Sermons on Wicked Servant:

Recognizing Myths About The Prayer --The Pitfalls Of The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002

Part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the limitations of this prayer

(Power Point slides and audience outline available for $10 donation to my church’s worship fund--email me or visit church’s website) Today I continue with part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the myths about this prayer. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10, Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Serve: You Are Not Saved To Sit — You Are Saved To Serve - Ephesians 2:8–10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2025

The Christian life is not a spectator sport. We are not called to sit back, to be passive, or to simply admire what Christ has done. We are called to be His hands and feet in a broken world. We are called to move — to live out our salvation in acts of love, service, and obedience.

Go! And Serve: You Are Not Saved to Sit — You Are Saved to Serve - Ephesians 2:8–10 Today, we continue our 'Go! And…' series with a vital message: "You are not saved to sit — you are saved to serve." The Christian life is not a spectator sport. We are not called to sit back, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 10:45, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Peter 4:10, Philippians 2:3-7, Luke 22:19, Luke 22:20, 2 Timothy 2:3, Luke 9:23, Ephesians 6:12, Titus 2:11-12, 2 Corinthians 9:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Followers Are Good Stewards Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Are Good Stewards part 2 of 3

Followers Are Good Stewards Grady Henley Part 02 of Lesson 09 of the Follow Me Series Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take Every Thought Captive Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2024

As Christians, we are called to live a life that is surrendered to Christ, including our thoughts and imaginations.

As Christians, we are called to live a life that is surrendered to Christ, including our thoughts and imaginations. Our minds are a battlefield, and the enemy seeks to control our thoughts and lead us astray. However, we have the power to take every thought captive and make it obedient to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:2

Thoughts In 2 Peter - Number Two - 2 Peter Chapter 2 - Part 2 - Learning From False Teachers Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025

Here is Part 2. This message, based in 2 Peter 2 examines the traits of false teachers; looks at their working and delusion. For each one there is a CAUTION for us as we see what is to be avoided by us, through how false teachers act. We learn the correct way through their errors.

THOUGHTS IN 2 PETER - NUMBER TWO - 2 PETER CHAPTER 2 - Part 2 - LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS In the last posting we looked at five Traits of False Teachers and drew from that several cautions that can apply to us. In this second posting we conclude this study of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10, Galatians 5:20, 2 Peter 2:12, Jude 1:10, 2 Peter 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:13, Jude 1:12, 2 Peter 2:15, Revelation 2:14, 2 Peter 2:18, 2 Peter 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biblical Pathway To Prosperity , Wealth And Abundance

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 7, 2008

1. BELIEVE THE PROMISES 2. OBEY THE COMMANDMENTS 3. GIVE HEED TO THE WARNINGS 4. GIVE GENEROUSLY 5. PROVIDE SUFFICIENTLY TO YOUR FAMILY 6. WORK DILIGENTLY 7. TRUST ONLY IN THE PROVISION OF GOD

THE BIBLICAL PATHWAY TO PROSPERITY , WEALTH AND ABUNDANCE ************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. BELIEVE THE PROMISES OF GOD 2. OBEY THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD 3. GIVE HEED TO THE WARNINGS OF GOD 4. GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD 5. PROVIDE SUFFICIENTLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Hang Your Judas!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to avoid revenge and forgive.

Don’t Hang Your Judas! Have you ever been betrayed? I don’t mean some friend erred and let something you shared in confidence slip out. I mean stabbed in the back. They not only stabbed you but they twisted the knife and you could hear them chuckling as they did it! I have and I will admit to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-25, Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Nothing Before It's Time Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2014

1) How one should Judge (1 Corinthians 4:1), 2) What is Required to Judge (1 Corinthians 4:2), and 3) Who should Pass Judgment (1 Corinthians 4:3-4)

For those in the public light, they often describe their existence as living in a fish bowl. They often mention how they are constantly judged by tabloid journalism about their weight, look, who they are dating, and just about every aspect of their lives. As people reflected on the spiraling train ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Other

Seventy Times Seven Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 12, 2022

A message about forgiveness... what it is and what it is not

“Seventy Times Seven” Forgive One Another NOW IN - Matthew chapter 16 Jesus made a very bold prediction… On this rock (on this truth that I am, the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the Living God… on Me, on who I AM… I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"god Told Me!" Really?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 24, 2022

God's Word, the Bible, is a perfect revelation of the mind and the will of God. We sin against Him when we attempt to usurp His place by trying to put words in His mouth.

“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” If you have been a follower of Christ for more than a few months, you have almost assuredly heard some dear soul assert, “God told me…” This assertion was possibly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven People Forgive People Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This morning, we come to the fifth petition – forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. This is the only petition with a human response and the only one that Jesus actually elaborates on. The first part of this verse is incredible news. The second part is terrifying.

Forgiven People Forgive People Matthew 6:12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Church of Chenoa 3-24-19 Drama: Hey, I’m praying here! Review Each week, I’ve been reviewing all that we have studied in these last few weeks. This morning, I’m going to just encourage you to go to Chenoa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2017

2 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING (American)PRIVILEGE-II —Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To AMERICAN PRIVILEGE Attention & Need: Americans(& generally any nation which is free) are A Privileged & Proud Nation/People...But many Americans, including yourselves, may find your ‘privilege & pride’ are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Want God To Forgive Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 29, 2018

If we want to be forgiven, we must forgive the sins of others against us.

This morning, we will be hiking through some challenging spiritual terrain, but I promise that the destination will be worth the journey. I’d like to talk about one thing, one critical thing, that if done or not done can make or break a marriage, make or break a family, make or break a friendship, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Deacon Deac? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2010

The Bible tells us very little about what Deacons were and what they did. And when these men do their jobs correctly they can become the most important leaders in the Church. What should a deacon do? And how does he become so important to God?

OPEN: Back in 1964 Leicester Hemingway (the little brother of author Ernest Hemingway) made a decision. He was tired of following the rules of human governments and so he decided create his own kingdom. He built an 8 by 30 foot floating bamboo platform 7 miles off the coast of Jamaica and anchored ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Mind Of Submission Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson is the first of three in the series: “The Mind of Christ.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. Christ’s Mind of Submission Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ