Sermons on Charity Edifieth:

Below The Poverty Line

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 8, 2011

All of the beatitudes - and the rewards that accompany them - presuppose humility, acknowledgement of of one's dependence on God's mercy.

Are you happy? If not, what would it take to make you happy? “What is happiness?” and “How can I get happiness?” are two of the most pressing questions facing people in the United States today. Most of us don’t have to worry a great deal about food, clothing and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sheep And Goats

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2013

One day the Lord will separate the sheep from the goats. One day we will answer to God for our actions and our decisions.

Sheep and Goats Matthew 25:31-25:46 Introduction- Please turn to Matthew 25:31-25:46. This chapter is a conclusion to what they call the Olivet Discourse in which Jesus reveals the truth of His second coming, and the gathering of believers and the judgment of the wicked and the lost. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Nazarene

The Census Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 10, 2012

Sermon #6 in the Untold Stories of the Old Testament series comes from 1 Chronicles 21 and relates the account of David's Census which led to the deaths of 70 thousand of his troops.

Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #6 Date: CHCC: July 1, 2012 Title: The Census Text: I Chronicles 21 INTRODUCTION: Today’s “untold story” is about King David. I Chronicles 21:21 says this: Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Are The Odds?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 12, 2012

A sermon about trusting in God.

John 6:1-21 “What are the odds?” On August 31, 2005, the FEMA Regional Director emailed the Director regarding the situation in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. He wrote: “Sir, I know that you know the situation is past critical. Here are some things you might not ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Said: I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 9, 2012

In this passage, Jesus challenges the materialist and nationalist so tht they will become eternalists

Sermon: Jn 6:25-40: I am the bread of Life Bible Marketing Plan An Anglican priest, Roman Catholic priest and a Methodist minister went on a marketing course to learn to sell Bibles to supplement their incomes. Before going on the course, they were asked to go around the week before - and see ...read more

Scripture: John 6:21-41

Denomination: Anglican

Putting On The Whole Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 28, 2012

Somepeople do not even realize that they are in a spiritual battle. There are things we can do and there are things that the Lord provides so that we can live the life that God intended. The Bible says "When" not if the day of evil comes that we may stan

Putting on the whole armor of God Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:14 Introduction- This morning I would like to begin a series called “Putting on the Armor of God.” We have all heard of this passage about being protected from the evil one. What I don’t think we hear often enough ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Say What! Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Mar 1, 2014

Make things right with God and be faithful to Him

As you reflect back on 2013, I'm sure there are times in your journey that you will somehow say to yourself; Did I do that? or in the words of our heading; SAY WHAT?! Yes we are all guilty of that and we want to change and not repeating our stuff ups of 2013. Whatever you've done let me remind ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Women Speaking Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

~ If evolution really happened, then a tremendous amount of death occurred before man evolved. ~~ And if death preceded man, then death was not the result of Adam's sin, this would makes sin a fiction, and we would not need a Savior.

#10~Col.3: 18 WOMEN SPEAKING 1-26-14 ~ Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, -- Rom.6:23 -- the wages of sin is death ~ If evolution really happened, then ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Is That Unique Part Of The Body Of Christ, Which You Are, Functioning?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014

For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, …Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them …

Is that unique part of the body of Christ, which you are, functioning? Eph 4:13-16 Until we all …grow up in all things into Him who is the head — Christ — from whom the whole body (of Christ), joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas According To St. Mark

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2013

Is there really a Christmas Story in the Gospel of Mark? For the Second Sunday in Advent.

Christmas According to St. Mark Mark 1:1-8 St. Matthew has a Christmas story in which Joseph is prominent. St. Luke has a Christmas story. Even John has a Christmas story from a cosmic perspective where the Word became flesh. But is there a Christmas story in Mark? Let us see. From first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repent

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 7, 2013

A call of repentance to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ

John is out in the wilderness preaching a message of repentance and people from all around are seeking out this strange prophet who dressed in a camel hair coat with a leather belt, living off locust and honey. I guarantee you John would have been a sight to behold. I wonder why people were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Cannot Please God With Hipocrosy

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Oct 23, 2013

God honors the prayer that crys out to him for mercy. It does not have to be a lengthy prayer but when it is from our heart it will reach his.

I’m sure many of you are familiar with the nursery rhyme that goes like this “Little Jack Horner, sat in a corner, eating his Christmas pie, he put in his thumb and pulled out a plum and said ……(wait for congregation to answer) what a good boy am I”. Before anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Of Tamper And Hamper!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 3, 2018

Focusing on some Biblical incidents which occurred away from public gaze where one would see how the omniscient God has justly judged covert sinful acts of some even while rewarding the noble deeds of others!!!

Of Tamper and Hamper It’s buzzing in the media! The video depicting the moral bankruptcy of the Aussie Cricketer Bancroft in first tampering with the ball with “yellow tape” (sandpaper?) and then shamelessly tucking it in his inner garments out of fear of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Jacob Worshipping Upon His Staff

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Jacob was a man whose whole life had been changed by the grace and mercy of God.

HEBREWS 11:21 “JACOB WORSHIPPING UPON HIS STAFF” A) Jacob was a man whose whole life had been changed by the grace and mercy of God. * He began his life as a deceiver, stealing the birthright of Esau – Later on, he was converted as he wrestled all night long with the Angel of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Moment In Our Lives

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jul 19, 2020

Life is built upon a series of defining moments, including moment of crisis, failure, sadness, success and joy. Although, it is easy to let emotions dictate our response during a defining moment, how we respond will shape our faith, our personality and determine the direction of our life.

Defining moment is a moment that defines something, such as success, failure, achievement, demise, talent, etc. It is a point at which the glory or character of a person, group, etc., is revealed or identified. Defining moment can be a moment of crisis or a moment of breakthrough that turns a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-28, Daniel 6:12-28, John 2:1-11, Mark 4:37-41, Mark 5:25-34, John 3:16-18, Job 2:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal