILL.- A newspaper in Kansas, trying to correct a mistake that had occurred in a previous issue, carried the following item: “We wish to apologize for an error in the wedding story in last week’s paper. Due to a typesetter’s mistake we said, ‘THE ROSES WERE PUNK.’ What we intended to say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our New Life In Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2013

Our New Life in Christ: What’s it all about? 1. Right living (vs. 1-6). 2. Regular praying (vs. 7). 3. Rich loving (vs. 8). 4. Rich giving (vs. 9-10). 5. Radiant serving (vs. 11).

Our New Life in Christ 1 Peter 4:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2013 *A new house, a new truck, a new TV, a new phone, a new book, a new grandbaby: We like new things. But better than all is the new life we have in Jesus Christ. In John 3:3, Jesus said, “Most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift To Us: A Christmas Message Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 22, 2021

No one lobbied Him as you would a senator. No one petitioned Him, as might your boss or your teacher. And no one solicited Him to do this as you might barter with someone in the marketplace. None of that was necessary for God, for the Father willingly offered up His one and only Son as a gift.

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! It’s at Christmastime that we give gifts, and we receive gifts. This is why retailers are so happy with Christmas in a way they’re not happy with the Fourth of July, for example or Easter. At the other holidays, we don’t give gifts like we do at Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Baptist