Sermons on Unjust Gain:

Acquired Thru Faith-4(:1c)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 12, 2024

4 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, ?What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-IV—2Peter 1:1c(:1-4) Attention: 33 miners were working underground at the San Jose Mine. The San Jose is a gold & copper mine owned by Codelco copper company in Copiapo, Chile. On Aug. 5, 2010, an estimated 700,000 tons of rock collapsed around the miners, who were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1, 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Comfortable Christians Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 6, 2005

Challenging the false thinking of comfortable Christians

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 12, 13, & 14 TITLE: “COMFORTABLE CHRISTIANS” INTRODUCTION: A. Many of you have probably heard the old story about an ancient village where all the people who lived there were blind. One day, while ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learn From Jethro

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2015

To show that the LORD will teach us everything about Him, even using righteous people such as Jethro and the elders of Israel.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you learn from instruction? Yes. We learn by being instructed Proverbs 21:11 (Amplified Bible) When the scoffer is punished, the fool gets a lesson in being wise; but men of [godly] Wisdom and good sense learn by being instructed. Proverbs 1:5 (Amplified Bible) The wise also ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Removal Strategy-1(2017) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 14, 2017

1 of? Genesis records God’s strategy for Removing the Legacy of Wickedness. But what does His strategy address? God’s strategy for removal(the legacy of wickedness) addresses/engages...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD's REMOVAL STRATEGY-I—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—REMOVAL—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION—Genesis 8:1-19 D—RESPONSE—Genesis 8:20-22 E—POTENTIAL For RESTORATION—Genesis 9:1-19 F—SAME Ol’ SAME Ol’—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Cheap Talk And Free Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Words have power. And whether that power accomplishes good or evil depends on where it comes from, and what it is intended to do.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” You’ve all heard that saying, haven’t you? We’ve probably all used it, in fact - usually when a child comes home from school upset because someone called her a bad name. We do distinguish between words and actions. That is what ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 28, 2024

2 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--II —Habakkuk 1:2b(1:1-4) Key Words— •Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention: One of our mechanically-gifted members told me that he had fixed, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2, Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 23, 2022

An understanding the call of Abraham and the promise fulfilled is important to understanding the purpose of God in history. The culmination is in the fulness of time with coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus came to make atonement the just for the unjust to bring us to God.

In Genesis chapter 12 God is dealing with a specific group of people. This is a change of emphasis. Genesis Chapters 1-11 God is dealing with man in general. God is the father of all mankind through Adam and though Noah. Because God is calling the descendants of Abraham and Israel to be set ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Strength Of Fellowship

Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 25, 2003

Why is it so important to go to church and have christian friends? Beacuse of the strength we gain from them.

This week is perhaps one of the most important topics that I’ve discussed so far, although it may not seem like that to most. It is the importance of church, more specifically the fellowship we gain from it. As it says in verse 9 of the reading, “Two are better than one…”, but how much better ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Did Not Understand Grace

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003

There is certainly more to the story than can be gained by a casual reading. But one thing is for sure, Jonah was a man of contradictions.

THE MAN WHO DID NOT UNDERSTAND GRACE © 5/2001 Mark Beaird Text: Jonah What would you think if I said that the prophet Jonah was hard-hearted, unloving and maybe even a racist? Would that offend you? It really should not, given the facts. We have often overlooked the heart of Jonah and often ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance And The Spirit Of God Gives Access To The Power Of God, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

We will learn that through repentance and the Spirit of God, we gain access to the power of God na dthe cross.

Pictures of the Cross Part 3 Review: Last week we learned, three reasons why the cross was the means of death. 1. The cross would give sufficient time for Christ to feel the weight of sin, and the disgrace, and the abandonment, we all have felt 2. Suspended between two worlds, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Mennonite

The Old Man - The Remainder Of Iniquity

Contributed by Oneal Stover on Feb 26, 2004

Gain a better understanding of the "remainder of iniquity" that is left within in us after justification, prior to complete sanctification by Christ.

The Old Man - The Remainder Of Iniquity by Rev. Oneal Stover SCRIPTURE: I Corinthians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: There is a universal consciousness of something of a troublesome and afflicting nature left in a regenerated heart. This is something many have agreed to call "inbred" or "in-being" sin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Take Time To Live

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Apr 20, 2008

Many today spend their lives seeking personal gain. They fail to achieve the things that are the most rewarding. They need to:

Take Time to Live James 4:14 (NKJV) 14…For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Many today spend their lives seeking personal gain. They fail to achieve the things that are the most rewarding. They need to: 1. Take Time To Listen Isa 55:3 ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Esther : ¶une Orpheline Qui A Sauvé Une Nation

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Feb 25, 2005

Esther this young girl, who gains the american idol of this time ! A woman of purpose, a woman of courage, a woman of faith !

¶Esther : ¶UnE Orpheline Qui A sauvé Une Nation Esther 4:12-17 ¶ ¶L’histoire que je vais partager avec vous lit aujourd’hui comme un film de télévision. ¶Dans ce film nous trouverons, suspens, intrigue, trahison, conspiration, et trahison. ¶La distribution des personnages inclut : ¶un roi, une ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Cost? Your Loss!

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Dec 14, 2006

David learned and we must see that without sacrifice...we gain nothing! And our lives will not please God...

SERMON: “No Cost? Your Loss!.... The Cost of a Christ-Centered Life" Jennifer Mears 11/1/2006 Text: II Samuel Chapter 24 (Read the text ----FULL CHAPTER----focus on last two verses) David had sinned ---he committed a great sin by numbering the people of Israel · text does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: *other

Hell? No! Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006

Gain a clearer understanding of Hell, what blinds us to it’s trap, as well as how to stay out.

“Hell? No!” (Luke 16:1-31) I’d like to give you a short, one-question quiz today. Ready? Here we go… Q: Of the following topics, which two did Christ talk most about in his preaching? Heaven, Marriage, Money, Children, Hell, or Sandals. Go ahead. Take your 2 picks. Believe it or not, it is hell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist