Sermons on Worldly Possessions:

Not Just Atheists, Dr D.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 10, 2009

It may be doable but does it work with the Lord?

"It is only the atheist who adopts success as the criterion of right." - Robert Lewis Dabney --------------- If Dabney were here today he would have to modify that statement to include many so-called Evangelicals. Just because you have a large church and mucho dinero don’t mean God is blessing. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Matthew 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness For The Child Of God

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Understanding the need for Holiness is often difficult for ministers to get across to their flocks; this sermon teaches the need to seperate ourselves from the world, and worldliness.

1 Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. Some will argue that Holiness is not important, but I submit that if it is in the Bible it is important. Holiness in the life of a child of God is not optional but is a command; we can see that from our scripture reading. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Our Citizenship Is In Heaven"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Pentecost 20 (A) - Since our citizenship is in heaven we want to put behind us everything earthly as we strive for everything heavenly.

“OUR CITIZENSHIP IS IN HEAVEN” (Outline) October 10, 2010 - Pentecost 20 - PHILIPPIANS 3:12-21 INTRO: The future holds a certain mystery because it is unknown. Today many people become con-cerned about the things that might or might not happen in the future. In the near ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Don’t Look Back!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 18, 2010

Why should Christians remember Lot’s wife? Just like Sodom and Gomorrah, before Christ’s return, the world will be saturated with evil. Christians are warned to come out of the world and not be a part of it.

Opening illustration: If a person sees a house on fire and does everything he can to rescue the occupants, he is heralded as a hero. And that’s the way it should be. Why is it, then, that a Christian who accepts what God says in the Bible about hell and tries to warn people is ridiculed as an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filled With Good Things Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 25, 2010

We need to fill our spiritual lives with good things that bring life, the presence of God, and offer opportunities for the Holy Spirit to produce fruit in us.

Filled With Good Things: A Life of Discipline Lent Week 5 March 21, 2010 Intro: I hope this morning that I am not going to confuse those of you who have been following closely on our journey through this Lenten season, our time of preparation for Easter. While my main point this morning may seem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Chameleanity

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2016

Chameleanity is Chameleon Christianity, the art of blending in with the world in order to avoid detection, persecution and ridicule. This is a message about Christians coming out of the closet and living our faith in the open.

Chameleanity Introduction: In one of Aesops fables he tells of the Miller, his Son, and his donkey. The two of them were riding their donkey to a nearby fair to sell him. They hadn't got very far when they met with a group of women that were chatting around a well, they began laughing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 2, 2013

When all hope seems gone, believe in Jesus even if your friends despise him; believe in Jesus even if he delays his help; and believe in Jesus even in the face of death.

William Alexander, in his book, The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now? The question is interesting enough,” he says, “but … the point of asking it is really ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Everything 1pe 5:8

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013

A relationship with Christ changes everything. Based on a skit by a drama team.

1Pe 5:8 NIV “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” A relationship with Christ changes everything. Based on a skit by a drama team. He offers real peace: Jhn 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Disobedience Déjà Vu

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Abraham & Abimelech. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 20 verses 1-18. Ill: A man opened a new business and his best friend sent him a floral arrangement: • When the friend popped in to see him a few days later; • He was shocked to see that the shop had sent a card saying; “Rest in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

The Birth of Isaac. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 21 verses 1-21. Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The clerk said they were full; • And they would probably find so were all the hotels in town. “But I can’t send a fine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Foolish Spiritual People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 28, 2018

Spiritual Discernment, Worldly Wisdom, The Mind of Christ

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - Foolish Spiritual People April 8, 2018 1 Corinthians 2:14 (p. 794) Introduction: I’ve shared this with you often, but once again I would remind you that “Jesus didn’t die on the cross and rise again so good people could be better…He did this so dead ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Is Everywhere. So What?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 5, 2020

Is John the Apostle talking about individual sin or the sin of the world that came with rejection of God in the Garden.

1 We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard and seen. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands. He is the Word of life. 2 This one who is life itself was revealed to us, and we have seen him. And now we testify and proclaim ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wise, The Unwise, And The Otherwise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 4, 2021

In James chapter 3, James contrasts two kinds of wisdom: worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. The fruits that result from these two kinds of wisdom couldn't be any more different from each other.

A. Let’s start our sermon this morning with a quote: “Life is hard and it’s harder when you’re stupid.” 1. We chuckle at that because we all know it’s true. 2. Some people attribute that quote to John Wayne. 3. I don’t know if the Duke did or didn’t say those words. 4. The line doesn’t appear in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 4:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pursuit Of Pleasure - Chasing After The Wind Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022

This sermon focuses on the concept of pleasure and the reality that lasting pleasure cannot be found in earthly pursuits but only in the pursuit of God as our greatest good.

Good morning. I trust you all had a pleasurable 4th of July. Speaking of the word pleasure, I need somebody to define pleasure for me. What does the word pleasure mean? Enjoyment. Satisfaction. Would you be satisfied with this definition? Pleasure is the enjoyment or satisfaction derived ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Empty Pursuits Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2016

Don't pursue the things of this world and lose your fellowship with God, your following, your fortune, and your family.

Some time ago, in the Reader’s Digest¸ Bob Newhart talked about his days as an accountant in downtown Chicago, when he went by his given name, “George.” He was a basic 9-to-5 bookkeeper, whose duties included managing the petty cash. Salesmen would come in from the road and turn ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free