Sermons on Food And Shelter:

Salt

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2016

Salt of the earth (Matt. 5:13) has become proverbial.

5A Feb. 5 Do you know the word "sugar" never occurs in the Bible? In ancient times salt was the ultimate seasoning that gave taste to food. We're called to be a flavorful people. “You are the salt of the earth,” Jesus says to the crowds. A colleague who does not like salt says that he wishes Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

You Are The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 3, 2017

You are the salt of the earth

Do you know the word "sugar" never occurs in the Bible? In ancient times salt was the ultimate seasoning that gave taste to food. We're called to be a flavorful people. “You are the salt of the earth,” Jesus says to the crowds. A colleague who does not like salt says that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Money Talks - Spend Me Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of using money as a tool for good, rather than squandering it, and encourages Christians to live within their means and avoid debt.

“Squander” is not a word we see used in marketing. Come waste your money here. Great money-pit opportunity! Give us your money and we will give you something that will break, become obsolete, or require even more money to maintain! That kind of language would not sell a product, but, as with most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: Financial Stewardship, Wise Spending, Avoiding Debt

Sermon Series: Money Talks

Random Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Reverend Dr. Glenn Harris on Oct 15, 2011

The focus point of the message is that we as Christians need to one time in our lives show and do random acts of kindness to others which is pleasing to God up in heaven.

Random Acts of Kindness Reverend Dr. Glenn A. Harris Exodus 25:10-22 Introduction Many things go on in our everyday lives that we often forget to do something kind for the next. We get busy and uppity that when we see other people down we talk trash about them, kick them when they are down, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM

BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM I. (:6) THESIS: CONTENTMENT CONTRIBUTES GREATLY TOWARDS GODLINESS A. Review: The Pursuit of Godliness Can be Misguided (Apart from Contentment) Remember the False Teachers from vs. 5: "who suppose that godliness is a means of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Provides For Me? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011

This is the second message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines how the Lord as our Shepherd provides for us.

The words “I shall not be in want,” “I lack nothing” or “I’ll have all that I need,” depending on your translation produce within our minds a particular picture. In fact it almost sounds as if it is providing evidence to back up the ever popular health and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pandemic Of Hopelessness...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 13, 2020

The pandemic of hopelessness... WE NEED A VACCINATION OF HOPE!

A VACCINATION OF HOPE? THE PANDEMIC OF HOPELESSNESS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOW SAD IS OUR DAY, WE ARE ONE OF THE MOST EDUCATED SOCIETIES OF ALL TIMES, YET WE CAN’T TALK? Genesis 37:4 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:4, Jude 1:21-22, Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

War On Earth Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

War on Earth

War on Earth Revelation 12:13-14, “13And when the dragon realized that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the child. 14But she was given two wings like those of a great eagle. This allowed her to fly to a place prepared for her in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family Roles Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

Family roles are defined for Parents, Grandparents, extended family and church family

Family Roles Family Series 1 The role of the Parents a. Protector Kings 1:5-6 (NIV) - Now Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith, put himself forward and said, "I will be king." So he got chariots and horses ready, with fifty men to run ahead of him. [6] (His father had never interfered with him by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serving As Good Soldiers Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 9, 2021

Thankfully Jesus lives, and we are his people. There is no one else.

Recently I went to see the movie Darkest Hour with my dad at the theaters. A stunning film, and for Christmas this year I got a DVD copy of Dunkirk. Both of these stories revolve around the decisions and speeches of the great leader Winston Churchill during the dark days of World War II. A few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Salvation Army

How 2 B, Worry Free

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Mar 5, 2002

Worry does us no good, therefore, we need to leave it at the feet of our Father!

Don’t Worry, Be Happy Proverbs 12:25, Matthew 6:25-34, I Peter 5:6-11 I. The Effects of Worry: A. Health 1. Physical - High Blood Pressure - Heart Disease - Headaches - Nausea - Insomnia - Lack of Energy 2. Mental = Depression (Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Miracle Of Christmas Is...

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 13, 2013

not the prophecies of the OT, nor the angels announcing Jesus birth to the Shepeherds, nor the Wise Men follwing a start but the Incarnation

Sermon: The Incarnation TSJ, TSL, WSG and WSMM 2013 The greatest miracle of the Christmas story is NOT the prophecies foretelling Jesus’ birth, wonderful though they are. The greatest miracle of the Christmas story is NOT the angels telling the Shepherds of Jesus’ birth, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

"What Must We Do, To Be Doing The Works Of God?”

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jul 29, 2009

What does it mean to do the works of God? It’s not works, it’s one work... to believe in Christ. The Good News is that even belief is a gift from God!

Sermon 080209 John 6:22-35; Exodus 16:2-15 Anne and I live in one of those lucky households in America that is blessed with the presence of both cat and dog. Two cats to be exact. I say blessed because we get to witness two very different approaches to the world from each of these animals. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-35, Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

I Understand

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 23, 2012

The three words "I Am Thirsty" speak volumes to us today.

I Understand John 19:28-29 Intro: Easter is almost here. Two more weeks and it will be upon us. We have spent the last several weeks looking at the cross of Jesus and the last words of our Savior on that cross. This morning we are going to look at the shortest saying as they are called. . I want ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007

Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist