Sermons on Rich And Poor:

The Way We Were, Pt 6 Needs Meeting Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Oct 6, 2009

Who are the Needy? Who should do some thing? Church as it is menat to be is a needs meeting community of saints you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Church as it is meant to be, is a needs-meeting community of saints. I am sure you will immediately recall the following: “All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.” (Acts 2:45-44) This characteristic of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Be Thankful Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 19, 2017

A little different look at thanksgiving. If we are thankful for God's blessing, what we doing to be a blessing to others, thereby increasing the thanksgiving, glory and praise being returned to God?

2 Corinthians 9:10–15 (NKJV) Ever wonder how family fights begin on Thanksgiving? (show picture of pie with slice out of the middle). In fact we often think of Thanksgiving as a day of excesses. You Know You Overdid Thanksgiving When.... Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Successfully Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

A look at the four beatitudes found in Luke’s account.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 12 How to Live Successfully Luke 6: 17-26 Jesus went into the hill country with His disciples during this night of prayer he was directed by the father to disciple an inner core of men, the apostles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Judging

Contributed by Stephen Carroll on May 1, 2006

This sermon deals with James’ exhortation to not judge.

The Book of James is a short letter that is often over looked. Not just because it is short but there have been many who simply didn’t like what it said so they would glance over it quickly. Martin Luther, not the King but the great reformer who lived a few hundred years ago didn’t like James at ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Have More Than We Think

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

THis is a stewardship sermon that we preached together as a team for a keynote address.

We Have More Than We Think 05/01/2004 Text 2 Corin 8:1-9 Eccl. 11:1-6, Act 4:31- 37 Stewardship Training Toby “ Well how did your Stewardship Drive For Missions Go Last Week.” Rick Well I told the congregation, “I spent a lot of time in prayer seeking the Lord. I am happy to tell you the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Be Spew

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007

John 3:16 is all about grace and love while Revelation 3:16 is about accountability and judgment.

Don’t Be Spew Introduction: Everybody loves to quote John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life." People at football games proudly hold up signs with this scripture reference on it. Homeless guys will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem With Sin

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 13, 2002

A lesson about the affect of adultery in David’s life, that should serve as a warning today.

THE PROBLEM WITH SIN I/ DAVID’S SIN A. BEGINS WITH IDLENESS: - 2 Samuel 11:1 B. CENTERS AROUND SELF: - 2 Samuel 11:2 C. HAPPENS WHEN MAN FORGETS GOD’S WORD: - 2 Samuel 11:3 D. IS IMPOSSIBLE TO HIDE: - 2 Samuel 11:6-11 E. DRAGS MAN DEEPER INTO MORE SINS - ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Be To God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2006

The human mind cannot conceive the depth of the love of God for us that He would sacrifice His Son to save us from our sins.

THANKS BE TO GOD Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 THANKS BE TO GOD THE FATHER FOR SENDING HIS SON “And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.” (I John 4:14) The human mind cannot conceive the depth of the love of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Camel That Passed Through The Eye Of A Needle

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 31, 2016

Jesus 'seeking and saving' the Lost.

A CAMEL THAT PASSED THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE. Luke 19:1-10. We recently read Jesus’ parable of a rich man who was only interested in hoarding his wealth, had no present compassion for the poor, and was living as if there was no God (Luke 12:16-21). God’s verdict on this man was that he was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zackie's Story Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004

This sermon looks at the story of Zacchaeus and the lessons it teaches us

Zackie’s Story Luke 19:1-10 Zachary S. (Zackie to his friends) seemed to have it made. He had a fancy apartment with a shiny yellow sports car out front. Zackie had a comfortable government job, earning good money. Some people said his job was a little too comfortable, that the money was too good. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famine In A Time Of Plenty

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 16, 2020

The worst famines are artificially made ones.

Famine in a Time of Plenty Amos 8:11: “Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD.” Times were relatively good in both Israel and Judah in the time of the Prophet Amos, at ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11, Amos 8:4-6, Isaiah 1:21-23, Amos 2:11, Amos 5:18-20, Haggai 2:21, Hebrews 12:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Slaying The Green-Eyed Monster

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 8, 2025

The green-eyed monster of envy, and its children frustration and bitterness, grow best in an enclosed space. But when we abandon our isolation, entering into our faith community and our common experience of God, the One who is stronger than the world can lift us above it.

Have you ever bought a lottery ticket? ‘Fess up, now... Most of us are human enough to think that life would be a whole lot easier if we just had a little more money. And let’s face it... while money can’t solve all our problems it can certainly take care of the basics, can’t it? Food, clothing, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why People Aren't Christians? Pt 1

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 7, 2002

This sermon begins to explain why people do not turn to Christianty.

Why People Aren’t Christians? Part 1 Matthew 19:16-22 “And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steady As We Go

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 25, 2022

We must be consistent in our lives as believers.

I had a teacher in undergraduate school who used to quote Shakespeare and say, “O consistency thou art a jewel. O Inconsistency thou art a reality.” Shakespeare and my teacher hit on insightful truths. One is that being consistent is a rare and valuable commodity, and the other is that we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Things In Hell We Need In The Church Today

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007

A message for a burning desire of the church to get moving

Six things in Hell we need in the Church today Luke 16:19-31 1. Lost People: Luke16: 23…read Luke 14:23 And the Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highway and hedges and Compel them to come in, that my house may be full. Compel: what means he used is not stated, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist