Sermons on Serving Poor:

The Call To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 2, 2022

Jesus said go and make disciples. Your task as a disciple is to make disciples. You are to become a fisher of men. Jesus expects nothing less than total obedience.

Charles Sheldon wrote a challenging book called In His Steps. In this book Henry Maxwell is the pastor of First Church Raymond. A visitor about 33 years old out of work walked to the front of the church and asks what does it mean to follow Christ? He collapsed and died three days later. A group ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Wicked Husbandmen: Working The Fields While The Master Is Away Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 22, 2022

We’ve talked a great deal about stewardship, and using our gifts for God. That’s vital to understand. Your giftings are entrusted to you by God. And you must make use of them for his glory.

"Once, a man said, "If I had some extra money, I'd give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family." And the same man said, "If I had some extra time, I'd give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my job, my family, my clubs, and what have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-45

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Express Our Gratitude?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 18, 2024

This sermon, which was taken from many sources, shows many ways to express our gratitude.

Opening: Rudyard Kipling was a great writer and poet whose writings we have all enjoyed. Unlike many old writers, Kipling was one of the few who had the opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. He also made a great deal of money at his trade. One day a newspaper reporter came to him and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16, Ephesians 5:19, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 22:37, 1 John 4:10, 1 John 4:19, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Matthew 20:28, John 10:10, 1 Chronicles 29:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lesson Of Faithfulness To God Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 29, 2024

God is calling out to each of us to turn to Him – to repent and follow completely. What we do with this simple command shows who He is to us (it’s personal); so if we choose to run away from the things of God then we choose us over Him!

2024 Christmas Series – Part 6 Sermon 6 – A lesson of faithfulness to God Luke 2:25-40 Dismiss the children for Children’s Church and Nursery Wednesday nights to resume on January 15 at 6:30pm / Lunch Today Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we conclude our series on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 14:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demonstrating Love Towards God’s Servant

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 3, 2025

Loving and honouring God’s servant is a divine command that brings blessing, unity, and increase to the body of Christ.

DEMONSTRATING LOVE TOWARDS GOD’S SERVANT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Key Verse: “And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Life That Glorifies God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 23, 2025

To glorify God means to honour Him in all that we do, say, and think. It is the ultimate purpose of our lives as believers.

LIVING A LIFE THAT GLORIFIES GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 3:17, Philippians 1:20, John 15:8 INTRODUCTION: To glorify God means to honour Him in all that we do, say, and think. It is the ultimate purpose of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing As A True Christian Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025

In this study, we will explore how to grow as a true Christian by cultivating the right practices and mindsets that promote maturity and spiritual strength.

GROWING AS A TRUE CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Peter 3:18 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 5:12–14, Colossians 2:6-7, 1 Peter 2:2, Philippians 2:12-13, John 15:4-5 INTRODUCTION: Becoming a Christian is only the beginning of a lifelong journey of spiritual growth. Just as physical life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love One Another

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025

The command to love one another is not optional in the Christian faith; it is central to our identity as disciples of Jesus Christ.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 13:34-35 – “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” Supporting Texts: 1 John ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living, Loving And Leading Like Jesus | A Deep Dive | Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Aug 23, 2024

Many of us have heard this phrase of Live, Love and Lead like Jesus. Many a times this becomes a cliche and we don't go beyond the obvious meaning of those words. Dr. Madana Kumar dives deep into this phrase and brings out the full implications of doing this in real life.

Living, Leading and Loving Like Jesus All of you are familiar with Lead like Jesus. So it is safe to assume that you have heard the words “Live, love and lead like Jesus” many times. The Lord has laid it on my heart to examine this statement a bit more this morning. Living like Jesus is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27, 1 John 2:6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, John 13:34-35, John 15:12, Ephesians 5:2, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 4:10-11, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:1-17, John 21:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry, [part 1] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 31, 2022

Jesus, having talked about money and our need not to serve money, now tells us not to be anxious. One great source of anxiety is material anxiety, anxiety over possessions, and provision. However, if we serve God, we have no cause to worry.

Sermon on the Mount - (Don't Worry, Part 1) Matthew 6:25-30 (NIV) 25 Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures In Earthen Vessels

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 1, 2014

The reason why God brought us to this earth is because He has a special assignment for us. To fulfill your purpose; to carry out the assignment or the role God has for you, He has put certain treasures in you.

Introduction GOD WANTS TO USE YOU The Bible in Ephesians 2:10 tells us that God has prepared in advance good works He wants us to do. What this means is that even before we were born, God had in mind a work, an assignment, a role for every one of us which He brought us to this earth to fulfill. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalms: Psalms Of Orientation 2 Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 21, 2021

Psalm 1 and 2 serve as an introduction to the Psalter. This is the third sermon in the Psalms series.

Psalms: Songs of Orientation 2 Psalm 1 is an introduction to the entire Psalter. It is placed over against Psalm 2 on purpose. Psalm 1 is a "Torah Psalm." The word "torah"' means "instruction." Here it most likely does not have reference to the law of Moses but to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter From Mark 1:1-13 Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 3, 2020

John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God.

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter from Mark 1:1-13 John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God. So much so, that multitudes of people came to him convinced of their need to change their ways in preparation for the coming Messiah. In our time, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can I Really Believe Jesus Is Who He Says He Is? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Had your brother said, “I’m God. I’m the Lord. And I’m here to die for the sins of the world,” you wouldn’t readily believe Him either. But after Jesus rose from the grave, we see Jesus’ mother, Mary, worshipping Him. We also see his own brothers, James and Jude, worshipping as well.

Jesus’ message was designed for religious outsiders. All throughout today’s message, I’m going to be talking about the gospel. The gospel is Jesus. The gospel is the message of Jesus. If you’re regularly a part of our church family, I’ve moved from the end of Luke 5, last week, to Luke 8, this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:22-24, Luke 5:27-32, Luke 8:1-3, Luke 8:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Generosity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

We serve a God who is so generous and always provides more than we deserve.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The story is told that one day a beggar by the roadside asked for alms from Alexander the Great as he passed by. The man was poor and wretched and had no claim upon the ruler, no right even to lift a solicitous hand. Yet the Emperor threw him several gold coins. A ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 34:1-29

Denomination: Baptist