Sermons on A Certain Rich Man:

Don’t Miss The Kingdom Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Don’t Miss the Kingdom" Luke 13:18-35 A sermon for 10/9/22 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 13 22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-35, Daniel 4:3, Psalm 103:19, Romans 13:1, John 18:36, Zechariah 4:10, John 14:6, 2 Corinthians 6:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10, Matthew 21:8-9, John 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessed Hope – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 23, 2023

We are looking for Jesus Christ our Blessed Hope This sermon can be used in whatever way that brings glory to God

THE BLESSED HOPE – PART II Let’s stand together and open our Bibles to Titus 2 as we continue with our series “God’s Watchman,” with today’s message, “The Blessed Hope Part II.” Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13, Mark 13:33-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Grief To Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 27, 2023

Do you want your joy to be full? I have often wondered why at times I have no joy in prayer or in serving the Lord, it made me think about where my hope is, is it in people,in success or is in the Lord or am I hoping the Lord will answer my prayer the way I want Him to?

John 16:16-24 (NASB) 16 “A little while, and you no longer are going to see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me.” 17 So some of His disciples said to one another, “What is this that He is telling us, ‘A little while, and you are not going to see Me; and again a little while, and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Snake That Saves Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

The venom of the African black mamba is one of the deadliest poisons. Within minutes of a bite, the central nervous system begins to shut down culminating in convulsions, paralysis, and a suffocating death.

The venom of the African black mamba is one of the deadliest poisons. Within minutes of a bite, the central nervous system begins to shut down culminating in convulsions, paralysis, and a suffocating death. Researchers have discovered that this deadly venom also contains a potent painkiller known ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Fatherhood Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 25, 2024

"This sermon explores the importance of spiritual fatherhood in the Kingdom, emphasizing the impact of a father’s guidance on spiritual and financial well-being. It highlights the biblical foundation for spiritual fatherhood and its connection to aligning with God’s financial principles."

Introduction In the spiritual journey, God’s design for His people is not to walk in isolation, but to thrive in the context of family—a spiritual family where guidance, mentorship, and accountability are not just beneficial but essential for growth. The concept of spiritual fatherhood is central ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Other

Take Sin Seriously Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 27, 2024

Next in Series in James. Addresses the importance of taking sin seriously.

James 2:10-13 Take Sin Seriously - Read James 2:10-13 This is a very difficult passage, a very hard-hitting passage. Some hard-hitting verses. There in verse 10, “For whoever keeps the entire law and yet stumbles at one point is guilty of breaking it all.” What in the world does that mean? ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2024

3 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--III —Habakkuk 1:3(1:1-4) Key Words— •Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention: Salem BC’s ‘foundation plants’ recently got a much needed trimming/hedging. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:3, Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 15, 2024

Acts 11:19-30 teaches us that God’s grace transforms lives and communities.

Introduction How many of you own an Apple iPhone? The first Apple iPhone was sold in 2007. That was a mere seventeen years ago. As of September 2024, there are an estimated 1.382 billion active iPhone users worldwide. In the third quarter of 2024, Apple’s iPhone had a worldwide market share of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thankful Through Tough Times

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 17, 2024

We need to realize that everyone has difficulties and must endure tough times. But it’s not enough to just endure tough times, we must learn how to be thankful through them if we’re going to receive God’s goodness.

“Thankful Through Tough Times” Philippians 4:6-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZqMXEqyujs It was the day before Thanksgiving, and it was the first one that Andrea and her three children would be spending without their father who left them three months earlier. On top ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:34, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

David And Goliath

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 18, 2024

The story of David and Goliath encourages us to run to the battle and find victory in Christ.

David and Goliath Introduction: Each year there is a football game between Deer Park and LaPorte High Schools called the Border Battle. The Deer and the Bull Dogs battle it out on the field. There are nations in the world that live in perpetual conflict—the state of Israel and the Palestinians, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Father's Eyes

Contributed by Mark Sigue on Aug 30, 2024

A human love between father and son is sacred—a connection that transcends time and words. If a human father-son bond is so profound, imagine the immeasurable joy our Heavenly Father feels when we return His love.

My Father’s Eyes (Gen 45:23-28) [Slide: Title Slide] Prayer: [Slide: Gen 45:23-28] 23. Joseph also sent his father ten donkeys loaded with the best things from Egypt and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and other food for his father on his trip back. 24. Then Joseph told his brothers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1, Genesis 45:23-28

A Fresh Encounter With God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 8, 2024

God’s desire is that we experience a fresh encounter with Him. But what does a fresh encounter look like? To answer this question let’s see what a fresh encounter with God looks like through Jesus’s letter to the Ephesian church and in the life of the prophet Isaiah.

A Fresh Encounter with God Revelation 2:1-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvUgyQZ-yGM As we begin our series, “Energized to Engage,” which is speaking to our vision on how we can energize our transformation so that we can be those disciples of Jesus, engaging our world ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Seeking Jesus Away From The Glare Of Others: Nicodemus And Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 25, 2024

Nicodemus comes to Jesus under the cloak of evening to ask some very important questions that lead to life. His questions mirror many of our own .

Today’s passage is a remarkable dialogue between our Lord Jesus and a key leader among the religious higher-ups, who, generally speaking, were very hostile to Jesus. Nicodemus had a different response though to Jesus, he had a different spirit about him. He took his role of spiritual leadership ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoy Life In God’s Family!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 28, 2024

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit have saved us and now welcome us into the family of God. That’s a powerful point for us to take with us this Trinity Sunday. We are sanctified by the Spirit. We are children of the Father. We are siblings with the Son.

“Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.” That’s how the creation account in Genesis 1 describes God’s decision to create human beings. And then on the sixth day of creation week that is exactly what he did. Of course, Genesis 2 gives us more detail about the “process” that God went ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God Approved Sufferings

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Aug 19, 2025

The Bible frequently presents suffering not as a sign of God's rejection, but as a tool He uses for spiritual growth and refinement. The common reaction of men is to reject suffering as a natural human tendency. The Bible acknowledges this, but also provides a different perspective.

God Approved Sufferings The Bible frequently presents suffering not as a sign of God's rejection, but as a tool He uses for spiritual growth and refinement. The common reaction of men is to reject suffering. This part of the statement reflects a natural human tendency. We instinctively avoid ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11