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Follies Of A Fool Series

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002

THE RICH FOOL FAILED TO: RECOGNIZE GOD’S BLESSINGS, LIVE A LIFE OF GENEROSITY AND FOCUS HIS RESOURCES TOWARD HEAVEN. Jesus challenges us to avoid his foolish ways.

FOLLIES OF A FOOL HE DIDN’T EVEN HEAR THE WORDS JESUS WAS SPEAKING TO THE LARGE GATHERING, “I TELL YOU, WHOEVER ACKNOWLEDGES ME BEFORE MEN, THE SON OF MAN WILL ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE HIM BEFORE THE ANGELS OF GOD…” NO, HE HAD COME FOR ANOTHER REASON. CERTAINLY JESUS WOULD HELP HIM. HE PRESSED TOWARD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Deuteronomy 8:17

Denomination: Adventist

Thanks For The Help On Taxes

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 18, 2004

Message regarding taxes and giving God what He wants

THANKS FOR THE HELP ON TAXES June 2004 Once upon a time the government had a vast scrap yard in the middle of a desert. Congress said someone may steal from it at night; so they created a night watchman, GS-4 position and hired a person for the job. Then Congress said, How does the watchman do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Arrest Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008

This is a Maundy Thursday Sermon, part of a series calls Words of Lent and deals with the arrest!

When we think of a big arrest today, what do we think of?... “Bad boys, bad boys, what you gonna do when they come for you?” (Theme from “Cops”) We think of S.W.A.T. Teams and people fleeing the scene in high speed chases. We think of cops breaking in doors and storm troopers rappelling in through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: United Methodist

The Obituary (Not Originally Used As A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 22, 2015

You are not an accident you are a life of great importance and no one but you can do what you can do. In this sermon I challenge you to take great caution in living because every day you live you are writing your obituary.

I have endeavored to keep this as original as possible,there are a lot of quotes and stats used and unfortunately I do not have my original notes to show credit. It is in no way an attempt to use other peoples notes or points without giving proper credit. The Obituary Hebrews 9:27 And as it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Truth In The Inward Being!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 22, 2014

Friend, we live in a modern world that has forgotten the word TRUTH!

Truth in the inward being! Psalm 51:6”Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.” Friend, we live in a modern world that has forgotten the word TRUTH! Immersed in the muck of lies, stealing, manipulation, compromise, dishonesty, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Things New

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 24, 2013

In this life, we deal with chaos and tragedy daily, but there is coming a new day when all that has hurt us will be gone, and we will live face-to-face with the God who loves us immeasurably.

An elderly couple passed away and found themselves at the pearly gates. Peter was there to welcome them. First he showed them their mansion. The husband, overwhelmed by the sheer luxury of it all, asked, "How much does this place cost per night?" Peter replied, "Sir, this is heaven, it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Acts 5

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 2, 2020

Considered worthy to suffer?

Truth or consequences? (v.1-11) church = ekklesiai, first time used in Acts Signs, wonders and church growth (v.12-16, Fuller Seminary's most popular class) Jailbreak care of an angel (v. 17-25), like the Keystone cops? :) Inquisition #2 (v,26-42) What would we do? We need to have ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Oh Little Town Of ..... Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on May 30, 2013

Luke 7:1-10 holds a surprise! What about that town of Capernaum? And, there's even more that will have to wait for another time. You might want to study some recent archaeological discoveries in Capernaum to augment what you find below. This sermon i

Oh, Little Town of…. A cop pulls over a car full of nuns. The cop said, “Sister, this is a 65 mile-per-hour highway. Why are you going so slow? The speed limit is 65.” “Sir,” the sister replied, “I saw a lot of signs that read 22, not 65.” The cop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: *other

How To Pray Series

Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003

In order to stay spiritually and emotionally healthy, we must engage in a regular prayer life which involves praying trusting, heart-felt prayers.

Intro: 1. Story of little Billy leading prayer in Bible Class a. Uses a big, deep voice full of pomp b. Isn’t that the proper way to pray? 2. Knowing how to pray not come naturally a. The disciples were grown men and felt they still could learn b. They asked Jesus to teach them to pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow These Instructions Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 4, 2012

Paul’s final instructions to Titus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Follow These Instructions Reading: Titus chapter 3 verses 12-15 • The apostle Paul was a great friend-maker, • There are more than 100 different Christians (named and un-named); • Associated with Paul in the Book of Acts and in his letters. • ill: Romans chapter 16 he names 26 different ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:12-15

Denomination: Brethren

Circle Component #3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021

Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

Circle Check Pt. 4 - Circle Component 3 I. Introduction Circles are everywhere. Entertainment. Games. And one of the most obvious place you see circles is in sports. Holes Balls Goals Pucks Hoops?Huddles Scrums Circles are another way of saying relationships. We instinctively seem to know that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meaningful Presence

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 18, 2008

Communion is about encountering the life-changing presence of Jesus. It is about experiencing grace. It is then about being inspired to be a meaninful presence to others.

Meaningful Presence Psalm 23:5 August 17, 2008 One communion Sunday, the communion was prepared with a twist. The grape juice looked darker than usual. The pastor thought nothing of it and began to serve the communion. Promptly upon receiving the cup, each recipient’s face had a peculiar, stunned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Communicating Truth In A Hostile Environment

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 5, 2011

Let's look at how Jesus takes a hot potato topic, and manages to teach truth without being unneccessarily divisive.

Passage: Matthew 22:15-22 Intro: What an incredible privilege it was for the disciples to walk with Jesus for 3 years. 1. listening, watching, talking together with him, was a life changing experience. 2. of course, thru the words of Scripture, we can have the same experience. 3. and today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Place In The Land Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010

if judgment comes upon the land - who's fault is it?

This sermon is indebted to the work of Crawford Loritts and a sermon he preached at a mission conference in Norfolk, VA March 1992. 2Chronicles 7:11-16 This Is Who We Are, Part 3 Our Place in the Land There is a new breed of detective show today. One with more brain and less brawn. These cops ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unlikely Vessels

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

God uses regular people to accomplish great things

UNLIKELY VESSELS Scripture: Matthew 1:1-10 Sermon: Unlikely Vessels I. An Unlikely Hero THE MARINE WHO FOUND TWO WTC SURVIVORS. Only 12 survivors were pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center after the towers fell on Sept. 11, despite intense rescue efforts. Two of the last three to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal