Sermons on poor people:

What More Must I Do?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001

This is such a familiar Bible story that some of you may think, "I already know everything about this, so I can shove my mind into neutral & quit listening to the preacher." You see, familiarity often breeds contempt.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX I am going to read this morning from the 19th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, vs’s 16-26. The same incident is also recorded in Mark & Luke, but I have chosen to read it as recorded in Matthew 19. (READ Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26, Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be A Judas

Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 5, 2005

A sermon on Judas, and his road to betrayal

Don’t Be A Judas John 13:1-30 Leonardo Da Vinci, the noted Italian artist, painted the Last Supper. It took seven years for him to complete it. The figures representing the twelve Apostles and Christ himself were painted from living persons. The life-model for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostles Respected By People

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2017

The multitudes believed that their sick ones could be healed without the touch of the hands of the apostles, since they laid the sick on cots and couches in the streets in hopes that the shadow of Peter might pass over them.

November 18, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.D.2.a: The Apostle's Respected By People (2:12-16) Acts 5.12-16 (KJV) 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the rest durst ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Slaughter Of The Innocents

Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 24, 2002

A consideration of Matthew’s story about Herod’s slaughter of the children in Bethlehem following Jesus’ birth.

THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS Matthew 2:13–23 • Romans 8:18–25 Christmas 1 (a) • December ’95, ’98, ’01 I hope you had a good Christmas. We stayed home again. We didn’t go anywhere. Didn’t visit any relatives (though we had some visit us). Didn’t go see a movie (something we’ve sometimes done ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Biblical Warning Against Fellowship With Sinful Men Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

As believers, we are called to live a life of separation and holiness, set apart from the world and its sinful ways.

As believers, we are called to live a life of separation and holiness, set apart from the world and its sinful ways. In Psalm 1:1, the psalmist writes, "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15

Anaias And Saphira - Wasn't It Just A Tad Ott To Kill Them?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at the story of Ananias and Saphira to see that God treats sin seriously and that we are called to be people of Integrity

Introduction Have any of you seen the movie Catch Me If You Can. I have to say before I say it I thought it was recipe for disaster. I mean it starred Leonardo Di Capreo. But actually it turned out to be quite good. It’s the true story of Frank Abignail, who as a teenager runs away from home and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Holiness

Are People Born Gay?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 6, 2023

The purpose of this message is not to put down or stand in judgment of any particular lifestyle but to open our minds to just how dangerous sexual sins can be and expose them for what they are including what is lurking behind pornography and sexual practices.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 3:16) " For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life." (Galatians 5:19-21) NIV (19) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 21:8, Proverbs 7:21-23, Hebrews 10:31, Romans 1:26-32, Galatians 6:7, Romans 1:21-25, Romans 1:28-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rich Young Ruler - The Man Who Went Away Grieved

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

Sermon on rich Young ruler that is evangelistic

THE RICH YOUNG RULER - THE MAN WHO LEFT GRIEVED TEXT - Mark 10: 17 - 22 INTRO. - There have been many sermons preached on the Rich Young Ruler. They have been titled "The Fatal Refusal" and "The Man Who had Everything but the Main Thing" among others. Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Iscariot

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003

Judas Iscariot was a miracle-working follower of Christ. Yet in the end, he turned out to be one of histories worst sinners. How can we, as beleivers, avoid the same fate?

2 Corinthians 13 :5 “Examine yourself to see if you are in the faith.” I. Who was Judas? A. His name was Judas Iscariot, his last name meaning “a man of Kerioth.” This is significant because all of the other Apostles were from Galilee, whereas he was not. Judas was the Apostle who carried ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-15, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The People Called Christian

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 2, 2014

A communion sermon

THE PEOPLE CALLED CHRISTIAN ACTS 11:26 Big Idea: Communion sermon celebrating the tie that binds; Jesus Christ. In the 2nd century, when the Roman world was still confused about the identity and beliefs of the people called Christian, an unidentified believer tried to explain in a letter to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Nazarene

Every Saint Has A Past And Every Sinner A Future Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003

Jesus: Freind of Sinners, Part 1 of 7

EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST AND EVERY SINNER A FUTURE (LUKE 5:27-32) Tony Campolo told how, upon arrival in Honolulu, he made his way unwittingly to a seedy part of town for a snack at 3:30 in the morning, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every Saint Has A Past And Every Sinner A Future Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 1

EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST AND EVERY SINNER A FUTURE (LUKE 5:27-32) Tony Campolo told how, upon arrival in Honolulu, he made his way unwittingly to a seedy part of town for a snack at 3:30 in the morning, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How People Grow Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 23, 2004

how people grow through right relationships

HOW PEOPLE GROW . . . RIGHT RELATIONSHIP ROMANS 3 If you go into any bookshop today you will find a large section on personal growth. It is a big industry. You will find books on popular psychology. Books on how to be successful in every area of your life. Books on being assertive, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

People God Uses Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the 23rd in my series on the Book of Acts.

“People God Uses” Acts 12:25-13:3 November 11, 2007 “People God Uses” – Even as I gave this message that name, I had this thought: God uses whomever He pleases! He used contrary kings and evil empires. He used murderers like David and doubters like Moses, confused people like Samson, liars ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mary Of Bethany Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 29, 2004

The significance is not in the cost but in the importance attached to it by Christ

MARY OF BETHANY MARK 14.3-9 Have you ever done anything extravagant for love’s sake? The advertisements tell us to buy diamonds as an expression of love. All sorts of things are suggested at Christmas time to express our love for someone. Matthew, Mark and John all record this incident of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican