Sermons on Rich Prospers:

A Godly Father's Reward

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 18, 2004

This sermon explores the 128 psalm as a model for changing life, family, and nation from the father up.

A Godly Father’s Reward Psalm 128:1-6 This morning I want to break with a long standing church tradition. Somehow it has become a tradition to praise mothers for their wonderful and inspiring work on Mothers Day – and berate Dad’s for their shortcomings on Fathers Day. We often make the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: *other

Five Men And Five Trees

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Only Mark’s Gospel records this story. This particular miracle of healing is unique since it is the only miracle Jesus did which happened gradually. Usually Jesus’ healings happened suddenly and completely. In this miracle, however, the blind man’s vision

Intro: Only Mark’s Gospel records this story. This particular miracle of healing is unique since it is the only miracle Jesus did which happened gradually. Usually Jesus’ healings happened suddenly and completely. In this miracle, however, the blind man’s vision was restored in two stages. During ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: *other

For A Time Such As This Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 26, 2006

4 of 4 on the Treasure Principles. Based on 1 Timothy 6:17-19 this message empahasizes why we need to give to break the hold of things in our lives.

Treasure Principles For such a time as this November 19, 2006 Treasure Principles The tyranny of things Lets say that someone gives you a free TV... Now what? You have to get an antenna or subscribe to cable. You need a vcr, a dvd, a TIVO box, and surround sound speakers to make the experience ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023

Explores Psalm 1, emphasizing the stark choice between paths of righteousness or wickedness, and the resulting destinies of divine favor or destruction.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, this sanctuary where we come to meet with God, to hear His Word, and to be transformed by it. Today, we stand on the threshold of a profound exploration of a text that has been a wellspring of wisdom for countless ...read more

Topics: Following God, Blessings

If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair? Part Two

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 14, 2001

An Expository Sermon From Psalm 73 On How Perspective Can Make It Seem That God Is Not Good, and Life Is Not Fair. Part 2 of 2

"If God is Good, Why is Life so unfair" Illustration: At the San Diego Padres baseball games, between innings once in a while, they put a little puzzle on the score board. They have the outline of a baseball player and a trivia question; you try to guess who the player is. They start off by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating Fortune And Misfortune

Contributed by James Harrington on Jan 29, 2003

What is it that brings us to God? The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and misfortune and stay focused on God.

Introduction: 1. Oscar Wilder once wrote, "In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants and the other is getting it." 2. Job knew the tragedies of getting all that he wanted and the loss of all that was precious. 3. The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's House Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God's House

Psalm 122 God's House 1. The Place of Gladness Here The Inspiration - 1 I was glad The Invitation - when they said unto me, The Integration - Let us The Inclination - go into The Installation - the house of the Lord. There is Grace, Goodness, Godliness, and Glory in ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Power Loss

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 26, 2010

Your spiritual battery will remain fully charged when your daily focus is on Almighty God.

Text: “For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked” (Psalm 73:3). Have you ever been envious of someone because they have received something that you wanted? Maybe in the workplace you were passed over for a promotion. Perhaps someone doing the same job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Character Study Of Amos Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Amos’ life and message remind us that God expects justice, righteousness, and genuine worship from His people. He calls us to stand against oppression, live with integrity, and obey His commands. His message is still relevant today as we strive to uphold God’s standards in our society.

CHARACTER STUDY OF AMOS – PROPHET OF JUSTICE AND JUDGMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Amos 5:24 "But let justice run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream." Supporting Texts: Amos 1:1, Amos 3:7, Amos 4:12, Amos 7:14-15, Isaiah 1:17, Micah 6:8, Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:24, Amos 3:7, Amos 4:12, Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What's Better Than A Big Bank Account?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 26, 2013

A sermon about priorities.

"What's Better than a Big Bank Account?" 1 Timothy 6:6-19 This past Thursday, I was busy...busy, busy, busy... ...well, what else is new? Anyhow, someone knocks on the church door. He looked to be in pretty bad shape, and I have to admit--to my shame--that my heart sank. And not for him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Steps To Success

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 30, 2010

It is one of the most successful building projects ever. How did it go from vision to fruition in 52 days? And how will these same principles help us build a church, or a good home, or a business? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, Powerpoint.

Steps to Success Nehemiah 2:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Steps2Success.html Nehemiah heard the sad news of Jerusalem and her walls lying in ruins, and he was heartbroken, asking God to use him to fix the situation. Many of us pray to God to fix things and what we mean is, I’d like to see ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Plans

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

God has a plan for each and every one of us.

Plans Jeremiah 29:11-13 1. God has made plans for each and every one of us. - Before you were born - Plans for your appearance your direction, your gifts, etc... 2. God’s plans for us are always in our best interest. - God never seeks to harm us - Satan harms and we harm ourselves - ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Professions & Possessions Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 6, 2006

Greed is good? If our primary goal in life is material wealth, we will end up with empty, futile lives and spiritual bankruptcy.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Professions and Possessions”, 5:8-20 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some of us remember Jack Benny. In a skit on his radio show, a robber held him up, pointed a gun at him and said, “Your money or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Congregational

The Reward For A Christian Father

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Today’s world don’t make it easy to be a Godly Dad. We often make the assumption that Dads really need to be thrashed about the head and neck for failing to live up to God’s standards – and then wonder why they don’t come to church. Men I have the inspi

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: Today’s world don’t make it easy to be a Godly Dad. We often make the assumption that Dads really need to be thrashed about the head and neck for failing to live up to God’s standards – and then wonder why they don’t come to church. Men I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Contentment Series

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011

The unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time and therefore, we must learn to wait on the Lord with contentment.

A. This is the fourth installment of our ongoing series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” We’ve been talking about how the unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time and therefore, we must learn to wait on the Lord. In this installment, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational