Sermons on First Week:

"Rich Man, Poor Man: The Power Of Just Being Kind”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 13, 2022

There is the rich man and the poor man, who will make it in first?

I would like to which to preach on the subject from our Scripture that was in your hearing, a familiar story, a parable told by Jesus, “RICH MAN, POOR MAN: THE POWER OF JUST BEING KIND”. There’s an observance on November 13th of every year called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Righteousness Version 2

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2024

A updated version of the first sermon I wrote on this.

“What is Righteousness?” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word “righteous?” Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with a red face who points a finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry god? Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Fear Not, Be Not Afraid Part 1

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 9, 2023

This is the first of four Bible Study lessons about fear.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by brothers Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is This Man? Who Jesus Shaped The World's View Of Women And Marriage Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 2, 2013

This Series was inspired by John Ortberg's book of the same title. This week we look at how Jesus changed how women and marriage were viewed.

Who is This Man? 3 If I was to ask you about the longest recorded conversation that Jesus had in the four gospels who would you say it involved? His best friend, Peter? John the Baptist? The High Priests when they were interrogating him or Pilate during this trial? Wrong on each account. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Origin Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 19, 2006

This message is the first of a series of messages for January titled "In The Beginning".

THE ORIGIN OF HUMANITY In The Beginning – 1 Genesis 1:26-28 Pastor Steve Dow SERIES INTRODUCTION: As we begin a New Year everyone tends to be making resolutions and looking forward to the New Year. It is a hopeful time. It is a time filled with expectancy. We want this year to be a better ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Humility, Tears, Trials Series

Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007

A Leader is first a Servant. We must tear for the righteousness of the people

SERVING THE LORD WITH HUMILITY, TEARS, AND TRIALS Holy Ground "Spirit Filled" Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 1-3-07 (Thursday Evening) Text: Acts 20:17-21 INTRODUCTION: The Book of Acts is a fast moving account of the spread of the Gospel through the Roman Empire in the first thirty years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Humility, Tears, Trials Series

Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007

A Leader is first a Servant. We must tear for the righteousness of the people

SERVING THE LORD WITH HUMILITY, TEARS, AND TRIALS Holy Ground "Spirit Filled" Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 1-3-07 (Thursday Evening) Text: Acts 20:17-21 INTRODUCTION: The Book of Acts is a fast moving account of the spread of the Gospel through the Roman Empire in the first thirty years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Foundation: Blessing Your Child Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008

#2 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message begins the parenting portion of the series by discussing the concept of giving a Biblical blessing to your child.

THE FOUNDATION: BLESSING YOUR CHILD Home Improvement - Week 2 GENESIS 27:1-38 INTRODUCTION: Like so many things in life, balance is needed in parenting. We balance physical activity and intellectual pursuits. We balance giving our children what they want and what they need. But probably the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit: For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 26, 2017

The first beatitude. Not the economically poor but those who are poor in spiritual qualities.

Certain portions of Scripture seem to be etched more deeply into people's minds than others. Psalm 23 is definitely one of these, so also is I Corinthians 13 and Hebrews 11. The Sermon on the Mount, as Matthew chapters 5-7 is commonly called, is another. Its popularity may stem from its position ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 66:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis - An Overview Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 28, 2010

The first in a series on the Book of Genesis. This particular sermon is simply an overview of the book

Genesis (1) (An Overview) Text: Genesis 1:1-2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well this morning we are going to be starting our series on the Book of Genesis, and most likely this series is going to take quite a bit of time. So I’ll tell you now that I’m not going to preach straight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Direction

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 12, 2019

A sermon that I preached at the first Sunday of our new church plant.

Isaiah 43 18“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. God Loves New Things. Wineskin. Jerusalem. Creation. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worry Free Wireless Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

4th message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Give us today our daily bread..."

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 4 “Worry-Free Wireless” MATTHEW 6:11, 25-34 INTRODUCTION: The story is told of 4 men who were flying in a small commuter plane when the pilot noticed engine trouble. It wasn’t but a few minutes later when all power died he knew they were going down. So, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Hedged In To Prosper Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 21, 2018

We are in a series on spiritual hedges this week we will discuss how hedges provide the protection to allow us to prosper especially in the area of Spiritual Fruitfulness.

Hedged In To Prosper PPT 1 Sermon Title "Hedged in to Prosper" PPT 2 Alternate title, "Grape Expectations" This is week 3 in our study of spiritual hedges, we have looked at Job and how hedges provide protection, we also discussed what happens if your hedge comes down, and how to rebuild your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, John 15:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Upgrade Your Connection Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

2nd message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "May we honor Your Holy Name..."

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 2 “UPGRADE YOUR CONNECTION” Matthew 6:9b and Isaiah 6:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Most wireless providers will allow you, even encourage you to upgrade a number of things. You can upgrade your phones, you can upgrade your calling plan, even upgrade a number of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Valentine

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 18, 2004

This week we celebrated Valentine’s Day. It is a day of celebration of Love. God showed us His love that day on a hill called Calvary.

God’s Valentine to Us 1JN 3:1 how great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ