Sermons on scarcity: showing 121-135 of 526

The Beginning Of… Economics Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 16, 2010

God imputes value; faith agrees with his assessment.

Scripture Introduction How much is a person worth? I read that the average human body is: 65% oxygen, 18% carbon, 10% hydrogen, 3% nitrogen, 1.5% calcium, and smaller amounts of things like phosphorous, potassium, sulfur, iron, zinc, and copper. These elements can be bought for about four ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Labor Day - "a Little Slumber, A Little Sleep"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 31, 2017

There is no book in the Bible that has more to say about being ambitious & the lack of ambition than the book of Proverbs.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Proverbs 24:30-34 There is no book in the Bible that has more to say about being ambitious & the lack of ambition than the book of Proverbs. And one passage, written by Solomon, that deals with that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Winning With People: Do For Others What They Cannot Do For Themselves Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

Too often, we don’t do more for others because we just don’t believe it will make much difference. We’re just adding a “drop in the bucket” we say. Joseph may have had no idea how much he was changing history—but I’m glad he chose to risk and offer what

“Do for Others What They Cannot Do for Themselves” GENESIS 41 Joseph and Pharaoh Joseph was an inmate, until Pharaoh needed what he had to offer. Joseph moved from prisoner to prime minister in Egypt because he did for Pharaoh what the leader could not do for himself. His gift made him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dreams And Nightmares Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012

Chasing the American Dream has given most of us nightmares. We must change our lifestyles and our stewardship in order to experience the joy of the abundant life.

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 "Dreams and Nightmares" INTRODUCTION Dreams are powerful forces in our lives. They have the ability to mold and shape our lives, and in a very real sense they can determine or destiny. We encourage out children to dream, because we innately understand the driving force ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

An Occult Case Study Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 8, 2017

To better understand the right perspective toward occultism, we can look at the most detailed instance of it in God’s Word.

An Occult Case Study (I Samuel 28) 1. What do you call a psychic midget who has escaped from prison? A small medium at large! 2. Why do people consult fortunetellers and spiritists? Occult’s lure: about me and my family (brain/emotion). 3. Dale Carnegie: sweetest words a person’s own name. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Day At A Time

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

live each day to the fullest; don't borrow trouble

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, my Lord and my Redeemer. I have been reading the Bible for more than fifty years. Yet sometimes I feel like I am reading it for the very first time. These words of Jesus that we heard from the Gospel took on new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Episcopal

Genuine Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 10, 2012

It's easy to say, "I love," but Paul challenges the Corinthian Christians to live out their love by giving freely and generously to those in need.

2 Corinthians 8:1-15 “Genuine Love” INTRODUCTION Most of the world knows that Facebook recently went public and that it’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg shortly after the Facebook event was married to Priscilla Chan. At $19 billion, many media personalities speculated about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Transformed By Truth: God's Provision Philippians 4:19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

Philippians 4:19 is a beacon of hope and assurance, reminding us that our God is a faithful provider who meets all our needs through His abundant riches in Christ Jesus.

Transformed by Truth: God's Provision Philippians 4:19 Philippians 4:19 (NLT): “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound truth of God's ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, James 1:17, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance Brings Restoration

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002

This sermon deals with the fact that as beleivers we don’t always get what we deserve and we don’t always deserve what we get.

“Repentance Brings Restoration” Scripture Reading: Hosea 14:1-9 Text: Hosea 14:2-4 Sermon Idea: Do we get everything we deserve? In the movie Les Miserables, the main character a man named Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of captivity for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister’s ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Harvest Thanksgiving, Even In Suffering

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016

A reflection on the appropriateness of thanksgiving and glorifying God, even in the midst of intense personal suffering. Contrasted with the First World expectation of self-actualization.

Genesis 2:4-25, Ps 126, Matthew 6:25-33 “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, —What shall we eat?’ or —What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

'loans, Laziness & The Lord’s Heart'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 23, 2023

'Loans, Laziness & the Lord’s Heart' - chapter chapter 6 verses 1-19 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Loans (vs 1-3) Laziness (vs 6-11) Lord’s heart (vs 12-19) SERMON BODY: iLL: • A father and son went fishing one day. • After a couple hours out in the boat, • The boy suddenly became curious about the world around him. • He asked his father, “How does this boat float?” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

It All Begins Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 4, 2002

This is the 6th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon concerns the seven seal judments during the Tribulation.

Sunday Evening May 5, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The End [#6] IT ALL BEGINS Revelation 6 Introduction: 1. This tired earth has come under cruel times of famine, catastrophe, dictatorship, and many other types of suffering; but Revelation 6 introduces an awesome period of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Seasons Of Creation: Being A Disciple With The Land Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 11, 2008

This sermon looks at how our relationship with the land has been affected by sin, how it should be and how it will be

As we continue in our sermon series the season of creation, this week our focus is the land. When you hear the word land? What comes to mind? From my background living in the country; Farming, cropping, bush walks, salinity, hard work, wild animals come to mind,. And from my background living in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19

Denomination: Lutheran

It's All A Gift Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2008

All of life is a gift. Christians are invited to celebrate God’s gifts in both good times and bad.

Deuteronomy 8:7-18 “It’s All a Gift” INTRODUCTION One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the oldest to the youngest, they were to express their praise. When they came to the 5-year-old in the family, he began by looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Praise Your Way To Victory

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 15, 2020

Praise means a commendation; a favorable representation in words. A form of worship and to glorify God. Praise to God guarantees access to God's throne.

PRAISE YOUR WAY TO VICTORY MAIN TEXT: JOSHUA 6:1-6 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelite. No one went out and no one came in. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal