Sermons on True Prosperity What Is It:

New Wine, New Wineskins Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

What are we responding to? Is it Jesus as Lord or is it some human religious system? Is our behaviour going to help others discover the good news of Jesus Christ? Will it help us proclaim forgiveness of sins in Jesus’ name?

Most people dislike change. Some people think it’s a necessary evil; but evil nevertheless. But there are times when change is absolutely necessary; when the old ways won’t work; when the old ways will actually hinder the thing that’s coming. One such moment in time was at the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This is an advent sermon.

When I was a kid, we used to play this game. When someone was wearing a stocking hat, we would run up to them and say, “Where was Mickey Mouse when the lights went out?” When the other person said, “I don’t know,” we would pull their stocking hat over their eyes and say, “In the dark!” The idea, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 15, 2013

This is a brief exploration into the importance of faith and how we can apply it to our lives.

Hebrews 11:1-3 What is Faith There once was a tourist who came too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, lost his footing and plunged over the side, clawing and scratching to save himself. After he disappeared out of sight; and, just before he fell into open space, he stumbled upon a scrubby ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

Defining our Faith

Hebrews 11:1-3 What is Faith There once was a tourist who came too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, lost his footing and plunged over the side, clawing and scratching to save himself. After he disappeared out of sight; and, just before he fell into open space, he stumbled upon a scrubby ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Radical Spirituality: The Mark Of Faith

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

What are the marks of true spirituality?

2000220a - 1Corinthians 8.1-13 - Radical Spirituality, the Mark of Faith Opening First Corinthians addresses the subject of true spirituality. Big debate about whether or not it was all right for a Christian to eat certain types of meat. Very Polytheistic (God of love, war, travel..) Pagan temples ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sacrifice In Preparation For The Sacrifice

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008

What is the true meaning of sacrifice?

Sacrifice in preparation for the sacrifice Leviticus 2 One of the things that makes Leviticus hard to read is the incredible detail written into rituals that are to us now obscure at best and cryptic at worse. We may understand some of what went on at a Tabernacle sacrifice with great patience ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Freedom In The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

what is true christian freedom

Freedom in the Christian Life I want you to watch a video clip from the film Braveheart. Freedom is a very precious commodity. We hear a lot about freedom today. There are wars fought over it, legislation enacted to give people freedom, protests marches, freedom of speech, freedom of religion ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Much Are You Worth ?

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

What is your true worth ?

(1) Introduction: This story shows that Peter and John’s worth was not as the world measures it. They had given up such wordly wealth (see Matthew 4-18-22) but they were now worth much more! John was named the ’beloved’ of Jesus (John 21:20) and Peter was later called a ’pillar’ in the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: *other

With Great Joy Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 16, 2015

What is the DNA of the true church?

With Great Joy Acts 1:12-14 In the previous passage we learned that the Ascension of Jesus into glory to sit at the right hand of the Father is the central point of Luke and Acts which makes the Ascension the most important event of the two books. We discussed the reasons why. The Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Offense Of The Gospel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 24, 2019

What characterizes true discipleship?

The Offense of the Gospel John 6:51-58 Jesus had started the 6th chapter of John on a roll. Everyone wanted to follow Jesus. Whether by land or by boat they flocked around Him on the other side of the lake. There Jesus fed the 5000 males which prompted the crowd to believe that Jesus was the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessing Of The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 29, 2014

To show that the blessing of the LORD is to be desired rather than wealth of this world.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you want the blessing of the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the blessing of the LORD is to be desired rather than wealth of this world. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 10:22 (Amplified Bible) 10:22 The blessing of the Lord—it makes [truly] ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Success Really Look Like?

Contributed by Pastor Dre on May 30, 2019

What is Success? I believe everyone wants to be successful. Not too many people walk around in life saying I want to fail at this or fail at that, but we all desire success.

What Does Success Look Like? What is Success? Acts 13:36 - "Now when David had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed. I believe everyone wants to be successful. Not too many people walk around in life saying I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is This The Hill On Which I Want To Die? What Really Matters?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 15, 2017

What is real love? Is this the hill on which I want to die? When things matter that should not? Then when things that should matter do not matter? What are we thinking?

WHEN THINGS THAT DON'T MATTER MATTER... AND WHEN THE THINGS THAT DO MATTER DON'T MATTER ANYMORE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS THIS THE HILL I WANT TO DIE ON? LOVE NEVER FAILS... 1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25, Matthew 14:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002

God has given us the Bible to know how to love, follow, trust, and obey God.

Just before I moved here a friend of mine took me up in a single engine aircraft that he jointly owned with several other persons. It was a clear and warm August day in 2000 and we flew over downtown Grand Rapids and made several circles around our home in NE Grand Rapids as I took pictures of it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Repentance Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004

When I say “repentance” what comes to mind? The word has become one used primarily in religious conversations. Dinner time talks don’t usually center around the concept of repentance. Yet is a key to our eternal destiny and our every day walk with God.

For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com What Is Repentance? 2 Corinthians 7 Pastor Tom Fuller When I say “repentance” what comes to mind? The word has become one used primarily in religious conversations. Dinner time talks don’t usually center around the concept of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel