Sermons on Workplace Excellence:

Choosing The Good Portion

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 19, 2007

A slightly different twist on the familiar story of Mary and Martha. Using an analogy of Kentucky Fried Chicken, how do we act when life treats us to chicken wings? Have faith in God because He is bigger than our problems.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, when was the last time you brought home a family-size bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken? I imagine more people will be buying those again since KFC announced they no longer use partially hydrogenated fats for frying. What portion do you usually choose from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

A Surer Word Of Prophecy

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 24, 2009

Peter here is speaking of the Old Testament, which is the Word of God, even more sure than his personal experience. This is saying that the Word of God is the only true light which alone can dispel the spirituel darkness.

A Surer Word Of Prophecy 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

So Live In Obedience To The Word Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 8, 2012

Where we set the bar determines how far we will rise.

So live in Obedience to the Word Deut 10:12-13 January 15, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Agree/Disagree: Determining where you stand. Agree/Disagree: Football is a cool game. Agree/Disagree: Walking in the rain is something couples should try. Agree/Disagree: Following Jesus is worth ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Now We See A Reflection"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 3, 2015

A sermon on Christian unity through love.

"Now We See A Reflection" 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Tom Long, Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University tells a story about meeting a man while fishing in a stream. They got to talking, and the man asked Tom what he did for a living. Tom told him and the man said, "I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

My Wife Told Me To Stand Here Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2015

How can we raise our children in the training and instruction of the Lord without exasperating or embittering them? (Material adapted from Wayne Mack's book, Strengthening Your Marriage, Unit 7 Raising Children, pgs. 152- 161)

HoHum: At the end of the age when all the saved were standing in line waiting to get into heaven, God appeared and said, "I want all the men to form two lines. One line will be for the men who were the true heads of their households. The other will be for the men who were dominated by their wives." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Increasing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2019

Putting our faith to work by adding godly virtues in increasing measure.

Increasing our Faith 2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction. In this encouraging epistle, Peter expressed the wonderful grace of God who gave us everything we need for life and godliness made possible by our knowledge of Jesus Christ who called us to his glory and excellence. The basic element of faith is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Makeover Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Sep 3, 2018

#2 out of 2 Peter. In contrast to the worlds' "makeover," we can experience God's real "makeover" in Christ.

The “REAL” MAKEOVER! "Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Growth Of The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 30, 2018

The Lord provides our salvation, but that does not absolve us from any responsibility. We are responsible for our growth and maturity, striving for Christ-likeness in this life.

The Growth of the Saints 2 Peter 1: 5-8 Following his introduction and reminder of the glorious benefit of salvation, Peter immediately extended a challenge to the believers who would read this letter. While salvation is an act of God’s marvelous grace offered to those who are underserving, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hearsay- What You Have Heard Said!

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 9, 2017

This sermon is about learning to love others as ourselves so that we can be the children of God

“Careful the things you say, Children will listen. Careful the things you do, Children will see And learn, Children may not obey But children will listen. Children will look to you For which way to turn To learn what to be Careful before you say "Listen to me." Children will listen” When Stephen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 7: Exegesis Not Eisegesis

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 5, 2018

Let's diminish bad Bible interpretation in the pulpit.

Lesson Goal In this lesson I hope to eradicate or greatly diminish bad biblical interpretation in churches. I also hope to arm both preacher and congregation against the shoddy Scriptural analysis of many televangelists and popular Christian writers. Lesson Intro You can give a man a fish or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Irritation: Treasures Or Trinkets?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2018

This irritation can be a great opportunity? It is up to you! Will we trade treasures for trinkets? It may be needed to let go of what we have to receive what we need?

THE IRRITATION: TREASURES FOR TRINKETS? --- A GOOD TRADE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Irritation: annoy, unpleasant, impatient, angry, to provoke, displeasure, bother. Show me what ticks you off, and I will show you what makes you tick. HAVE YOU EVER MADE A TRADE THAT YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Philippians 3:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 30: Preach A Label Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2018

Labeling can be abused. But there are correct labels. Let's live up to the labels God gives us.

Lesson Goal To encourage the correct labeling of things and living up to the labels used in the churches. Lesson Intro Like it or not, we are all labeled. Some of those are false labels and some are true descriptions. Some of the labels which we may not like are true of us as well as some of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2014

To show that CHRIST is both our Perfection and our Righteousness, that we are declared the Righteousness of GOD in CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST Your Righteousness? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is both our Perfection and our Righteousness, that we are declared the Righteousness of GOD in CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:19 (Amplified Bible) 7:19 For the Law never made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Love Acts

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 18, 2016

Words are cheap. True biblical love is love in action.

If you ever feel frustrated with your church—God forbid!—then just read the Bible book of 1 Corinthians. First Church, Corinth was a real mess! People were fighting and gossiping. People were prideful. People were cliquish. And so the Apostle Paul wrote them a letter, trying to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship In My Life

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 25, 2016

This sermon is about the importance of honoring God with our money, and the blessings that come when we put the Lord first in our finances.

"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational