Sermons on Poverty:

Are You Ready For Jesus?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 26, 2007

The Sermon explores what it means to be truly ready for Jesus, in this life and being prepared for His return. Living a Christian life is more than talking about religion, we have to “walk the walk;” we need to be spiritually ready. Three messages o

Are You Ready for Jesus? Matthew 24:36-44; 25:1-13 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 1st Sunday in Advent; December 2, 2007 I once saw a story on the evening news where a photographer was also a skydiver, and he jumped with a number of skydivers from a plane to videotape the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking Up The Isaiah Paradigm Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 27, 2007

In the vision Isaiah received of the Lord upon his throne there is a model of how we can approach God and what the results could be.

TAKING UP THE ISAIAH PARADIGM Towering like a majestic peak above the other great moments in Isaiah is this passage in Isaiah 6:1-13. It was this event that formalized Isaiah’s understanding of God and his mission. If this passage were missing from the book the impact of its message would be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Breaking Through

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Nov 29, 2007

In this life, I believe, there are 4 types of people. a) There is the macho man type of person. They walk around as if the whole world belongs to them. They will manipulate people just to get their own will. They do not care about other people’s feelin

Micah 2:7 – 13 Vers 13 BBE: The opener of the way will go up before them: forcing their way out they will go on to the doorway and out through it: their king will go on before them, and the Lord at their head. Darby: One that breaketh through is gone up before them: they have broken forth, and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:7-13, Micah 2:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Far Will You Go To Find Life

Contributed by James Sawyer on Dec 5, 2007

This Message looks at the journey of the wise men and their encounters on the way to see Jesus. Each person in the story had to make a decision about how they would respond to Jesus. How will the hearer respond today

How Far Will You Go To Find Life? Introduction. Life for the Jewish people in Roman control was not as they wanted it. They had been in exile and under foreign control for some time and it was no secret that they desired to have their sovereignty again. They spoke regularly of the messiah and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Is Life Fair? - Job Chapter Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 21, 2007

This is a study on chapter six of Job.

Jewels From Job Job Chapter #6 Job will answer the accusations of Eliphaz that are found in Job chapter five. His response is found in Job 6-7. Remember Eliphaz has told Job the he does not suffer for no reason. Eliphaz believes that Job has sinned and that is the reason the he is now ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caring For Oneanother

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 17, 2007

Christ followers are to care for each others needs in the body of Christ.

Caring for Oneanother Gal 6:1-5 Peanuts- Lucy asks Charlie Brown “Why are we here on earth?” Charlie Brown, “To make others happy.” Lucy -“Then why are others here?” Most Americans would answer, “To make me happy!” You don’t think so? So why are so many upset with others when they don’t make ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Tale Of Three Widows Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 1:6-22

Text: Ruth 1:6-22, Title: A Tale of Three Widows, Date/Place: LSCC, 4/30/06, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about weddings and the words of Ruth in v 16-17 B. Background to passage: After forsaking God and country and moving to Moab, as we saw last week, the hand of the Lord was against Elimelech ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

Tabernacle -Altar Of Incense(Prayer) Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 2, 2007

This is 4th message in the Tabernacle series. Altar of incense- There is no alternative for prayer. Pray always,

I. The Altar of Incense: The Symbol of the Prayers and Communion of God’s People Ascending to God, 30:1-10 (Ex.30:1-10) God answers prayer. When we face severe problems, trouble, or crises, God answers prayer. When we face terrible trial or temptation, God answers prayer. When we face sickness, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hardest Thing In The World

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007

The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Sad Man Walking

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 5, 2007

The person who wants his life to make a difference for others and be pleasing to God must hold nothing back.

Title: Sad Man Walking Text: Mark 10:17-31 Thesis: If you want your life to count, hold nothing back. (The idea for this message originated from a message by the same title in a series of stewardship messages written by Bryan Wilkerson, pastor of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA, Preaching ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Mystery Of Enjoying Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon gives people basic truths that can help you enjoy life in spite of all its mysteries.

Intro: Keys to Understanding this book (Ecclesiastes) 1. Written by somone who is credited for being the wisest of all time. 2. Written by somone who has made many mistakes. 3. Written after many pursuits and a lot of trial and error. Solomon describes life as an unending, repetitious, pursuit of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Helping and inspiring people to evangelism

Making a Difference Becoming a Hospital pt. 2 September 28/29, 2002 Intro: We’ve been spending the last few weeks talking about the importance of sharing our faith in Christ, and making a difference in our world for eternity. Today I want to talk a little more about that, and giving us each some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Feel The Spirit?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 21, 2007

The Apostle Peter and the Prophet Joel testified that the Holy Spirit is able to do amazing things. Do we still believe in the Spirit’s power?

Do You Feel the Spirit? May 20, 2007 Acts 2:17-21 The Lord will pour out his Spirit like a mighty wind. So says the prophet Joel. So says Peter. The Lord will pour out his Spirit. When that happens, our young men and women will have visions. They will have the gift of prophecy. Signs will be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Secret For More Is Less Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 30, 2007

To be poor in spirit means one is aware that he has less, not more, that he has to admit that he has less to have more and that he has to accept that he can only have more with God.

There was an old woman begging in a street corner. A passer-by took pity on her. He was about to give when he noticed that she’s holding two cans. When he asked why, she answered, “Well, business is so good that I opened a new branch.” Seriously, I remember watching an episode of Imbestigador[1] ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist