Sermons on God And Poverty:

The Matter Of Thomas

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Apr 17, 2023

This morning’s message brings us behind closed doors with the disciples in those bewildering first days after Resurrection.

The Matter of Thomas John 20:19 - 29 (NKJV) 19Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20When He had said this, He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, John 11:8, John 11:16, Psalm 139:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Mary's Alabaster Box

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 26, 2023

Mary humbly falling at the feet of Jesus to give Him her best.

Mary’s Alabaster Jar John 12:1-8 Good Morning Everyone /Glad that you joined us this morning. Welcome online friends Would you turn to John 12 and as you are doing that would you bow your head for prayer as we ask the Lord for His presence and guidance into His Word? Prayer- John 12:1-8 Read ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

"come Before Winter"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 8, 2025

The Bible has a lot to say about time. The most important thing it says is something you and I already know - - - -and it is this ----- our time here on Earth is limited. Time is like a coin - you can spend it, but you can only spend it once.

“Come before Winter” 2nd Timothy 4:9-22 The Bible has a lot to say about time. The most important thing it says is something you and I already know - - - -and it is this ----- our time here on Earth is limited. Time is like a coin - you can spend it, but you can only spend it once. How many times ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Gining Grit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2025

To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things

Gaining Grit Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Core 52 / Perseverance / Hebrews 12:1–2 To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things INTRODUCTION - How does a person persevere when it is not easy to do so? - How does an athlete push hard as their body is hurting and it does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Solid Rock Or Sinking Sand?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 12, 2025

Matt 7:21

SOLID ROCK OR SINKING SAND? (MATTHEW 7:21-27) One of the biggest tourist attractions in Shanghai in 2009 was a 13-floor, 629 units apartment building under construction that suddenly collapsed, killing one worker. A shocked witness said, “It was just like an earthquake.” The apartment building is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Heart For The Harvest

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 29, 2025

Loving people the way Jesus loves them.

A Heart for the Harvest Matthew 9:36-38 35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

May The Force Be With You

Contributed by Patty Groot on May 5, 2025

Comparison between the "Force" in the movie Star Wars and the power of Spirit living in Christians.

Good morning, church! How many of you have ever seen Star Wars? (Pause for a show of hands.) Even if you haven't, I bet you've heard one of its most famous lines: "May the Force be with you." It's a blessing, a word of encouragement. It's a way to say, "You're not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-17

From Chinese Whispers To A Whisper That A Different Way Might Be Possible

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 14, 2024

From the fire that burnt down Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to riots that spread across the Uk in the summer of 2024 as a result of a false rumour to the cruel words that echo around inside us and cause so much damage - and then a different way forwards.....

This sermon was preached on 15th Septemeber 2024 - first in the morning at St Barnabas Church Northolt and then in the evening at All saints Church High Wycombe at their "Led by the Spirit" service. It is on the James 3 reading taken from the lectionary for 24th sunday in ordinary time ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Luke 1:27, Acts 2:41-47, Romans 12:7, Mark 8:27-38, Isaiah 50:4-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Zacchaeus- A Story Of Transformation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 13, 2025

Zacchaeus interacted with Jesus and left transformed, confessing and professing a changed life.

Zacchaeus- A Story of Transformation Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Transform; Repentance / Luke 19:1–10 Zacchaeus interacted with Jesus and left transformed, confessing and professing a changed life. INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 OPENING SLIDE • In our world, the concept of repentance seems to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Verily Verily

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 5, 2025

7 ABSOLUTE CERTAINITIES FROM THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

VERILY VERILY 1. Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. 2. Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. 3. Verily, verily, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much ...read more

Scripture: John 8:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exit Right Or Exit Left PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores what it means to be the Church beyond buildings, emphasizing service to the needy as a reflection of Christ's love. Key

Greetings, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather together, even if only virtually, in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to reflect, to learn, to encourage one another, and to be encouraged by the Word of God. We are here to be reminded of who we are, of whose we are, and of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Caring, Least

How Would You Bind The Hands Of The Lord?

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Sep 21, 2002

Many people today, just like the soldiers in the garden of Gesthamene have learned how to bind the hands of the Lord.

“HOW WOULD YOU BIND THE HANDS OF THE LORD?” John 18:12 “Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,” This creature called Man has incredible abilities and his knowledge is ever increasing. During his existence he has learned to do the most unbelievable ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12

There's No Place Like Home!

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

A good homecoming sermon to illustrate the point that their truly is no place like home as seen through the eyes of the prodigal son in Luke chapter fifteen.

Today we celebrate homecoming. For many of you it is a coming home. I am happy and ecstatic that I have the opportunity today to share with you a little from my heart. I want to share with you what I feel homecoming is really about. So my title for today’s sermon is, “There’s no place like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

On Easter, Remember Jesus Christ (1) Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Mar 21, 2002

Remember Jesus on Easter and all the things that happened.

ON EASTER, REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST (1) Matthew 27:51-28:6; 2 Timothy 2:8 I. REMEMBER THE IMMEDIATE RESULT OF HIS DEATH. 1. The veil in the temple was rent; Matt. 27:51. At that moment the curtain in the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart, 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Contemplating The Burial: The Basic Facts" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2003

There is a lot of teaching about WHY Christ died in the Scripture. There is a fair amount of teaching about the Resurrection. But the burial of Christ occupies a lesser role. Even so, keep in mind that it is one third of the Gospel. Although the Bible

"Contemplating the Burial: The Basic Facts" (John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-56) 1. A man who died in 1997 has received a telephone bill from Sprint at his current abode -- the Hillside Cemetery in Auburn, Mass. "Our clients here don’t usually get mail," said superintendent Wayne ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible