Sermons on Less Fortune:

Parable Of The Unfaithful Steward Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 15, 2010

Are we faithfully making use of the gifts that God has given to us?

Parable of the unfaithful steward (Mat 25:14-30) "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. {15} To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

If You’re Happy And You Know It, Give A Tithe! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

Sermon 21 of our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Stewardship (BFM #21) If You’re Happy and You Know it, Give a Tithe! Text: 2nd Corinthians 8:9-15 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Today, we’re looking at article 13 of the BFM which is on Stewardship, so if you will take your BFM and follow along as I read article 13 to you we’ll go ahead and get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wicked Love Darkness - Job Chapter Twenty Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 10, 2008

This is a study on Job chapter twenty four.

Job continues to speak. Here he takes a good look at those who practice wickedness. Chapter twenty-four could be outlined: Job 24 - The wicked often go unpunished. (verses 1-12) The wicked love darkness. (verses 13-17) The judgment of the wicked. (verses 18-25) 1 "Since times are not ...read more

Scripture: Job 24:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In The Fathering Of Families

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

The fourth of a four part series on family life.

Today marks five years since we first met. I am still glad to be your pastor and I look forward to more years together. Last year I shared three top ten father’s lists from fathers.com. Does anyone remember what they were? One list was “Top Ten Dinner Dishes When Mom’s Away and Dad’s “Cooking,” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 17, 2005

The sin of self-righteousness is subtle and often undetected in our own lives, yet it often has devastating consequences.

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Text: Luke 18:9-14 Introduction: A grocery store checkout clerk once wrote to advice-columnist Ann Landers to complain that she had seen people buy "luxury" food items--like birthday cakes and bags of shrimp--with their food stamps. The writer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 16, 2007

Do others see Christ in you through your giving?

John 14:9 Giving Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church September 16, 2007 For the past couple of Sundays I have brought up subjects that matter. Preaching Matters & Church Matters. Preaching matters because God has a message for humanity: a message that begins with the gospel: the death, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Give What You Have To Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 26, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that regardless of what the need is in our lives, God (through Jesus) is able to meet it.

26 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Regardless of what the need is in our lives, God is able to meet it. REFERENCES: Passover, the, a religious festival commemorating God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 6:4-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Written Is Written

Contributed by Mark Berry on Apr 1, 2011

Sin can destroy a persons potential and lead to eternity in separation from God, but God is a God of second chances. Share with your congregation about the grace and mercy of God.

WHAT IS WRITTEN, IS WRITTEN BUT GOD GIVES SECOND CHANCES Psalm 65:11 You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. John 19:15-30 But they shouted, "Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!" "Shall I crucify your king?" Pilate asked. "We have no king ...read more

Scripture: John 19:15-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Counterfeit Mom

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 11, 2012

A look at a real mothers sacrifical love.

Counterfeit Mom 1Kings 3:16-28 Intro. Today is mother’s day and I want to say how much I appreciate all you moms that are here this morning. If it wasn’t for you and all the things you do around here we would have to suspend most of the programs here in the church. Not only are you an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Blended Family

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

In our Scripture today, we learn five things about marriage.

Love and Marriage Genesis 2:20b-24 In the next few weeks, as we look at God’s design and intention for families, and there will be a lot of pain. We know that a lot of marriages are struggling. Some may be considering divorce. Others have been through the heartache and pain of divorce, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Physician’s Healing Plan Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 27, 2013

A study of Psalm 6 verses 1 through 6

Psalm 6: 1 – 10 The Great Physician’s Healing Plan 1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Thought I Had More Time

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 20, 2013

The writer of Hebrews tells us that we all will die and face judgment but there is salvation available through Jesus Christ.

I Thought I had More Time Hebrews 10: 27-28 Intro: I saw a book of letters that children have written to God and I want to share a couple of them with you this morning. . Mike writes, Dear God, what is it like when someone dies? Nobody will tell me, I just want to know. I don’t want it to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At The World Through New Eyes Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Feb 2, 2014

Living life around stories

LOOKING AT THE WORLD WITH NEW EYES MATTHEW 5:1-16 WHEN JESUS SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP THE MOUNTAIN; AND AFTER HE SAT DOWN, HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM. THEN HE BEGAN TO SPEAK, AND TAUGHT THEM, SAYING: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Jesus Is At The Door

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 4, 2013

Judge Jesus Is At The Door 1) Be content 2) Be patient

Last week we learned that our God is like the next door neighbor who loans you his lawn mower and gives you fresh snap peas from his garden. Whatever you need (though not whatever you want), he’s happy to give it to you. Just ask – even if it’s the middle of the night! But our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Excelling Example Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

We look to Christ as our example, and He teaches us a positive type of humility that says I have ability and blessings which I will use, not for self-glorification, but for the edification of others.

You cannot imitate what you do not know. Any parrot who learns to swear does not reveal its own character, but rather that of its owner and example. To copy or imitate by definition implies an original to go by. It is the original that determines the nature of the copy. This concept is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17