Sermons on The Greed Of Lot:

Our Call To Worship

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 4, 2007

The beginning of the Church year (Fall) and all of its activities calls for a renewal of commitment and repentance to do the Lord’s work. This Psalm is a call to worship and a call to battle for the church and its ministries.

OUR CALL TO WORSHIP Last week as I was walking my dog a verse came to my mind: “The earth is the LORD’s and everything in it…” I had not memorized this phrase, nor do I recall a song that would grab me the way this phrase did. I shrugged it off and continued the canine ritual. A few days ago I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10, Psalm 24:7-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Paying The Cost To Not Be The Boss

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

Jesus demonstrates for us that there is a difference between salvation and discipleship.

Other Scripture used: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Philemon 1-20 Psalm 1 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) I. Intro God’s definitely got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

101 Things To See Before You Die . . No:1 . . . . Series

Contributed by John Foster on Mar 5, 2007

The title of this talk is 101 things to see before you die – well numbers 2 to 101 are up to you and you may or may not get the opportunity to see them in your lifetime. But the number one thing to see, is Jesus.

Over the past few years the BBC have run a number of series called the 101 things before you die. 101 places to visit before you die, 101 things to do before you die and 101 things to eat before you die. What they do is get people to write in and suggest their favourite and then they put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

Six Warning Signs Of Drifting Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

2nd in Drifting Series. I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting away from Him. On the dash board of your Christian walk I want to point out some hazard lights. Though not an exhaustive list, these are some of the warning signsthat you are

Six Warning Signs of Drifting July 24, 2005 Hebrews 2:1 HEB 2:1 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. “Warning comes before destruction.” Jonah / Nineveh I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting away from Him. When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth That Transforms Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 5, 2007

34th in a series from Ephesians. Jesus is the truth who transforms our lives.

Marilyn Monroe was once reportedly asked if she adhered to a faith. Her answer: “I believe in everything – a little” So I guess that we shouldn’t be surprised to learn that in the last Barna Group survey that asked people about absolute truth, only 22% of the participants agreed that “there are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Lord Your Servant Is Hearing

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 20, 2003

“Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ And Samuel answered, ‘speak, for your servant hears” 1 Samuel 3:10.

Theme: Speak Lord, your servant is listening Text: 1 Sam. 3:1-10; 1 Cor. 6:12-20; Jn. 1:35-42 The letter to the Hebrews begins by telling us “In the past, God spoke to our ancestors many times and in many ways through the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us through his Son, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Now That's Phat

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

Preached at a Youth Block Party

NOW THAT’S FAT Isaiah 25: 6-9 “And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined. And He will destroy in this mountain ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 8, 2007

Who is qualified to go to heaven?

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service “Am I Qualified for heaven” Matthew 22:1-14 A woman and her young daughter were attending the wedding of one their relatives. And this was the first time the little girl had ever seen a wedding ceremony. She was in awe by the pomp and beauty of everything. The music, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worship Style Vs. Substance

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 10, 2007

In the midst of the current debates about which worship style is best, we often lose sight of what is really important about worship.

Worship: Style Verses Substance Part I Psalm 2:11 Purpose: To explain some of the main elements of biblical worship. Aim: I want the listener to work at focusing on God more and on everything else less. INTRODUCTION: Everybody worships. Worship is the reason we exist. Worship is a part of who we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding A Mate– God's Way! Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004

I’d like to encourage God’s people to find the answer on ’how to find a mate’ from the Bible rather than our culture.

A. Bad date when... Hey guys, you know you are on a bad date when.... 1. She whispers to the waiter, “Please kill me!” 2. You catch her giving her phone number to the guy cleaning your windshield. 3. She keeps calling you, “Bachelor number two”. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Sense Of Humor

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 14, 2004

A sermon for the 16th Sunda after Pentecost Proper 20

16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Luke 16:1-13 "Jesus Sense of Humor" "He also said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a steward, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. And he called him and said to him, ’What is this that I hear about you? Turn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Marks Of Unity Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on May 21, 2006

A unified chruch will bring praise and honor to the Lord. In turn God will bless the church for their unity.

THE BOOK OF ACTS – WHEN LIFE IS ABOUT GOD Marks of Unity Acts 4:32-37 INTRODUCTION: A. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! David declared in Psalm 133:1 1. There is nothing better than a church, a group of brethren, who dwell together in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Be Wealthy

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 29, 2005

As disciples of Jesus Christ our wealth is real, and it’s unlimited.

Born to be Wealthy Pastor Glenn Newton 1-23-05 Ephesians 1:3-14 Read Planned Giving experts project over the next five years in the US nearly 7 Trillion dollars will be transferred to the next generation. It will be the largest transfer of wealth in the history of America. Many people will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Going Forward With God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 24, 2009

A rather mediocre sermon about Jacob’s facinating encounter with God at the Jabbok. The so-so title tells it all.

If you take the Bible seriously, it’s quite a frustrating book. Within its pages are outrageous commands like “be holy” (1 Peter 1:16) and “offer the parts of your body to [God] as instruments of righteousness” (Romans 6:13). Jesus laid a heavy burden on us when He said, “…be perfect, just as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness In The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Disciples bicker over which of them is the greatest.

17. Who is Jesus? December 12th, 2010 Greatness in the Kingdom of God Being in the presence of greatness naturally leads to a desire for greatness. When we see someone who is great at something often we are inspired to want to be great ourselves. Honestly that desire can lead us to doing great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-50

Denomination: *other