Sermons on Poverty Causes:

Stress (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

According to Gallup Poll 2018, America is the 7th most stressed population globally. This sermon explains two kinds of stress, its causes, and what the Bible says about it.

Today we'll continue our sermon series on "The Bible and Emotional Problems" on stress. According to Gallup Poll 2018, America is the 7th most stressed population globally after Greece, the Philippines, Tanzania, Albania, Iran, and Sri Lanka. Stress is responsible for more than half ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:15, Ecclesiastes 11:10, 2 Timothy 3:1, Psalm 42:5, Psalm 118:5-6, Psalm 119:143, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Thessalonians 3:7, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation: The Song Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 2, 2022

Even while others are facing judgment the saved will praise God. The joy of salvation is wonderfully expressed in a song. Salvation causes us to rejoice and praise God. This is very appropriately expressed in song.

One way a person expresses love is through a song. If Jeremiah is the weeping prophet then Isaiah may be the singing prophet. Isaiah composed a lot of songs. Isaiah 26:1-9 is a song of praise that expresses thankfulness to God for salvation. This song expresses joy of salvation, praise to a worthy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord: Rejoicing In Him

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2024

Joy is the birthright of every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Let's go through life with that wonderful gift from God causing us to shine brightly in a dark World.

The Joy of the Lord: Rejoicing in Him… Pastor Eric J. Hanson Philippians 4:4 (Read it.) I Thessalonians 5:16 (Read it.) Last week, the Lord had me speak on the matter of comfort for believers in Jesus Christ in the midst of a time which is evil and has been growing more evil. During that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Drifting: A Warning Against Neglecting So Great Salvation

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 12, 2025

This sermon delivers a critical warning that spiritual ruin often comes not from a dramatic shipwreck, but from the slow, silent drift caused by neglecting our "so great salvation."

Introduction: The Unseen Current Good evening, my brothers and sisters. Imagine a boat tied securely to a dock in a quiet harbor. For that boat, the most obvious danger is a violent storm—a typhoon with crashing waves and howling winds that could smash it to pieces. But there is another danger, one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The Christian faith often clashes with worldly values, causing conflict and tension. However, we must allow the Holy Spirit to guide us and fill our minds with the truth found in the Bible.

Have you ever played Jenga? You know, that game where you stack wooden blocks and try to pull them out without making the tower fall? It's fun, right? But it's also a bit nerve-wracking. You never know when the whole thing is going to come crashing down. That's kind of like what it's like to live ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Materialism, Moral Ethics, Faith Vs Wealth

Conflict Management: The Source Of Conflict

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 20, 2003

Jesus not just a Wonderful Comforter, but He also a Confronter. That’s not because He hates us, but because He loves us. Bare in your mind, that Jesus never is the cause or source of a confrontation. What in us is the source of conflict in our own live

Conflict Management: The Source of Conflict Matthew 10:34-37 By: Donny Tatimu doni_t@yahoo.com These verses can be one of the most difficult verses in the Bible to explain. I know that many of you will agree with me. Let see this verses in its proper context: 34 Think not that I am come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-37

Denomination: Charismatic

It's Time To Get Up Part 2--Joseph Got Up

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 10, 2020

This is part 2 in the series looking at Joseph's life. Joseph did not excuse himself because of the circumstances he found himself in. His hard work caused him to rise to the top because the favor of God was on his life.

It’s Time To Get Up—Joseph Got Up Part 2 7/28/2020 Genesis 39:1-10 Colossians 3:1-14 Last week, we looked at how Joseph’s family was really messed up. It was a home being torn apart by favoritism, privilege, anger, resentment and jealousy. Joseph had 11 other brothers. Joseph was his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-10, Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Mission Of Amazing Grace: Seek Justice, Rescue The Oppressed

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 18, 2007

Based on Isaiah 1:15-17 and James 2:14-26 this sermon was prepared for "Amazing Grace" Sunday 2007. The thesis is that we are saved to be agents of God’s Grace in the cause for social justice for God’s oppressed children in our modern society.

A Mission of Amazing Grace: Seek Justice, Rescue the Oppressed --Isaiah 1:15-17 and James 2:14-26 Today North American Christians are celebrating “Amazing Grace Sunday,” but do you realize the significance in our celebrating the most beloved hymn of all time? On Friday, 23 February 2007, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Man's Extremities Are God's Opportunities To Show His Glory!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 3, 2021

Amid the many crisis of today, that are causing so much loss and pain, it is wonderful to know that God is still at work. Although, we cannot choose how the works of God, the method God will use to supply the help we need. The good news is that God is still in charge and will help.

Man’s extremities are God’s opportunities to show His Glory in this present world. Our study in John brings us to chapter 9, here we learn some lesson from a blind man. Jesus follows his familiar pattern of worshipping in the temple. Our Lord took great delight in visiting His father’s House. The ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Methodist

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

Following Jesus will cause us to feel overwhemled because we will want to meet other people’s needs, but when we give Jesus what we have, God multiplies its effect far beyond our expectations.

I know what some of you are thinking today. Some of you are thinking, "Only 17 shopping days left before Christmas." Others of you are wondering just how you’re going to get that Christmas letter out in time. You’re thinking, "Perhaps it should be a New Year’s letter instead." Let’s face it: This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Instructions For Victory

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 29, 2023

This message is about God's instructions that helped me rebound after my job was eliminated.

Good morning, New Light! Many of you know me, but for those who don’t, I am Barry, your pastor’s brother, and I am honored that he asked me to share the message this morning. My message is a very personal one that resulted from a job loss. It was a difficult and uncertain time in my life, and in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, Ephesians 2:1, 2 Chronicles 19:4, 1 Kings 15:11, 2 Chronicles 17:5, 2 Chronicles 20:1-29, Deuteronomy 4:29, Isaiah 43:26, Ephesians 1:12-14, Colossians 1:12-14, Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 Peter 5:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Choice Of Cain Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

In this chapter we learn of the anquish that sin causes, why Cain’s offering was rejected by God and how his attitude reveals what was in his heart - and the choices he made because of that attitude.

Chapter 3 shows the fall of human kind and the infection of sin and the infiltration of sin. Chapter 4 shows the fall of the family and the impact of sin We move from unrepentant Cain to defiant Lamech Chapter 5 shows the attempts of man to counteract the fall while living in sin Overall chapters ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Power In Christian Living

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 16, 2005

Christian living 101. The essence of our life, knowing God the father through God the Son, in the power of God the Holy Spirit, should cause the effort and effect of our Life to Glorify God.

Intro: In a “Peanuts” comic strip, there was a conversation between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy said that life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going; some place it so they can see where they have been; and some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

We Really Do Need Each Other

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001

An exposition of several texts as a “pastoral care intervention” message pointing out the problem of disunity in the church caused by individualism and calling those attending worship to reach out to those who do not attend.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to take the first step and reach out to professing Christians that are not attending worship services. Response: Individuals will raise their hands to indicate that they know at least one professing Christian that does ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Corinthians 12:26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Ready To Listen? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002

In each case the seed is the same, but the soil into which the seed falls is what makes the difference. In this story four different responses are given, along with four different causes and having four distinct results.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 19 Are You Ready To Listen? Luke 8:1-15 After over twenty years in the ministry there is one thing that I am absolutely convinced of and it is that there variety of listeners in every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist