Sermons on Wealthy City:

Little Man; Big Heart Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 29, 2004

Zaccheus’ attitude toward money completely changed when Jesus found him up a tree.

The owner of a fitness center was offering $1,000 to anyone who was stronger than he was. He would squeeze a lemon dry, and then hand the lemon to anyone who wished to challenge him. Anyone who could squeeze just one more drop out would win the money. Many strong people tried, but nobody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

More Stuff! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 8, 2014

When we are driven by the want of more we live contrary to a life of contentment and trust.

All American Idols Series Title: More Stuff! Text: Philippians 4:10-13 Thesis: When we are driven by the want of more we live contrary to a life of contentment and trust. Context When Paul wrote the Book of Philippians he was in prison in Rome awaiting trial… the end of which would result ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2010

5 out of the 7 churches in revelation are addressed by Jesus and warned to wake up! We will look at three of them today.

The 7 “Be Happy” Blessings of Revelation pt 3 Open with video of the Rapture from YouTube – Are you ready? Scripture Text: Revelation 16:15: "Behold, I come like a thief! Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him, so that he may not go naked and be shamefully ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fireworks Never Saved A Soul

Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jul 9, 2014

4th of Jul fireworks are bought each year. The amount spent is staggering. People are starving around the world yet we still spend on such things. What could be done with that kind of money in Haiti, the Sudan,India....etc? What does God say about it?

Sermon: 1 Tim 6:19 This message in no way is intended to bash people of wealth. Many people of wealth are very wonderful Christians and they contribute greatly to the church. ILLUSTRATION: A man invited Charles Spurgeon to a country church as the guest speaker. Spurgeon was asked to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:19, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:24, Romans 14:11-12, Hebrews 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

What Constitutes Good Preaching? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 29, 2008

What Constitutes Good Preaching? Micah 2:6-13 Intro A lot of preaching takes place each week. In America alone, five million sermons a year are preached. In large cities, in small towns, and in the country, people assemble to hear sermons. People

What Constitutes Good Preaching? Micah 2:6-13 Intro A lot of preaching takes place each week. In America alone, five million sermons a year are preached. In large cities, in small towns, and in the country, people assemble to hear sermons. People also listen to sermons on radio, television, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Can Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 7, 2014

Nazareth would seem to be an insignificant backwater town. That's how most scholars have painted it. The city didn't even seem to make much difference in the life of Christ. But is there more to its story?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGlEte0qPFM What you just saw was the opening celebration for last year’s “Christmas in Nazareth”. It’s a 5 day festival that begins with the lighting of a Christmas tree and fireworks. In the following days there are parades, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Beyond Suffering Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 10, 2007

In this world we will have suffering and at specific times the church will be impacted by tribulation. At such times the church needs to look to their Lord and to their future reward.

Revelation 2:8-11 LOOKING BEYOND SUFFERING Matthew 5:11-13 If the first mark of a true and living church is fervent love, the second is the ability to endure suffering. Being willing to suffer or sacrifice for another proves the genuineness of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rocky - Preparing For The Fight Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2003

Why did Jesus take His disciples to Caesarea Philippi? Why go to a pagan, idolatrous city to ask His disciples the most important question of His ministry?

OPEN: I read once the story of a young black man in the ghettos. He was fortunate in that he had both of his parents, and they struggled to make ends meet. But for his birthday that year they had scraped together enough money to pay for a brand new bicycle. A few days later someone stole it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000

One of the most committed Christians with one of the most brilliant minds in the evangelical world gave a talk to several hundred business and Christian leaders in our city, Cleveland, Ohio.

One of the most committed Christians with one of the most brilliant minds in the evangelical world gave a talk to several hundred business and Christian leaders in our city, Cleveland, Ohio. Ravi Zacharias talked about the foundations that have been destroyed in our culture and so desperately need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Most High Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 10, 2003

2nd in series. In Genesis 14 we read a tale of two kings - each one was the regent of a different city - Bera, was the King of Sodom and Melchizadek, was the King of Salem.

El Elyon – God Most High A tale of Two Kings In Genesis 14 we read a tale of two kings - each one was the regent of a different city - Bera, was the King of Sodom and Melchizadek, was the King of Salem. When you read this story you will see Sodom’s decadence compared to Salem’s decency. Bera’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-21, Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characters & Images Of Christmas

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 22, 2006

A sermon preached for Christmas Eve Candlelight services in 2003, 2005, and 2006 at Forest City LCMS Mission, Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, and North Prairie Lutheran Church.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. "Characters & Images of Christmas" Luke 2:1-20 Tonight’s the night! The last few weeks, during the season of Advent, we’ve heard a lot about preparation, and the time leading up to Christmas is indeed a time of preparation. That’s really the theme of Advent, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Builders

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 20, 2007

It’s a biblical mandate that we build. Noah built an ark and altar. Nimrod built a city. Nehemiah built a wall. What are you going to build for God?

HOW TO BUILD AN INSTITUTE: WE ARE BUILDERS PSALMS 127:1 WHETHER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . CHURCH, BIBLE INSTITUTE . . . FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD. FOREMOST AS LEADERS YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE BIBLICAL MANDATE THAT HAS BEEN PLACED UPON OUR LIVES TO BUILD. LIKE OUR HEAVENLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rev. #64-Pt 5~18:6-24 Commercial Babylon’s Destruction Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2010

God will give to commercial Babylon exactly what she deserves, even the world system of commercialism if that is what the Great city Babylon is, and I am leaning in that direction.

Rev. #64-pt 5~18:6-24 COMMERCIAL BABYLON’S DESTRUCTION 7-24-10 We’re still talking about commercial Babylon’s destruction, let me say again, that I can’t say what city this will be for sure, and most of the materials I’ve read are not sure either, there’s a few that seem to think ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:6-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Church Member Tells

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 2, 2010

This evangelism sermon looks at Jesus brief conversation with the woman at the well in John 4 and how it changed her from an introverted recluse to a highly motivated evangelist to her city.

A Healthy Church Member Tells John 4:1-42 CHCC: January 24, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Recently, I spoke to my friend, David, who told me all about purchasing his new Suburban and then took me out to look at it. He had lots to say about his new purchase. Later that same week I met elder Bob in the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding The Altar Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 4 of the series. The Jews are now back in their land. They have built cities, built houses and raised crops. Now it is time to get busy in the work and worship of the Lord!

The Book of Ezra Study #6 (Ezra 3:1-7) Rebuilding the Altar! INTRODUCTION: If given the chance, would you return to your home place to rebuild it, even if it lay in total devastation? What are some of your earliest memories of church? What buildings come to your mind? What parts of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist