Sermons on Tax:

Transformed Lives Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 30, 2006

First of Three from Philemon. The Holy Spirit Tranforms us from the inside out.

Extreme Makeover/The Swan. Extreme outward change, God wants to be our makeover artist creating change from the inside out. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Ephesians 5:8 Two separate studies conducted several years apart concluded that only 10% and 9% of ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Its Only A Mirage

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on May 1, 2007

Often times in life we look at the present things of this world as if they are all that we have, but fortunately for us, things aren’t always as bad as they look.

2 Kings 3 V.11- Up to this point, the king of Israel (Joram), was betrayed by The king of Moab. Every year, Moab had to pay a hundred thousand lambs, and the wool of a hundred thousand rams, to the king of Israel. It was almost like a tax. But since the Old King Ahab had died, and Joram took his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Biblical Principles For Handling Money

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

Money matters are spiritual matters and financial peace can only come from making decision based on biblical principles.

BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR SOUND FAMILY FINANCES Introduction: Today we will address a topic which is relevant to everyone. As a matter of fact, money issues are killing people, marriages, churches, and we are heading that direction as a country with our federal government. God knows that and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Sins I Will Not Remember Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2012

The tussle over paying for contraception has raised our awareness of sin; it should also raise our awareness of the need to repent, confess sin and receive the forgiveness of God.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2012 “Your Sins I Will Not Remember” There’s a story told about one of the members of our extended family, a man who was a smoker until his first heart attack, and about what he did on this Sunday before Lent. As the story goes, he bought a carton of cigarettes and smoked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Pull Together Not Apart

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2013

In the selection process of church leaders we must see the importance of purpose as well as process.

1. Fatigue Back in the 90’s there was a President of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil Rudenstine was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwrapping The Presence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 26, 2012

It seems strange that God would first tell of the birth of his son to a group of shepherds. Yet, He did and there are lessons that we can glean from his declaration to them.

1. Chemistry Professor and Chauffeur A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your speech myself; I’ve heard it so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Center

Contributed by Steven Ferber on Dec 21, 2012

Just as Copernicus discovered the center of the solar system and changed science forever, understanding the center of Christmas, Jesus Christ, changes our lives forever.

Here we are, Christmas Eve 2012. That must mean the world didn’t end on December 21st; that’s a good thing! But December 21st is still an important date. It’s the 1st the day of winter, the shortest day of the year for the northern hemisphere, the day the North Pole is tilted the farthest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Decision 2008

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Oct 25, 2008

Adresses political view of the democrat and republican parties and what God thinks about what they stand for.

Decision 2008; Jesse Bennett 10-26-08 Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma I Corinthians 10:24-25 Our elections are upon us once again, we have some tough decisions to make about our countries future. Thank God we still have the ability to make decisions, for we still have the freedom to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Thing We Have To Fear ...

Contributed by Gary Harrison on Oct 27, 2008

Halloween, elections, Day of the Dead, Communion

The Only thing we have to fear ... Hebrews 12 : 1 - 3 This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself——nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Walking

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 14, 2008

A message from 1 John about truth faith vesus the claim of faith.

WALKING I John 1:5-2:6 Sunday, November 2, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee What are some of the biggest hoaxes of all time? What claims have been made that were proven false? The internet is rife with hoaxes. Here are just a few: • If you mark “Jedi” on your census form under religion it will force ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

12 Disciples - Thaddeaus, Simon & Judas Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

Study of the lives of the 12 Disciples

12 Disciples – Thaddeaus, Simon and Judas Monday 13th November 06 Thaddeaus has been called the disciple with three names. Mat 10:4 = Thaddeaus and Lebbeaus. Luke 6:14 – 16 (Acts 1:13) Judas, brother of James. KJV brother – some relation to James. He is only mentioned one time (apart from list of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

What does the Bible REALLY teach about church discipline?

TOUGH LOVE IN THE CHURCH Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsibility Of The Christian Voter

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

Our responsibility to vote

CHRISTIAN VOTER RESPONSIBILITY INTRODUCTION: Paul declares to Timothy in 2 Tim. 4:2-4 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction. 3For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Get Down To Go Up

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2011

God honors a humble spirit rather than a boastful one.

A mild mannered young man came into a counselor’s office ready for a divorce. He complained that his bride was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor told him that he needed to build his self-esteem and that this would take time. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ