Sermons on True Value:

Attitude Check Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 15, 2008

Live humbly before others.

ATTITUDE CHECK Philippians 2.1-4 S: Humility C: Service, Father’s Day Th: Toward the Goal Pr: LIVE HUMBLY BEFORE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2.1-4 three reasons why we should live humbly before others. CV: “We will purposefully practice being a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Win The Battle For Your Life

Contributed by David Nuhfer on Jul 16, 2008

Three things we must do if we are to win the spiritual battles we face each day.

If you have ever watched a heavy-weight fight, you may have heard Philadelphia fight announcer Michael Buffer shout his trademark line, “Let’s get ready to rumble.” It means that the fight is about to begin. It has been used in other places for other reasons by many people, but it always means that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Climb Out Of Debt Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

When you run in debt, you give to another power over your liberty. But God can help you climb out of debt.

How to CLIMB Out of Debt Building Blocks of Financial Freedom – Part 2 Psalm 37:3-26 We continue our series on Financial Freedom today. Last week, we talked about the importance of giving to God. We talked about how giving first to Him, and giving it regularly will bring financial freedom in your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lost In The Shuffle

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 2, 2019

This morning we are going to follow Mary and Joseph’s dilemma and think about how we too might lose sight of Christ, how Jesus can become LOST IN THE SHUFFLE of our busy lives, especially during this Christmas Season.

TITLE: LOST IN THE SHUFFLE SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:41-52 I am excited this morning to begin our Advent series. I look forward to and love this time of year and bring messages leading up to the greatest announcement the world has ever heard. I hear so many preachers say they no longer do an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 30, 2023

Do you think the world is in decline? It is, for we are in the last days. The devil’s influence is strong. Today we look at Satan’s influence in Governments, Attack on Marriage and homosexuality, Satanic dictators, Murderers, and the modern Music scene, evil schemes to destroy and pollute.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 4 That is what the bible states in one abrupt verse – 2Corinthians 2:11. But how many of these schemes can we name, the ways Satan implements his plans/schemes to bring catastrophe into the world to oppose all that God arranged for goodness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, John 8:44, Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family Strife That Stole Christmas

Contributed by Louis Mare on Dec 11, 2023

The devil is after something God created the most and is trying to destroy it while we are looking the other way.

Man, is it not easy to get lost in the world view of Christmas, the presents, traditions, the hustle and bustle. The busy malls, the bony music, and Mariah Carey music fill everywhere. I wonder if you can relate to this video because I believe that sometimes, even for us, we miss what Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30, Luke 1:34-35, Luke 1:38, Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Own Pillar Of Fire

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 2, 2025

Sometimes we wish we had a pillar of fire to guide us through the wilderness. This message looks at the Wesleyan Quadrilateral as one suggestion.

It was 1987, I was pastoring in Truro, and co-chairing a young adult’s event just outside of Washington, DC. I had been in DC for the weekend, looking at hotels and meeting space, and I was making my way back to Allentown, Pennsylvania, with my co-chair, Dwight Addington. Dwight pastored Bethany ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Joy Of Discovering God's Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the joy of discovering, investing in, and experiencing the Kingdom of God, as illustrated in Matthew 13:44-52.

Good morning, church family. If you've ever experienced the thrill of finding a valuable item at a yard sale or the excitement of seeing your investment multiply, then today's sermon will resonate with you. We'll be diving deep into Matthew 13:44-52, exploring the joy of finding, investing in, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Topics: Joy, Kingdom

Transforming Role Of The Word

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

The greatest threat to the Bible is believers who don’t live close enough to God’s Word for it to perform its purpose.

The Transforming Role of the Word Hebrews 4:12 What is the greatest threat to the Bible? A Soviet Russian dictionary defined the Bible as a ‘collection of fantastic legends without scientific support. It is full of dark hints, historical mistakes, and contradictions. It serves as a factor for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Be A Teacher?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2006

Teaching - How can I be a teacher? The Word of God teaches us how to become a teacher.

Teaching - How can I be a teacher? June 18,2005 I. I have no formal training, so how can I be a teacher? Deuteronomy 6:4-9; - 4, “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. - 5, And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. - 6, And you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015

Using Paul's words in a different way... to talk about fighting a good fight (argument) with family and how you can preserve the family.. because we do have fights!!

Fighting the Good Fight 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 8 And now the prize awaits me— And the prize is not just for me... (but for my whole family) I want to start with a disclaimer today... This may not be the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Four Paths To Happiness--Two Are Dead-Ends

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2014

Of the four roads supposed to lead to happiness, two are dead-ends--the pursuit of pleasure and the pursuit of honor and power--but the paths of service and union with God actually get us there.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2014 Our family has for several years tried each February 2, or thereabouts, to watch the Bill Murray film, “Groundhog Day.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, the movie follows Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a weather forecaster for a 2nd rank TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Worship The King PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of worshiping God, using the story of the Wise Men's journey to worship Jesus as a guide for our own worship.

Good morning, church! Today we're going to zero in on a narrative that's often glossed over after the Christmas season, but has so much to teach us. Our scripture today is from Matthew 2:1-12, and it tells about the Wise Men's journey to worship our King Jesus. It's a beautiful reminder of how we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Topics: Worship

Answering Our Culture #5: "Jesus Is Not The Only Way To God Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Fifth in the series aimed at answering objections. This one discusses exclusivity, and that people feel sincerity is the main issue.

Answering Our Culture #5 – “Jesus is Not the Only Path to God.” (Sincerity is All That Matters) John 14:6; 3:35-36; Acts 4:12 August 25, 2002 NOTE: SOME OF THE MATERIAL FOR THIS MESSAGE WAS FOUND IN PAUL COPAN’S BOOK "TRUE FOR YOU, BUT NOT FOR ME." (1998; BETHANY HOUSE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hope On The Midst Of Despair Series

Contributed by John Davis on Mar 11, 2002

A five message series on the resurrection with Small group study questions for five weeks.

Hope in the Midst of Despair The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and Believers 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 (Part One - vs. 1-11) The resurrection of Jesus and the promise of the believer’s resurrection offer the ultimate hope in the midst of a world of despair. We are caught between two resurrections -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational