Sermons on Poverty:

Blowing Our Doors Off

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

Here walked a man that the disciples were drooling over. He was righteous, rich, and ready to become a follower of Jesus. But the standards were out of reach for him.

Passage: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: I saw a campaign sign this week that made me think. 1. “water is our future” 2. if it is, we are in trouble. 3. I like water, but it can only do so much 4. but that kind of statement reveals a classic human characteristic. 5. we look for security ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Of Increase

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 2, 2009

We do not always understand what God is up to, nor do we understand how He does things in a way that would benefit us in the end.

God of Increase 1Kings 17:1 -15 Introduction: It doesn’t matter in what situation we are in right now. The bottom line is this: God is great, and He is able and willing to meet all our needs. I don’t know about you. but I’ve noticed how God can, at times be “strange” in the manner by which He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Joy: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Abiding in Him will always result in His fruit in us. If we are not bearing fruit, it is evidence that we are not abiding in Him.

1. Joy Comes from the Spirit A - The source of true joy comes from the Holy Spirit. It is His fruit. It is what He produces. The Bible says that there is great joy in salvation (possessing the Spirit). Knowing our sins are forgiven and having assurance of future rest brings a joy that the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Fear

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Fear is a normal abnormality, something we are very used to in our world. Here is the story of the execution of John, and the fear that was behind it.

Passage: Matthew 14:1-12 Intro: Fear is the negative emotion we are most comfortable with. 1. it is a normal abnormality, something we have gotten very used to in our world. 2. fear is a hugely powerful force; a vast majority of the things we do, or don’t do, are motivated by fear. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Doing Good Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

We’re jealous of the wrong people...we want to be the wrong people...this message helps us all get some Biblical perspective

THE POWER OF DOING GOOD Week 4 of “Living Beyond Myself” BTCC SUMMIT/EDGE – October 9, 2005 Notes… Going to describe 2 famous women – • When guess name – tell person next to you First woman: • Born August 26, 1910, in Macedonia. • Youngest of 2 sisters, had 1 brother. • Father: wealthy ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Calls You To A Whole New Life

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 7, 2009

As we say goodbye to one year and hello to another, should we make plans and set goals or leave it up to God?

He Calls You to a Whole New Life: To a New Whole Life Michael Wiley December 28, 2008 Proverbs 6:6; 16:3; 21:5 Introduction: We come to the end of another year. It is time to look back, and reflect. What changes have occurred in 2008? Loss of job, new job? Etc.. We said goodbye to my mother in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Act Justly Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 16, 2009

God had given his people explicit instructions as to how to conduct themselves. First God’s people were to love him and second they were to love others. The prophet Micah points out that sacrifice is pointless unless it is supported with obedience. What

“What God Desires” Micah 6:8 Intro: Reviewing the headlines of the past few months we cannot ignore what we read. Child dies after months of abuse Taxi Driver Murdered in City Finance Company Execs get fat, while Investors Lose Fortunes World Wide Shortage of Credit War Breaks out In ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Patrol Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how God heals the painful "holes" in our lives.

We are getting ready to embark on a journey That will: Provoke Cut Hurt Heal Victory Be deep INTRO: My kids and I watched a movie a couple years ago entitled "Holes" These young boys / for some crime / were sent to a reform boys camp To dig holes in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Favoritsm And Faithful Deeds Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 3, 2009

This is number four in a summer sermon series on the Book of James

As the associate pastor in Abilene I was privilege to preach at several of the smaller congregations around there. After a while I learned not to be surprised at the various habits and rituals of the churches. One of the most unique surrounded the offering at Central Presbyterian in Stamford Texas. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living For A Higher Calling Than Me Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 27, 2008

This is the third message in the Contrarian’s Guide series. This week we look at idols, and how as odd as it sounds, if we are not careful our idol becomes "me."

This is our third message in our contrarian series - we’ve been looking at things from a little different perspective, or vantage point. Last week we talked about slowing down - rather than speeding through life, maybe if we slowed down we could learn to hear God. The week before that we talked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Kingdom Of God (Part2) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Mar 31, 2010

There are things that we do not see but it’s real. God is the King of the unseen realm called Heaven, but heaven is more real than the natural realm.

Introduction This is the 2nd part of our series on understanding the kingdom of God. Let us review our last Sunday’s lesson: What is a Kingdom? A state or government, anything conceived as constituting a realm or sphere of independent action or control. “Kingdom” - means, a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Perfection Isn't Optional Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 25, 2011

We must be perfect to enter Heaven

Why did Jesus ascend into Heaven, why didn’t He stay here on earth for ever? Wouldn’t it have been easier for us to be certain about our Christian faith if He had, if we could see Him and ask Him all those difficult questions that keep on cropping up about how to live the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Freedom Tools

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 24, 2011

No One talks about the destroyer anymore, but he is fast at work. This sermon is to raise awarness of satan and his tatics, and how to defeat him.

Freedom Tools John 16:33Amp, Isaiah 59:19 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Body Vs. Machine

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2007

In his book Ghost Soldiers, Hampton Sides tells of a dramatic mission during World War II. On January 28, 1945, hand-selected Army Rangers and Filipino resistance slipped 30 miles behind enemy lines to rescue 513 American and British POW’s who had spent three years in a hellish prison camp near the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of The Living Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 25, 2008

Many are spiritually crippled today, and unless they hear the Name of Jesus, their lives will never be changed. This is what we can offer them - Jesus. Stretch out our hand and pray for those who are in need.

It was 3.00pm in the afternoon (the hour of prayer in the Temple), Peter and John head up to join the believers at the Temple. • On the way in, as they came to the Gate called Beautiful (a gate inlayed with gold and precious stones, situated at an entrance in the Eastern side of the Temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible