Sermons on Worldly Gain:

Beware Of The World Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2008

John now turns his attention from tests to determine whether one is saved to encouragement to continue growing once we are saved.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 5 “Beware of the World” 1 John 2:12-17 John has been talking about how one can know that they are saved. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Surprising Endings Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Surprise Endings: Esther 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION -A few weeks ago Shelly Szekely texted me to ask what to say when someone else uses the Lord’s name in vain. -It struck me that it kind of depends on who the person is. -What if they are a non-Christian? What if ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Tell If I'm Becoming Yoked With The World?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 18, 2016

Last week I preached on 2nd Cor. 6 where Paul talks about not being yoked with unbelievers. But how can we know if that’s happening to us? In order to find out if we are heading in that dangerous direction we need to ask ourselves some key questions.

HOW CAN I TELL IF I’M BECOMING YOKED WITH THE WORLD? INTRODUCTION: Last week I preached on 2nd Cor. 6 where Paul talks about not being yoked with unbelievers. But how can we know if that’s happening to us? Oftentimes it’s not easy to tell. Satan is tricky; he’s subtle. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rein The Tongue Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 19, 2015

christians must must keep a tight rein on their tongues

Let’s continue our worship of God by listening and learning more from James 1:19-27…. Read along with me…. God gives Christians instructions for 2 main reasons: God desires Christiana to live the right way (v20) and for Christians to be blessed (v25). We have noted to be quick to listen, slow to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Seeking?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 4, 2022

The world is gripped in a whirlwind of materialism. The rat race for fame, wealth, power, pleasure and other carnal desires has swallowed many believers.

TEXT: John 1:37-39 "And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? He saith unto them, Come and see. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:37-39, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Telltale Signs Of A Carnal Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020

4 telltale signs of a carnal Christian from 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 (Adapted from Bob Russell's book on 2 Corinthians called "Take Comfort")

HoHum: A famous sportscaster said that, for him, the start of the Indianapolis 500 was the most spectacular event in sports. To see those turbocharged automobiles roaring around Turn 4 and zooming across the starting line at 200 miles an hour to start the world’s most famous race is an incredible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Led By The Word Or Led By The World

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 28, 2021

The purpose of this sermon is to make today’s Christian think about some of the things we are facing in our society as Christians. Christian people should be “thinking” people when it comes to the issues we face in our society.

For example, as Christians: • We can not allow others to do our thinking for us when it comes to deciding what is RIGHT and what is WRONG. • We can not just ignore these issues we face and hope they will go away. Through the ages of time, God’s people have had to face difficult situations in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Fox Hunting

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 25, 2023

There are little foxes out there that are detrimental to our relationship with the Lord. The church is the bride and Jesus is the groom. There are some things that we need to deal with to keep our relationship strong and healthy.

Little Foxes Song of Solomon 2:15 Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. take = dominate, seize, catch, hunt A fox is a relatively small animal. It looks kind of cute. It is considered to be shy. Normally it comes out a night. But it can ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Relate Wisely With Others Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

. James begins our text this morning by asking his readers a question: “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 1. Last week I began with the question: “How many of you have allowed your TONGUE to get you into trouble?” COMMENT: Hands went up all over the place. We readily ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Not The World

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 15, 2025

The 'world' Christians are exhorted not to love is the carnal and corrupted state of the earth. We live on earth but are not part of the corrupt system of the world.

TEXT: 1 John 2:15-17 (NLT) "Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15-17, John 15:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jahaziel's Prophecy (2 Chronicles 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 17, 2025

How loyal are we to God?

Where do we go when threatened? How friendly should we be with people who hate God? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 20. What national threat sent the people of Judah to prayer and fasting? Now it came about after this, that the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Laodician Church

Contributed by Keith Wysong on Mar 14, 2025

What did Christ have to say to the Laodician Church?

INTRO TO THE EPISTLES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES AS WE GET INTO THE 7 CHURCHES AND HOW THAT EACH OF THESE CHURCHES REPRESENT A TYPE OF CHURCH IN THE WORLD TODAY, WE MUST NOT FAIL TO MENTION THAT THESE 7 CHURCHES ALSO COMPRISE OF 7 DIFFERENT TIME FRAMES OR SEASONS OF TIME THAT CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRETY OF ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Better By Far

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2011

Though death remains the last enemy, the apostle Paul tells us that to die and be with Christ is "better by far."

Better By Far TCF Sermon April 10, 2011 Philippians 1:21-25 (ESV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Profit Of Believing

Contributed by Augustine Of Hippo on Jun 1, 2011

A classic sermon by St. Augustine.

1. If, Honoratus, a heretic, and a man trusting heretics seemed to me one and the same, I should judge it my duty to remain silent both in tongue and pen in this matter. But now, whereas there is a very great difference between these two: forasmuch as he, in my opinion, is an heretic, who, for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: *other

Victory Is Mine!

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

We're not fighting for Victory, we're fighting from Victory, because of what Jesus has already done for us!

Victory is Mine! Joy, Happiness, Prosperity Every promise in the Bible, can be and are yours today! And just in case your wondering there is at least 7000 promises in the Bible although they are not all referred to as promises. God cannot lie and so every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God