Sermons on Widows:

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Our possessions and our priorities (our treasure and our heart) form a spiritual intersection. The direction we take determines everything that follows. That’s the story of our text: two treasures, two hearts, two lives headed in two totally differen

Day by Day with Jesus/Last Week Series A Matter of the Heart Mark 14:1-11 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus said, “Where your treasure is there will your heart be also.” Our text tells the story of two treasures, two hearts, and two lives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 10, 2006

To answer the question, we also have to ask: 1. Is God just? 2. Is God impartial? 3. Is God fair?

Life is not fair. Most of us understand that. It was not fair that some children died at birth or had crippling diseases, and I have been allowed to live and enjoy good health. It was not fair that some were born with cerebral palsy and I was able to grasp difficult concepts and get passing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

Part 3---Pray And Seek Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on May 1, 2007

But when we seek the first thing we must seek is God’s kingdom, not our own. We need to stop worrying about tomorrow because today has enough problems of its own. When we are doing God’s work and concentrate on that our problems will go away. When we seek

What God expects of us Part 3---Pray and seek We have talked for the past 2 weeks about what God wants us to do. We discussed dedication and sacrifice and even humbleness. Today we are going to continue with that thought about what God wants us to do, then next week we will go into what God will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Treasure Pipeline Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2007

The "health and wealth" doctrine is a heresy. But it uses many sound Biblical truths in its false teaching. Do you know what one basic truth they’ve left out?

OPEN: Ray Stedman shared the true story of a man who lived in Houston that received a letter from a large international radio broadcast seeking support from Christians for their broadcasting. They sent out a letter - the kind that is double-spaced, every sentence is a paragraph, and they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 The Truth - Take A Deep Breath And Say It Anyway Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 29, 2007

There are plenty of difficult times in life. Some are more breath-taking than others. What do you do when faced with life’s difficult tasks?

21Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?” 23He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘Doctor, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Three Stages Of Giving Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at three different types of giving in the church.

Three Stages of Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in Acapulco enjoying the sunny Mexican weather. Suddenly, he heard the screams of a woman who was kneeling in front of a child. The man quickly ran over to the woman and began to listen to her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 22, 2007

When God builds a Church, it is marked by joyful giving

INTRODUCTION  START WITH VIDEO SLIDE  SLIDE #1  Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get anywhere, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps Towards Good Stewardship Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

Spiritual Disciplines Steps to Stewardship Eric Hulstrand writes in Leadership magazine: “While I was preaching one Sunday, an elderly woman, Mary, fainted and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they strapped her to a stretcher ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Baking Bigger Cakes - Wealth Creation The Wesley Way Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 10, 2011

Some Christians say "it is a sin to be poor". Some say "it is a sin to be rich" What should our attitude to earning money be?

“The only time you ever preach about money is when you are talking about tithing” - When somebody said that to me several months ago it hit home. Of course as a Christian Priest, I preach about Christian giving. You wouldn’t expect otherwise. And people clearly listen to those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

A Chronicle Of Despair Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

Even godly people struggle with bouts of despair and depression. Take a look at Elijah's life and find biblical ways to deal with these issues.

What a strange turn of events in the life of our hero we read in 1 Kings 19. Why would this man of God be so despondent that he hoped to die? Let’s recount the circumstances that brought Elijah to this point as we explore a chronicle of despair. First, Elijah had stood boldly before King Ahab ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

'oops!' Is Not In God's Vocabulary

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 21, 2016

When Christians experience troubles, they sometimes wonder whether God either didn’t have the power to stop it, or wasn’t loving enough to stop it, or God slipped up – He somehow made a mistake. God doesn't make mistakes!

‘OOPS!’ IS NOT IN GOD’S VOCABULARY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIG ARCHEOLOGICAL FIND IN TEXAS 1. After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, New York scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 100 years and came to the conclusion, that their ancestors already had a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Together In Love.

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Mar 13, 2016

This is the sermon I preached during 10th Church Anniversary in Dubai, UAE.

Building Together in Love Ephesians 4:16 Ephesians 4:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Illustration: "I am going to paint the house," said a big can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Meal With A Pharisee, Etc. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2017

Jesus wasn’t in the dark about why He was invited to this dinner. But I have to admit that if a Pharisee had asked me to come to dinner for the purpose of spying on me, I would have refused.

Jerusalem Lesson: Meal with a Pharisee Ruler Occasions Healing a Man with Dropsy; Parables of Ox, Best Places, and Great Supper Luke 14:1-24 Jesus Goes to Dinner at Home of Pharisee (Luke 14:1) And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

'oh No, My Child Is Marrying A Non-Christian!'

Contributed by Tim Power on Jan 24, 2017

Marriage and associations with non-believers

Nehemiah 10:39, Deut. 7:1-4 Deut.7:3-4, Exodus 34:12-16, Ruth 1:16, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 1, Corinthians 7:12-14, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 Tags: Marriage and association with non-believers Before the words of Nehemiah 10:30-29 we had the firm agreement we talked about last week from chapter 9 verse ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:39, Nehemiah 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Choices Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 29, 2016

Judah made two really bad choices with his brother and his daughter-in-law.

I allowed my sons and grandson to convince me to play golf this past Wednesday. I have only played once in my entire life and did not enjoy it at all. But I couldn’t say “No” to a chance of spending time with my boys. I knew I had made a mistake when it took us one hour to ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare