Sermons on Plenty:

Perils Of The Rich And Famous Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 25, 2017

Anything that we put ahead of God in our life will be destroyed in the end.

The Perils Of The Rich And Famous Text: James 5:1-6 Introduction 1. "There are people so poor that the only thing they have is money." -- Unknown "He is rich or poor according to what he is, not according to what he has." -- Henry Ward Beecher (1813–1887) 1. We tend to think that rich people ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

If I Were A Millionaire

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2016

We have a hard time talking about money but the Lord gives us guidance and wisdom concerning money.

If I were a millionaire Selected Scripture Introduction- I’ve titled the sermon if I were a millionaire. How many have thought about that? What would I do with a million dollars? The rest of you… I don’t know. We have all probably thought about what we would do if we came into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Help Of The Helpless Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 28, 2018

God is the help of the helpless. When we turn to Him in times of need, we receive mercy and find His grace. If we need it, God can meet it.

We have been reading the ministries of the various prophets, mainly with the Kings and dealing with the affairs of the nations. • Today, we have come to the segment where we read of a prophet ministry with the ordinary, dealing with the common needs of life. • These incidents show us that God is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famine - Pt. 2 - Patterns That Parch Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017

Full lives. Full social calendars. Full houses. But if we are honest, most of us are also full of famine! Why?

Famine Pt. 2 - Patterns That Parch I. Introduction Two weeks ago I stood in this pulpit and challenged you to examine your own level of passion, pursuit and hunger for God. I told you that I believe we as a movement - Christianity - we are in the midst of a famine. However, I want to tell you that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preserving The Best Of Both In The Church World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023

When anything new comes along, we struggle to know what should be preserved and what should be discarded. This struggle may seem new, but it is an age-old problem. Jesus in this discourse helps us to preserve the best of both worlds and the danger of putting new wine in old wineskins.

Sermon: Preserving the Best of Both in the Church World Scripture: Matt 9:10-17 “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon: Preserving The Best Of Both Worlds Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 17, 2023

Jesus in this discourse helps us to realize the importance preserving the best of both worlds and the danger of putting new wine in old wineskins. New wineskins are flexible and easy to stretch, while old wineskins are difficult to stretch. How can we preserve the best of both worlds?

Sermon: Preserving the Best of Both Worlds Scripture: Matt 9:10-17 “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-17, Luke 10:18

Denomination: Methodist

The First Sermon In The New Testament--And It Was Unusual!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 23, 2023

The nation of Israel hadn't heard a true prophet bringing God's message in nearly 400 years. When John the Baptist came preaching, people noticed some unusual things about his message.

The first sermon preached in the New Testament (Based on a sermon preached 1-15-2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: John the Baptist, son of Zechariah the priest, was the first true prophet to Israel in nearly 400 years. Not since Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Part 8: Always Giving Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 31, 2021

God is the giver of every good and perfect gift. He gives warnings to those who aren't saved, and peace and assurance to those that are.

The Always God Part 8 - Always Giving Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 12. Today we bring our “Always God” series to a close. We’ve talked about how God always speaks. Always works. Always hears. Always pursues. Always restores. And this morning, as we observe communion ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Flood

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 15, 2021

Next in Genesis series. 2nd sermon on the flood, focusing on apoligetics.

Genesis 7-8 The Flood (2) - Read Genesis 7:1-8:22 This morning we are going to look at the account of the flood in the book of Genesis again. Last week we look at the reason for the flood, God’s hatred of sin. We looked at God’s provision in the midst of the flood, God had Noah build an ark to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

"Open Your Mouth Wide” Series

Contributed by John Newton on Nov 16, 2022

One of the joys that my wife and I share is that our house backs onto miles of forest. The result is that our back yard is almost constantly being visited by wildlife—even including a bear! But our most frequent visitors are the birds...

One of the joys that my wife and I share is not only that we live within a few minutes’ drive from three of our grandchildren, but that our house backs onto miles of forest. The result is that our back yard is almost constantly being visited by wildlife—even including a bear! But our most frequent ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

When The Holidays Are Hard: Finding Peace When You Can't.

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 1, 2022

The holidays are often the happiest time of the year for many people.  It’s easy to forget that for many, the family gatherings, songs, and celebrations overlook the losses they have endured - and instead of being the happiest season of all, it becomes a hard time of year.

When The Holidays Are Hard: Finding Peace When You Can't Introduction The holidays are often the happiest time of the year for many people.  It’s easy to forget that for many, the family gatherings, songs, and celebrations overlook the losses they have endured - and instead of being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19, Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disability/ Impairment Journey

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 24, 2022

What can we learn from a life limiting condition or any kind of impairment? Outline from Percy McCray of Health, Hope and Inspiration at: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/what_can_be_learned_from_a_cancer_journey.pdf

HoHum: We can learn something about a person’s values by reading their bumper stickers. I’ll start them and you try to finish them- some are twisted Where there’s a will... I want to be in it; He who laughs last... thinks slowest. If you can read this... I’m not impressed. Most people can read I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Philippians 4:11-13, Psalm 90:12, Ephesians 4:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harvest Time

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

With the Psalmist, we celebrate, but like the Psalmist we will not let the memory of the past slip into a slumbering nostalgia but allow the past to give an impetus to confidence for the future and present.

Opening illustration: When we arrived in Iowa in 2007, we had no idea what we were getting into. But one thing was clear, God had brought us here for His plan and purpose that He alone could fulfill through our lives. Maureena and I were on a God-given mission and were bent upon accomplishing it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 17, 2025

We determine where this mustard seed parable fits into Church History and its relationship to the church at Pergamum. Mainly we look at a number of practical issues in being overcomers in a world infiltrated by these foul birds of the air.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 4 of 4 We continue from last time and begin with practical matters to help prevent the evil of the mustard seed for gaining control. These will help in being overcomers. COMING DOWN TO PRACTICAL ISSUES The mustard seed started ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4, Psalm 1:3, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 60:1-2, Malachi 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational