Sermons on considering the poor:

Does God Ever Change?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 11, 2003

The child of God can rejoice when considering the ways in which God cannot change...and further rejoice when considering the ways in which He does change!

DOES GOD EVER CHANGE? “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17. God, Himself, never changes but there are times when He changes His mind or alters His decrees. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Broom! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 11, 2013

The parable of ther lost coin. Of the features of the parable have you considered your part, have you considered what it takes to be the broom? A very short illustrative sermon.

Being the broom. Luke 15:8-10 Jesus tells us this little wee parable about lost people being found; in it he compares those people to a silver coin a lost silver coin. Now in our day and age with rampant inflation a silver coin is for most of us not a big deal. Back in the day this coin a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Promise

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 1, 2002

Sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, considers what’s important about prophecy

Before we start is there anyone who’s good at untangling things? I’ve got these Christmas lights and since it is the first Sunday of advent I was hoping to use them as an illustration. Here you work on these and we’ll get back to you in a little bit. (hand the volunteer a wad of hopelessly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21, 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Have Control Of Possessions?

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 9, 2020

This encourages people to take a look, with the Lord of what they have, and what they need and consider their generosity

Do You Have Control of your Possessions? Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Officer asked a young Engineer fresh out of tech college, "And what starting salary were you looking for?" The Engineer replies, "In the region of £80,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-31

The Blessing Of The Compassionate.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 1, 2024

"The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive" (PSALM 41:2).

THE BLESSING OF THE COMPASSIONATE. Psalm 41:1-4. This is a Psalm of David. It is quite possibly about David. It is also about our Lord Jesus (except that Jesus has no personal sin to confess, unlike Psalm 41:4). Psalm 41:1. “Blessed is he who considers the poor: the LORD will deliver him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After Death Experinces

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2017

The resurrection is of practical value when we consider what happens after life ends.

1. Today is “Easter” on the Christian calendar a. Annual remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection b. In Churches of Christ each first day of the week is to remember the Resurrection c. To get to Jesus’ resurrection, he had to go through crucifixion and the grave d. On that first day of the week exciting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Really Cares For Us This Christmas?

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 14, 2009

If Christ has already redeemed the world, why evils such as injustice still happen in the world today?

Just a week before Christmas 2011, My country, Philippines has been devastated by strong typhoon that killed more than 500 people with hundreds still missing. I wonder how the victim’s family can celebrate Christmas this year. A month before Christmas 2009, 57 people including 30 journalist had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Olivet Discourse As Interpreted By The Apostles

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 24, 2002

Consider the points of correlation between the Olivet Discourse and the writings of the Apostles:

Certain theology teachers, of past and present, interpret the important Olivet Discourse of Mt 24, Mk 13 and Lk 21 as having been completely and finally fulfilled in A.D. 70 at the destruction of Jerusalem and accompanying events. Consider the points of correlation between the Olivet Discourse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

#8remove The Weight: Laziness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

In lesson #8 We consider the terrible weight of LAZINESS to the church.

8 of a 12 part series. #6 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... LAZINESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A House With No Roof?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2002

We consider choices, consequences,seems there will be a payday at the end of the road.

Building houses with no roof? EXCHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:37 Or what shall a man give in exchange of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Mark 8:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#3are You Leaving Too?dry Brook Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2002

We consider what to do when the brook goes dry?

#3 ARE YOU LEAVING TOO...? WHEN YOUR BROOK GOES DRY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 3. Are you going too... When the brook goes dry? TEXT: John 6:2 And the great multitude followed Him, because THEY SAW MIRACLES which Jesus had done on those with diseases. John 6:66 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66, 1 Kings 17:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pastors: God Called And Church Called

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 7, 2005

Consider the pastor’s call and a church’s response to that call

God’s Glorious Church Pastors: God Called or Church Called? 1 Timothy 1:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church March 6, 2005 Introduction Have you ever received one of those chain letters that tells you to send a copy of the letter to several other people, add your name to the list, and so on? There’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

God The Evangelist

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

The mysterious way that God brings us to faith is wonderful to consider.

God, the Evangelist (Part 1) Cornwall/Montreal April 9, 2005 How did you come to the family of God? How did you enter a relationship with Jesus Christ? Was it God’s doing? Was it your doing? Was it a bit of both? We’re concerned with doing the ongoing work of the church, which, as Jesus directed, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Walking

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2005

The Believers pursuit of intellectual knowledge vs experience is considered in this message.

As a young Believer just starting my spiritual journey, I remember that I would walk in and through the presence of God effortlessly. I lived and breathed the supernatural. Signs and Wonders followed me everywhere! The anointing was powerful! Then I started my formal Bible training and was told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Transformation Of Struggling Disciples

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 20, 2006

Consider the four dynamics that will change struggling disciples into dynamic disciples.

Introduction- Have you ever had a duh moment in your faith walk? Duh is a new word that has come into use in recent years. Duh is a slang term of sorts. It is used to tease someone who misses something that is obvious. Such as, if you were to fall and break your arm and I were to ask “Does it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist