Sermons on Ten Percent:

Man The Life Boats

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021

Once a ship is halfway under it will sink. Best to get in the lifeboat before the ship sucks you down with it. Many churches are ninety percent under and no one wants a life boat. We are not called to go down with the ship.

1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; If a church is built upon a man, it will not stand when the man is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Near The Cross

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Apr 12, 2012

According to statistics, revealed by Christianity Today, 85 percent of our country claims to be near the cross, classifiying themselves as Christian. But, being near cross may not be enough. This sermon will focus on three groups of people that were nea

Near the Cross John 14:19 Introduction: Our culture is saturated with marketing that attaches a jingle, catch phrase, or symbol to a product so that we, the consumer, make a connection by sound or sight and become loyal to a brand or company. Here are some jingle examples, please finish them if ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Collection

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 16, 2012

A talk on principles and specific instances that apply to giving in a believer's life.

Text: 1 Cor 16:1-4, Title: The Collection, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/12, AM Opening illustration: Sometimes he would take me and my little brother Steve to the Thursday morning Bible study. George, an elderly gentleman, would split his donut with my little brother. One Sunday my brother came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

“a Christian Responsibility”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 1, 2016

Voting is a Christians Responsibility

“A Christian Responsibility” May 1, 2016 Isaiah 9:6-7 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

Top Ten Reasons Why Easter Jesus Is Better Than Christmas Jesus – Part 2

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 28, 2019

This was a creative way we presented the Easter Story. We looked at the ways that Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus and then decorated the auditorium half as Easter and half as Christmas. It worked very well.This post is Part Two of Top Ten Reasons.

During Easter 2019, I preached a creative message on Good Friday and Easter Sunday looking at the The Top Ten Reasons why Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus. Now I understand that Christmas and Easter Jesus are the same Jesus…but the point I am trying to make is that the world is more ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9, 1 Corinthians 15:14, Romans 6:5-7, Hebrews 9:11-14, 1 Peter 1:3, Acts 2:22-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Hebrews 10:19, John 14:15, Ephesians 1:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Boasting In The Law Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 12, 2024

One who would be justified must keep the entire law perfectly. Thus the Law condemns.

2:17. “Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law and make your boast in God,” Following the authorized text and its Greek, that word “indeed” probably doesn’t fit. The word is an interjection used to show surprise and is most often translated “look” or “see”. Old English would be “behold.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Than Just A Healing

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 16, 2005

The account of the ten lepers: Grace was extended equally to all ten, but in only one did that grace bring a response of faith. With wild abandon, and gratitude, and excitement, he turned from going through the motions and fell at Jesus’ feet.

Some texts are just too obvious. Ten lepers were cleansed. One came back and said thanks. Nine did not. The one was commended. The nine were scolded in absentia. Ah...it’s important to write thank-you notes. My mama, your mama, and Miss Manners would be pleased. End of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Things That Keep Us From Being Thankful Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 21, 2022

In Luke 17:11-19 we read about ten men who were healed by Jesus of their leprosy. Out of those ten men only one came back to give thanks. Here's the story.

Alba 11-20-2022 Three Attitudes That Keep Us From Being Thankful Luke 17:11-19 Rudyard Kipling was a great writer and poet who wrote Jungle Book, Gunga Din and many others. Unlike some other writers, Kipling was one of the few who had opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. He made a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Tithe Or Not To Tithe, There Is No Question

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 8, 2012

The word tithe comes from the Hebrew word which means ONE-TENTH. Literally, a tithe is one-tenth of anything. In the OT a tithe was more than just giving one-tenth of your money to God.

TITLE: TO TITHE OR NOT TO TITHE, THERE IS NO QUESTION SCRIPTURE: MALACHI 3:7-15 / I CORINTHIANS 16:1-2 We have an exciting month ahead of us as we look forward to celebrating – BLACK HISTORY MONTH. We are off to a wonderful start this morning with other great worship opportunities in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Joy -- In This Lifetime Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 9 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor -------------------------- As she opened her Christmas present, the wife saw he’d given her a beautiful skunk-skin coat. She exclaimed, "Oh, it’s beautiful, but I just don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Blood, Oil, Ear Lobes, Thumbs And Toes! What Do They Have In Common?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 5, 2016

I have heard many sermons on the Ten Lepers but none on the ceremony of cleansing defined in the Law of Moses! What an amazing ceremony it is and this sermon only touches on a few of the points. What a well of truth is in the OT as it points to Jesus!

Luke 17:11-19 NIV (Have congregation read from their Bibles with you) “And it happened that while traveling toward Jerusalem, [Jesus] was passing through the region between Samaria and Galilee. And as He was entering into a certain village, ten men met Him - lepers, who stood at a distance. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Idols That Make Us Idle. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 22, 2015

A sermon that explores three things that make idolatry unacceptable to the believer!

The idols that make us idle. Today many Christians are idle - not doing much. The reason that they have subconsciously been overtaken by the idols in their lives. Let’s look at the second commandment together: "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On The Way To Jerusalem

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on May 10, 2015

A perspective on Luke 19: On the road to Jerusalem, Jesus stopped to give life to others according to their needs. Jesus teaches that we all need to stop from time to time and give life to someone in need. In this way we live in his kingdom.

On The Way To Jerusalem Introduction “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord” (v.38), so shouted the expectant crowd that surrounded Jesus as he made his way to Jerusalem. The subject of that verse clearly expresses a major theme of chapter 19. The Gospel writer, Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-48

Denomination: Lutheran

The First Three Commandments

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2012

They all point to God. These commandments keep us centered so that we can perform on the rest.

Deut 5:6-11 6 "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 7 "You shall have no other gods before me. 8 "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 9 You shall not bow down ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Great Preamble

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2013

The Ten Commandments are essentially a preamble to God's Covenant with Israel. They have an eternal nature that reflect the person of God and display his standards for his people.

1. Standing Up While Sitting Down A five year old girl was having one of those trouble-filled days with her mother. It seemed they spent the day arguing back and forth. Finally the mom had enough. "Jenny, go sit in the corner, right now! Don't get up until I tell you to!" Jenny went to the corner ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ