Sermons on Oppression Of The Poor:

The Dangers Of Greed And Materialism

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

Greed and materialism are dangerous traps that can lead to spiritual decline, broken relationships, moral corruption, and eternal loss. True contentment comes from trusting in God, not wealth. We must guard our hearts and pursue righteousness over riches.

THE DANGERS OF GREED AND MATERIALISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15 – “And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Matthew 6:19-21, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gideon, Scientist Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 21, 2020

Is this pandemic God’s judgement against us? I am reluctant to say it, but what else can it be? It certainly ought to wake up all Americans to our responsibilities to restore goodness to our land.

Gideon, Scientist Here in the Book of Judges, we see a very sad history. It’s not unlike some of the ages in our nation’s history, including the one we are laboring in today. Time after time we read that “The people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord gave them into ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: Catholic

Lord, Wouldn't This Be A Great Time For You To Return? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 30, 2020

But when that trumpet blows and the game of life is complete, Christ’s forbearance is done, and those who have been procrastinating in their conversion will be lost.

Pentecost Tuesday 2020 You may have noticed that we reached back into Peter’s second letter to the passage coming right before the one prescribed for today, to grab some context that was lost when we celebrated the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, yesterday. The Church has been waiting for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-18, Psalm 90:2-16, Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Catholic

Revivals In Haggai, Zechariah And Malachi Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 15, 2021

Are we rich and unenthusiastic, does the church's work need revival, can tired church leaders be revived in spirit? Let's look at some answers in Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi.

Are we rich and unenthusiastic, does the church's work need revival, can tired church leaders be revived in spirit? Let's look at some answers in Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. 1) Haggai’s Revival Can our enthusiasm be revived? Priorities are important to God who asks, “Why are you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Go About Fasting Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023

What is Fasting?

A. WHAT IS FASTING? 1. Christian fasting is a non-required discipline that: a. Alters your diet, b. Eliminates food and/or drink, c. For a biblical purpose, d. Accompanied with prayer. B. KINDS OF FASTS 1. The Normal fast is going without food for a certain period of time, drinking only ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Salt & Light

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2023

Salt & Light

Salt & Light Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16. Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Wake Up.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 10, 2023

Every Sunday is suppose to be a celebration of this Easter/this Resurrection Morning

Forward to set up scripture reading: (I will summarize in my own words): Cornelius replied, “Four days ago I was praying in my house about this same time, three o’clock in the afternoon. Suddenly, a man in dazzling clothes was standing in front of me. 31 He told me, ‘Cornelius, your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Providing Care Within The Community Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 31, 2014

A sermon on physical and spiritual care in God's community, the church (Outline and material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 3 Communally Responsible, pages 71- 79)

HoHum: Older baseball fans remember when Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play MLB, joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Wherever the Dodgers traveled, opposing players and fans spewed hateful words and racial slurs at Robinson. Pitchers threw fastballs at his head. Opposing base runners ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Board With God

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 14, 2011

A sermon preached at the memorial service for the Honorable Graham B. Purcell, Jr.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 14, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Graham B. Purcell, Jr. (May 5, 1919 - June 11, 2011) ON BOARD WITH GOD Isaac Butterworth Matthew 5:1-12 (ESV) 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"doors Wide Open"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 13, 2019

A sermon about the radical inclusive love of God.

“Doors Wide-Open” Acts 8:26-40 Last Sunday was Pentecost and we are told that 3,000 people joined the brand-new Church that day, and the numbers kept growing and growing and growing. And the Book of Acts is the story of the early Church and how it evolved from there. It’s an amazingly exciting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: United Methodist

What's Your Focus

Contributed by Mark Bauer on Aug 20, 2007

Do we focus on ourselves or Do we focus on God?

“Magic Eye” pictures You and I have seen them in the Sunday comics and on book counters, These pictures look like a mess of colored dots and lines. Supposedly, if you stare at one long enough a picture will emerge. People either see it or they don’t. Those who see it, … are thrilled. The images ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Beggar(S)

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017

When Martin Luther died, they found a piece of paper in his pocket that read: "This is true. We are beggars." He is right. Before God, we are beggars, like the Canaanite woman.

There is something about a sibling that can bring out the worst in us. We might not mind losing, but when it is to a brother or sister, then it’s an entirely different story. We might become more competitive than we normally are. Our patience can seem to be even less with them. They also seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Embracing The Fullness Of God's Promises Isaiah 61:1–3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

Isaiah 61:1–3 provides profound insights into God's promises and the transformative power of His Word in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Embracing the Fullness of God's Promises Isaiah 61:1–3 Introduction Today, we are diving into a powerful and transformative passage from Isaiah 61:1–3. This scripture provides profound insights into God's promises and the transformative power of His Word in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Isaiah 12:4, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Psalm 30:11, Ephesians 1:3, Psalm 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"can I Get A Witness?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 16, 2023

A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

“Can I Get a Witness?” Acts 1:1-11 The two men dressed in white asked a strange question: “Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking into the sky?” Think about it, if you saw Jesus rising into the clouds, wouldn’t you look up? And then they added, “This same Jesus, who has been taken from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

"What's Better Than A Big Bank Account?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 26, 2013

A sermon about priorities.

"What's Better than a Big Bank Account?" 1 Timothy 6:6-19 This past Thursday, I was busy...busy, busy, busy... ...well, what else is new? Anyhow, someone knocks on the church door. He looked to be in pretty bad shape, and I have to admit--to my shame--that my heart sank. And not for him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist