Sermons on Trades:

Money Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their destruction.” (Proverbs 10:15 NLT)

Money Ooh boy. We could spend a while on this one. We will, as a matter of fact. We’ll be on this for a few weeks. Money isn’t a comfortable subject for Christians. Privately, we don’t have much of a problem with it at all. Who doesn’t like money? But publicly, we traverse the subject like we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's It Worth To You?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

An examination of the Kingdom of God.

WHAT’S IT WORTH TO YOU? - Matthew 13:44-46 In Jesus’ ministry, He taught a great deal about the Kingdom of Heaven or the Kingdom of God. It was only natural, as He was teaching, for people to wonder how to become part of the Kingdom, how to get in on the Kingdom of God. In response to their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Live With Abandon

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 13, 2013

We are called to live our lives at the call of Christ

Live with Abandon Luke 9:23-24, Luke 14:26-27 August 25, 2013 Morning Service What does it mean to live with abandon? Living with abandon means that we are giving our whole life over to the service of Christ. It means that we drop everything that we hold onto and give it over to Jesus for His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Dangers Of Being In The Middle Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A look at what we can get out of the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation.

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 don’t ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Fact Series

Contributed by Johnny Spencer on Feb 6, 2004

Paul’s introduction to the letter of 1 Corinthian’s

1 Cor. 1:1-3 It’s a Fact A. It’s useful to notice the prayers of Paul because what he prays for in the beginning he talks about in the letter. Maybe you have had this experience when you were in college and went home for Christmas break. You are sitting down for dinner and your mom says, "Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Running And Serving With Passion Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

How passionate is your service to God? Have you grown cold and indifferent or are you HOT with passion for Him?

Mark 8:1-9 Running and Serving with Passion In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, “I have compassion (óðëáã÷íίæïìáé the bowels or viscera to be the seat of love and pity; strong desire to alleviate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Honouring God In The Work Place As Servants Of Christ Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 25, 2013

The Words of Paul to Christian slaves not only give us insight in our own workplace, but a couple of life principles for every aspect of life.

HONOURING GOD IN THE WORK PLACE AS SERVANTS OF CHRIST 1 Timothy 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION: 1.) An old Fanny Crosby hymn begins with the following words: To the work! To the work! We are servants of God; Let us follow the path that our Master has trod; With the balm of His counsel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"a New Attitude"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

It is a fact that the God of the universe loved us so much that one day he stepped out of heaven, taking on the very nature of a servant, made in the likeness of man and started the journey toward his death on the cross.

“A New Attitude” Philippians 2:5-11 The story is told of a young girl who was playing outside on the sidewall when she noticed a long line of ants crawling across, from one side of the sidewalk to the other. The ants got to the other side, one by one they fell off to the ground. So she ran inside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Escalation Of Difficult, Hard Times...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2020

Can we see we are in a season of ESCALATION of difficult, hard times? We need to not only be ready, but we need to expect and thrive in perilious times.

ESCALATION --- DIFFICULT TIMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HARD, DIFFICULT TIMES APPEAR TO BREED DIFFICULT TIMES… 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 Timothy 3:1 (MSG) Don't be naive. There are difficult times ahead. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Mark 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spiritual Warfare Behind Humility And Selfishness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

THE ISSUES OF HUMILITY AND UNITY ARE VITAL TO THE CHURCH

THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE BEHIND HUMILITY AND SELFISHNESS PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 DO NOTHING FROM SELFISHNESS OR EMPTY CONCEIT, BUT WITH HUMILITY OF MIND REGARD ONE ANOTHER AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURSELVES; 4  DO NOT MERELY LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL INTERESTS, BUT ALSO FOR THE INTERESTS OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Breastplate Of Righteousness

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 4, 2013

Link inc. to audio podcast.

Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-14 http://gbcgracenotes.podbean.com/2013/12/04/breastplate-of-righteousness/ Four times in these verses we are told to 'stand'. These are urgent, imperative commands. God's people are supposed to be on guard, and taking a stand against evil. There is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph - A Righteous Man

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 20, 2013

Who are angels and what is their role. Three times an agel of the Lord appeared and significantly altered the life of Joseph and Mary.

WSMM 22-12-2013 The Christmas Story Dr. Billy Graham relates a story in his book "God's Secret Agents" about missionary John Paton and his wife in The New Hebrides. It is said that one night they were surrounded by hostile natives who wanted to kill them. They prayed through the night for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Glory Of God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 23, 2013

A sermon on references to the glory of God in the book of Romans (Seed thought and some material came from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/to-him-be-glory-forevermore; other material from Dr. Cottrell Romans)

HoHum: Lady Gaga wrote a song called “The Edge of Glory” and it was written after a visit with her grandparents when her grandfather was at the point of death. He was on the edge of glory. However, the song never discuss who or what glory is. J.S. Bach said, "All music should have no ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Another Job For The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 31, 2014

How He acts in the lives of unbelievers. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Another Job for the Holy Spirit John 16:7-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AnotherJob.html Jesus is just hours from going to the cross. He has very important words He is leaving with us. In those days the Holy Spirit 'came upon' people. In our present church age, He comes to dwell 'within' ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Quiet Games - Pt. 3 - Hearing Aids 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016

God seems to love the "Quiet Game" and seems to be the world's most skilled player. How can you hear Him when He seems to be so quiet?

Quiet Games Pt. 3 - Hearing Aids Pt. 2 I. Introduction They would be enshrined in the childhood games hall of fame . . . 7-Up, Kick the Can, Musical Chairs but then there is the Quiet Game a perennial nominee for induction that would never get my vote. I hate the Quiet Game. No sound. No action. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal