Sermons on Thieves:

Cleaning The Clutter Of The Church Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 7, 2014

A message about what happens when we clean the clutter of the church, then the blind and the lame come into the church.

Note: This is a working outline. These are just my notes and thoughts on the topic. Title: Cleaning the House of the Church or Getting the House in Order or Cleaning the Clutter Theme: Text: Matthew 21:12 - 14 Matthew 21:12-14 Then (when, right after the triumphal entry, the peoel had gathered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeking First God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 25, 2014

Jesus gives us three keys to overcoming worry in our lives: Refuse to worry, meditate on God’s love, and put first things first – seek God’s kingdom.

TRANSFORMATION #5: SEEKING FIRST GOD’S KINGDOM INTRO TO TOPIC: We are living in a world where people worry about everything from the economy to the threat of terrorism and war. The world’s solutions to worry: Take pills! A LOOK AT WORRIES: A.J. Cronin, author-physician, analyzed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: *other

Rpms--- Out Of Control

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014

RPMS is a system to measure the health of your engine... We must assess where we are? Consider the 3 fold purpose: LEARN, LEAN, LOVE? Do are you doing? RPMS: RELATIONSHIP, PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL

RPMS... REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE... OUT OF CONTROL Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.comFodder for this lesson comes from a sermon by WINFREDO DE JESUS (Pastor Choc), Chicago, Illinois bad 1 (________________________5________________________) 10 good TEXT: KJV Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Laying up treasures in heaven

An Introduction: 1. In Ec 5:10-16, Solomon described the problem with earthly treasures... a. Money and abundance do not truly satisfy b. The abundance of the rich prevent good sleep, and often hurts the owner c. Riches perish through misfortune, and cannot be taken with us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Wealth & Poverty

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 5, 2020

The rich and the poor meet together. The Lord is the maker of them all

Plato, the Athenian philosopher, once stated: “Wealth and Poverty: The one is the parent of luxury and indolence, the other of meanness and viciousness and both of discontent. Proverbs 22.2 informs us: “The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them all.” Life is like the two ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18, Proverbs 28:19

Edom's False Security Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 19, 2021

What gave the Edomites their arrogance and false sense of security?

we began a new study in the one-chapter Old Testament book of Obadiah. Historians do not know anything about him personally other than he wrote this prophesy. It is a little odd that this book is included in the OT writings, because it is not written to the nation of Israel, but to Edom. The ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Quality Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 17, 2021

Life is made up of many factors which contribute to the overall quality.

Craig D. Lounsbrough a licensed Professional Counsellor in the State of Colorado and ordained by the Evangelical Church Alliance once remarked: “Our egos are utterly convinced that ‘quality of life’ is found in the ‘domineering of life.’ And a very simple way to effectively destroy the whole of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22-27, Proverbs 28:20

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Jul 30, 2021

This conversation between Jesus and this rich young ruler is recorded in all three of the synoptic gospels. Mark says,” Jesus looking upon him loved him. (Mk 10:21). Studying the text, I find at least three qualities that are loveable about him,

The rich young ruler Matthew 19:16-22 Introduction. This conversation between Jesus and this rich young ruler is recorded in all three of the synoptic gospels. Mark says,” Jesus looking upon him loved him. (Mk 10:21). Studying the text, I find at least three qualities that are loveable about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

The Necessity Of Knowing Your Eternal Destination Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 28, 2024

This sermon talks about the NJ necessity of knowing where we are going after our life here on earth.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on a topic of profound importance: the necessity of knowing where we are going after our life on earth. This reflection is not merely an intellectual exercise but a crucial aspect of our faith journey. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter Sermon 2023

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 8, 2023

After responding to various theories that doubt the resurrection of Jesus Christ and showing the evidence of Jesus' resurrection, today we will discuss the impact of Jesus' resurrection on us.

Jesus has risen! He is risen indeed! Let's read 1 Corinthians 15:1-8,19-23,51-58. In the past Easter services, I have responded to some theories that deny Jesus's resurrection, like the Fainting Theory, which states that actually, Jesus was not dead yet, but they thought he did; the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accumulation Of Wealth Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 1, 2023

The man who wrote these words was by many accounts considered the wealthiest man in all of history. He not only held the most wealth, but he was faced with passing on more wealth than any person that ever lived. He gives his words of wisdom on accumulating wealth.

Accumulation of Wealth Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 So far in Ecclesiastes Solomon has let us know that meaning is not in pleasures. Meaning is not found in worldly wisdom. So not we are going to look at if meaning is found in accumulation of massive wealth. There are some things money can do and some ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

​what Does It Mean To Be In The Family Of God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 13, 2023

This Scripture features the astounding adoration that God has for us.

In addition to the fact that He will call us His children, we really are His family. A portion of that change is prompt, however not all that we will become has been uncovered, yet. Only at the time when Christ returns will we see all that He has available for us. John additionally interfaces a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Less Is More

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023

Prosperity gospel is a very popular Christian movement today. It states that God will always bless you with good health and material wealth if you ask Him. That's FALSE!! Good health is NOT guaranteed and material wealth will NEVER get you into heaven.

One of the largest and more popular movements in the last 30+ years in the Christian Church is a form of theology called prosperity gospel. Let’s define what it is first. According to the website, Wikipedia; prosperity theology is a religious belief among some Protestant Christians that financial ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, Matthew 19:21, Proverbs 28:20, Leviticus 27:30, Malachi 3:10, Numbers 18:26, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of The Law, Part 3

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2023

What about spiritual show-offs? What about materialism and material worries? What did Jesus say about these things in Matthew 6?

As Jesus continued describing the Spirit of the law, He discussed spiritual show-offs, prayer and worry about material things. Let’s look at Matthew 6. Religious Show Offs What are our motives in doing good? Jesus taught that our motive should be to glorify God (Matthew 5:16) not to show ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion Greater Than Comfort - Matthew 16:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2024

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to seek comfort over commitment? How quickly we gravitate towards convenience over courage? May our passion for Jesus always be greater than our passion for an easy life.

A Passion Greater Than Comfort Introduction Have you ever noticed how easy it is to seek comfort over commitment? How quickly we gravitate towards convenience over courage? Yet, when we read the Bible, we discover that following Jesus is not about ease—it's about a deep and abiding passion for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, Galatians 2:20, John 16:33, Colossians 3:17, Matthew 6:19-21, James 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal