Sermons on Favoring The Rich:

"Upon Further Review..." Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

March 2007 Pastor’s Letter - Transformation often consumes the past in favor of the present reality of Christ; requiring us to allow the past to go peacefully to its rest.

“Upon Further Review…” A consideration of less-than-instant replays. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 Prior to 1950, most motion ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Senior Saint Who Asked God For A Mountain

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 26, 2004

AS WE LOOK INTO THE LIFE OF CALEB, WE SEE THAT HE WAS A FAVORED MAN, A FAITHFUL MAN, A FEARLESS MAN,A FOLLOWING MAN, A FRUITFUL MAN,AND A FIGHTING MAN.

THE SENIOR SAINT WHO ASKED GOD FOR A MOUNTAIN JOSHUA 14:1-3 J. Hudson Taylor was the founder of the China Inland Mission. One day a man, attempting to find out the difficulties of missionary work, asked Hudson Taylor, what is the hardest mission in the world? Without any hesitation whatsoever, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Blessed

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

God favors those that choose to walk in the light, He blesses those who delight in His word and meditate on its wisdom with a world-resistant faith that is fruitful and productive.

To Be Blessed 09/20/09 AM Text: Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction: May I ask a question that is almost rhetorical? How many gathered here this morning do NOT want to be blessed by God? It’s really a bit of a silly question isn’t it? I mean the reason we are all here today is partially because we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anointing Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 21, 2008

Mark contrasts the full commitment of Mary with Judas who moves his commitment to Jesus aside in favor of something else. We all know how that turned out.

A man was shopping for a valentines day gift for his wife and as he passed the cosmetics counter it occurred to him that perfume would be the perfect gift. So he asked the sales representative to show him some of the most popular brands of perfume. The first bottle she brought out was $150. “That’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Their Age Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2022

The air of Egypt, and, even more, that of the desert, was favorable to longevity. The Egyptian monuments show many cases of officials actively employed after they were a hundred years old.

THEIR AGE. EXODUS 7:7 7. Moses was eighty years old and Aaron eighty-three when they spoke to Pharaoh. Moses was four score years old (80).—Moses was fourscore years old—This advanced age was a pledge that they had not been readily betrayed into a rash or hazardous enterprise and that under its ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Small Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

To an infinite God everything is small, and He seems to favor the small even from the human perspective. The small is the foundation for both His physical creation and His spiritual kingdom.

God loves to get His will done in this world by means of little things, little places, and little people. You and I are conditioned to look for big things like New York, London, or Paris, but God with His infinite sense of humor often has His eye on hick towns like Bethlehem or Bridges Creek, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

What Does Biblical Unity Release?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

If we all stay united in one Spirit and one mind, God will release divine grace, spiritual growth, manifest the spiritual gifts, daily gladness and find favor.

Summary: Unity is not just for the factory and the family, but also for our fellowship and our faith! These 5 principles work every time for a church that is serious about making a difference with their faith. Unity is not just for the factory and the family, but also for our fellowship and our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On In Tune With Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 23, 2025

"In tune with life" is a favored idiom that implies a person is fully unveiled and aware of the presence and significance of happenings, be it on a global scale, and/or in the immediate vicinity.

Ralph Marston, an American writer once remarked: “Live your days on the positive side of life, in tune with your most treasured values. And in each moment you'll have much to live for.” Philippians 4:7-9 reminds us: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Timothy 4:8, Galatians 5:22-23

I Survived It! The Struggle Is Over (Rest) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Despite the inevitable struggles and anxieties we face in life, we can find everlasting joy, comfort, and strength in God's favor and love, as reminded in Psalm 30:5.

Friends, welcome! I’m glad you’re here with us today. We're going to dive into the Word of God, specifically Psalm 30:5, where we're reminded, "For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning." This verse is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Topics: Struggle, Rest

The Time Has Come: Moving Forward With Urgency PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

To encourage believers to let go of unbiblical traditions, embrace God's provision in the present moment, and move forward with urgency, recognizing that "now is the favorable time" according to God's timing.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message that's both challenging and liberating. We're talking about leaving behind unbiblical traditions, embracing God's provision in this time period, and moving forward with urgency. Opening Scripture Reading – It's a message drawn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Topics: Traditions

The Rate Of Exchange

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 10, 2021

Jesus made it clear that you can gain everything the world has to offer, but it rusts, wears out, turns to dust, and you cannot take it with you after you die. If you lose your soul, however, you lose your life for eternity.

Humanity in its natural state really does not place much value on life, preferring to love death (Proverbs 8:36) in the form of abortions, murders, manslaughter, varied stages and types of physical, emotional, and mental abuse, and a placing on some individuals and groups a stigma of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28, Mark 8:34-38, Luke 9:23-26, Luke 12:13-21, James 4:13-15, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 4 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025

We are studying the third soil in the Parable of the Sower and now consider the reasons why the good seed gets choked by thorns. How many of us know someone who walked as a strong Christian but just departed the faith? It is a complex matter and we try to see why that happens.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 4 of 5 In the last message we did the seed that fell on the rocky soil, and we also did some of the seed that was choked by thorns. We will finish that choked seed this time. Let us revise the relevant verses from last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:14, Matthew 13:7, Matthew 13:22, Mark 4:18-19, Matthew 11:28-29, Matthew 6:31-33, Matthew 6:34, 1 Timothy 6:9-11, Proverbs 21:17, Matthew 16:26, Philippians 4:11, Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:10, 1 Timothy 6:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 9-11 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

If we reject cultural stereotypes, classism and our own spiritual pride, in favor of unity, love and admiration for God and one another, we will accomplish the mission we have been placed on earth for.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1, 1 Corinthians 11:11-16, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man After God's Own Heart: David's Early Life As A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2023

David was anointed as the king of Israel as a young man, and that would define his life for many years. He was a young king in exile. Because technically Saul was still king. But Saul had displeased God. And so God would slowly work in David’s life to bring him to the seat of the throne.

We’re going to examine the life of the one of the great historical figures, a man named David. If there’s one person I want to mimic in my devotion to Christ it’s David. He is the prime example from the Old Testament of a godly man, a man the Bible says, was a man after God’s own heart. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Your Destiny Awaits Your Arrival

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 14, 2020

Every Christian needs to declare the good things of God over their life on a daily basis, like the song says “He’ll do it again!” God will do it again for you, and again, and again, and again and again and again!

Your Destiny Awaits Your Arrival Illustration by Ken Miller GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS A gallery owner tells one of his artists that heÍs got some good new and bad news. The artist asks for the good news first. "Well," he replies, "the good news is that a man came in here today asking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-2, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 7:7, Matthew 11:28-30, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 81:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational