Sermons on Starving:

The Eyes Of All Look To You

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2011

We can thank God because of His open hands; He satisfies our desires with good things.

Thanksgiving – November 23, 2011 Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. At first blush this verse looks to be a lie. The eyes of all don’t look ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Sloth Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

This sermon looks at the Deadly Sin of Sloth. Often when we think of sloth, we think of people who are lazy and aren’t doing anything with their lives. In a word, they’re lazy. When most of us picture the idea of sloth we picture someone like Frank. So wh

Sloth Matthew 25:24-25, 44-45 Frank is 32 years old, lives in his parent’s home and works part time at a restaurant. His parents pay all of his bills and provide all of his meals. Frank doesn’t have lots of friends and he doesn’t go out very much. He spends the majority of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

My Way To Joy

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jul 21, 2012

They Christian's way to a Joyful life

My way to Joy Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5:10 ILL. There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral restaurant, with Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants, & shoes. And I’m not talking about a little bit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What? You Have To Be Kidding? Feed Them?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2008

BE A FEEDER! BE AN ENCOURAGER! STIMULATE GROWTH! MAKE WHATEVER ADJUSTMENT YOU NEED TO YOUR ATTITUDES AND HEART TO NOURISH THOSE THAT NEED IT. The one that needs your love the most, probably deserves it the least. Invest love anyway!

WHAT? YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING? SHALL WE SMITE THEM? WHAT? FEED THEM? GIVE THEM NOURISHMENT? REFRESH THEM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You can quickly pass and skip some points and do this as one lesson, or develop slower as two lessons? I. ARE WE A PRODUCT OF WHAT WE EAT? IF THIS ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Beliefs: Burden Or Blessing?

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 28, 2009

“Your belief system needs to be a blessing rather than a burden for others in following Jesus.”

YOUR BELIEFS: BURDEN OR BLESSING? Luke 6:1-11 Proposition: “Your belief system needs to be a blessing rather than a burden for others in following Jesus.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge each child of God to make sure that their belief system is a blessing, not a burden for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation16 The Final Seal Is Broken Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 29, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

Study In Revelation 16 The Final Seal is broken, The Trumpet Judgments begin Rev. 8: 1-13 When the 7th seal is broken there is absolute silence. No one is speaking, no one is moving; not even Jesus. You sort of wonder if every eye is on God at this moment. He hasn’t said a word and after all that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Old Testament Challenge: Joseph Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 22, 2010

Old Testament Challenge: Joseph

The OT Challenge: The Faithfulness of Joseph There are certain Old Testament personalities that emerge in the writing of the Old Testament that call for an examination. There are stories that we should not only know but hand down to our children and grandchildren. We draw on these stories to gain ...read more

Denomination: *other

Jesus Explains Why All Things Must Be Made New Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on Jul 7, 2008

This is an examination of Jesus’ words to the Pharisees and disciples of John concerning fasting and new wine.

Jesus Explains Why Things Must be Made New Matthew 9:14-17 Introduction A little later John’s followers approached, asking, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees rigorously discipline body and spirit by fasting, but your followers don’t?” Jesus told them, “When you’re celebrating a wedding, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believing Means Coming To Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 10, 2008

True believing is not merely assenting to a few facts about Christ, it is feeding on Him and coming to Him.

Father in heaven, draw us to you. Please draw us to you just now so that we might worship you with all of our hearts. We’re done with mere knowledge and information, we long for Your Presence and Your Power. Lord we are drawing near to You just now, please draw near to us through Your Word and Your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pace Of Provision

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We want provision right now! Send in the offering and expect the miracle, the new car, or the new house. However, there is a pace to provision that we must understand and in which we must participate.

The Pace of Provision We like to talk about provision. You can get shouted down when you begin to talk about provision. I may not get an “amen” when I preach about lust, gluttony, or anger, but when I get off on provision you can bet amens are coming. American Christianity is particular is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rocks & Rolls

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 13, 2011

Was Jesus really tempted? Was it possible for him to sin? Did he have free will?

Many people encounter a dilemma when they think of the idea of Jesus being tempted. They question whether Jesus was really tempted. Did he feel temptation the way we do? Could he have given in to temptation? Was it possible for him to sin? The Bible gives a pretty clear answer when it says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

What Not To Wear Series

Contributed by Tim Chinn on Apr 4, 2011

This expository message on Colossians 3:1-17 uses a popular TV show as a way to reinforce the text.

What Not to Wear” Colossians 3:1-17 Big Idea: When Christ is at your core your “spiritual clothes” will be right. (props.= 2 racks of clothes, one of old clothes and one with new clothes) Introduction: Most of us know how important it is to make a good first impression. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Double Your Money

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2010

We think that we must protect what we have, and do not see those in need as brothers and sisters in disguise. But God puts back in our sacks more than enough when we walk on a mission of mercy and a journey of faith, caring for the hungry and needy.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, October 16, 1988 (World Hunger Sunday) Somehow, when our whole orientation is consuming and enjoying and entertaining ourselves, we pay no attention to anything beyond today. What we have today we use, and assume that tomorrow will take care of itself. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Thought He Was With You

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

What happens when Joseph and Mary loose the son of God?

Luke 2:41-52 Whew, Christmas is over for another year. As always there is a big buildup and in the period of 24 hours all the spending, giving and receiving are suddenly over. Except for the ones that need to exchange things or received gift cards. Their receiving is extended just a bit. So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Congregational

God Operates Value Village, Not The Landfill

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2009

For Senior Adult Sunday: There are legitimate concerns about aging; but there are also those who would prey on the elderly. God is our ultimate refuge and the protector of those who are to be valued, not thrown away.

If it’s old, it has to go. That used to be the message. In the years after World War II, once we got our economy back on a peacetime basis, we all wanted only new things. Bright, shiny, new. And so, if it’s old, it has to go. Do you remember? Do you remember, if you go back that far, how, during ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:4-12

Denomination: Baptist