Sermons on Ten Thousand Talents:

The Greater Gift

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 12, 2004

In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians Paul he is continuing a thought from the previous chapter in reference to the people of Corinth and their beliefs about spiritual gifts. It seems they had become obsessed with them. Let’s share together what God’

THE GREATER GIFT 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians Paul he is continuing a thought from the previous chapter in reference to the people of Corinth and their beliefs about spiritual gifts. It seems they had become obsessed with them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let God's Spirit Move In Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 24, 2003

Discover how God’s Spirit reforms His Church

(Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) I was talking with a couple of people this week about how God’s Church can be the positive influence in people’s lives. But I’m also aware that there are flaws within God’s Church. Some of the flaws come as a ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Call Of Motherhood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 10, 2010

The call of motherhood is an overwhelming call. Look at it through the eyes of Elizabeth and Mary.

The Call of Motherhood Luke 1:5-38 * (Video – “A Mother’s Day Moment”) If I were to ask each of us to give a ‘moment’ with mom, many such moments would be funny, some would be highly emotional, and a few would be ‘strained.’ One reason that there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2010

Funeral message for Mrs. Athelstein Coleman, whose hobby was working crossword puzzles: a play on "crossword" to say that the "word of the cross" means wisdom and strength.

It's not only what people do that interests me; it's also why they do it. When I see someone doing something over and over again, I want to know what that behavior means. If there is a pattern in someone's behavior, what does that pattern mean? Often you find that people do what they do, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence Brings Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2014

A sermon on confidence in the midst of trials and troubles (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant, pgs. 347-357)

Introduction: Confidence, I’m going to speak on confidence this morning. Lord, I think you have the wrong guy. Always struggled with having confidence I was raised in a home where we were taught to excel at whatever we did. My brother operates his own landscaping business, one sister ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comparing And Contrasting Four Approaches To Charitable Giving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Comparing and Contrasting Four Approaches to Charitable Giving

Matthew 6:20 - Jesus said, "Where your treasure is there will your heart be also." Illustration: Out of every $10 held by Christians in the world $8 are in the hands of North Americans, according to Neal Pirolo, author of Serving as Senders. The Lord has allowed North American Christians to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Improving Your Social Life: Three Essential Communications Skills

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 14, 2002

A Sermon that gives practical helps on being better communicators.

Improving Your Social Life: Three Essential Communications Skills James 1:19-20 Introduction: [A young man once approached Socrates to ask if the philosopher would teach him the gift of oratory. His request was then followed by an incessant stream of words until, finally, Socrates placed his hand ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Successful For God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 11, 2007

Last week with looked at what it would take to live a life pleasing to or towards God. What we discovered was that this life was accomplished through sanctification and pursuing God’s desires. The foundation for accomplishing this was to value our worth

LIVING A LIFE SUCCESSFUL FOR GOD 1 Thess 4:9-12 INTRODUCTION: Last week with looked at what it would take to live a life pleasing to or towards God. What we discovered was that this life was accomplished through sanctification and pursuing God’s desires. The foundation for accomplishing this was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Answer

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

what doth the LORD require of thee

Micah 6:1-8 Jesus is the Answer Micah’s ministry covered the reign of three Judean Kings (at least) – Jothan, Ahaz, and Hezekiah – in the eighth century with Hosea and Isaiah. I. The Mercy of God (6:1-5) (a) God's Declaration - 2 Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD’S ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

"Turning Points"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2013

God uses the shepherd’s staff here for a very simple reason. Moses was holding one in his hand. He says to Moses what’s that in your hand? What do you have that God can use?

“Turning Points” Exodus 4:1-17 I will start with a question this morning…..why is that we think that when it comes to things that God wants us to do in the church for Him that we are suddenly full of excuses…excuses that would never work somewhere else. People quit ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Simplicity Of Faith

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 7, 2019

Faith in Christ is not always easy, but simple. Elisha, Naaman, and his servants remind us to: 1. Offer a simple witness to someone in need 2. Encourage others to do the right thing, and 3. Accept what God offers you.

2 Kings 5:1-14 The Simplicity of Faith There is a saying: “Nothing is as simple as it seems.” Sometimes that’s true. Someone well-meaning gives you advice, and you’re thinking, “You don’t know the half of it!” Or you plan something out, and Murphy’s Law kicks into gear, and makes life a lot more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, 1 Peter 5:6, Acts 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Qualities Of Bonfire Believers

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 12, 2002

This sermon discusses seven traits of believers who blaze as bonfires for Christ!

Then I said, “I will not make mention of Him, Nor speak anymore in His name.” But His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, And I could not.” –Jer 20:9 NKJV When you read this verse in context with the rest of this passage in Jeremiah 20 you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Is Gambling Wrong?

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 6, 2011

Is it wrong to buy a lottery ticket? Is the Bible against playing bingo? What if the money goes to the church? Is betting on the horses, or on sports wrong? There are no verses in the Bible that say, “Thou shalt not gamble” so does that mean that gambling

Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. (NAU) Purpose: To show that gambling is contrary to God's will. Aim: I want the listener to hate the sin of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Well And It Shall Be Well

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 21, 2022

There are several things that the word well is used for both in the bible and in the normal daily life. If you look at it the word well is something worth praying about.

IT SHALL BE WELL AND IT IS WELL Text: 2 Kgs. 4: 18-23 8 And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. 19 And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother. 20 And when he had taken him, and brought him to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Too Busy Not To Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2009

When we think we are too busy to pray, we are succumbing to the issue of control: either we suppose we can manage everything or we want to abdicate. Prayer is the way to find priorities and strength.

Let me throw some numbers at you. Imagine that you were in charge of an operation that involves, on the average, some ten thousand people a week, almost all of whom come together at one time. Of these ten thousand or so, not all will get there every time, but sometimes many more than that will show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27

Denomination: Baptist