Sermons on Food Security:

Eating Blood?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 19, 2012

Blood pudding or Kosher?

Scripture: Acts 15:19-20, Leviticus 17:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Do's And Don'ts Of Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2022

Just like there are many do's and don'ts in life, there are also many do's and don'ts in ministry. In 1 Timothy 4, Paul pointed out to Timothy a number of do's and don'ts of ministry.

Introduction: A. There are many “do’s and don’ts” in life. 1. When we buy a new product it often comes with important labels that give us do’s and don’ts. 2. Here are a few: a. Do Use Like Regular Soap – I wonder how a person uses irregular soap? b. Do Not Eat Toner – When was the last time you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Volunteers Are Awesome: They Change The World

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Thank God for volunteers. They change the world. I’m completely serious right now. God bless volunteers. What would we do without them? Well, I imagine we’d do a lot less.

Thank God for volunteers. They change the world. I’m completely serious right now. God bless volunteers. What would we do without them? Well, I imagine we’d do a lot less. I’ve often wondered at what I could do in the world with 10 good men. Or 10 good women. Imagine what a church can do with 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Sustaining Family: Abundantly Living Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 7, 2021

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, in my book, Divine, of yesteryear resonated in the law and children of Israel ...

A Sustaining Family: Abundantly Living by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 7, 2021) “And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Acts 16:31, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Friends

Are You Hungry For God?

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Nov 13, 2019

When the physical body gets hungry you feed it, but what about your spiritual body?

I Samuel 3:1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. The word was precious in those days; there was no open vision The people hungered for the word of the Lord! The word of the Lord needs to become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectant Faith: Embracing The Miracles In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 11, 2024

We reflect on the deeper truths about our own spiritual journeys and the nature of divine intervention in our lives through the stories of Philip and Andrew.

Expectant Faith: Embracing the Miracles in Our Lives Intro: We reflect on the deeper truths about our own spiritual journeys and the nature of divine intervention in our lives through the stories of Philip and Andrew. Scripture John 6:1-15. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Other

Insatiable Craving Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: INSATIABLE CRAVING ILLUSTRATION: Can you believe that next year will mark 20-years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans? We all saw the news stories—the DESTRUCTION, the DEATH TOLL, the HUMAN AGONY and MISERY. Hurricane Katrina is the COSTLIEST natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Life Is Not For Sale

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009

The Bible makes us to understand that the spiritual existed first before the physical. Once you understand this principle, many things become clear. The Bible also makes us to understand that things like bondage, freedom, power, anointing, etc. are spirit

MY LIFE IS NOT FOR SALE Dr. D. K. Olukoya The Bible makes us to understand that the spiritual existed first before the physical. Once you understand this principle, many things become clear. The Bible also makes us to understand that things like bondage, freedom, power, anointing, etc, are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Economic Downturn: A Time To Refocus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 8, 2009

Our economic downturn and insecurity can force us back to the Word of God and a reassessment of our philosophy of life: What do we REALLY believe?

Note: This sermon proved too long for a single sermon, and I ended up making a two-parter out of it. Our Economic Downturn: A Time to Refocus (I Timothy 6:17-19) 1. A business owner decides to take a tour around his business and see how things are going. He goes down to the shipping docks and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Is Not Life More Than Food And The Body More Than Clothing?” Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 2, 2021

Anxiety is a huge issue today. Jesus shows us how to deal with it – by asking key questions!

For the last two Sundays we’ve looked at two questions a lawyer asked Jesus: ‘What must I do to inherit eternal life?’ and ‘And who is my neighbour?’ They’re both really important questions. The two questions are connected. In order to be saved we need to love our neighbour – so we need to know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Provides Food For The 4,000: The Response Of The Crowds, Pharisees, And Disciples Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

These four thousand people have probably been eating what little they had with them when they began following Jesus, which probably wasn’t much. They may have found sources of water along the way. But they’re now in a predicament.

“Oh why didn’t I listen!?" The rich man cries out from the depths of hell, to this very day in 2023. He needed salvation dearly but could not see it. And he looked and saw Lazarus, comforted, in paradise. The rich man in sorrows, why didn’t he listen? He was rich, he was powerful, he did not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Can I Lose My Salvation?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 31, 2009

The verb ‘fall away,’ or ‘apostatize,’ indicates a deliberate withdrawal from the faith once professed. Let’s take a look at this serious issue and what we can do to prevent it.

CAN I LOSE MY SALVATION? INTRODUCTION: The Greek word for "apostasy" means a falling away, a withdrawal. The word is used twice in the New Testament, and it means the abandonment of the faith. The verb ‘fall away,’ or ‘apostatize,’ indicates a deliberate withdrawal from the faith once professed. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Faithful Shepherd

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 13, 2013

Eternal Security of the believer. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus, the Faithful Shepherd John 10:25-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FaithfulShepherd.html The Bible is like a gold mine, and the deeper you dig the more rich gems you find. This shepherd chapter is like a crown jewel, and it is difficult to look away from its radiance. Many in our lost ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

No Need Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015

You have no need! Can you believe it?

“Jesus 101: No Need” Matthew 3:1-17 It must have been quite the scene. First, consider the location: the Desert. It’s not where an up and coming preacher should try to build his new church! Second, there was John the Baptist who was quite a sight! “John's clothes were made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Weathering The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 9, 2022

Their storm was weather related, our storms be the economic, pandemic, inflationary, gun violent, and social unrest. How can we weather the storms of life? What can we do? Look for God’s Presence, Listen for God's Promise, Experience God's Peace and Participate in God's Preservation.

Subject: Weathering the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 “The terrible storm raged for many days, blotting out the sun and the stars, until at last all hope was gone. 21 No one had eaten for a long time. Finally, Paul called the crew together and said, “Men, you should have listened to me in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44, Romans 10:17, Psalm 107:17-21, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Methodist