Sermons on Miseries:

Humility By The Rich (James 1:10-11)

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

Now James has something to say to those who God considers rich. However, James does not tell us in so many words what he means by “rich” in each portion of his letter.

Tom Lowe 1/21/2021 Lesson 7: Humility by the Rich (James 1:10-11) James 1:10-11 (KJV) But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: Humility By The Rich (James 1:10-11) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

Many godly wealthy persons give extravagantly and love intensely. James 1:10-11 pertains to the entire population of rich people regardless of their actions or intentions.

Lesson 7: Humility by the Rich (James 1:10-11) James 1:10-11 (KJV) But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Build Me In Action Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

We live by faith in God. But what use is our faith if we don’t actively live it out? Just like the boy who is afraid, in the burning building, he can’t see his father below with his arms wide open, but he believes that he is there. He has faith that his dad is there even though he cant see.

"One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, "Jump! I'll catch you." He knew the boy had to jump to save his life. All the boy could see, however, was flame, smoke, ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon On Imprudence

Contributed by William Meakin on May 21, 2022

Imprudence is defined as the quality of being unwise, because you fail to consider the possible results of your actions.

Matshona Dhliwayo, a Zimbabwean-born and Canadian based philosopher, entrepreneur and author once remarked: “Making money is intelligence; saving money is wisdom. Squandering money is imprudence. Sharing money is virtue.” Proverbs 14:8-10 confirms: ”The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, 1 Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 13:11, Deuteronomy 8:18

A Living Sacrifice To God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the themes of holiness, transformation, and sacrificial living as outlined in Romans 12:1-8, reminding us that God is not in a hurry and we should strive to live according to His will and grace.

Good morning, family! Today, we are diving deep into the heart of Paul's letter to the Romans. We'll be focusing on Romans 12:1-8 where we are called to holiness, the power of transformation, and living a life of sacrifice. It's a tall order, isn't it? But as Harry Ironside once said, "No sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Topics: Personal Responsibility

Sermon On Hidden Rivers

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 8, 2025

A river is defined as a natural stream of water that flows through land, typically travelling downhill due to gravity, and emerging into another body of water like an ocean, sea, lake, or another river.

Hermann Hesse, a German-Swiss poet and novelist once remarked: “Have you also learned that secret from the river; that there is no such thing as time?" That the river is everywhere at the same time, at the source and at the mouth, at the waterfall, at the ferry, at the current, in the ocean ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:9, Isaiah 43:19, Revelation 22:1, John 7:38

Go! And Cry Out For Deliverance - Romans 7:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 4, 2025

Have you ever stood before a mirror—not just to fix your hair or check your clothes—but to really look deep into your soul and ask, “What is wrong with me?”

Go! And Cry Out for Deliverance - Romans 7:24 Introduction: The Cry of a Desperate Soul Romans 7:24 (NLT): “Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death?” Church, have you ever stood before a mirror—not just to fix your hair or check your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24, Romans 7:18, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:12, Romans 10:9, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 3:18, Ephesians 2:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"i Speak As To Children"

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022

In 2 Corinthians 6:13 Paul said, “I speak as to children” which obviously shows Paul’s concern and love. In this text we can find several instructions that’ll benefit the children with whom God has blessed us (Psalm 127:3-5).

Introduction. The Bible occasionally contains passages of dual application. An example of this would be in Ephesians 5:22-32 where Paul teaches about the relationship of husbands and wives, which he likens to Christ and the church. A similar passage is in 2 Corinthians 6:11-18 where Paul makes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18, Psalm 127:3-5, 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compassion Vs Rules (John 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 26, 2025

Which comes first compassion or man-made rules? Let's look at John 5.

Is Jesus divine? Did He put compassion above man-made rules? Did religious leaders want to murder Him? Do we believe Jesus’ words? Let's look at John 5. What did Jesus come across at the pool of Bethesda? The section in square brackets is not found in early manuscripts. Some time later, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Plan B From God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 18, 2021

God could have written you off as a bad experiment. But your divine friend, now your divine judge, has a plan “B.” He won’t leave you to the nasty existence you chose.

Christmas Christmas is the favorite day of every child. It’s also the favorite of the child that inhabits the center of every adult. So instead of a sermon, let’s play a Christmas adventure game, a game of pretend. Imagine yourself as Adam or Eve. The first Adam, the first Eve. Alive in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Apr 4, 2025

The Power of Prayer

Acts 12 The Power of Prayer 1. Herod’s Plan - The Time - 1 Now about that time The Terror - Herod the king stretched forth his hands The Target - to vex certain of the church. and The Treatment - 2 he killed James the brother of John with the sword 2. Herod’s Pleasure - 3 And because he ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Sermon On The Augury Of "qué Será, Será"

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 7, 2025

"Qué será, será" as it is often spelled in Spanish, or "Che sarà, sarà" in the regarded authentic original language of Italian is deemed to mean: “What will be, will be.”

William Shakespeare, an English playwright and poet once remarked: “Not a whit, we defy augury: there's a special providence in the fall of a sparrow. If it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not to come, it will be now; if it be not now, yet it will come: the readiness is all.” Romans 8:28 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, Proverbs 16:9, Genesis 50:20, Proverbs 16:33

Green Or Dry Tree!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2024

Green trees are ‘so fertile and flourishing’ that they would be a blessing for others.

Green or Dry tree! Luke 23:31" For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” How do you think it feels when you hear the person you love talk bad about you, when they totally don't understand you, despite all your investments - emotionally, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Language Of Faith

Contributed by Clement Manenga on May 25, 2024

It’s important for us to understand that faith has a language. If we want to be people who walk in faith and believe God for things that goes beyond the natural realm - beyond our 5 senses, then we must learn to operate in the language of faith.

The Bible in 2 Kings chapter 5, introduces us to two characters: the little Jewish slave girl and Naaman the Syrian army commander The Jewish slave girl, could be a former servant of the prophet Elisha. The Bible does not mention the name of the girl. All we know about her is that, she was a slave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

I Will Be With You - Twelfth Sunday After Trinity

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 7, 2025

God doesn't call the Qualified, he qualifies the called. When God calls Moses, Moses is sure he is not up to the task. God assures Moses, that He will be with him.

I Will Be With You Good MORNING. Our Old Testament lesson takes brings us one of the Bible’s most famous stories: Moses and the burning bush. Although, if you read through Exodus 3 and 4, it’s almost Moses vs. the Burning Bush. Moses finds a bush that is on fire, but doesn’t burn up, and then hears ...read more

Denomination: Anglican