Sermons on Any Poor Man:

I Am A Sinful Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013

The problems of our life are 1% external; 99% internal. Lent is a time for repentance, avoiding evil and doing good.

Fifth Sunday in Course 10 February 2013 “I am a sinful man” The liturgical calendar used with the Extraordinary form of the Mass calls this Sunday “Quinquagesima.” The meaning from the Latin is “the fifty days.” It’s about fifty days until Easter. Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

A Humble Man For A Heavenly Mission

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020

This sermon focuses on Joseph as a good example of a A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission

A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: When God moved in time to send His Son Jesus into the world, God chose the perfect vessel when He chose the virgin named Mary. Of course, since the birth of Jesus was to be a virgin birth, there would be no need for a human male ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clouds Of Witnesses - Biblical And Local

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2021

This is a message given about remembering the cloud of witnesses in Scripture and in our local communities whose lives have brought glory to God. It was given near the launch of the celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the Yonge Street Mission (www.ysm.ca)

CATM Sermon - September 12, 2021 - Isaiah 46:9; Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:10-14 This is the day the Lord has made; let’s be glad and rejoice in it, and may our hearts be open to hearing from God’s Word as we worship today. 2021 is the 125th anniversary of the Yonge Street Mission. And today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 6, 2023

Should a Christian drink alcohol in moderation? What is "the whole counsel of God" concerning wine and alcoholic drinks? How does a believer make a scriptural "Risk Assessment" and wise choices about drinking alcohol? This message explores those issues.

We will step into a controversial subject this morning. For some, this could mean the difference between a fruitful Christian life versus a life that ends in disappointment—a life of unfulfilled potential. It could even mean the difference between life and death for some. That’s why we must address ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-12, John 2:1-12, Proverbs 23:19-35, Galatians 5:19-24, Psalm 104:15, Hosea 4:11, Ephesians 5:18, John 3:16-17, Mark 1:21, Matthew 12:34, 1 Timothy 5:23, Matthew 27:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Failure Of The Resurrection! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 10, 2010

There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the

I don't know how many of you were at this year's annual 'Smith Lecture', but it was a good night - highly stimulating and intellectually challenging - and afterwards Ange and I got into a discussion over dinner where she made the comment that the older she got the more impressed she was at how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sunday Of The Man Born Blind Series

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on May 6, 2010

The sermon deals with physical and spiritual blindness and the causes of spiritual blindness.

SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND John 9:1-38 Of our five senses, Sight is probably the most dominant. When we lose our sense of sight, it can be devastating. Much of our independence is lost and we are left to rely on others for many things in our daily lives. But, as tragic as it is to lose our ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Catholic

Putting Off The Old Man

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 5, 2024

We look at our lesson from Ephesians 4 in light of Jesus healing the paralytic. The first half of Ephesians shows how we have our sins forgiven, then Paul teaches us how to walk as a Christian. When our sins are forgiven, we can walk.

Putting Off The Old Man Thank you to John Campbell for the Outline. In today’s Gospel Lesson from Matthew 9, Jesus tells a paralytic that his sins are forgiven. This, of course, shocks everyone. And it really should shock us. The interesting thing is how the paralytic’s friends are shocked more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-9, Ephesians 4:17-25

Denomination: Anglican

A Blind Man Meets A Healer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

As Jesus heads into Jericho, He meets a blind man named Bartimaeus ­ we know that’s his name from Mark’s account of the story. His experience with Jesus changed him forever.

A Blind Man Meets a Healer Stevie Wonder (the singer) and Jack Nicklaus (the golfer) are sitting around the pool talking. Inevitably the conversation turns to golf and Nicklaus is surprised to find out that Stevie Wonder, who is blind, has been playing golf for years. The golf pro can’t believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Others Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011

Number 3 in 2011 vision series: New Riverlutions, about a resolution to love the unborn, poor, lost, oppressed, downtrodden, and hurting

Text: Esther 4:1-17, Title: New Riverlutions: Loving Others, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/23/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Radical video B. Background to passage: sorry to those of you who are studying Esther, only covering a brief point, even though it is the main point of the book. Recap of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Set Of Beatitudes

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 8, 2013

A sermon on the poor, the mourning, the hungry, and the persecuted (Introduction taken from Sermon Central's Adrian Pratt at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/inside-out-and-upside-down-adrian-pratt-sermon-on-christian-love-33979.asp)

HoHum: Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about here? Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I never heard anybody say, “Isn’t this great, I’m starving!” I have never seen a person sobbing their heart out with a smile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look And See If There Be Any Sorrow Like My Sorrow – Focus On Nigeria Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 7, 2024

Not all believers are aware of the continuing atrocities against Christians in Nigeria from the hand of wicked Islam. We examine some of this and look at practical issues in martyrdom. We must stand with our fellow Christians being killed and tortured in Nigeria and other nations. Pray for them.

LOOK AND SEE IF THERE BE ANY SORROW LIKE MY SORROW – FOCUS ON NIGERIA There is one certainty in following God, be that 4 000 years ago right up to our current time. It will be a road of sorrow and isolation and persecution. It always has been that way because there is always a war raging. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:4, Galatians 4:29, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Revelation 2:10, Psalm 22:13-14, Psalm 69:2-3, John 15:18-20, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hosea 11:8, Romans 8:17-18, Acts 7:55-56, Acts 7:59-60, 2 Timothy 4:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everybody Loves A Godly Man Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2005

Believers should show God’s holiness in all their behavior

Whole Family Makeover Series Everybody Loves a Godly Man 1 Peter 1:14-15 February 13, 2005 First Baptist Church, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Dominic DeCarlo (What’s a Man? Pg. 34-35) 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Manner Of Man Is This?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 14, 2009

This message brings out three traits of Christ found in Matt.8: 23-27, that remind us once again of His deity, giving us ample reasons for our devotion to Him.

What Manner Of Man Is This? Text: Matt.8: 23-27 Intro: Have you ever tried to imagine what Christ Jesus must have been like in person? Have you ever wondered how He must have carried Himself, or how His voice must have sounded? It must have been wonderful to walk and talk with the Savior, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

‘miracles’ -The Gift That Stopped Giving? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 3: 1 – 26

Acts 3: 1 – 26 ‘Miracles’ -The Gift That Stopped Giving? 3 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lot: The Man Who Compromised Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. Lot, the nephew of Abraham had a lot(!) of things going right for him in his life. But he ended up losing a lot(!) because of the compromises he made...

LOT: THE MAN WHO COMPROMISED Gen. 11-14; Genesis 19; 2 Peter 2:7-8 Read at beginning of service: 2 Peter 2:1-10 (NIV) 1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal