Sermons on Rich And Poor:

Heroes And Villains Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 23, 2020

As Paul concludes his letter to the Romans, he commends many people in Rome while warning them of others. Paul's long list of people gives us a rare snapshot into the nature of the early church.

A. A young adult man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an older lady following him around. 1. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on. 2. Finally, when he went to the checkout line, she quickly slipped in front of him. 3. “Pardon me,” she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shaken Not Stirred

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 30, 2018

A study of the book of Numbers 13: 1 – 33

Numbers 13: 1 – 33 Shaken not stirred 13 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the children of Israel; from each tribe of their fathers you shall send a man, everyone a leader among them.” 3 So Moses sent them from the Wilderness of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Released!

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 25, 2010

How do you deal with guilt? People try many different ways, but only Jesus can truly cut away guilt's chains. Parts: A. From the chains of guilt. B. By forgiveness from Jesus.

Text: Luke 4:14-21 Theme: Released! A. From the chains of guilt B. By forgiveness from Jesus Season: Epiphany 3c Date: January 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Released_-Luke4_14-21.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Build The Church By Being The Church

Contributed by Paul Woodhouse on Aug 16, 2022

Nehemiah has notable character strengths which enabled the Jews to deal with conflict and injustice among them.

There exists a direct correlation between the effectiveness of our mission and how we treat one another as God’s people. We must be the church before we can build the church. We must care for one another before we can hope to reach our neighborhood, this city, the world. *No one is going to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

I am not one who keeps up with the various rock group singers. In fact, I do not believe I could name one rock group that exists today.

What is interesting about these rock groups is how they decide who is going to be the lead singer. Illus: Someone suggested they did it this way. Someone starts off as a guitar player but he can not play. The group then gives him some sticks, puts him in the back, and calls him a drummer. When ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The King

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2022

Palm Sunday represents the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem as King of Israel. Although all his life He had been poor and obscure, at last His identity as the Son of David was recognized, nationally. Every knee shall bow & every tongue confess the King!

THE RETURN OF THE KING Luke 19:12-15,27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: UNLOADING THE WORD 1. Pastor Ken Sumrall tells a story from his days of pasturing in Mississippi years ago. He was out visiting a farmer who was an ex-member of his church. 2. As they looked out over the farmer’s acres and acres of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:12-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 9, 2001

Just come back to Him...

THE PRODIGAL SON This story is based on Luke 15:11 - 32. In a far away land, where no man had ever gone before, came Mr. Christopher Columbus and discovered it after the Indians did. Many, many years later, came to live a man named Mr. Sir, and started killing chickens, fried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Judgement!!

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005

The Judgement that’s coming!!!

THE JUDGEMENT Isaiah Chap. 24 I’m gonna speak to you about a subject that’s probably quite scary to most people including me. Not because I’m afraid or scared for myself because, I know my heart concerning my salvation… But I’m concerned about whats gonna happen and its gonna happen to my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-20, Isaiah 24:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

To The Church That Was Broke And Blessed Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2006

It’s eternally more important for Christians to have treasures in heaven than in their hometown.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would it Say? Series (part 2 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Broke and Blessed Rev. 2:8-11 Oct. 15, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A There ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

How God Can Use Struggles For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

God works all things together for His good and our good - even the worst struggles in life.

HELPING THE WOUNDED TO SEE HOW GOD CAN USE THEIR STRUGGLES FOR GOOD Illustration; When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we are. You can be disadvantaged in many ways, and one way may ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Think You Are Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the "Requirements For Revival" series. This sermon identifies what the Bible says about Christians.

Sunday Morning June 2, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Requirements For Revival” [#1] SLIDE 1 WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: 1. Wouldn’t you like to see revival break out? You are probably thinking, “I would love to see revival happen, but the chances of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Treatment For Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2003

A sermon that outlines, seriusly interprets and applies the text; we all experience "troubled hearts," and the Lord offers us steps to move them toward "peaceful hearts."

Treatment for Troubled Hearts (John 14:1-31) 1. Did you ever play board games like “Shoots and Ladders” or “Gooses Wild” or even “Candyland?” You know the kind of games—your goal is to get to the finish line…. 2. John chapter 14 is outlined in a similar fashion: we begin with “troubled hearts” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking Forward

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2001

Funeral sermon for Edward D. Mitchell -- accountant, musician, deacon; age 85

That classic spiritual writer John Bunyan ends his Pilgrim’s Progress with a triumphant note, saying that after Pilgrim had traveled many miles and fought off many adversaries, when he got to the other side, the angels came out to welcome him. John Bunyan knew that if your lifestyle is that of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Tell Me That Story

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 1, 2001

A sermon on salvation using the illustrative parable of the lost sheep.

Introduction Last weekend as I sat in the hospital room with my wife, our nephew Trenton, found a can of shaving cream sitting on the table. He picked up the can, brought it over to me and began to ask questions about it. So, I began to explain to him that when he got older like Uncle Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11-14, Luke 15:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Is Believing

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

Seeing God in life

Sermon Luke 17:11-19 Seeing is Believing 10/14/01 Verses 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 1. Galilee is a jewish country 2. Samaria is Gentile. 3. Significant Jesus on border between religious and not religious. 4. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist