Sermons on homelessness: showing 211-225 of 4,412

The Impact Of The Super Bowl Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 4, 2013

This sermon is based on the 4 lepers in 2 Kings 7 & calls Christians to shift their focus & start telling others about the "treasure" that is found in Christ.

“THE IMPACT OF THE SUPER BOWL” 2 Kings 7:3-11 INTRO – Today in New Orleans, there are thousands & thousands of people who have gathered there to watch 2 football teams, the Baltimore Ravens & the SF 49ers battle it out for the NFL national championship. Millions of dollars have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Being Christ To Our Community: Jesus Lives In Red Bank"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2018

A sermon for Consecration Sunday.

“Being Christ to Our Community: Jesus Lives in Red Bank” Matthew 25:31-46 Because Vance is an African American living in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood, he stands out. But what really sets Vance apart is that he is a servant-hearted father who cares not only for his own kids, but also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

The C.h.u.r.c.h.

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Nov 15, 2019

What is The Church, How does God Look at The Church and what does God expect of The Church?

Matt 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.... The 1st time that the word Church is used is found here in this Scripture....... 2 Tim 2:15.... Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"what Is Your Identity?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2020

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“What Is Your Identity?” Matthew 3:13-17 In the Upper Room Devotional for this past Wednesday, a woman from Ohio named Lois Wilson writes the following: “On the first day of each community-college art class I taught, I would ask the students to write a brief answer to the question, ‘Who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Gift Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2014

A Christmas Sermon

"The Gift of Love" Luke 2:1-20 One morning, when I was staying at my sister's house near Cincinnati, Ohio I heard strange noises outside. So, I opened up the door and looked out. It was garbage day, and overflowing trash cans and recycle bins were lined up and down the street in front of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"investing Ourselves In God's Own Passion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 14, 2019

A sermon for Lent.

“Investing Ourselves in God’s Own Passion” Isaiah 58:1-12 What are you like when you are hungry? Do you get feeling a bit grumpy? There used to be a Snickers commercial where the main character would be in a really foul mood until they were offered a Snickers bar, after which the tagline ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Pray Practically Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2024

Pray Practically focussing on Luke 11:3 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, The Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 8 of the same title)

HoHum: In the days of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Roman army was trapped by the wild tribes of Germany in high mountains where there was no water. The soldiers were choking to death when the Miletine Legion, which was largely Christian, asked if they might pray. When they knelt to pray the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:3, Matthew 6:11, Deuteronomy 8:10-18, James 4:2-3, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Corinthians 8:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Life - Winners Are Finishers

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 2, 2004

The Christian Life is much like a person in training to participate in the Olypic Games in Athens this summer, 2004.

Christian Life – Winners are Finishers -Set a Spiritual Goal- Hebrews 12:1-2 Have you noticed that you sometimes do better when you have people cheering for you as you compete in sporting events? I remember one of the first basketball games I played in when I was Junior High age. My dad was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sit, Stand, Walk

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

The Psalmist gives both a promise and a warning as he describes the way of the righteous and the way of the sinner.

Having grandchildren has been a tremendous blessing, and one of the things having little ones around has done is remind me of the growth process. Right now our two youngest granddaughters are at the stage where they recently were able to sit up. When it first happened, we all stood around in awe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

From Cushy To Cursed

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 12, 2015

Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool. This sermon helps discover that what others consider blessings may actually be under a curse. Also a view point on the desires of the heart.

There was a rich, miserly, old man whose money was his God. He never cared about others, only himself. Every day he would check on his investments and his bank account. He would glow with joy over his wealth. One day, while sitting in his chair, he had a heart attack. He was told that his heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Foursquare

Fasting The Hard Way

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001

God isn’t as impressed with our pious religiosity as he is about the way we live our lives.

Now the Israelites had a problem. They practiced their religion faithfully, and they did everything that was expected, but God didn’t seem to be listening to them. What was the problem? This is a good question. And it’s an important question to ask ourselves as well. God, through his prophet, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9, Isaiah 58:9-14

Denomination: Holiness

Real Sacrifice Series

Contributed by James Parker on Apr 9, 2011

This week we will look at a great story of sacrifice, a woman who exhibited a spirit of Real Sacrifice! Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were walking down a village street. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a prayer breakfast which

Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were walking down a village street. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a prayer breakfast which was going to be held in a few days. At the bottom of the sign the menu was given. It read “Ham and eggs will be served from 6:30 to 8:00 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help Others

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

There are millions of people in the world that need help. Are you willing to help some of them? If so, here’s some things to remember.

How to Help Others Text: Matthew 7:1 – 12 I. Introduction · US population = 299 million · 211 million do not claim to be Christian · 600,000 are homeless · 14 million addicted to alcohol · Between 13 and 14 million depressed · Over 950,000 divorces this year · Almost 1,400,000 new cases of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucified Life

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 16, 2003

In order to understand the crucified life, we must: 1. Understand who God is. 2. Understand who we are. 3. Decide whose life we are going to live.

There is a wonderful story of St. Francis of Assisi and one of his student monks. “One day Saint Francis and Brother Leo were walking down the road. Noticing that Leo was depressed, Francis turned and asked: ‘Leo, do you know what it means to be pure of heart?’ ‘Of course. It means to have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

Outside Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Christianity is rooted in moving outside of ourselves – to the oppressed and the powerless. If we are going to go where God desires we will need to move outside of ourselves and move into the lives of others. In chapter 2, James provides two illustrations

Outside Of Ourselves James 1:26-2:26 Caring for unwanted children, building hospitals and schools, providing financial assistance to needy families, providing food for the hungry and homes for the homeless, advancing literacy, caring for widows, championing the abolition of slavery, advocating the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ