Sermons on Western Affluence:

Do Not Speak Against Your Blessing

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 16, 2007

Sermon focuses on the power of our words especially as seen when we speak against the blessings that God places in our lives.

Do Not Speak Against Your Blessing Scripture: Proverbs 18:21; James 3:3-10; Mark 3:28-29; Introduction This message came to me a couple of weeks ago while I was watching TV. I began working on it while I was on an airplane coming home from Phoenix which led to me having a Spirit-filled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In God We Still Trust

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 26, 2006

1- We still trust God to be our God. 2- We still trust God to take care of us. 3- We still trust God to save us.

INTRO.- ILL.- Diamond Rio s a country band formed in 1989. They consist of Marty Roe (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Jimmy Olander (Guitar, Banjo), Dana Williams (Bass, Vocals), Dan Truman (Keyboards) Gene Johnson (Mandolin, Vocals, Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar), and Brian Prout (Drums). They have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chosen By God Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 12, 2008

God loves you and values you. You are an important part of His kingdom work.

The blessing takes an additional facet On December 18, 520 BC God came to Haggai and announced to the people the end of the economic decline and crop failures. He said, "from now on I will bless you." On the same day, God sent a personal word to the governor, Zerubbabel. To Zerubbabel, when he ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Treating People Right Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 3, 2008

A look at how we are to treat other people.

Treating People Right One of your biggest problems and mine are people problems – learning how to get along with other people. There is a short poem that goes – “To dwell above with those you love – that will be glory. To dwell below, with those you know – that’s a different story.” We have ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Goes On

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 11

THE GIFT GOES ON (2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11) Billy Graham told the story of a strong man who was traveling with a circus. One of his most impressive stunts was to take an orange and squeeze every last drop of juice out of it. Then he would offer one thousand dollars to anyone who could manage to squeeze ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sometimes Jesus Isn't Warm And Cuddly

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2007

The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective.

Title: Sometimes Jesus Isn’t Warm and Cuddly Text: Luke 14:25-33 Thesis: The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective. Introduction The current issue of Newsweek Magazine (September 10, 2007) featured Fred Thompson on the front cover along side the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parenting Lessons From The Lord’s Prayer

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 15, 2011

In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus is not only teaching us the model on how to pray but also how to be a good parent

(Notice to reader: For the second time, I was again touch and bless by the Daily Devotional, Purpose driven connection by Rick Warren. This time about parenting. For this reason, I am posting this lesson on this account. All credit to the original writer and the glory always belong to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret To Contentment Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007

In this passage, we discover how to be truly content, no matter what.

The Secret to Contentment Phil. 4:10-13 Illus. Don’t you just love hearing/telling secrets? •Recently, I spoke at a local Christian school. Afterward, I sat down with a 5 y.o. red-headed girl who proceeded to tell me all about her life. Suddenly, out of the blue, she said, "My Mommy has brown ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Leader And Opposition Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Despite opposition Nehemiah keeps them building. He organises the work to go on. We too experience opposition but can trust God to help us to persevere.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Sometimes you read these stories from the Old Testament and they seem so remote, so removed from our modern world that you wonder whether they can have any relevance for us. I mean, as George pointed out last week, we wouldn’t even think of getting out and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus shows us how to pray

22. Who is Jesus? January 30th, 2010 The Lord’s Prayer We are in Luke 11:1 this morning. As we investigate the life of Jesus our goal is to learn how to be like Him. We have seen Jesus traveling around teaching, healing people, casting demons, and performing various other miracles. That is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: *other

Character Amnesia (Loss)

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 19, 2011

Some people appear to have “character amnesia” of a different sort. When faced with a dilemma, they seem to “forget” the right thing to do and instead choose the easy way out. Character is who we are; it’s not something we “forget.” Those who have a loss

Opening illustration: It seems that young people in China are beginning to forget how to write the characters that comprise the beautiful calligraphy of their traditional language. Some are calling the phenomenon “character amnesia.” Heavy usage of computers and smart phones often means that ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Merry Christmas: The Entry Of Jesus Christ Into Human History

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Merry Christmas! May the Lord Jesus Christ be at the center of your celebrations this holiday season. Truly truly Christmas is all about Jesus Christ.

Merry Christmas! May the Lord Jesus Christ be at the center of your celebrations this holiday season. Truly truly Christmas is all about Jesus Christ. Does the date really matter? Not really. Are some of the Christmas traditions rooted in paganism? Yes they are. Yet despite those concerns, ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Our Habitation Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 16, 2021

In Psalm 91:9 there are is a conversation between two people. While one says that God is his refuge, he recognizes that the other person has made God his dwelling place or habitation. There is a clear distinction between refuge and habitation. How about you?

Psalm 91 - Study 21 - God Our Habitation We read in Psalm 91:9, “Because you have made the LORD your dwelling place-the Most High, who is my refuge” (ESV) In our studies based on Psalm 91 we have realized that this is a Psalm that elaborates the protection of God over His children. The word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:8

Denomination: Other

Quit Being A Quitter

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

When Sir Winston Churchill was a young man, he attended a preparatory school, and although he was in the lower third of his class, he graduated and went on to the university.

After a successful military career and after having been elected Prime Minister of England twice, near the end of his life he was invited back to Harrow (the preparatory school) to address the students. His coming was announced, and all the students awaited the arrival of this great orator. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

Quit Being A Quitter

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

When Sir Winston Churchill was a young man, he attended a preparatory school, and although he was in the lower third of his class, he graduated and went on to the university.

After a successful military career and after having been elected Prime Minister of England twice, near the end of his life he was invited back to Harrow (the preparatory school) to address the students. His coming was announced, and all the students awaited the arrival of this great orator. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist