Sermons on Twenty Percent Tax:

The Do's & Don'ts Of Restoring Relationships

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002

By following the example of Joseph we can learn how to restore rifts in our relationships.

THE DO’S & DON’TS OF RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS Genesis 45:1-15 August 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: If you think your family has problems, consider the marriage mayhem created when 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-2, Genesis 45:21-28, Genesis 45:24

War Of Your Worlds Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

When you see yourself as an alien and an exile with your citizenship in heaven, and God as your only Sovereign, you stop drifting with the current of the day. You ponder what is good for the soul and what honors God in everything.

When is something worth nothing? Zimbabwe’s central bank will introduce a $50 billion note -- enough to buy just two loaves of bread – as a way of fighting cash shortages amid spiraling inflation. Zimbabwe is grappling with hyperinflation now officially estimated at 231 million percent, and its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Take Your Job And Love It Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010

Practical advice from I Peter on how to be a good worker and revolutionize your attitude toward your job or your schoolwork.

INTRODUCTION In today’s world, it’s tough to find a good job. If find yourself looking for a job, take your time when you fill out your application form. Make sure all your words are spelled correctly. One wrong or misspelled word might prevent you from being hired. Here are some actual statements ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Six Principles For Giving & Growing In Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

I want to address those more this morning, but not without sharing my honest concern in addressing these things, concerns for what some of you may carry from the past; that THE CHURCH IS MORE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR MONEY THAN YOU

Last Sunday night as I met with our elders and home group leaders¡K great time of discussion, and as they began to impress upon me how positive these past couple of weeks of focusing on stewardship with God and giving have been, and at the same time, how many practical questions still seemed to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognizing The Need For Revival

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jul 23, 2009

This sermon examines the need for Revival and points out that God is the only one who can bring Revival and Renewal to our land.

Title: Recognizing the neeed for Revival Text: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 Date: 7/19/2009 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: In September of 2001 following the terrorist attacks of 9-11, a National day of Prayer and Remembrance service was held in Washington D.C. Billy Graham ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

Giving is rooted in God's love, releases God's blessing and results in God's kingdom advancing

THE JOY OF GIVING A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was not to be excited. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of excitement. It was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Meeting The Christ On The Margins

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Sermon about ministry amongst the marginalised

Twenty-something years ago, I was at a weekend meeting a few miles out of Taupo. When we had finished our business for the Saturday, a few of us drove into town to have a look around, and at some point, I left the others, so I could patronise one of the local watering holes. I soon found a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Elegant And Meaningful Message Of The Book

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

There is so much noise surrounding the Bible. There is so much rhetoric. There is so much bias. There are so many skeptics, with so many things to say. But when you actually open up the Bible and read it, wow. Just wow.

1 Peter 1:3-9 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven ...read more

Scripture: John 20:29, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Passion Week Series

Contributed by Preeyapon Ekasittikul on May 3, 2019

The last week of Jesus on earth from which we can learn from Him

The Passion week 1900 years ago this week was the last week of Jesus on Earth as God and and man. He ministered for three and a half years in Jerusalem this week was the last week and there were many things happened in this whole week. The 1st day : Sunday It was called Palm Sunday Jesus went ...read more

Word 9: Truth Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 7, 2008

Fish fables, politicians, it seems acceptable and expecte for people to lie today. God clealy calls us to truth and Jesus echos it with be people of honesty and integrity. IF we are God’s people we should be known as people of truth!

The Ten Commandments: Ten Words The World needs to hear Word Nine: Truth Intro: Long before the great fish fables, long before politician became a synonym for liar, liar, God gave this ninth word. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” The original context of this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Smorgasbord

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 4: 1 – 34

1 Kings 4: 1 – 34 Smorgasbord 4 So King Solomon was king over all Israel. 2 And these were his officials: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest; 3 Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder; 4 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, over the army; Zadok and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Freedom Isn't Free

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Jun 27, 2007

A brief Fourth of July sermon on the meaning of the word "freedom" and some of its implications.

Freedom Isn’t Free Galatians 5:13 Introduction: As you undoubtedly know, Independence Day is near. People will be celebrating this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Methodist

Three Parables, One Message

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 26, 2025

This message is an examination of Luke 15, which contains three parables that communicate the same message.

Please turn with me to Luke 15. We're going to look at this chapter tonight, and I know it's a very familiar chapter, but I want to take a look at it and bring some things out that I pray will bless you and see this chapter in a different light. Most of the time when Luke 15 is taught, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Musings Of A Madman Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 11, 2013

If you want your sanity restored and to shine brightly in a dark world, don't be proud of your own achievements; instead, humble yourself before Almighty God. "Christ sends none away empty but those who are full of themselves" (Donald Gray Barnhouse)

Chan Gailey, who at various times coached for the Pittsburg Steelers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Kansas City Chiefs told a story some time ago about the time he was head coach of Alabama’s Troy State and they were playing for the National Championship. The week before the big game, he was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finding The Lost Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022

We are happy to look for the lost. We are happy that Jesus, at least, is willing to venture out to find those who have strayed and to bring them home for a celebration. The problem is, at some point, many of us give up on the lost. We give up, but Jesus Goes to get you, to find the lost.

Finding the Lost Having Words with Jesus FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 15:1-10 The Story of the Lost Sheep 15 1-3 By this time a lot of men and women of questionable reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist