Sermons on Poor:

Fishing For Men

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 26, 2021

How to win people to Jesus Christ

Fishing for Men Mark 1:14-20 Good morning, Church. I invite you to come with me to the northern reaches of the Great Riff Valley – the Riff Valley is an enormous fracture in the earth’s crust that runs all the way from Kenya in East Africa north through the Red Sea and on up into Israel past the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Just Which Advent?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

what are we waiting for during Advent

Matthew 11:2-11 Now when John the Baptist was in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else who will be the promised One?” Jesus answered, “Go and report to John what you hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Storms Brewing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 15, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 20

August 14, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 23:23-29; Luke 12:49-56 Storms Brewing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I’m a fan of the Tony Hillerman murder mystery series. The stories take place on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy In Giving To God Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021

The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The Christian life is to be filled with joy.

The Joy in Giving To God 1. Philippians 4:15-19 2. Mark 12:41-44 Psalm 138 The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The Christian life is to be filled with joy. In this letter Paul expressed joy in numerous ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Clothe Yourselves With Compassion

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 28, 2022

I’m grateful that we are having Compassion Sunday, because of all of the qualities a Christian should have, compassion for others is one of the greatest.

CLOTHE YOURSELVES WITH COMPASSION Introduction I’m grateful that we are having Compassion Sunday, because of all of the qualities a Christian should have, compassion for others is one of the greatest. One of the things I love about Forsythe Church is the consistent compassion that is evident here. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Luke 6:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sowing In 2022

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 22, 2022

New Year sermon about sowing and reaping.

A Season of Sowing Introduction The traditional story goes that "Tabasco Sauce" was created by Edmund McIlhenny. McIlhenny was from Maryland originally, but he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana to seek his fortune in about 1840. He found his fortune by going into the banking business. By ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-3, Genesis 26:12-13, 2 Corinthians 9:6-10, Galatians 6:7-8, John 4:38, Leviticus 23:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Foolishness Becomes Creative Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2014

Foolishness is not just a general concept, it shows itself in concrete situations, like the three we will examine this morning.

When Foolishness Becomes Creative (Proverbs 22:13-14, 16) 1. Sometimes you wonder how some creative people could have such little sense. 2. A New York fugitive that jumped bail and fled from one of upstate New York’s biggest pot busts in history has been caught in Oregon after 20 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Laying up treasures in heaven

An Introduction: 1. In Ec 5:10-16, Solomon described the problem with earthly treasures... a. Money and abundance do not truly satisfy b. The abundance of the rich prevent good sleep, and often hurts the owner c. Riches perish through misfortune, and cannot be taken with us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumph In Tragedy Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 1, 2023

In Psalm 22:1-21 the Psalm speaks of suffering and agony and points to the greatest suffering of all, that of Jesus Christ dying on the cross. The Psalm then takes a dramatic change. In verses 22-31 Psalm 22 turns from tragedy to triumph.

In 1898 one of the greatest preachers of America was about to quit the ministry. Why? His name was George Truett. He was pastor of Frist Baptist Church Dallas. One of the church members, Captain J. C. Arnold invited him to go hunting. Truett’s gun went off hitting Arnold in the leg with birdshot. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

"making Room For Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2024

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 Making Room for Jesus There is a story about a group of children who had been practicing for the Big Christmas Play for several weeks. There was Mary and Joseph and the sheep and shepherds and there was a young boy named Timmy playing the grumpy old Inn Keeper. Timmy was a nice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Honor, Criticize Or Kill (John 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2025

Do we honor, criticize or kill faith in Jesus? Let's look at John 12.

Do we honor Jesus with our best, or criticize those who do, and plot to kill Jesus in our churches by avoiding or watering down His Gospel? Let’s look at John 12. How did Lazarus’ grateful sister Mary honor Jesus with her best? What criticism did Judas Iscariot make? Six days before the Passover, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Means No Résumé Required

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 10, 2025

There are a lot of reasons people give as to why they think they aren't good enough to serve the Lord. Pentecost Day teaches that it is God's Gifts, and not our innate talents, which enable us to serve Him.

Good Morning. Last week, we looked at Christ ascending into Heaven, and being Seated at the Right hand of the Father. Jesus is no longer with his disciples, and making it more confusing for them, He commissioned them to go into all the world and expand His spiritual kingdom to the ends of the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Inner Nature

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 7, 2025

The inner man or inner nature has so much power to destroy people and take away the kingdom of God from them. It can cause one to fall on his or her way from this earth to heaven. All of you who have the opportunity to read this write-up should set aside time to fast and pray concerning this matter.

God created us perfectly, in His own image. He created us to be godly, and 1 Tim 6:6 says godliness with contentment is great gain. God created us to be like Him, but the enemy came and messed us up. Jesus described Satan as a liar and chief of liars (a great deceiver), John 8:44 This murderer and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, Jeremiah 17:9, Daniel 5:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Do With The Transfiguration Narrative?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 18, 2025

One the most difficult events in the Gospels to explain! However, there is a light shining through the cloud to us.

What do you do with the Transfiguration narrative? Luke 9:28-36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:28 About eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter, John, and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Proverbs 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 17, 2023

Proverbs 10

Wisdom | Proverbs 10 The Proverbs of Solomon: - This begins a new section of the book. The 1st (9) chapters of the book served as an introduction. 10:1 - A son makes his father proud / a foolish son is the grief of his mother. - What is the one thing I want for my kids? (Salvation!) - Wisdom / ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational