Sermons on Using Resources Wisely:

The Key To Maximizing Your Ministry Is Wisdom

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 4, 2022

Have you ever thought about your full potential? What does it take to maximize your potential in Ministry? Human beings are created by God, in his image to fulfill our god given purpose. Jesus came that we might live life to the fullest measure.

Sermon The Key to Maximizing Your Ministry Proverbs 30:24-28 “There are four things on earth That are small but unusually wise: 25 Ants—they aren’t strong, but they store up food all summer. 26 Rock Badger—they aren’t powerful, but they make their homes among the rocks. 27 Locusts—they have no ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Hosea 4:6, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Live Wisely: The Treasure Of Wisdom, The Freedom Of Confession, And The Overflow Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2025

We live in a culture obsessed with wealth, success, and achievement. Yet, God’s Word calls us to something far greater—something eternal.

Go! And Live Wisely: The Treasure of Wisdom, the Freedom of Confession, and the Overflow of Grace Introduction: What Do You Value Most? Imagine for a moment someone offers you a choice: a million pounds in cash, or a heart full of wisdom, a soul freed from guilt, and a life overflowing with grace. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16, Proverbs 28:13, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Kings 3:9, James 1:5, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 4:19, John 6:1-14, John 1:14, John 1:16, Ephesians 1:7, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revive Us As Our Healer - Revive Us Part 5 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

Revive Us - Part 5 Revive Us as Our Healer Psalm 15:26 This morning I want to provoke your thinking with the profound power of truth. Jesus says that you will "know the truth and the truth will set you free." How many of you know that if the truth is going to set you free you have to do more than ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

Denomination: *other

Guard Us Waking Oh, Lord, And Guard Us Sleeping

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 5, 2021

We prepare for the Final Judgment by obtaining WISDOM - in Christ, not fearing sleep or wake.

11.7.21 Daniel 12:1–3 1 Then at that time, Michael, the great prince who stands over your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress that has not happened from the first time that there was a nation until that time. At that time your people will be delivered, everyone who is found ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Ready To Open My Treasures

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 30, 2011

A sermon for Epiphany: the Magi inspire us to believe in Jesus' royal birth, to walk in his radiant light, and to present him with rightful treasures.

Ready to Open My Treasures Matthew 2:2 Ages ago, some pilgrims - we call them Wise Men or Magi - set out on a long and uncertain journey in search of the promised Messiah. Their quest was gloriously rewarded, thanks to that guiding star. Whatever led you here this morning, I believe God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Mennonite

"What Will You Do" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 12, 2014

Let us look to serve others more than ourselves

The Ultimate Decision August 12, 2014 Thank you for your prayers as I had an appointment with a surgeon yesterday for my back. He said that if he operated he could not guarantee that my pain would be alleviated. He did give me some other options so please pray that these other options of more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

You Were Made For This PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon explores our purposeful pursuit of God, the power to overcome through Christ, and our potential when actively participating in God's work. Key

Good morning, my dear friends. As we gather here today, we are united in our desire to seek God's wisdom and to understand His will for our lives. We find ourselves on the threshold of another day, another opportunity to grow in our faith and to walk in the footsteps of our Savior, Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 25:14-30

Topics: God's Purpose, Working Through Us

Arachnophobia For Some – However Spiders Are Wonderful Teachers Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2022

Nature is a great teacher and by observing God's creatures there is much we can learn for our Christian lives. In this message we examine the habits of spiders to gain insights for our lives. God bless you all.

ARACHNOPHOBIA FOR SOME – HOWEVER SPIDERS ARE WONDERFUL TEACHERS I prepared this about 20 years ago, so when I use “today”, well - it was back then. Here we make applications to Christian living derived from the habits of spiders. This is an address rather than a sermon and prepared for smaller ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 6:18, James 1:12, Romans 5:3-5, Proverbs 6:8, 1 Peter 3:16, Galatians 5:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Calls Us To Holiness

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 22, 2024

Note: The Lord did not call us to uncleanness, but to holiness. And to be specific, this text calls us to holiness in sexual conduct. In fact it is clear from these verses that if we are going to walk in a way that is pleasing to God, this will be a priority.

Alba 1-21-2024 GOD CALLS US TO HOLINESS I Thessalonians 4:1-8 Little Rob Thomas was motivated more by recess than by any of his classes. For an hour one day, when he was in the second grade, Rob had avoided working on his math sheet. Then the teacher told him that every problem would have to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"worry (Part 1): Why The Bible Tells Us Not To Worry" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 16, 2021

Worry is the uneasy feeling we often experience in times of fear, trouble, or problems. But, not all worry is bad. There is a positive, wise kind of worry and a negative, wrong, and destructive worry. This sermon helps us understand both of them and the impacts of negative worry.

Today we will continue our sermon series on "The Bible and Emotional Problems." The topic that we will learn is worry. "I have a mountain of credit card debt," one man told another. "I have lost my job. My car is being repossessed and our house is in foreclosure, but I am ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, Matthew 6:25, Luke 12:11, 1 Peter 5:7, Titus 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Wising Up - Ecclesiastes 10:12-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 29, 2025

This passage contains practical wisdom on controlling your tongue, making plans and finding direction in life, managing money, and controlling your thought life.

10:12 The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. 14 Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:12-20

Nothing Left But God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 17, 2024

A wise Bible teacher once said, sooner or later, God will bring self-sufficient people to the place where they have no resource, but him- No strength, No answers, nothing but him. Without God’s help, they’re sunk.

Nothing Left But God. 2 Chronicles 20. A wise Bible teacher once said, sooner or later, God will bring self-sufficient people to the place where they have no resource, but him- No strength, No answers, nothing but him. Without God’s help, they’re sunk. He then told of a despairing man who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12, Exodus 14:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2022

In the story of the birth of Jesus, we encounter the clash of two kings, both called the King of the Jews. In Jesus and Herod we find two opposite ways to live, and come to understand the real meaning of life. Hopefully all of us will choose to follow King Jesus rather than King Herod.

Introduction: A. Today I want to begin by talking about The Scrooge and The Grinch. 1. Personally, I have always enjoyed the story of the Grinch more than the story of the Scrooge, probably because of the humor of the Grinch and his little dog dressed up like a reindeer. a. The Grinch also has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Using The Bible In Raising Children Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on May 22, 2007

The purpose of this message is to help parents understand how to use the word of God in the process of raising children.

INTRODUCTION: A. I am deeply concerned for the family. 1. It is my hope that this session will help you, as parents and teachers to understand how to train up children God’s way. 2. The key is the Word of God and it is to be an essential part of every stage of life, from infancy to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Jesus Accepting Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 10, 2013

It’s become fashionable for churches to "target" a specific audience in their messages and ministry. But is that really such a good idea? Is it possible that in targeting specific groups we might be undermining our real ministry?

OPEN: In my files I ran across these nuggets of wisdom from little children: Patrick, age 10 - "Never trust a dog to watch your food." Hannah, age 9 - "When your dad is mad and asks you, ’Do I look stupid?’ don’t answer." Taylia, age 11 - "When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ