Sermons on Care For The Poor:

It Takes A Thief!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

To catch a thief you have to think like a thief. What has the thief taken stolen from you? How can you stop him?

It Takes A Thief I. Introduction ?The stars were Matt Johnston (who actually lived in Weatherford, OK for a period) and Jon Rainey. Both burglarized homes and businesses, including a police station and stealing Corvettes from a Miss America Pageant, as young men. In 2005, Discovery Channel ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Investing In People-Once And For All

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2015

God gave the best of the best when he gave Jesus. His sacrifice was ONCE AND FOR ALL...

INVESTING IN PEOPLE... ONCE AND FOR ALL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT WAS THE BEST THING IN HEAVEN? GOD INVESTED HIS BEST IN SIN LOST PEOPLE... John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Brought Heaven Down PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores the divine manifestation, motivation, and magnitude of Jesus's sacrifice, urging believers to embrace the hope, peace, and glory found in Christ.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It’s a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are here to gather in His name, to share in His Word, and to find nourishment for our souls. We are here to seek His face, to hear His voice, and to understand His ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Topics: God, Flesh

Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 10, 2004

A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost

20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Genesis 32:22-31 Luke 18:1-8 "The Dark Night of the Soul" "The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Whitewashed Or Washed White

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Oct 15, 2007

The cost of maintaining religious appearances is high.

Whitewashed or Washed White Matthew 23:25-26, 27-28 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Have A Humble Spirit Series

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

We’re going to consider what a humble spirit looks like in the midst of trials and when things seem to be going well.

How To Have A Humble Spirit James 1:9-11 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church November 26, 2000 Introduction: This morning we’re going to continue in our study of the Book of James. We’re going to look at James 1:9-11 and consider how we can have a humble spirit. We’re ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: *other

Tooting Your Own Horn Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002

Are actions without the right attitude and motives pleasing to God?

INTRODUCTION • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the days before Parents Weekend: "Bring Your Parents for Lunch Saturday. We’ll Pretend We Don’t Know You!" The ad was soon challenged by the college chaplain, who posted a revised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Sep 9, 2004

Preaching through a series on Jesus’ life, this is a message on the Beatitudes, as a whole. I do not subscribe to the "standard approach" taken by many; perhaps this message will give some different ideas.

The Jesus Series The Greatest Sermon Ever “Blessed” Matthew 5:3-12 September 12, 2004 Group Participation Time: would you gather into groups of 6-8 or so and work on a brief assignment for me? You’ll need to elect a secretary to record some stuff here. Please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Characteristic Of Humbleness Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004

Humbleness is a modest estimation of one’s self Humbleness is a self-abased attitude. To be a Christian is to be like Christ not just going to church.

Developing Christian Character The Characteristic of “Humility” The Bible says in Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are high above the earth so are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Covenant Concerns Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 13, 2024

God is thoroughly and completely committed to you, so commit yourself to Him, commit yourself to justice, and commit yourself to compassion.

Several years ago, a national magazine assigned a photographer to take pictures of a forest fire. They told him a small plane would be waiting at the airport to fly him over the fire. The photographer arrived at the airstrip just an hour before sundown. Sure enough, a small Cessna airplane stood ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-33, Exodus 24:3-8, Romans 12:1, Ephesians 1:3, Exodus 21:22-25, Exodus 23:24-25, Exodus 22:21-27, Luke 14:13, James 1:27, James 2:5, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Build Up Your Hearts For Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

True security and joy come from valuing eternal treasures over earthly ones, letting Jesus shape our desires, vision, and devotion above all else.

Friends, welcome. Some weeks feel like a whirlwind of receipts and reminders, alerts and anxieties. The heart starts hoarding headlines and to-do lists, and before we know it, we wake up with a soul that feels thin. Then Jesus steps into the room of our hearts with words that steady us and set us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Topics: Heavenly Treasures, Wealth, Priorities

How Can I Love My Neighbor?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2013

1. Settle the question of salvation (vs. 25-29). 2. Strive to overcome your selfishness (vs. 29-32). 3. Follow the example of Christ’s compassion (vs. 33-37). 4. Bring hurting people to the healing place (vs. 34). 5. Be willing to pay the price (vs. 3

How Can I Love My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 *Some years ago, I was blessed to be part of a mission team in South Asia. It was about nine months after a major earthquake in the region. Over 100,000 people were killed, many more were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Impossible Love Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 36 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This is the third of six messages exploring the meaning and practice of true love.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Impossible Love” Part Three Introduction The current stop in our exploration of Paul’s letter to the believers meeting in Corinth written a couple thousand years ago deals with love. The principles taught here are as relevant to the health ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Our Provider

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001

Only God can (and does) meet our needs. He does this for the purpose of displaying the gospel in our lives.

32Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way." 33His disciples answered, "Where could we get enough bread in this remote ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Overlooked Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009

The God of the oppressed is also the God of the overlooked and that God’s love is encompassing, God’s love is embracing, and God’s love is enduring.

God of the Overlooked Luke 2: 8-15 Luke 2:10 “I bring you good news of great joy” Over thirty years ago, Dr. James Cone, Professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York, wrote a breakthrough book in Black Theology called “God of the Oppressed.” This book catapulted Dr. Cone to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist