Sermons on worldly values: showing 571-585 of 48,710

How To Listen To God: The Shallow & Divided Hearts - Mark 4:16-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 16, 2023

Coffee mug theology, which generates great zeal until suffering comes, but then ...

Mark 4:14 The sower sows the word. 15 Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. Immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. 16 Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. 17 But since they have no root, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:16-19, Matthew 13:20-22, Luke 8:13-14

Faithful?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 19, 2019

We cannot be faithful to the world and faithful to God at the same time. We must learn to put God first and everything else behind God.

Faithful? Luke 16: 1 - 13 Intro: A city boy moved to the country. He bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey. The next day the old farmer drove up and said, “Sorry son, but the donkey died.” The city boy replied, “Well, just give my money back.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gospelling Like Paul Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 27, 2019

Paul commends the church of the Thessalonians for being a model to the others churches. They imitate Paul who avoids all worldly techniques when he brings the Gospel; and who also brings the Gospel with family familiarity. Such gospelling will make believers strong and ready and stand out.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Gospelling Like Paul As we make our way through Thessalonians a topic which will come up regularly is that of imitation. Seeing what someone does … their life. … the way they go about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Darius

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 9, 2019

Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius.......

Darius Daniel 6:2”……that the king (Darius) might not suffer loss….” Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius and also many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glow In The Dark: Keep The Light Burning (Part 4) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 30, 2024

The Lord keeps our light burning.

Following Jesus is a marathon, not a sprint. Parable of the sower: Rocky ground, Thorny ground. Too many Christians give up. "It's just too hard." Why? They truly do not trust God. Their own power fails. You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, Romans 8:17-18, Psalm 18:28, John 16:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God In Times Of Trouble? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores finding hope, strength, and refuge in God's presence during times of turmoil, and the importance of faith amidst life's trials. Key

Good morning, my dear friends. Today, we gather here, not as strangers, but as a family. As a family, we share in each other's joys and sorrows, triumphs and trials. We are here today to learn, to grow, and to find comfort in God's word. Our scripture for today is Psalm 46. Allow me to read it for ...read more

Topics: God's Presence, Worldly Chaos

Obedience Conforms The Outside To God's Wishes Series

Contributed by Chuck Sackett on Nov 15, 2007

3 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com

3 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com I admit to just a little twinge of guilt every time it happens. You sit down in an airplane and you are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outside The Box

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jun 19, 2010

We are God’s chosen vessels, and as such, we need simply to live our day-to-day lives in such a way that we love and honor one another and God above all else.

You have all probably heard the current buzz phrase, “thinking outside the box.” If you use the phrase the same way I do, then it refers to something like abstract thinking – an imagining and inventing process that forces us to think beyond the mold in which we currently operate. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Treasure Hunting

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2013

Sermon on what you hold valuable and where you are storing those treasures.

Treasure Hunting Matthew 13:44-46 Introduction Good morning, this morning I want to talk about treasures. Your treasures and my treasures. They may not be the same thing but they are things we hold dear in our lives. Illustration- If I gave you my wallet, that would be weird for both of us. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Nazarene

The Concept Of Labor

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

Some general thoughts on why we labor because of sin and the partnership God wants with us now as we labor.

THE CONCEPT OF LABOR SELECTED PASSAGES INTRODUCTION: Here we are at the Labor Day Holiday, the theoretical end of summer and the vacation season. The last opportunity to take a vacation and get away before the school year starts. Well, in honor of Labor Day, and the fact that most of us will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Is Right Still Right?

Contributed by Ray Swift on Dec 2, 2009

What does the Bible teach about what is right? Why believers need to know right, learn right and do right?

FBMB February 22, 2009 Sunday Morning “Is Right Still Right?” Daniel 1:8; 3:18 Intro.: Ever since God created man and gave him the ability to think – we have consistently made wrong decisions. From Adam to Abraham, from Moses to Matthew to Mary, from Joseph to Jonah to John. From the Bible to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings For Believers

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

sermon on the beatitudes

The Beatitudes: Blessings for Believers Matthew 5:1-16 5/18/97 Intro: In one "Peanuts" comic strip, Linus and Charlie Brown are sitting and talking about their plans when they grow up. Linus says, "when I get big, I’m going to be a humble little country doctor. I’ll live in the city, see, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Down, Or Stand Up!

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jan 14, 2013

I believe today that America and the Church in America is at a Crossroad, and it is up to each and every one of us here to decide whether it’s time to “stand down” or “stand up”! I believe it’s time to stand up!

The past couple weeks, I have heard a term more and more that to be quite honest with you, as a person who has not served a day in the military, hadn’t heard the term, and even when I did, I was a bit unsure what it meant. Here is the meaning of the term STAND DOWN: A relaxation from a state ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

Just because you call yourself a Christian doesn’t make you one.

What Is a Christian? May 10, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Just because you call yourself a Christian doesn’t make you one. Focus Passage: Acts 11:19-26 Introduction: I. A Christian Shows Evidences of Believing - v. 21 a. Many today ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Worth?

Contributed by Jason Winters on Jun 5, 2010

why are we so valuable to God?

“What are you worth? “you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:20(NIV) Why is our SOUL so valuable? Genesis 1:26 1 Corinthians 6:20 God does not love us because we are valuable; we are valuable because God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ