Sermons on Starving:

Act Justly Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 16, 2009

God had given his people explicit instructions as to how to conduct themselves. First God’s people were to love him and second they were to love others. The prophet Micah points out that sacrifice is pointless unless it is supported with obedience. What

“What God Desires” Micah 6:8 Intro: Reviewing the headlines of the past few months we cannot ignore what we read. Child dies after months of abuse Taxi Driver Murdered in City Finance Company Execs get fat, while Investors Lose Fortunes World Wide Shortage of Credit War Breaks out In ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of Joy Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This is a 2nd sermon on the fruits of the Spirit, or Character of a Christian: Joy!

A. Who here this morning has had one tough week? Tired? Who got angry? Who felt they were lied about? Attacked? Discouraged? Who here was depressed this week? Sad? Lonely? Sick? Sick and tired? Sick and tired of being sick and tired?(Looks like we are in good company) And yet the Chracter of a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Now Is The Accepted Time And Day Of Your Salvation

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon calls the reader into a consideration of God’s offer of salvation and redemption through acceptance of Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior, and warns of the consequences of not doing so.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) There was an item on the news recently about a preacher in one of the American states who was arrested because of bothering people in a public parking lot by asking them if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-42, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: United Methodist

The Law Of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 18, 2019

The Parable of the Good Samaritan offers the unique opportunity to see compassion at work outside of Israel. Compassion can change our lives, our churches, and our world.

The Law of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life By The Rev. Rian Adams Have you ever wondered how to spot a hypocrite? It’s possible to spot them in their natural habitat… hiding behind religious rules instead of living the law of love. That happened in today's Gospel lesson. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Prodigality, Love And Grace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 5, 2016

A few details of this beautiful parable that we may miss or take for granted because we think the story is so familiar.

The so-called parable of the prodigal son is one of the—if not the—most beautiful stories in the whole Bible. God, it is pointed out, is like the father in the story. The beauty and power of this story is made very clear in the description and actions of the father. One of the dangers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Ready For Persecution?

Contributed by David Mcnally on Aug 12, 2012

Christians were persecuted by the Jews, then by the Romans, and by the Nazis and the Communists, and by fundamentalist Muslims and others today. Why should we in the West or US, Canada, Autsralia or New Zealand be excused from suffering for our faith?

Gospel reading: Luke 21: 5-19 Sermon: Persecution May the words of my mouth ....... In the Gospels Jesus is recorded as saying some lovely things, that we are loved, that we are forgiven, that we are his friends, but in today's Gospel reading, his words are far from lovely. "They will lay hands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free Samples Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

Are you willing to hand of Free Samples? Joseph had a choice to either forgive or not to forgive. He made the right choice will you?

(Pastor takes tray of food and hands out free samples to the congregation) BUMPER A. God’s looking for AN Average JOE to give out FREE SAMPLES 1. But the problem with this PARTICULAR FREE SAMPLE 2. Not every AJ wants to participate FREE SAMPLES OF FORGIVENESS ILL: JOEseph – At ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Still Came Part 2

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 13, 2012

The genealogy of Jesus is a central part of the biblical record. Who are these people in the line of Christ and what do they teach us?

View powerpoints: 1. Perspective on rich and poor (pic of child crying in anger because she got an iphone with only 16 GB instead of 32 GB next to a pic of a starving African wearing sandals made from two liter Coke bottles). Comment: Which of these do we most identify with? 2. Teach your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of Laodicea

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jan 13, 2013

This ws one of the seven churches in Asia, the last church which was in a lukewarn condition, displeasing to God.

The Church of Laodicea Revelation 3:14/22 In the book of Revelation John addresses the seven churches that are in Asia. He stating in chapter one and verse four, “Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-22

Denomination: *other

The Two Meanings Of "End"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 3, 2013

There are two meanings to "end," and as we reach the conclusion of a liturgical year, we must plan for both.

One of the legends circulating that purports to prove the superiority of the new liturgical calendar and new lectionary is that in the Extraordinary Form, we hear Scripture readings that really belong to the beginning of the year, not the end. Let’s be honest. We aren’t talking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic

Everyday Is Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 26, 2013

Thanksgiving should be everyday

It’s believed that in November 1621 after the Pilgrims first corn harvest, Governor William Bradford organized a feast and invited some of the pilgrims Native American friends, particularly the Wampanoag tribe. Americas first Thanksgiving which was probably not called that by the Pilgrims, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like Eagles

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 7, 2013

Christians like Eagles are special built by God to soar the heights of glory.

Quotes: “There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud” - Carl Sandburg “If we never had the courage to take a leap of faith, we'd be cheating God out of a chance to mount us up with wings like eagles and watch us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Duncan Hamilton on May 2, 2016

A sermon inspired by the book For The Glory by Duncan Hamilton.

Text: Matthew 5:38-47 In Duncan Hamilton’s biography For the Glory, we learn that Scotsman Eric Liddell’s greatest challenge came, not when his convictions about racing on Sunday during the 1924 Olympics were tested, but when he served as a missionary in China amid the Japanese ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-47

Denomination: *other

Remember To Whom You Belong Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 10, 2019

The strength to fight temptation is found only in Christ. Satan uses every effort to convince us to sin. We must remember to whom we belong.

World-acclaimed illusionist Roy Horn goes to work on Friday evening, October 3, 2003, amid a celebrative atmosphere. It is his 59th birthday, and more than a thousand friends have just thrown him a party. And now an audience of fifteen hundred people waits excitedly inside the Mirage Hotel for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Other

Follow Me

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 5, 2018

What does it mean to follow Jesus?

Mid-week Message/Devotion April 4, 2018 Follow Me! Matthew 10:34-39 “And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.” Matthew 10:38 Jesus isn’t mincing any words here is He? If we are going to be Followers of Christ, HE must come first in our lives. When we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39, Matthew 16:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational