Sermons on Worldly Gain:

Purifying Your Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 15, 2025

To purify our hearts is to remove anything that contaminates our relationship with Him—sin, unforgiveness, and worldly distractions.

Title: PURIFYING YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 51:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:8, James 4:8, 1 John 1:9 A pure heart is essential for every believer who desires to walk closely with God. The Bible teaches that a pure heart is the key to receiving from God and experiencing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Matthew 5:8, James 4:8, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Follow Christ, Not The Crowd Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 8, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of following the worldly crowd, the benefits of following Christ, and the transformative power of biblical conviction.

In a world where conformity is celebrated, believers are tempted to blend in with the crowd. However, God calls us to stand apart, following Christ alone. This sermon explores the dangers of following the worldly crowd, the benefits of following Christ, and the transformative power of biblical ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Revelation 3:16, 1 John 5:13

Hindrance To Have Eternal Life

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

The Lord Jesus Christ talks about the difficulty of having both worldly riches and a deep desire for it.

I. Concerning The RICHES Of The World 1. The SEEKING rich young ruler *verses 16-21, (ASKING Jesus how to ACHIEVE salvation) Now behold, one came and said to Him, "Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" So He said to him, "Why do you call Me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healthy Independence-10

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 27, 2021

10 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-X—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Enough Is Enough: A couple with three children waited in line at San Francisco's Pier 41 to buy tickets for a boat trip to the historic Alcatraz prison. Others watched with varying degrees of sympathy & irritation as the young children ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:12, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 8, 2020

7 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VII—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: A gastroenterologist goes to return some books he borrowed from the library... After checking the doctor’s books in, the librarian snidely quips... "Sir your books are always returned with the last page missing in every single ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2020

8 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VIII—Jeremiah 17:10(:1-14) Attention: Graduation Speech Notes: When a young man was graduating from high school, he had to give a speech. He began by reading from his prepared text. “I want to talk about my mother & the wonderful influence she has had on my life,” he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:10, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 14, 2020

2 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-II—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Original Letter circling the Internet: The date of the attack: 9/11 - 9 + 1 + 1 = 11. September 11th is the 254th day of the year: 2 + 5 + 4 = 11 After September 11th there are 111 days left to the end of the year. 119 is the area code to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:4, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2020

4 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-IV—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:6, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2020

5 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-V—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Christian parents raise our children with the idea that they will one day leave home & live productive lives apart form their parents. We expend our greatest efforts toward sufficiently preparing them for life in the ‘real world’ with God at ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Demas – Forsook Paul For The World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

The story of Demas serves as a solemn warning about the dangers of worldliness. He had the privilege of working alongside Paul, yet he abandoned his calling because of his love for the world.

CHARACTER STUDY OF DEMAS – FORSOOK PAUL FOR THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:10 "For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia." (2 Timothy 4:10, KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Community - Value One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

As we gain a right understanding of how much worth and value each person has, as we come to see each other the way God sees us, then we will gain an appreciation for one another that will strengthen love and build community.

This is the fifth and last message in our series on Building Community. In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. More than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

True Prayer Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on May 5, 2006

But dying daily is one of the greatest victories that we as human can obtain from sins.

TRUE PRAYER PSALM 51:10 A. "CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, O GOD; AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME" PSALM 51:10 1. The prayer of David: a. This prayer should be the ideal for every living Christian. b. The desires for holiness should be the longing of every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016

Why do we give? What does Scripture teach about giving? We serve a giving Father and a giving Son. If we are being transformed into His image, we will be giving as well.

Why do we give? Sometimes we are compelled to give to something we believe in. Sometimes we give because we feel sorry for someone in a less fortunate situation. Sometimes we give because we feel guilty. Sometimes we give because we have some left over. Sometime we just don’t give. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Lure Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 8, 2025

This is the 10th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#10] THE LURE OF TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: As Christians, we are called to be fishers of men, but there’s an important truth we often overlook- Satan is also a fisherman. He longs to lure you in and hook you with temptation. We all face the struggles of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Cling To The Lord Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2019

Cling to the Lord, because you can count on Him. Don't cling to the world, because it will con you.

Several years ago, Our Daily Bread told the story of an elderly man, who lay in a hospital with his wife of 55 years sitting at his bedside. “Is that you, Ethel, at my side again?” he whispered. “Yes, dear,” she answered. He softly said to her, “Remember years ago when I was in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16, Mark 8:34-36, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free