Sermons on Wall Street:

Is It The Thought That Counts?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 6, 2009

Jesus’ parable of the dishonest but shrewd steward shows us that what people want is something real, not just nice thoughts; and that the use of God’s money is our finest responsibility.

My brother-in-law has a unique ability, a very special talent. He has the ability to go into a men’s clothing store, size up all the merchandise available, and cane out with the very worst, the most atrocious looking stuff that money can buy. What is worse, he does that when he is shopping for me. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Impact And Impotence Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 2, 2008

A changed heart doesn’t guarantee that you will change the world.

If you’re like me you’ve been keeping up with the federal government’s attempt to bailout failing housing and financial markets this week. I found an article from Reuters in which the blame for this economic slump has been traced to a decline in Christian influence in our nation. DALLAS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Content In A Discontent World

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008

A Christian can show Christ by living content in a world of Discontentment. However, many have become just like the discontent world.

Living Content in a Discontented World Phil 4:12 Doing without I read where a preacher said, "I hate the ice cream man. He takes a nice content moment and turns it into cravings for something my children don’t need and can’t afford – and turns contentment into discontentment." But there’s an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Picture Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2024

The picture of a great church in Acts 4:32-37 shows us that the church was faithful in two key areas.

Introduction When you think of a great church, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Money Isn't Everything: A Wealthy Young Guy Meets Jesus Face To Face Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

The young man falls on his knees before Jesus. He is overcome by his presence, he is amazed, and excited to meet Jesus, this God-man who is changing everything. And he asks him a very, very, very important question: How do I get eternal life?

"In 1928 a group of the world's most successful financiers met at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago. The following were present: The president of the largest utility company, The greatest wheat speculator, The president of the New York Stock Exchange, A member of the President's ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Bridges And Ditches: Everything Old Is New Again (#4 Of 5 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 24, 2015

Throughout the ages Jesus’ church has been flexible and adaptive in its tactics and methods but there are some crossovers which always seem to be present when the church is effectively winning the lost.

Welcome and Call to Worship Good morning. We are so honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. We are in our fourth week of a sermon series from the book of Acts titled “Bridges and Ditches” and we are looking at ways to build bridges and jump ditches in order to bring the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Follow Folly

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

Will we live on the streets of “sin city,” laying our head down in the gutter of wickedness? Or will we listen to the invitation of wisdom, to follow in God’s ways and live in the glory of his eternal mansions?

How wonderful all things were in the beginning! When we read Genesis 1, we hear this theme repeated: “And God saw that it was good.” Time and again, culminating with this declaration on the sixth day: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good” (v 31). It was very good. Man and woman ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18, Proverbs 9:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Experience Personal Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

How can we have personal revival? We can find the answer by looking at the revival in the first century, when the first Christians experienced the filling of the Holy Spirit.

HOW TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL REVIVAL Acts 4:31 INTRO: ILLUS: OUR COUNTRY IN PRAYER. Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Impossible!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 18, 2006

Pilate’s command to secure the tomb was impossible for the soldiers to carry out. He can’t be entombed. He’s loose today!

Mission Impossible Matthew 27:62-66 A CHURCH IN OKLAHOMA HAD SOME BEAUTIFUL PINE TREES which adorned the property. During a bad storm several of them were hit by lightning. It destroyed two of them and badly damaged others. The church board met and one of the members asked the chairman, “What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-66

Denomination: Wesleyan

Overcoming Life's Challenges

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 19, 2013

In this sermon, we explore the way that God is able to break down any wall, and that He alone can handle the tool of vengeance.

Introduction: A. Let me start by asking you a few questions. 1. What have been the greatest challenges you have faced in your life? 2. What have been the biggest obstacles you have had to overcome? 3. What have been the hardest walls you have run into? 4. How many of them are you still ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek Ye First At Thanksgiving

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Where do your priorities lie? Originally written as a Thanksgiving sermon, most of this sermon would be appropriate to challenge people to examine their priorities (e.g. beginning of the year, Lent, etc).

<P>Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 22, 2000 A Money magazine article several years ago told of the life of a woman who saved 80% of everything she earned, investing it all in the stock market and turned it into a $22 million fortune within 50 years. It sounds like an incredible success story, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Iraq In Prophecy: Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 1, 2003

Iraq in Prophecy

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Iraq is the second most mentioned nation in the Bible after Israel (Mesopotamia, Babylon, Assyria, Ninevah, Chaldees, etc.). 2. Saddam Hussein called himself Nebuchadnezzar. 3. The name Iraq is a recent name and Baghdad is a modern city. B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1. The Garden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14, Revelation 17:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On Your Faith

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 4, 2008

Our faith should not be for our generation alone, but, like those in the hall of faith, we must have something strong we can pass along.

Passing On Your Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 12/07/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:20-21 Key verse: Romans 1:17 - For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith. Premise: Our faith should not be for our generation alone, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing The Heart Of The Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 11, 2017

This sermon takes a look at the story of the prodigal son from the eyes of the father. Later it reminds us of the heart of our Heavenly Father as He receives and forgives those who return home to Him. It's part of the Conversational Evangelism Series.

Luke 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION ¥ The Pharisee’s were finding fault with Jesus because He received and ate with sinners. - "This man receives sinners and eats with them." - Lk 15:2 ¥ Jesus responded with three parables: His response? 1. "The Lost Sheep" - Lk 15:3-7 2. "The Lost Coin" - Lk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:4-7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:3-7, Luke 15:11-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Most Important Issue In Anyone's Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

There are two ways to become miserable, and two ways to become happy.

26th Sunday in Course 2015 What is the most important issue in anybody’s life? What is it that we must have in order to be truly fulfilled? What, to appeal to you Latinists, is the sine qua non of human existence? Some consider it to be pleasure, and an absence of pain. They are the ones ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic