Sermons on To Acquire:

Where Do You Keep Your Valuables? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 18, 2014

What you treasure says a lot about your relationship with God.

Where Do You Keep Your Valuables? Matthew 6:19-34 Introduction The American dream seems to be the hunt to acquire possessions. Many see shows about America’s rich and famous. Preachers join in the fray telling you the secrets to getting money and lands as though the Bible were a book about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Disciple's Humility

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that Christ should be our example of humility.

THE DISCIPLE’S HUMILITY Philippians 2:1–11 (NIV) ILLUSTRATION Martin Luther reportedly told of two mountain goats who met each other on a narrow ledge just wide enough for one of the animals to pass. On the left was a sheer cliff, and on the right a steep wall. The two were facing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not The Baptist's Church Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013

All witnessing points to Jesus and away from ourselves

It’s Not the Baptist’s Church John 3:22-36 Rev. Mark A. Barber Last Week, we saw how Nicodemus was witnessed to by Jesus who knows the hearts of all people. The whole gospel is a witness to the person and work of Christ. We saw in the earlier sermon “How to be a Good ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Christ's Joy In You"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 18, 2017

A sermon for Confirmation Sunday.

“Christ’s Joy in You” John 15:1-11 I think Jesus Christ was the most joy-filled human to ever walk the earth. Why do I say this? Think about it, Jesus didn’t worry about His life—what He would eat or drink, or what He would wear. He trusted His Father in heaven. He was able to love—even ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

"A Simple And Beautiful Word Desire”

Contributed by Harry Suminggit on Sep 29, 2017

A study of the English word "Desire" will enlighten the believer as to understand his Desire for the glory of God.

SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 2:3-5 SERMON STRUCTURE: ETYMOLOGICAL SUBJECT: DESIRE THEME: THE MEANING OF DESIRE Introduction: Have you ever misplaced your keys? Have you ever had your keys and then set them in a place that you cannot remember? We say in English that you have misplaced your keys. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:3-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faith Promise

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 26, 2017

This is a sermon but realistically it is more of a framework that could be used for a FP service in your church. FP is giving to missions on a weekly/monthly basis that makes giving above tithes more systematic and keeps missions in the forefront.

Please open your Bibles to Romans 10:9-15 which we will read in a few minutes. (You can insert your own intro here. this is what I used) [Ten days ago when our guest speakers were here for our Faith Promise service things got mixed up and we ended up not making the presentation for Faith Promise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-15, Isaiah 52:7, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Nazarene

"Christ The Victor" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 28, 2013

A sermon for Easter Sunday.

Mark 16:1-6 "24 Hours that Changed the World: Christ the Victor" It's not a mistake, the way the author of Mark's Gospel begins chapter 16. He says very clearly that "Mary Magdalene, Mary the Mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they could go and anoint Jesus' dead body." They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Laodicea: Dangers Of Being In The Middle Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the seventh message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Laodicea and the dangers of always seeking the middle ground.

In Luke 18:17 Jesus says, “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” This refers to the fact that God desires us to have child-like attitudes of trust in Him. An attitude that shows our desire to trust Him even we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acceptable Sins

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 8, 2013

Christians usually clean up the egregious and external sins soon after they are saved. But there are some things that are often acceptable in many Christian circles that are really sins. This sermons addresses some of them.

“Acceptable” Sins Chuck Sligh April 7, 2013 TEXT: Song of Solomon 2:15 – “Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.” INTRODUCTION OPENING ILLUS. – A few years ago, Susan’s had a splinter in her foot. It ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Pleasure Never Seem To Last? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the first message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of pleasure and how it can squeeze God out of our lives..

Dear Diary, “Why does pleasure never seem to last?” That question is at the heart of America’s relentless pursuit of pleasure. Americans are constantly moving from one thing to another in hope of finding something that will provide pleasure that doesn’t fade away. As I was ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only God's Wisdom

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Apr 12, 2013

choosing between worldly wisdom and the wisdom of God.

Seek after God’s Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-6 Most parents will do everything they can to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and educational needs of their children. But many times the most important asset we can impart to our children is to give them a thirst and hunger for wisdom. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-6

Denomination: *other

Too Busy To Work

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

We can apply this principle of diligence to our spiritual lives, not simply our jobs. If we become lax or idle in our pursuit of God (worship, prayer, service, etc.), we will find ourselves missing God’s will.

Too Busy to Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 6 In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live according to the teaching you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace And Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2014

To show that CHRIST is both our Perfection and our Righteousness, that we are declared the Righteousness of GOD in CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST Your Righteousness? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is both our Perfection and our Righteousness, that we are declared the Righteousness of GOD in CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:19 (Amplified Bible) 7:19 For the Law never made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Pride Creeps In Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 29, 2018

When Hezekiah was prosperous and successful, he became proud and forget the Source of all his blessings.

The King of Babylon sent envoys to congratulate Hezekiah on his recovery from his illness. • Hezekiah must have felt important. There is something gratifying to have people from faraway places showing interest in you. • So Hezekiah pay attention to them and showed them all his treasures – from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Beggar

Contributed by Esther Collins on Aug 15, 2020

This message will help us have a Godly perspective of riches and wealth. It will encourage us to use our resources the way God intended for us to.

The Real ‘Beggar’ We live in a world where a majority of people gain their identity from their economic status. Their status in society is strangely directly proportional to the riches they possess. We do not undermine the value of money, as we are aware that this is essential for our day to day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:10, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, Ecclesiastes 5:10, 1 Timothy 6:6, Proverbs 23:4-5, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 19:16-26, Matthew 19:23-24, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 16:24, Luke 16:27, Luke 12:21  (view more)  (view less)