Sermons on Beggars:

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007

From understanding gained from the Middle East, we see even more amazingly the measure and wonder of God’s grace

Dr Bailey lived and worked for more than two decades among isolated peasant communities in the Middle East. He stayed in villages which until 10 or 20 years ago had never seen a motor vehicle; where time and tradition have stood still for centuries, even millennia. As he learned of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Kingdom Values And Our Values: Challenges To A Contemorary Way Of Life

Contributed by Philip Gill on Oct 3, 2007

As the lives of the rich man and Lazarus are reversed by their experience of the Kingdom so our contemorary values are challenged by the call to discipleship.

In the gospel passage this morning there is a great reversal of fortunes for the rich man and Lazarus the poor beggar. Lazarus, after enduring great suffering is taken into heaven, into the bosom of Abraham. This end suggests that he led a faithful life while the rich man is depicted in typical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Road To The Cross Leads Through Jericho

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Apr 24, 2007

This message was preached on Palm Sunday. It looks the impact that Jesus has on three different people on the way to Jerusalem.

The Road to the Cross Leads through Jericho Luke 18:18-19:10 I believe that we all like the story of Jesus’ “Triumphal Entry” into Jerusalem. Even if it was just for that moment, people surrounded a Man on donkey and proudly declared Him to be king. The throng rang with shouts of “Hosanna!” ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

What God's Kingdom Is Really About!

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 18, 2007

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday to highlight that God’s kingdom is about more forgiveness and less about force and the human way of power.

Wouldn’t, life be much easier if everyone saw things the same way? Imagine if you and your family all agreed on everything. The reality is though we don’t. Some people see bigger as better, others see it as worse. Some believe the new workplace relations are wonderful, others feel they are the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Betraying Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2003

Jesus was betrayed by more people than Judas because He is still betrayed by us

Betraying Jesus Mark 10:33-34 April 15, 2003 Introduction 33 "We are going up to Jerusalem," he said, "and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 who will mock him and spit on him, flog ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:33-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Armour Of God

Contributed by Mike Hallows on Oct 18, 2005

What is the armour of God and how do I put it on? This is part one of a two part sermon.

Hands up if you believe saving souls is a vital part of the work of the Church. "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations" (Matt 28:18-19). Do you know that the very moment we affirm this, someone reels on his phony temporary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Bragging Or Praising?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 18, 2008

Is it Bragging or Praising? We are living in a day when many people are lovers of self rather than lovers of God. People love themselves but forget to love God and their neighbor. In this outline we share a few types of bragging and praising examples.

Is it Bragging or Praising? We are living in a day when many people are lovers of self rather than lovers of God. People love themselves but forget to love God and their neighbor. In this outline we share a few types of bragging and praising examples. I know myself that I rather hear praise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:3

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Importance of unity

INTRO: A man was visiting a place where many dangerous mentally-ill patients were housed. The man was terribly shaken because there were only three guards to watch over 100 inmates. The man questioned the guard, “Aren’t you afraid that these people will unite and overpower you?” The guard’s reply ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Humility That Causes The Devil To Tremble"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2005

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

“Humility That Causes the Devil to Tremble” Philippians 2:5-11 Matthew 21:1-11 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Everywhere Jesus went He caused turmoil. Jesus was an exciting guy. He had the spunk to stand up to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: United Methodist

On The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 8, 2006

Sermon about the events of pentecost and how they relate to the church today.

Significance of Pentecost Old Testament-Jewish A. Harvest of the First fruits It was harvest festival when the firstfruit of the grain harvest was presented to God (Lev 23:17). As is this day signifies the beginning of the harvest for the souls of the world. On this day God’s spirit would ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

There Is Power In His Name Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 18, 2007

To get the church into focusing on the power that is in the Awesome Name of Jesus Christ.

THERE IS POWER IN HIS NAME Acts 9:32-35 My brothers and my sisters while riding along on the Beltway, you cannot help but notice the signs on the cab of some semi’ that read “Cat Power”. It was referencing to the engine that power many of the big rigs we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 20, 2007

Christ is to be exalted in everything we face in life.

Christ is to be exalted in everything we face in life. The King James Version says Christ is to be magnified. When something is magnified it is enlarged. A telescope will make an object look bigger and closer. As believers we are to be like a telescope that brings Jesus Christ closer to people. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Throught The Eyes Of Mary Series

Contributed by Craig Lee on Nov 1, 2006

A look at Christmas from the eyes of the Christ childs mother.

Christmas Through The Eyes of Mary Luke 1:26-38 When Christmas is mentioned what do you think? What memories does the Christmas season bring to your mind? I think we all have memories of days gone by when Christmas had an extra special meaning or significance. Maybe it’s a Christmas as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 12, 2004

This is a call to be hospitable and be heavenly minded

TOPIC: TREASURES IN HEAVEN TEXT: Matt. 6: 19-21; Lk. 12: 32-34 First delivered 28th July 1996. Outline Introduction 1. A call to hospitality 2. A call to be heavenly-minded INTRODUCTION The report has been given about a man in Beijing, China, who, at 82 years of age, suffered a devastating ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:32-34

Denomination: Foursquare

Turning Captivity

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 14, 2003

This sermon looks at seven results of grace that result when God turns our captivity.

Turning Captivity Psalm 126:1-6 when the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” The LORD has done great things for us, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 52:31-34, Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational