Sermons on Poor Saints:

Ministers Or Morticians?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 29, 2006

Are we ministers of life unto life experiencing the power of God to win souls and edify the saints? Or are we morticians just dressing the corpse and polishing the casket?

I am off to another funeral in a bit but I was pondering while I was getting ready on a thing that I typically hear at viewings/funerals. "They look so good!" "They look like they should get up and walk out of here." "They look better than when I last saw ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 2, 2011

Binding and loosing have served to divide many of the saints of God. What did Jesus mean by "the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven?" The questions seek an answer.

“When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Secret No Longer Sermon Vi: Sympathy, Sensitivity, Specificity In Praying Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

Troubles in the lives of saints and sinners alike give us pause not only to seek comfort for ourselves but also to be of comfort to others by trusting in the Lord to provide and to guide.

Sympathy, Sensitivity and Specificity in Praying “Please pray for me” has been the one request above all others that have been made of me during a ministry spanning fifty-five years. Actually, for me, praying for others has always been the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:2-7

Bad Company Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 29, 2022

Paul continued to teach the Saints in Corinth about the Resurrection. The resurrection of Christians from the dead is the greatest hope. Some groups of Corinthians did not believe in such a resurrection.

Theme: Bad Company Text: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34 Joke: A new Pastor preached his first sermon for 10 minutes; the congregation was so happy. The second week was preached for 30 minutes. The third week he spoke for 2 hours. People got upset and asked, why did you do it? His response was, the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Passion For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 31, 2021

We see Paul's concern for the saints in Rome whom he has not met, his compassion for the lost, and his conviction in the efficacy of the Gospel.

We had a good start to the book of Romans, with the message of the Gospel succinctly expressed. • Having introduced himself, Paul gave us concise statements of the Gospel of God. • The good news has to do with Jesus Christ, the descendant of David by birth and declared the Son of God by His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17, Philippians 3:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Self-Esteem And What Became Of It

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2019

Self-esteem is detrimental to the health of the Christian and to the health of the church. Christians must cultivate humility of spirit that permits them to serve Christ and to serve their fellow saints.

“If there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon The Believer’s Response To Evil, Suffering And Injustice

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 20, 2025

Peter knew it was important for suffering saints to have the right mindset, so he warns them ahead of time to be ready to patiently endure and keep believing.

Sermon The Believer’s Response to Evil, Suffering and Injustice Scriptures: 1Peter 2:20-24 “Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you. For God called you to do good, even if it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7, James 1:17, John 12:31, Revelation 21:4, Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Peter 2:20-24, 1 Peter 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Proper Usage Of The Church Treasury

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

This is an examination of how the early Church used the monetary funds contributed by its members. The practice of the early Church, under the directions of the Apostles, gives us a pattern to follow today.

Proper Use of the Church Treasury It is proper and perfectly Scriptural for Christians in a community to put money in a common fund. There has never been a great deal of disagreement among brethren over this matter. Christians generally agree that it is right to contribute to a general fund to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom To Serve Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 24, 2008

Peter gets throne into prison but God gets him out. It’s in part thanks to earnest prayers of the saints. Just how does prayer work into the will of God in our lives?

Don’t you hate getting blamed for doing a good thing? I’ve shared this story a few times but I remember once when a group of us in ministry used to meet for breakfast on a particular day of the week. One time one of us didn’t show up. The other guys just ignored it but I was troubled. I sought out ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Everyone A Leader?

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Sep 24, 2002

Can everyone become a leader in the local church? The writer of Hebrews is bemoaning that after so much time the saints were still immature. Is that the case of the church today? Everyone is expected to be and can be a leader!

Introduction: The fervor of the early church was already dwindling by the time of the writing of this later book of the New Testament. Persecution was causing many to fall away. The writer is bemoaning the fact that by this time many of them should have been teachers. They were still spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Mini-Series: Seasons Of Spiritual & Physical Expansions - The Jabez Factors To Expansion (Part 1: An Introduction)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Jabez represents anyone who is going through difficulties in life. Maybe he is humiliated by family, called pain by his mother, and deserted by father. He seems to have no property, no cash and no future. In that desperation, desperate prayer comes in and everything changes.

MINI-SERIES: SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL & PHYSICAL EXPANSIONS - THE JABEZ FACTORS TO EXPANSION (AN INTRODUCTION) 1 Chronicles 4:9-10: 9 Jabez was More Honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I Gave Birth To Him In Pain.” 10 Jabez Cried Out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter From Mark 1:1-13 Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 3, 2020

John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God.

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter from Mark 1:1-13 John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God. So much so, that multitudes of people came to him convinced of their need to change their ways in preparation for the coming Messiah. In our time, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treasure In Heaven Part 1 - Matthew 6:19-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 21, 2024

Jesus told the Rich Young Ruler to sell everything and give it to the poor. Why didn’t he tell anyone else that? What does God want us to do with our wealth?

Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

"'the' Birthday Celebration

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Dec 22, 2016

It’s poor etiquette to attend a party and don’t bring the host/honoree a gift. We should feel privileged to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree.

“’THE’ Birthday Celebration” Isaiah 9:3 (MSG); Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11(NIV) Isaiah 9:3 (NIV) 3You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. Isaiah 9:3 (MSG) 3You repopulated the nation, You ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:3, Isaiah 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Validating Our Christian Identity

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2025

Lent is a time in which we engage our interior self with its brokenness, weakness and intentional wrongdoing. We are all sinners, but we are sinners endeavoring to become saints, by our faith and practice.

Friday after Ash Wednesday 2025 A priest of my acquaintance many years ago was in conversation with a Lutheran minister. He asked the minister if he believed that Martin Luther had made any big mistakes setting up a parallel Christian church. The minister candidly admitted that he thought Luther ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9, Psalm 51:3-6, Matthew 9:14-15

Denomination: Catholic