Sermons on Treasure Within:

7 Virtues

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 23, 2009

Is it OK to want more?

MATTHEW 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Theological Pragmatism Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 6, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 4 regarding the turning of people away from God because of some national tragedy

Text: Psalm 4:1-8, Title: Theological Pragmatism, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/7/08, AM A. Opening illustration: the story of Jonah provides a great introduction to this text, not because they share time frame or characters, but because of theological pragmatism. Define. Remember when Jonah boarded a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Tears

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 5, 2020

God is above, and yet our tears fall into His bosom. The tears have much weight in them, and are pressing upon God. He will visit you, wipe your tears and make you laugh again.

SPEAKING TEARS "My friends scorn me: but mine eye pours out tears unto God” (Job 16:20) Tears are words, virtual words, that the heart can't express, they speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues(Quote by Washington ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:20, Revelation 7:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Man Whom God Honored Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 28, 2021

As believers, we can rest knowing that God is sovereign, possessing complete power and authority. He has a plan for our lives, and His plans will always be fulfilled according to His desire.

A Man whom God Honored Esther 10: 1-3 It has been an interesting and encouraging journey through the book of Esther. The Jews have faced great uncertainty and many challenges; yet through it all, God was faithful. He had delivered them from the evil schemes and desires of men. They were actually ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Please God"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 26, 2001

Christians should have a great desire to please God.

Title: “How To Please God” Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21 Introduction: Living to please God should be the desire of every Christian individual. His Word challenges us to live lives that are pleasing unto Him. In order to do this; we must first understand “how to please God?” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Submissive Family

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

A strong family is a family marked by servantship.

The Submissive Family 1 Peter 3:1-7 As we continue our study of 1 Peter we will look today at the submissive family. Now don’t shut me out just yet, submission is not a bad thing. As you will see, our submission comes from our love of Jesus and others. This chapter begins with the following ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs Of A Church That Impact's It's Community

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 25, 2004

Learn how the church can impact their communities for Christ.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Factors Affecting Marriage Relationships

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "Factors" affecting marriage relationships.

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "factors" affecting marriage relationships. I. FOR THE WIVES In the first six verses of 1 Peter Chapter 3, the Apostle hands wives four "factors" affecting marrige relationships. A. Actions (vs.1-2) The tendency for many is to read this and say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: How To Answer The Tough Questions Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 9, 2006

Introduction to a series addressing the fallacies found in Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code.

How to Answer the Tough Questions Single Da Vinci Preparation Text: 2 Peter 1:2-8 I just finished Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code on Friday. I have to say, I understand why it’s considered one of the nations “best sellers”, a real page turner. Brown captivates the reader within the first chapter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Education, Immigration, Development And The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2010

One little act of evil just leads to more evil, not good; if we are to help humans develop, we must fact the twin problems of education and immigration

Monday of Holy Week 2010 Caritas in Veritate The notion that doing one “little act of evil” in order to fulfill a good purpose is the original sin. So Judas, one of the early disciples and probably the earliest treasurer, raked off some of the collection plate money for something he ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Visionary View: Change Your Outlook Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

In our journey of faith, God desires us to have an outlook that aligns with His promises. Trust in His Word, seek His guidance and apply these changes in your life. Your outlook will shape your destiny, and with God, your destiny is filled with hope and purpose.

"Visionary View: Change Your Outlook" Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we embark on a journey to explore the importance of changing our outlook, and our perspective on life, and the guidance that comes from the New Living Translation of the Bible. Proverbs 23:7a (NLT): "As a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eye-Witnesses

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 14, 2003

Testimony to the truth of the gospel.

Luke 24:36-48 Eye-Witnesses There are events in our lives that we believe because of what we are told. We are told that the earth is tilted on a 23 degree axis. How many of you, here today have measured the degree of the earth’s tilt? How many of you, here today, believe that the earth is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: *other

Psalm 119 Introduction Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2011

What is it about Psalm 119? Why is it so long? What is its message? How can it relater to us today?

Study of Psalm 119 – Intro to Study What does reading the Bible mean to you as a believer today? How important is it for you to read your Bible? Is it something you do daily? Is your reading the Bible something you do out of obligation? Or is it out of joy and a desire to know God more? On ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1, Psalm 119:111, Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Thought & Reflection

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 28, 2022

Thought and Reflection often feature prominently in our lives.

Esther Hicks, an American inspirational speaker and author once remarked: “Your life is but a reflection of the predominance of your thoughts.” Romans 12:2 confirms: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Jeremiah 29:11, James 1:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5

Breaking Free From The Past Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As we focus on those things that are eternal, and put on the new self, we will experience freedom from those things that have shackled us in the past.

Breaking Free from the Past In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to get down on his hands ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11, Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist