Sermons on Scattered:

When God Moves, People Rejoice!

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

: God is working when we cannot see it. We are never out of reach of God’s purposes and plan.

I. God uses those who prove themselves obedient. (vs. 5; 26; 40) A. The first thing any Christian should be obedient to is the preaching of the gospel. B. In verse 5 Philip moves, having been scattered, to preach the gospel “as he goes”. C. In verse 26 having been obedient to Christ, is used by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-40

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Not Lack

Contributed by Nathaniel Sadela on Mar 23, 2018

When you follow God's plans and purpose for your life, He ensures that your needs are met.

To lack is to be in need of something (means of sustenance), to suffer inadequacy, scarcity, insufficiency, famine, drought, poverty, etc. To be deprived of something which is very important to one’s happiness, satisfaction and fulfilment in life. Lack is not just a function of your physical or ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

An Indictment Against The Unscrupulous.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

The LORD cares for the poor. So should we.

AN INDICTMENT AGAINST THE UNSCRUPULOUS. Amos 8:4-7. You trample upon the needy and make the poor of the land fail (Amos 8:4; cf. Amos 5:11). Your religious observances are hypocritical, and you cheat your customers with false weights and measures (Amos 8:5). You enslave the poor and needy ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purposeful Generosity Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 18, 2005

Tithing is a touchy subject in churches, but the reason for tithing is it is commanded in scripture, it reflects the values of your heart, and the work of the church requires money.

Purposeful Generosity May 22,2005 Intro: Today we are going to be talking about a subject that makes many people uncomfortable. We are not talking about sex or divorce or gossip. Instead, we are talking about the issue of money. For many people, the thought is the church is always after money. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Of Seed And Soils

Contributed by Gary Roth on Jul 15, 2002

God is the good gardner, working his people into good soil, fit to plant in the seed of his presence.

"Of Seed and Soils" Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 I would like to fancy myself a gardener, although I’ve only been at it about thirty years, and am humbled at the presence of some of you Master Gardeners in the congregation. I am also finding out that gardening in the south is a different kind of animal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"Church Bones”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

spiriyual death and or Spiritual suicide. No matter your spirit died GOD can Give it life again.

Biblical Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 This is one of the most familiar texts in the Black Church. Pastors and preachers across the country have preached and re-preached from this chosen text. So there isn’t much else we can teach you on the subject of Ezekiel and the dry bones, right? WRONG. I’m sure ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defense And Weapons Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

The final section of 2 Corinthians begins here. Paul’s toughest words in scripture are in this section as he goes to war for the souls of the saints in this church.

1 Corinthians 10 7 Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? If anyone is convinced in himself that he is Christ’s, let him again consider this in himself, that just as he is Christ’s, even so we are Christ’s. 8For even if I should boast somewhat more about our authority, which the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Your Commitments

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

We must keep the commitments we make to the Lord!

Keep Your Commitment! Nehemiah 13:1-31 I. Introduction We now arrive at chapter 13 of Nehemiah, the last chapter in the book. We have seen the great work of rebuilding the wall come to pass. We have learned many great leadership lessons from Nehemiah, a great leader. At this point in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Studies In The Minor Prophets Zechariah Part 1 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2010

Following 70 years of Babylonian exile, Israel was allowed to return home... a. Precipitated by the decree of Cyrus, they returned to rebuild the temple - Ezra 1:1-5 b. The first group of exiles were led by Zerubbabel - Ezra 2:1-2 c

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Zechariah - I Am Zealous For Zion (1:1-3:10) INTRODUCTION 1. Following 70 years of Babylonian exile, Israel was allowed to return home... a. Precipitated by the decree of Cyrus, they returned to rebuild the temple - Ezra 1:1-5 b. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If Your Right Hand Causes You To Sin, Cut If Off! Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 7, 2009

This sermon tackles the difficult issue of lusting after any person that we are not married to. Tackling the issue can be very painful, but in the long run very fruitful

“If your right hand causes you to sin cut it off”! What did Jesus mean? You’ll be pleased to know I come this morning free of sharp instruments except for …the Bible I am holding. The Bible says of itself that ‘the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double edged sword, it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Anglican

Workers In The Field

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2015

We have been swayed by Hollywood to believe, that if someone is possessed, they have to spit pea soup and their heads have to spend around backwards! That is just not true!please enter a brief summary that helps other preachers know the focus of your sermon

Matthew 9:32-38-As they went out, behold, they brought to Him a man, mute and demon-possessed. 33 And when the demon was cast out, the mute spoke. And the multitudes marveled, saying, "It was never seen like this in Israel!" 34 But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the ruler of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of God In The Old Testament Scriptures Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 6, 2015

How did the saints of old interact with the Spirit of God?

The Spirit IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Genesis 11:1-8. 1 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Buried Talent

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 12, 2015

In the parable of the buried talent, we learn that God has called us to be good stewards and faithful servants with our time, our talents, and our treasure.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #5: THE BURIED TALENT INTRO TO TOPIC: Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. • 1/3 of Jesus’ teaching – Parables. Parable: an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. AN EXAMPLE: “44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Lowering The Casket? What Really Matters?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 11, 2016

You are a product of your daily choices? Have you ever considered choices have consequences? Have you ever pondered: worth, value, price and cost?

LOWERING THE CASKET --- WHAT MATTERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for treasure for yourselves upon the earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abram's Attitude Of Prosperity

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 4, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to be prosperous, successful and victorious in everything in your life? Copy Abram's attitude II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display Abram's inner attitude of prosperity and benefit from it.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to be prosperous, successful and victorious in everything in your life? Copy Abram's attitude II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display Abram's inner attitude of prosperity and benefit from it. IV. TEXT: Genesis 14:23 (New Living Translation, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:23

Denomination: Pentecostal