Sermons on Less Fortune:

Sold Out Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 12, 2014

Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything that he had, give it to the poor and follow Him. Do I have to give away everything to follow Christ? Do I have to sell all that I have in order to please Him?

Ravi Zacharias tells the story about a boy that loved collecting marbles. He lived next door to a little girl who had a lot of candy. She said to him: “If you’ll give me all of your marbles, I’ll give you all of my candy.” He said he’d think about it. The next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beauty And The Feast Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

Vashti reminds us that in a world of money, sex, power, and applause, the foundation of true greatness is moral integrity. But when you run against the kings of our world, when you stand for what is right, history will never be the same.

I know you remember your wedding. Mine was memorable not because I married the prettiest girl in the world, but because of the circumstances. For the reception we were prepared to feed around 250 people, but more than 500 came so… no seating place. We had to clean the place for the second ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

But For The Grace Of God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 23, 2020

This is the first message of three that will focus on the grace of God and how many misunderstand His grace.

But For The Grace of God Part 1 Scripture: Prov. 12:2; Eph. 2:8; Gal. 2:20-21; Rom. 5:1-2; I Cor. 6:11 In my message last week titled “But for the Love of God”, I spoke about why understanding the love of God is so important and that when we use the phrase “For the love of God….” in moments ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:2, Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 2:20-21, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Be A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 20, 2021

This was a topical message on giving.

Title: “Learning to Be A Cheerful Giver” Scripture: II Cor. 9:7 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 11-21-21 Intro: When I was in HS one of my best friend’s mother was driving their new car. A warning light came on the dash board: CHECK ENGINE. Now my friend’s mother was a brilliant woman. Professor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Jesus Exercised Discerning Judgments

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

People often misunderstand one statement that Jesus made, "Judge not less you be judged yourself." (Matthew 7:1) Actually, Jesus taught that no one should try to play God by assuming a position as the final judge of what is right

How Jesus Exercised Discerning Judgments People often misunderstand one statement that Jesus made, "Judge not less you be judged yourself." (Matthew 7:1) Actually, Jesus taught that no one should try to play God by assuming a position as the final judge of what is right. The Lord showed amazing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Day 2007

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 15, 2007

If you are part of a blended family and you have a step-father you need to know that your step-fathers capacity to love you is no less that of your biological fathers. Like Jesus you share a special relationship to your father.

Fathers Day 2007 1 Timothy 1:1,2 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today marks a special day on our Western ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fulfill The Journey Of God Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2007

Most who are laying on the death bed have many regrets. They wish they would have spent more time with family and less working. To live life without regrets we have to learn how to run the race for Christ and not for the world.

The Amazing Race- Paul’s Journeys Part 3- Fulfill The Journey of God 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 10-17, 4:1-8 Pastor Ryan Akers- # 72 Me- March Madness- Akers, Maness rivalry every year- root for teams you’ve never heard of and it makes you sick to your stomach when they lose and you find yourself mad at ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Be Stressed, When You Serve The Best?

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004

With the amount of stress we are under we need an escape and prevention of worry. This sermon reveals the need of being less stressed and gives Scripture to prove it. Our God desires for His children to be a joyful people. "Joy unspeakable and full of

Why be stressed, when you serve the best? I Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” We live in a very fast-paced world. We see this rapid pace when we travel. There are times, I will be driving down the Interstate going 75 mph, and someone will pass me, as if I were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Constant Cravings Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 30, 2005

The 10th commandment is as comprehensive as the first. Perhaps more than any other, it focuses on the interior of the human heart. It is not concerned so much with what we do, but with what we think. It is less about action and more about attitude

Constant Cravings: The Tenth Commandment Exodus 20: 1-17 I grew up in a house with one other sibling, a brother, Trae. Actually his name is Frank William Houck the Third but we have always called him Trae. He was the one that I fought with, and rode bikes with, and fought with and built forts ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judas Priest Iscariot Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 27, 2009

Do you want to become great in the Kingdom of God? Then start with this premise in your life: It is not about me, it is about Jesus Christ; The less I am, the greater Jesus is; The greater Jesus is, the greater I will be in the kingdom of God.

Judas Iscariot. He must be replaced. Judas has failed and another must rise up to take his place. The church will not end with the failure of Judas, the church will regroup, reevaluate, and pursue its calling - to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Judas was one of the twelve, he was one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pt. 5 Why Does God Heal Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 24, 2013

Why does God heal? Because of His mercy, covenant, Word, & in response to faith. (We’ve learned that much this far.)Sometimes He heals for less dramatic reasons (ie. Capernaum man w/ withered hand)

Introduction: A Why does God heal? 1 Because of His mercy, covenant, Word, & in response to faith. (We’ve learned that much this far.) a Sometimes He heals for less dramatic reasons (ie. Capernaum man w/ withered hand) b Capernaum was Simon Peter’s hometown (Seen foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Courage - The Fuel Of True Fellowship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 30, 2010

We have far too long sanitized the act of 'followship' in the Christian life! We are called to deny ourselves, take up the cross and follow Him! That means nothing less than giving to Christ EVERYTHING of who we are...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 29, 2010 Date Preached: October 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park Baptist Church (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community – TRUE Fellowship – Sermon 5 Sermon Title: Courage – The FUEL of TRUE Fellowship Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Day: Rejoice!

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 3, 2016

To rejoice is a choice. People with far less are happier than we are. Why? Because they focus on enjoying today and don't fret about tomorrow. Jesus said to do that! We need to be grateful for what we have.

THIS IS THE DAY: REJOICE! Ps. 118:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job available was for a part-time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Truthbombs - Pt. 1 - Delivery Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016

Just because we don't like the truth, can't handle the truth or it doesn't line up with our experience/feelings doesn't make it any less truth. Can you handle truth bombs?

Truth Bombs Pt. 1 - Delivery I. Introduction Truth is talked about a lot. It has been said that truth is different for everyone. I would beg to differ. Truth is truth because it is truth across the board. That is what makes it truth. There has to be a standard of truth by which what we believe to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:3-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truthbombs - Pt. 2 - It's Moving Day! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016

Just because we don't like the truth, can't handle the truth or it doesn't line up with our experience/feelings doesn't make it any less truth. Can you handle truth bombs?

Truth Bombs Pt. 2 - It's Moving Day I. Introduction Truth is talked about a lot. It has been said that truth is different for everyone. I would beg to differ. Truth is truth because it is truth across the board. That is what makes it truth. There has to be a standard of truth by which what we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal