Sermons on sustenance:

Godly Generations Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 8, 2024

The family tree is described as vine plant, olive trees in the Psalm 128. Humanity is compared with plants, trees, including the palm trees. This house looks like a green house with peace and prosperity.

Psalm 128 Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!   Introduction: Psalm 127 and 128 has a focus on God’s work in and through a holy family. A family tree is a list of all the people in your family: grandparents, parents, husband and wife, children and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Progression Of Blessedness Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 19, 2001

The Beatitudes show the beautiful progression of blessedness as one grows in maturity in the Kngdom of God.

I. Inward (5:3-5) A. Poor in Spirit- bankrupt before God 1. Citizenship B. Those who Mourn – over their bankruptcy 1. Comfort C. The Meek – pliable; submissive 1. Inheritance II. Upward (5:6) A. Hunger for Righteousness 1. Seems to denote yearning for growth 2. We hunger for food for basic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Dads That Make A Difference" Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 17, 2013

Sermon preached on Father's Day to encourage fathers to remain faithful to the task of being fathers who are involved and active in the rearing of their children. Sermon challenged them to continue to be good and godly role models and mentors.

"Dads That make a Difference" Central Zion Baptist Church - Fathers Day - June 16, 2013. Genesis 6-8 Salutation – Welcome Guests General comments….. Salute the fathers - commend them for the work they do. I want to personally congratulate and applaud the many hard-working men ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Power For Evangelism

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

Isaiah’s prophecy applies to believers today, providing the words we need to move us into action in sharing our faith. This passage contains two parts: first, the gospel message; and secondly, assurance for the evangelist.

Isaiah chapter 55 shares a message that can be applied to those getting ready to embark on a missionary journey, and to those getting prepared to share their faith in Christ. Within this passage is contained a two-part teaching. The first part, found in verses 1-7, shares the basic content of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Saving Blood Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 19, 2003

Part 3 of a series on Old Testament parallels of New Testament salvation. This message compares the saving blood of the Passover lamb to the saving blood of the Lamb of God.

Old Testament Parallels of New Testament Salvation — Part 3 The Saving Blood of the Lamb Scripture Ref: Exodus 12:1-13, 14, 46; 13:1-16 Matthew 26:17-29 John 1:29; 3:5-7 1 Corinthians 2:2 1 Peter 1:18-19 Hebrews 10:14, 29 Other Ref: All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Life Beyond The Ceremony

Contributed by Tom Buratovich on Oct 18, 2000

People sometimes tell me after officiating a wedding ceremony, "That was a very nice ceremony.

People sometimes tell me after officiating a wedding ceremony, "That was a very nice ceremony." Ceremonies (a formal act or set of acts performed as prescribed by ritual or custom) such as weddings are meant to be nice, but they are not intended to be an end in themselves. You and I know, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-57

Self-Discipline Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 18, 2009

To run the race Christ has set before us such that we reach the finish line and receive the prize, we need to exercise self-discipline all along the way.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE B.) FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FITNESS “SELF-DISCIPLINE” (1 Cor. 10:1-22) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, May 17, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: Last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Did He Say? Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

Jesus made radical claims about himself

What did He say? John 8:58 Radical: extreme or drastic; especially in regards to what has been accepted or tradition ἐγώ εἰμι: absolute, timeless existence; I am Jesus said He is: 1. The bread of life John 6:35 He is our Sustenance 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Baptist

It Bore No Fruit Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

If a person does not abide in God’s Word, he or she will be cut down. This passage looks at how we need to allow Jesus, the Word made flesh, to penetrate our heart as He penetrated the temple. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

This evening’s message is entitled “It Bore No Fruit,” and it’s taken from what is commonly called “The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree.” “Die when I may,” said Abraham Lincoln, “I want it said of me that I plucked a weed and planted a flower wherever I thought a flower would grow.”(1) Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Need For Revival

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002

REVIVAL is a public admission that you are not living up to the standards we say we uphold. Removing the need for Revival calls us to...

REMOVING THE NEED FOR REVIVAL—2Chron. 31:20—32:8 Remedy/tight Spot Need for REVIVAL signals a Hindrance to expected service. REVIVAL is a public admission that you are not living up to the standards we say we uphold. Need for REVIVAL means... 1)We Have fallen into Sin... ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper Established Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2011

Jesus wanted to celebrate the Passover with His disciples but He also desired to establish another remembrance for them... a remembrance of what was about to take place! Let's take a look at that Last Supper in the upper room and just what it meant to Jes

Set the stage: Jesus knew what was happening… Jesus knew what was about to occur, and Jesus wanted to spend one last night with the men He had trained and grown to love… Read passage here Luke 22:14-20… The Lord’s Supper has long been tied to the Passover meal as it is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Helpers From Above Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

Throughout Scripture, we see that divine help does not only come through human hands but also through supernatural agents—angels and divine manifestations of God’s power.

SUPERNATURAL HELPERS FROM ABOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 1:14 "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (Hebrews 1:14) Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:11-12, Daniel 6:22, Acts 12:7-10, Exodus 14:19-20, 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14, Psalm 91:11-12, Daniel 6:22, Acts 12:7-10, Exodus 14:19-20, 2 Kings 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformed By Trust: The Blessings Of Trusting In God Jeremiah 17:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2024

Jeremiah 17:7-8 presents a vivid picture of the transformative impact of wholehearted trust in the Lord.

Transformed by Trust: The Blessings of Trusting in God Jeremiah 17:7-8 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey of understanding the profound blessings that come from placing our trust in God. Our passage, Jeremiah 17:7-8, presents a vivid picture of the transformative impact of wholehearted ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 125:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 46:1-3, John 15:5, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On God's Nourishment

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 14, 2024

Nourishment is defined as the food necessary for growth, health and good condition.

Laurie Colwin, a female American writer once remarked: “The table is a meeting place, a gathering ground, the source of sustenance and nourishment, festivity, safety, and satisfaction. A person cooking is a person giving: Even the simplest food is a gift.” John 6:35 reminds us: “Jesus said to them, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 81:16, Luke 22:19

What's In Your Backpack?

Contributed by Scott Pyle on Apr 25, 2009

What are you carrying around?

pack can be a help or a hindrance. Sometimes it can be both. I.Problems in the pack. Too many times we weigh ourselves down. A. With sins. B. With unnecessary burdens. C.With the problems of others. (Keep out of others busines) D. The solution is to give it all to God. II.Missing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness