Sermons on Selfish Generation:

Poverty Is Prevented By Generosity To The Poor Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

Part 19 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse" (Prov. 28:27). The antithetical saying in Proverbs 28:27 contrasts between giving and not giving to the poor. In the following chiastic structure, we can compare the two sub-statements: A Whoever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:27, Proverbs 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

God Always Gets The Glory Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 14, 2020

Make the glory of God the story of your life.

Over 8 years ago, Beth and I had the privilege of going to Israel. We were impacted by the people we went with and the places we visited. Our team consisted of 30 Asian believers from seven different countries and was led by friends of ours who teach at the East Asia Theological Seminary. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Uniting The Body

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 7, 2021

We need to stop the dividing of the Body for carnal reasons. You cannot believe that Jesus is pleased with our dissecting His Body for our selfish agendas.

For those who follow me, you know every morning I listen to the pastor of Times Square Church in NYC. The congregation of over 8K are from 100+ nationalities. That is deemed impossible by common consensus of church people who say we need seeker churches adapted to various subcultures and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Difficult People

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

This sermon looks at how best to deal with difficult people by seeing how we should not be difficult ourselves.

My wife used to work at a Wal-mart in Hattiesburg, MS in the jewelry department. Now many of you know Wal-mart’s policy, that the customer is always right. There may be the case on paper, and it may be great for the overall business of the company, but what do you do when a customer takes full ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence

Contributed by Martin Albanese on May 15, 2003

Which one of us is the greatest? A look at Ambition, Jealousy, and Hostility in our lives

Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence (Sermon notes take from a book called Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned: But I Have Several Excellent by James W. Moore.) Let me start out by asking you all a question tonight! • Have you ever been reduced to embarrassed silence? o the kind that comes for a sense ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Being A G.o.d.l.y. Father Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 17, 2001

A message that uses the acronym "g.o.d.l.y."to show how all fathers can reclaim their rightful role as the spiritual leader of their family.

AN ARTICLE IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEVERAL YEARS AGO PROVIDED A DEEP PICTURE OF GOD’S FATHERLY LOVE FOR HIS CHILDREN. AFTER A FOREST FIRE IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, FOREST RANGERS BEGAN THEIR TREK UP A MOUNTAIN TO ASSESS THE INFERNO’S DAMAGE. ONE RANGER FOUND A BIRD LITERALLY COOKED SOLID IN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 8, 2009

A legacy to leave with the next generation that will produce joy in them and us.

We’re in the series Recession-Proof Relationships and since today is Mother’s Day we’re going to talk about Leaving a Legacy by training the next generation. Moms are great examples of this topic. They can be great teachers! Things My Mother Taught Me... My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Wicked Husbandmen Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 27, 2007

Even wives and ladies can be ’husbandmen’ [vinedressers] in the field in which we are planted. But what do we think of the ’boss’ and how do we treat His Son? Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

The Wicked Husbandmen Matthew 21:33-41 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WickedHusbandmen.html 1. The vineyard immediately brings to mind Israel - cf. Isa 5:1-7 2. The landowner who planted the vineyard is God 3. The wicked vinedressers [husbandmen] represent Israel’s leaders - cf. Mt 21:45 4. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Success Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

Success without humility and vigilance can easily become a trap that leads to downfall.

THE DANGERS OF SUCCESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 8 Judges 8:22–27 (KJV) 22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian. 23 And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church God Uses Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 25, 2002

Five characteristics of the kind of church God uses.

When your average unchurched person decides to go to church, that person is met with a bewildering array of different choices. There are so many different kinds of churches in our culture today, it can be very confusing trying to sort through them all. Churches come in different sizes. The average ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival - Turn From Wicked Ways

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

The Fourth in a multi-part series inspired by Rick Atchley’s series Revive Us Again.

TURN FROM YOUR WICKED WAYS II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: There was a fellow named Louie who was deep in debt, and was thinking of ending it all. When he confided in his neighbor, his neighbor said, "That’s ridiculous! I can give you a pill that will put you in a state of suspended animation. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satisfaction Guarenteed

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002

This is a sermon that addresses God’s general invitation.

Introduction: 29 Palms illustration READ SCRIPTURE Background: Messianic passage 49:1-57:21 Isaiah 52-53 (Messiah’s atonement). Isaiah 54 (Israel’s restoration). Isaiah 55 (the great invitation). REDEMPTION ► SPREAD TO ALL ► INVITATION GOES OUT Proposition: True satisfaction can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Continuation Ii : Strength For Each Day

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

WHAT A IS THE MISSING QUALITY OF OUR youth GENERATION ?!

CONTINUATION II : FORCE POUR CHAQUE JOUR ! Lecture: Actes 2/46-47. I La Force de la continuation au travers de la prière  Dieu : ATout ce que vous demanderez avec foi par la prière, vous le recevrez.@ Mat. 21-22 Jésus n=a pas été soutenu dans l=oeuvre qu=il a accompli sur terre, le ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Right In A World Living Wrong

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 28, 2007

people who chose to live right in their generation

Intro: now that Bradley has preached his first sermon and moved on to the State level, some people say that I better do good today because he is after my job. Some people said he can say more in five minutes than his dad can say in an hour. Fine arts was so much fun yesterday, and seeing all the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Challenge Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 26, 2009

Challenges people to be generous with time, talents and treasure.

This Sermon and series based on sermon series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. The Challenge of Generosity Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory Creek Community Church. We are glad that you are here today. We hope that because of your being here, God would speak to you through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational