Sermons on Wealth Accumulation:

Temptation = Ease

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2004

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus in the wilderness

1st Sunday in lent Luke 4:1-13 "Temptation = Ease" "And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: The Greater High Priest Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

Jesus is our sympathetic, duely appointed, eternal, obedient, and perfect Priest.

Jesus: the Greater High Priest Hebrews 4:14-5:14 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 4:14-16 INTRODUCTION: Up to this point we have seen in Hebrews, the message that Jesus is GREATER… · Chapter 1 – Greater than Angels and Prophets · Chapter 2 – The Greater Man · Chapter 3 – Greater than Moses, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving With Attitude

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 16, 2004

A sermon asking the church to examine its attitude toward giving.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Preached at South Branch Ref. Ch. As Guest steward Pentecost XX October 17, 2004 Mt. 6:19-21, II Cor. 9:6-15 “Giving with Attitude” This morning I would like to talk to you about a few of the Bibles principles of stewardship. For some, they may come as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom For Solomon Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

True wisdom is a gift from God. It’s worth more than riches or power. But by itself it’s not enough. We also need to remain faithful to God.

By Rev Bill Stewart It could almost be an episode of CSI or Law and Order or Bones or some other TV crime drama, couldn’t it? Today’s reading has drama; it has suspense; it has a "goodie" and a "baddie" and a cop, or in this case a king, who needs to find out which is which; and of course it has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Seeds Among Thorns Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

Keeping priorities in check.

Seeds Among Thorns (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23) 3rd in a Series on: Parable of the Soils Introduction: USA Today ran an article on October 25th, 1995 that is a great illustration about priorities. It reads… “Ronald Warwick, captain of the luxury cruise ship Queen Elizabeth II, questioned a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

What Can We Offer?

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010

What can we offer to God

I’m not allowed to eat at Mc Donald’s, except on very special occasions, once a year. When you go into McDonald’s you usually find that those who serve behind the counter are spotty kids who can only just bring themselves to mumble words asking you what you want. But they always manage to ask if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Wisdom

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2010

Wisdom is the key, this is a verse upon verse study from the book of Proverbs. Enjoy- it’s the word of life.

The Power of Wisdom Proverbs 15:1-33 1 A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pedigree "Fjc"

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 13, 2012

In jeremiah we are told not to brag about ourselves but to brag about God and our relationship with Him.

PEDIGREE “FJC” Jeremiah 9:23-24 .INTRO: An older woman was cruising a busy parking lot in her new Mercedes-Benz looking in vain for a parking space. She finally saw someone loaded with packages heading for a car, so she followed him, put on her blinker and waited patiently until he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Blessed Are The Poor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus' call on our lives is biblically radical.

Luke 6:20-26 “Blessed are the Poor” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Right before our Gospel Lesson for this morning we are told, beginning in verse 17 that, “[Jesus] went…and stood on a level place. A large ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

New Years

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

If we hold on to God… to His wisdom and His power… • Then we will succeed in this coming year. • And we will be able to grab a hold of everything God wants us to have. • It may seem that our future may be in doubt at times… • But in the end it wil

In a few short days at 11:59 pm, over one billion people • All across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. • That got me wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” • And what I discovered was intriguing: • The 1st "time-ball" was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24

Denomination: Christian Church

Paul’s Labor For The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012

Paul labored for the Church. Who, what, when, where, and why is our labor?

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. CIT/CIS: IV. Exposition a. Paul understood his identity as completely in Christ. b. Paul employed all of his labor and resource for the cause of Christ. V. Application Questions a. Who are you laboring for? Self or Christ? b. What are you laboring ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Being Encouragers, Equippers And Trainers Of Children, Youth And Families Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2012

A sermon that focuses on the congregation and individual members being encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families

This week we explore what it means for us as individuals and God’s congregation to be encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families… Today’s reading from Mark 10:13-14 highlights how the Christian faith is different from many views in the world about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

"Life Is On Loan From God

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2012

A stewardship sermon.

“Life is on Loan from God” Luke 12:15-21 Jesus talked a lot about money. For instance, 16 of the 38 parables deal with how to handle money and possessions. In the Gospels, an amazing one out of every ten verses deal directly with money. In the Bible there are 500 verses on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Considering Consequences Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2012

Every action has an "afterwards" to it & Proverbs is studded with reminders of this fact. Proverbs calls us to the premise that nothing should be completely judged by its initial enticing stages. The moral law of sin & its consequences are written on

PROVERBS 14: 12 CONSIDERING CONSEQUENCES Consequences are things we rarely consider. But even the smaller issues of life like having an extra piece of chocolate cake has its consequences as well as its appeal (caloric-waistline consequences). It is difficult for most of us to consider the long ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 14:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Article.10 Effectual Calling Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 21, 2009

This sermons looks at some of the marks of effectual calling of God on a persons life. What might we see?

BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 10TH ARTICLE. EFFECTUAL CALLING LUKE 19: 1-10. GODS EFFECTUAL CALLING IS WHEN GOD CALLS A PERSON TO SALVATION AND IS BORN AGAIN, THROUGH HIS WORD AND BY HIS SPIRIT, IT IS ALL OF GOD AND NONE OF MAN BECAUSE THE BIBLE TEACHES WE ARE SPIRITUALLY DEAD IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist