Sermons on considering the poor:

The Majesty Of God And The Worthlessness Of Idols

Contributed by Troy Mcgahan on Apr 30, 2015

Consider God's majesty in his creation but also in his character.

The Majesty of God and the worthlessness of idols Ps 115:1 Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. Ps 115:2 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? Ps 115:3 But our God is in the heavens: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Married & Single Christians

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2021

What wisdom would married and single Christians want to consider?

What wisdom would married and single Christians want to consider? 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Christian Marriages Is celibacy good or bad? 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. What should single people do if they continually ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon For Christmas

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 25, 2021

Christmas is considered by many to be one of the most important holidays of the year.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, usually referred to as: G. K. Chesterton, an English writer, philosopher and lay theologian once remarked: “Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.” Matthew 1:18-21 reminds us: “Now the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6

The Armor Of God 3 Of 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

In this life, we have people that we consider to be our enemies.

That is, they do not like us, and every time they get a chance to do us some harm they do it solicitously. That is a fact of life, it is something we mortals live with every day of our lives. There are many reasons that people hate us, such as: (1) Some people are just evil to the core, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Smelling Like Jesus

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

A challenge to Christ-like living; considering the ramifications of our behaviour to our witness

"Smell," said Helen Keller, "is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building People,questions Of Leadership? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2003

Building people? Are we asking the right questions? What must we consider?

BUILDING PEOPLE --- questions of leadership By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com I did this in three parts. I went searching for a beautiful tree, I searched all through the forest, I learned one thing in the forest, it is hard to see a tree, I can’t see a tree. We are so busy, we run ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18, Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Donkeys Have More Vision Than Preachers? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 6, 2003

We consider vision casting and how easy it is to walk by faith with little vision.

WHEN DONKEYS HAVE BETTER VISION THAN PREACHERS? VISION BEYOND SIGHT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in a two part sermon. WHEN DONKEYS HAVE BETTER VISION THAN PREACHERS? Numbers 22:21-34 And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35, Acts 3:2-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Change

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

Have you ever considered what variety there is among the members of the human race?

For example, we notice, even in just one congregation, there are many... - Shapes - Sizes - Colors of hair - Colors of eyes - Shapes and sizes of noses - Shapes and sizes of ears - Shapes and sizes of mouths of people. Perhaps the time when we are most similar is when we are first born. Illus: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Change

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 6, 2022

Have you ever considered what variety there is among the members of the human race?

For example, we notice, even in just one congregation, there are many... - Shapes - Sizes - Colors of hair - Colors of eyes - Shapes and sizes of noses - Shapes and sizes of ears - Shapes and sizes of mouths of people. Perhaps the time when we are most similar is when we are first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Shall Not Steal Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 25, 2022

Based on Ex. 20:15 - Sermon encourages hearers to consider biblical antidotes to stealing.

“YOU SHALL NOT STEAL” Ex. 20:15 FBCF – 7/24/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lawyer speaking to prisoner: “Well, Johnny, so you want me to defend you? You have any money? “No, but I’ve got a mule, a few chickens, & a hog or two.” “That will do fine. So what are you accused of stealing?” “Oh, a mule, a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Philippians 4:11-13, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 4:22-24, Ephesians 4:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom Part 13 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 11, 2022

In Part 13 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about our charitable giving being private. When we give to the church or do anything for those in need it should not be publicized in a desire to receive recognition for what we have done.

Living in the Kingdom 13 Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4; 23:2-5; Exodus 13:16; Numbers 15:38 I am continuing with my series “Living in the Kingdom.” This week we will begin examining what is recorded in the first four verses of Matthew chapter six. In these verses Jesus talks about those things we do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 23:2-5, Exodus 13:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of The Scribes Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 30, 2016

Jesus' disapproval of the scribes and approval of the poor widow in Luke 20:45-21:4 warns us about the despotic authority of religious leadership.

Scripture Jesus was in the final week of his life. After his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Jesus returned to the temple on Monday and drove out the merchants who were selling their wares and obscuring the people’s access to God. This enraged the religious rulers, who then ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Honor One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 17, 2021

To “honor” means to put value to something, to consider it precious, weighty, to respect. We consider today how to take the lead in honoring each other to build up the body of Christ!

BUILDING UP ONE ANOTHER HONOR ONE ANOTHER Romans 12:10 Introduction In our series of Building Up One Another we have talked about being Members of One Another and being Devoted to One Another. Today we focus in on a phrase in Romans 12:10: Honor one another above yourselves. What does it mean ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Up Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010

We consider what is involved in growing up together into Christ our Head.

Introduction We have been looking the past several weeks at the first half of Ephesians 4, in which the Apostle Paul discusses what the church is to be about. After three chapters extolling the blessings of God shown to believers in Christ Jesus, he now addresses how we live in response to those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithfulness Directed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 26, 2019

Paul turns the thoughts of the Corinthians to the gift of God in Jesus Christ, a gift whose wonder can never be exhausted and whose story can never be fully told.

November 24, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.D: Faithfulness Directed. (9:6-15) 2nd Corinthians 9:6-15 (NKJV) 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist