Sermons on Taking Advantage:

Contrite Spirit

Contributed by Arsenio B. Segismundo on Aug 1, 2010

This sermon will deepen our understanding about the true meaning of contrite spirit. It will help us know what God desires and what pleases Him most.

Topic: Contrite Spirit Text: Psalms 51:1-17 By Ptr. Jack Segismundo Jesus is Lord Church Psalm 51 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 3, 2009

The Lord wanrts to show us that if we are going to love our enemies, it will not be by retalliation, but by showing them Jesus.

Loving your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 Luke 6:27-36 Disclaimer: Information was gathered from Sermon Central and personal devotion for this sermon. Introduction- This morning here’s what I want to see happen. Here’s what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Nazarene

A Little Shady Accounting

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 4, 2007

As long as there have been people in the world some have tried to cheat others. In the Parable of the Vineyard, that is exactly what happened.

Having served most of my ministry in rural east Texas, several of my church members have done some farming. And over those years I became at least somewhat familiar with sharecropping, particularly a form of it that they called farming on the halves. At first thought, I would never have imagined ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Methodist

Trusting Within Self?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 21, 2018

It is easy to fall into an invalid conclusion and trust your self? Your emotions and thought patterns can deceive you.

TRUSTING WITHIN SELF? WHAT SHALL I DO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TRUST OURSELVES? WHAT SHALL I DO? CONSIDER RICH PAUPERS? I read many years ago about a man. The man’s law firm had been very successful and made him millions of dollars. He was known in the political ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pruning Our Hearts

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Dec 30, 2018

There are things that need to be trimmed in all of our lives, God will prune these things so that we can be fruitful.

Charles Spurgeon when preaching on Psalm 131said this, “Psalm 131is one of the shortest psalms to read but one of the longest to learn.” This is a ‘slam that calls us to resist the temptation to be prideful, it calls us to push against our arrogant ambitions. This is hard as it is in direct ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-3

United We Stand: The Power Of Teamwork

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 25, 2024

Words of King David in 2 Samuel 23:1-7. David was not only a king but also a warrior, poet, and musician. He knew the importance of working together as a team, and in our lives today, teamwork can make a significant difference.

1. The Power of the Team: David’s Mighty Men Let’s start by talking about David’s mighty men. They were a group of his most loyal and skilled warriors who fought side by side with him. Together, they accomplished incredible feats that no single warrior could have achieved alone. Even in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Warning On Money PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Explores the meaning of money, the dangers of greed, and the importance of gratitude.

Welcome, everyone. I'm glad you're here. We're here to talk about something we all know. Something we all use. Money. We all need it. We all want it. But what does it mean? Is it just paper and metal? Or is it more? G.K. Chesterton once said, "When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Topics: Love Of Money, Root Of Problem

Unqualified Leader Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2011

Trust Christ with your life today, and let Him make you into the leader He wants you to be. Let Him give you a heart for God. Let Him save your family, and let Him make you a real and genuine Christian on the inside as well as the outside.

Peter Falk (1927-2011), who died just this last June, will always be remembered for the role he played as an eccentric, sloppy detective in the TV series called “Columbo.” More often than not, he played dumb, but that put his subjects off guard, and he was always able to solve his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Thief In The Night: The Plot Thickens Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2007

Although Christians might disagree as to when the rapture takes place, there are three truths about the coming Day of the Lord that no Bible-believing Christian can deny.

A Thief in the Night: The Plot Thickens (I Thessalonians 5:1-4) 1. Intro: The dreaded words every English or Math teacher hears are also dreaded by Pastors who teach the whole counsel of God. We don’t want to hear you ask, "What do I need this for?" 2. The Christian life is a life that is meant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Shepherding

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

How can we call Jesus the "good shepherd" when there is so much tragedy? From the Sunday after the Columbine shootings. Deals with the problem of evil.

"I am the good shepherd..." The very fact that Jesus chooses to describe himself as such suggests that there were other less-than-good shepherds operating in the neighborhood. There were people who cared more for themselves than the sheep and were less than considerate-perhaps even brutal at ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Job Of Fathers

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The role of fathers in discipleship

Intro: Today is Father’s day. As a special tribute to all the fathers here today, I brought along a friend named “Billy Bass” who has some special advice for you. I know some of you men like to fish, and you may wish you had a trophy bass like Billy. But Billy has some words of wisdom to share. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes Jesus A Great King?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

What Makes Jesus a Great King? 1) Ability; 2) Humility; 3) Popularity

When Pierre Trudeau passed away not too long ago I could hardly keep up with all the articles about the man and his career. I suppose that kind of coverage is only natural for a former Prime Minister of sixteen years. The articles I enjoyed reading the most were the ones debating whether or not Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #8 Safeguard your heart. Protect your mind; preserve your emotions; prop up your will.

• Proverbs 4:5-7 (NIV) [5] Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. [6] Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. [7] Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rock: What God Can Do With A Broken Man/Woman

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Aug 8, 2005

This sermon shows us what God can really do with us when we come to him in and through our borkenness. If we want to be used by God we must first be BROKEN

INTRO. Two weeks ago we were challenged by individuals in our lives that have touched us by their character, their wisdom, their compassion, and their sensitivity to us. I introduced you to “Boss Man” Bro James M. Roberts, my parents, the character of Billy Graham. I also shared with you about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Trivial Pursuit

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 14, 2003

It is wise to make good use of your time

Not A Trivial Pursuit Some of you might remember the game Trivial Pursuit. It came out in 1981. The object of the game was to answer a correct question in each of 6 categories such as Geography, Sports and Leisure, History, and Science and Nature. Some, well okay, most, of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed