Sermons on Ten Thousand Talents:

The Church Sanctioned By Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2017

Several years, perhaps as many as ten years after the gospel was first preached in Antioch, men from Cyprus and Cyrene came preaching the gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Antioch’s Gentile mission came to the attention of the Jerusalem church, which sent....

May 18, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.2: The Church Sanctioned by Jerusalem (11:22-24) Scripture (Acts 11:22-24; KJV) 22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Of The Antichrist Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 5, 2023

Study #8: This study discusses the Antichrist's rise to power. Symbolism includes: Beast from the Sea, Seven Heads, Ten Horns, Lion, Bear, Leopard, Fatal Wound, Beast from the Earth, Image of the Beast, and Mark of the Beast.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we are going to look at Revelation chapter thirteen. We left off with discussing the dragon, which we identified as Satan, who strives to make war on Israel’s offspring. Now, we are going ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah’s Last Message To Ahab Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 17, 2024

Ahab was king of the Ten Northern Tribes (Israel) and wanted to purchase a vineyard growing next to his palace, The owner wouldn't sell, so Jezebel (the queen) took matters into her own hands. The results were not pretty.

Introduction: After Elijah had left Mount Horeb and returned to Israel, he seems to be out of the picture for a while. King Ahab, though, had been very busy with wars against Syria (see 1 Kings 20). After that, Ahab saw a vineyard belonging to someone else but Ahab wanted it anyway. He got it, all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Aug 20, 2024

Imagine this: You've just experienced something miraculous. You were part of a crowd of thousands, all of whom were fed from just five barley loaves and two small fish. There’s a sense of awe and excitement, and you can’t help but wonder,

Imagine this: You've just experienced something miraculous. You were part of a crowd of thousands, all of whom were fed from just five barley loaves and two small fish. There’s a sense of awe and excitement, and you can’t help but wonder, "Who is this man who can perform such ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

The Return Of Christ, In God’s Perfect Time. Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 24, 2024

Peter instills an urgency and gospel movement motivation from this chapter. Peter said the Lord told him he was about to be executed.

The Return of Christ, in God’s perfect time. 2 Peter 3:1-18 I was interviewing new believers from a great movement that led to thousands turning to Christ in areas where prior to this, trees and rocks were worshipped, then there was this great turning to Christ. A place where they never heard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Promises Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 22, 2019

We were created to have pleasure in God, but we seek pleasure in a thousand other places. As we consider Gomer (Hosea's wife) in the book of Hosea who was an adulterer, let’s consider how God can deliver all of us out of our idols and the things that take the place of God in our lives.

What is idolatry? Webster’s Dictionary defines it as: 1. The worship of idols, images, or anything made by hands, or which is not God. And 2. an immoderate attachment or devotion to something in the place of God. D. L. Moody put it this way: “Whatever you love more than God is your idol. Rich and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Book Of Acts, Part 10- Dying To Please Jesus; The Martyrdom Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

Let’s see how it begins: •Verse 8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. •Stephen is obviously a multi-talented individual. He not only takes care of the widows, but he’s out there on

“Dying to Please Jesus” The Martyrdom of Stephen Acts 6:8-7:59 One of great movies of recent years is Amadeus, a mostly fictional account of the life of the great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. •The story is told from the perspective of Antonio Salieri, a fellow composer. •As a young boy, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3rd Lesson On How To Pray! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 26, 2014

It is not our job, our talents, our gifts, our portfolio, not even our family that meets our needs, God may use one or all of those things to meet your needs, but never forget it is from His hand that he feeds us and takes care of us!

Matthew 6:9-13-In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Disciples Series

Contributed by Dennis King on May 26, 2021

Jesus Christ picked a diverse group of original disciples to accomplish His divine purpose. Were they the crème de la crème of the Jewish religious leaders? Did they have special talents? Did they buy their way into the powerful, influential circle of this new Messiah?

Disciples of Jesus According to Matthew Chapter 4, Jesus after leaving Nazareth went to Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah about the land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-14, Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Core Value 5 - Strengthening Individual Gifts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of Strengthen Individual Gifts where we seek “To grow each person’s enduring and unique talents recognising that the greatest room for growth is in the areas of our greatest strengths.”

Note that I preached on our Core Values in 2010. Some of the sermons are very different so new ones have been uploaded - but this one was so similar I have just updated it. The old one in the series has been removed. Message Strengthening Individual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 There is a saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Harnessing Your Gifts In Times Of Struggle.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 30, 2024

Embrace and utilize your God-given gifts and talents while enduring your wilderness experience. This message provides rich inspiration and motivation to support your physical and spiritual growth. It's a powerful reminder that you can survive and thrive, even in the most challenging times.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:10-11) (NIV): “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Romans 12:6-8, James 1:2-4, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Owe You Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 7, 2017

As a nation, state, and people, we know debt. In Romans 13, Paul calls us to have one more debt: love one another.

Being in debt is never fun, nor is it easy. As a country, we know what it is like to be in debt. Our national debt is astronomical. It is roughly 19 trillion dollars. If you were to break that down, that would be $61,000 per citizen, or $165,000 per tax payer. This debt is also not going down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon # 3 - Let Your Light Shine Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 24, 2024

As believers in the Lord Jesus we are called to keep our lamps burning bright so that those around us who are still in the darkness of sin and unbelief can come into the light. The question is, “Is are our lamps shining bright for the Lord or are we hiding our lamps?

It is recorded in Mark 4:21, Jesus said to them, "Does anyone bring a lamp into a room to put it under a basket or under a bed? Isn't it put on a lamp stand? (GW) As we meditate on the questions Jesus asked while here on earth, we realize that these questions were asked to help people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21, John 5:35, Psalm 104:4, Matthew 25:8, John 1:9, John 8:12, Luke 18:8, Matthew 5:16, Luke 14:18-19, Proverbs 22:13, Genesis 2:15, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

How Big Is Your Problem?

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

I know that some of us came to the church this morning with a thousand problems at home or at work. How big or how many problems do you have? Give Jesus your problems because he can handle it. Claim his promise because he is the promise-keeper. Don’t be a

Luke 8:26-39 26 Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he fell down before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Michael Is Dead - Guess Whose Alive

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 28, 2009

Thousands of people across the world morn the death of Michael Jackson They go to his home trying to see him yet he is not there. They treat him like a God yet he is not a God . Many worship him yet he can do nothing for them He is just a man just

Michael is dead ******** Guess whose alive********* Thousands of people across the world morn the death of Michael Jackson They go to his home trying to see him yet he is not there. They treat him like a God yet he is not a God . Many worship him yet he can do nothinMichael is ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist