Sermons on Food And Shelter:

Gluttony And Temperance Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Congregational

Ascetic Living

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To show that we don't live our lives here on earth ascetically, but we live like CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you ascetic? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we don't live our lives here on earth ascetically, but we live like CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:3 (Amplified Bible) Who forbid people to marry and [teach them] to abstain from [certain kinds of] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Jesus Said "Thank You" Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 28, 2011

Jesus was the Creator of the universe and the only begotten Son of God, but He was also a thankful person. When He walked this earth, He expressed words of thanksgiving to His Father. When did Jesus say thank you?

WHEN JESUS SAID "THANK YOU" Matthew 15:35-37a, John 11:39, Luke 22:14-20 Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an ENRAGED BULL. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn't make it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20, Luke 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

Genocidal Plot (Esther 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 15, 2025

Does mass murder still occur?

Does the killing of millions of people happen in a vacuum? Does that kind of mass murder still occur? Let’s review Esther 3. When Mordecai refused to bow to Haman, was it his faith? Do some Christians refuse to bow to icons because of their faith? After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Their God Is Their Belly. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 3, 2024

We will explore the biblical concept of “their god is their belly” and its implications for our lives.

In Philippians 3:18–19, the apostle Paul warns of a pervasive idolatry that plagues humanity: “For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:19, Exodus 16:3

Mind Your Manners (Be A Servant To All)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 31, 2025

My mother instilled in us to have good manners. Stand up when a women approaches the table. Eat with your moth Closed. The Lord also is calling us to have a manners the manners of a Servant. Jesus came to be not just a servant but a servant of all. Yield to have such a heart.

Have you ever dined at a fancy restaurant ... or at someone's home ... and felt a little ... uncomfortable? President Calvin Coolidge ... invited some friends from Vermont ... to dine with him ... at the White House. They were extremely ... nervous. And were concerned ... about the correct ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14, Matthew 15:36, John 13:14, 1 Corinthians 11:27

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Sends Out The Twelve Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2011

Jesus Sends Out The Twelve - the challenge to evangelise. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: responsibility (vs 7) reliance (vs 8-10) repentance (vs 12) reward (vs 13) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • Some people are naturally pessimists; • They would rather see the negative than the positive. • I like the story of the man and his dog were walking along the beach, • When they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Brethren

Love, Fear, Hatred And God's Desire For Us Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 1, 2024

What do we do with those we hate and fear?

Sixth Sunday of Easter 2024 One of the biggest advantages of being closer to age 80 than age 70 is that you actually have a sixty or sixty-five year vantage point on history that you have personally lived through. That’s if your memory works at all, of course. Right now we are in the midst of both ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-4, 1 John 4:7-10, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Title: Mansion Over The Hilltop - Finding True Home In Christ

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 26, 2023

What if I told you that the truest home, the ultimate mansion, awaits us not on a hilltop in this world, but in the loving embrace of our Savior, Jesus Christ?

Introduction: Let me start you with a humor: "Have you ever noticed how mansions have so many rooms that some of them seem to forget their purpose? You walk in, and there's a room full of random items, like exercise equipment, unused musical instruments, and a treadmill doubling as a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Philippians 3:20, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Divine Preservation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 10, 2025

Divine preservation is God’s supernatural protection and sustaining power over His children, shielding them from harm, danger, and destruction while ensuring they fulfill their destiny.

DIVINE PRESERVATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-16 Key Verse: Psalm 121:7-8 – “The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secret Place Of The Most High Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025

Psalm 91 is one of the most powerful declarations of God's protection, security, and faithfulness. The secret place of the Most High is a place where the believer can find peace, protection, and preservation

THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-16 Psalm 91:1 (KJV) "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, 2 Samuel 22:3-4, Proverbs 18:10, Matthew 11:28, John ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bible’s Stance On Animal Abuse. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Animal abuse is a growing concern today, with many animals suffering at the hands of humans.

Animal abuse is a growing concern today, with many animals suffering at the hands of humans. The Bible addresses our responsibility towards animals and warns against mistreating them. Let us explore what the Bible says about animal abuse and the consequences of such actions. Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Psalm 145:20, Romans 1:28-32

Divine Protection In Times Of Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This passage reveals that those who walk with God are never truly surrounded by enemies—they are surrounded by divine protection. In the heat of spiritual warfare, we are not alone; the host of heaven fights for us.

DIVINE PROTECTION IN TIMES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:8-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:7; Isaiah 54:17; Romans 8:31; Ephesians 6:12-18; Psalm 125:1-2 INTRODUCTION: In this remarkable passage, Syria was persistently plotting against Israel. Yet each time, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is A Shield Around You

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

God is a shield around His children. He protects us from the attacks of the enemy, shields us in times of trouble, defends us against spiritual battles, removes fear, and guarantees our victory. When we rely on Him, no force of darkness can prevail against us.

GOD IS A SHIELD AROUND YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 3:3 "But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head." Supporting Texts: Psalm 18:2, Ephesians 6:16, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Rock Of Ages Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 12, 2025

Jesus, the Rock of Ages, is the immovable foundation upon which every believer must stand. He is our eternal strength, refuge, and source of stability in every storm of life.

JESUS THE ROCK OF AGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:4 Key Verse: “And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 10:4 Supporting Texts: Psalm 18:2; Isaiah 26:4; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God