Sermons on Fortune:

An Outline Of Acts 3:1-10

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 3, 2021

This outline shows how Peter and John found a man who was lame, and healed him, as they were on their way to the Temple.

Introduction: Acts chapter 3 has the record of the first miracle after Jesus went back to Heaven. Peter and John walked by a man who was born lame, but healed him on the spot! This miracle led to an opportunity for Peter and John to preach the Gospel to the crowd who had come by. 1 They walked to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Make Amends Now

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 6, 2021

Have you watched some people say sorry reluctantly, never ready to accept their faults, but here we have a lesson to learn from a king who does not know the true God, anybody listening?

Make amends now…. Genesis 20:14”Abimelech then took sheep and oxen and male and female servants, and gave them to Abraham, and restored his wife Sarah to him.” The response of pagan king Abimelech is praise-worthy and deserves our claps, when reprimanded him for taking Sarah, wife of Abraham, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Measure Of Faith

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

The Bible tells us that the way to please God is by excercising faith.

The Measure of Faith Hebrews 11:1-13 Hebrews 10:38 The just shall live by faith Mention: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, and Galatians 3:11 Hebrews 11:4 Faith’s Worship Vs.5 Faith’s Walk Vs.7 Faith’s Work Vs.8-19 Faith’s Wait Jesus throughout the gospels commented on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

10 Signs That True Gospel Of Jesus Christ Is Distorted By False Preachers. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 20, 2025

For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching...

1. Emphasis on Prosperity Over Spiritual Growth: The focus shifts from spiritual maturity and serving others to accumulating wealth and material possessions. - "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3

God Is Perfecting Everything Concerning You Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 2, 2025

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him....

As a child of God, it's reassuring to know that He is constantly working to perfect everything concerning you. This promise is rooted in Scripture, which reminds us that God is sovereign, loving, and always working for our good. Romans 8:28 : "And we know that in all things God works for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Fighting God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2020

When you read prophecy we may be trying to stop what God has planned for our time thus all of our angst may be in vain.

Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and forth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man - Poor Man

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

wealthy or poor - Each group has its own problems – Real Wealth is a Matter of Understanding Sufficiency in Christ

"Rich Man - Poor Man" James 1:9-12 OPEN: So we are continuing our journey through the book of James and one of the things we've noted right from the beginning is that James is a man who thinks in a way that is vastly different from the norms we run into in normal society. (whatever that is) If ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Their Heaven Is Earth

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2020

A study in Psalm 73: 1 – 28

Psalm 73: 1 – 28 Their heaven is earth A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no pangs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

God has called every believer to proclaim the REVOLUTIONARY message; to see lives turned over, one HEART at a time!

Turning The World Upside Down Acts 17:1-15 When I was in seminary, I took several preaching classes where students were required to write and preach sermons in class. One of those classes was "Expositional preaching." In this particular class there were several projects I had to do, one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me, Lord?

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Jun 10, 2002

Why does God allow so much hurt and pain in the world? What’s His reason? How can bad things work for the good? I have an answer...

Why Me, Lord? Romans 8: 28 – 31 June 9, 2002 You know it’s going to be a bad day when you wake up in the hospital all broken & bruised and your insurance agent tells you that your accident policy covers falling of the roof… but not hitting the ground… Or, when you call Suicide ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

In God We Trust

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jun 30, 2003

A dollar bill reminds of four ways to trust in God; in His: Name, Word, Promise, & Power.

In God We Trust Psalm 20:7 June 29, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Remember July 4th celebrations as a time when this country had to make a choice. The choice was not much different than other situations throughout history. 1. One day in history: Pharaoh gathered 600 of his best chariots and chased the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Use Of Money

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2003

A sermon on stewardship.

LUKE 16:1-13 "The Use of Money" Ask almost any pastor what causes the most divisions within a church and he or she will tell you money! Money. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus tells us that the children of the world those who are not saved Those who live only for the present are truer to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Gifts: What Do You Get For The God Who Has Everything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2002

What do you get for the person who has everything? It is the nagging question everyone faces when buying gifts. But, God has told us what kind of gifts He would be pleased with.

OPEN: Tom and Joe had been high school buddies, but when they grew up, Joe left town to find his fortune. He became a very successful salesman, but never married. One day, he returned to his hometown and met Joe in a local restaurant. They exchanged stories of how their lives had changed over the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beatitudes

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

A message on the Beatitudes

INTRODUCTION Last week in our introductory studies, we learned that Jesus had just choose the twelve to be His Apostles from the group of all of His disciples. Shortly after Jesus chose the apostles, He laid the ground work for the transformation of their characters by preaching the Sermon on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Over Temptation

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2001

We can use the example of Jesus in His temptation in the wilderness as our methods of overcoming temptation.

POWER OVER TEMPTATION! Matthew 4:1-11 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible