Sermons on Wise Spending:

Palm Sunday 2018

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 26, 2018

God has provided the way for us to escape sin (John 14:6), because He wants us to be with Him and none to perish (2 Peter 3:9). His desire is that we would worship Him and spend eternity with Him.

Palm Sunday - 2018 Luke 19:28-44 Introduction - The Easter story is not just about Easter morning, but a culmination of events -- Each event marches us closer to the promise, that death of a Savior; Christ - As we look to the Savior for a glorious HOPE of resurrection; we have trials -- It is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"finding Our Way Home"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

We actually have three stories being told here. Three stories. One parable. One big truth and here it is. Lost things matter to God. As a result, God spends a great deal of time looking for his people.

"Finding Our Way Home" Luke 15:11-20 While living in Kentucky a good friend of mine and I drove all the way to Detroit to see a baseball game. I had never been to the old Tiger’s stadium and they were playing my favorite team so we made the trek. I took my car and getting to Detroit was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon I: Praising God For His Wonders Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

The very thought of having been created by the one and only Lord God of all wonders motivates Christians to spend more time praising Him for His great love, His great faithfulness, His great mercies toward all people.

PRAISING GOD FOR HIS WONDERS Watching the US Tennis Open while thinking about Wonders of God gave me an idea. Squeeze the tennis ball with one hand as best you can. The pressure exerted on the ball is about the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-8

Choosing The Right Path

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 28, 2023

To build a life of significance is not found in earthly relationships, amassing wealth, or good health but in faith in a risen Savior. We all stand at the crossroads to either believe in Jesus and be granted adoption into His family or reject Him and forever spend eternity in hell.

Choosing the Right Path 1 Peter 2:4-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 t seems like all our lives we are trying to build something. Some fueled by their longing to connect, love, and receive love from others, are motivated to actively build meaningful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

In Moses' Shoes For One Day

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 12, 2024

Imagine you're in Moses' shoes for a day. During the day, judge people, and at night, rush to speak with God face to face. Moses was in this routine for many years, finishing the day and rushing to speak and spend time with God at night.

So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Exodus 33:11 Imagine you're in Moses' shoes for a day. During the day, judge people, and at night, rush to speak with God face to face. Moses was in this routine for many years, finishing the day and rushing to speak ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11

Better: A Call To Goals & Growth

Contributed by Harold Eggar on Jan 3, 2025

All Scripture is taken from the ESV unless otherwise noted. I do not spend much time correcting spelling and grammar in my notes as I deliver these sermons orally. I apologize if that makes this sermon more difficult to follow on paper.

Preached 1/5/25 I do want to say Happy New Year to all of you welcome to 2025, and as a church, we are so glad that you are here with us kicking off this new year being a part of God's family here in Riverton. You know personally I think I've always kind of been a little confused about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14-15, Luke 2:52, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, Philippians 3:13-15, Philippians 3:12, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tomorrow Belongs To God

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 1, 2022

This outline was inspired by a sermon preached by T. D. Jakes. Often we do not enjoy the benefits and blessings of living for God today because rather than relating to God in prayer now we spend our time worrying about later.

TITLE: Tomorrow Belongs to God TEXT: Matthew 6:25-34 (NIV) 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:2, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 7 - Watch And Pray Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 13, 2024

Jesus wanted His disciples to tarry with Him in prayer at a most crucial hour, but they were overcome with sleep. If we can set aside some distractions and discipline ourselves to spend time with God we will experience wonderful transformation in our lives.

We read in Mark 14:37, He went back and found them asleep. He said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn't you stay awake for one hour? (GW) As Jesus was praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, he instructed his disciples to tarry in prayer right where they were, when He went on further ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37, Mark 14:1, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Mark 14:2, Proverbs 29:25, Mark 14:12-25, Luke 7:28, Isaiah 40:31, Mark 14:3-9, Mark 14:32-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

"Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! "Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!" Isa. 5:20, 21.

To Tell The Truth To Tell the Truth was an American TV game show that featured a panel of four celebrities whose object is the correct identification of a contestant who has an unusual occupation or experience. This central character is accompanied by two impostors who pretend to be the central ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-21

Denomination: Foursquare

Don't Be An April Fool

Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 18, 2001

God wants the repentant sinner to give his/her life to him. This message preachers to the people of God encouraging them not to be like those who procrastinated as illustrated in Jesus’s great parable on the wise and the foolish.

(25:1) "The kingdom of heaven is likened unto ten virgins, which took there lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom". (25:2) "And five of them were wise, and five were foolish." (25:3) "They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them. (25:4) "But the wise took oil in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

A Profitable Resolution

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

When his life was in mortal danger, David purposed to call upon the Lord for deliverance from his enemies. The Christian is surrounded by enemies of various nature, and wise we are if we call upon God for deliverance.

A PROFITABLE RESOLUTION “I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.” II Samuel 22:1-4 I. As was true with David, so with Christians today: our enemies are both numerous and powerful: David lived in continual danger. Saul, king of Israel, who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of Recognition

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 21, 2007

The wise men came to Jesus bearing gifts. The gifts recognize who Jesus was. They recognized him as divine, king, with their gifts. How do you recognize Jesus with what you give to Him and others?

ntro: The background of this story would make any modern day soap opera, or prime time drama writer drool. The wise men meet with a self-absorbed, psychopath by the name of Herod the Great. He was a level headed, friend of the Romans who brought stability to the economy of Judea and built for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Messengers Of Hope

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 6, 2008

Isaiah managed to get through with his Message of Hope. And so did the Messengers of Hope at the barn: the Angels, the Shepherds and the Wise Men. Today we receive the Message of Hope and learn how to become Messengers ourselves.

Isa 40:1-11 The Exile is over - Ruins back to life - people return - peace joy and salvation to God’s people - "Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God." - That was 2,500 years ago - Who cares? - Nativity Scene - another story of old. - Who cares? Some of us long for a such Message of Hope. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Ask A Stupid Question . . .

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 4, 2007

Jesus is asked a stupid question and gives a wise answer. We get asked some stupid question as Christians some times. We might want to follow Jesus’ example. It might have eternal consequences.

-I’m sure you’ve all been asked a stupid question before -If you are like me, you’ve probably asked one too -These are some examples of questions taken from real trials These are examples of real courtroom questions and answers that I found online: Q: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Star Trek [christmas]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 11, 2005

The Wise Men were the true originals. This focuses on the real STAR of Christmas, Jesus, and how we can reflect that light to others this season and always. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

Star Trek Matthew 2:1-2, 9-10 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist