Sermons on Under Resourced:

Meaningful Sharing With The Needy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 6, 2025

Sharing with the needy is an expression of true Christian love, a testimony of stewardship, and a key to divine reward.

MEANINGFUL SHARING WITH THE NEEDY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:32-37 Key Verse: “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.” (Proverbs 19:17) Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:35-40, James 2:14-17, 1 John 3:16-18, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2014

We Christians want to please God in all things. Even in the act of giving, we want to please Him. The Apostle to the Gentiles provides instruction designed to ensure that we please Him in this act of worship.

“In this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have. For if the readiness is there, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 7, 2015

1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

A free-lance missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support. “What groupare you associated with?” the pastor asked. The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” Again he got the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Other

Strong In The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 30, 2020

Five things believers must be ready for in order to be “Strong in the Lord”.

Ephesians 6:10-13 [10] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. [11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. [12] For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Other

The Third Voice Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Setting the vision for a new church

The Third Voice Scripture Reading: John 6:1-15 Good morning. My name is Bob Hostetler, and I’ve been married for twenty-three years. That’s not an admission of a problem, mind you-- It’s not like saying, “I’m Bob and I’m an alcoholic.” No, I just mention it because it’s important background ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Affluenza

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 26, 2005

Affluenza is a dangerous illness that Christians are either afflicted with or susceptible to, and we must be on guard against it.

Affluenza TCF Sermon October 23, 2005 There’s a illess going around. You’ve definitely heard of it, even if not by the name I’ll use today. It’s not the bird flu. It’s not the regular flu for which many of you have already gotten flu shots, or will be getting one soon. It’s not one of the more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are A Superhero

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2005

Spiritual Gifts are like superhero powers. This lesson takes a look at those gifts as they relate to God’s plan and His command to Love Him with all your heart soul, mind, and strength. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[YOU ARE A SUPERHERO!] Slide graphic – generic superhero flying through the air Slide text – “I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received” (Ephesians 4:1) A few years ago the World Press Review carried a quotation from the National Concord of Lagos, Nigeria. That paper ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

We Still See Him Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007

When I finally realized that God was real, that He did care about me, I began to hunger to know Him and know about what He was doing in the world. And when this truth hit me, that God is with the poor, I found myself wanting to go back, to spend time

We Still See Him When We Join the Poor We Join God ľ As ideologies and judgments and rancor have crumbled, we still see Him crouching in the dark places of despair. ľ As policies and budgets and treaties have come forth still-born, we still see Him with those wallowing in a bed of sickness and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: *other

The 3rd Piling – Holy Spirit - Counselor Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 20, 2013

In order to live out our Christian faith, we must be grounded with a foundation of thankfulness in our walk with God. The 1st piling in that foundation is that God is God, the 2nd piling is that Jesus is Savior... this morning we will look at piling #3

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 15, 2013 Date Preached: November 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 3rd Piling – Holy Spirit - Counselor Sermon Text: John 16:5-15 [HCSB] Essence of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2018

In this sermon, we look at two people in the Bible who were serving the god of money, and are challenged with how to put money in its proper place.

A. Today we return to our sermon series called “Counterfeit Gods – Defeating the Idols that Battle for Our Hearts.” 1. In this series, we have been learning that anything in life, even good things, can be turned into gods when they take the place in our lives that only belongs to the One True ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Partnering With God In Warfare

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Mar 23, 2017

When we partner with God in warfare, we become a battle axe in His hand that He uses to shatter and scatter meetings and plans of the kingdom of darkness.

Introduction GOD IS SEEKING PEOPLE TO PARTNER WITH HIM God has always been on the lookout for people to partner with Him. The whole of the Bible from Genesis down to Revelation is about God seeking people to partner with Him. It is about God seeking:  Partners to manage His resources ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 20 - The Battle Belongs To The Lord Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 6, 2016

We can put our confidence in the Lord to fight every battle that overtakes us.

Psalms 20:1-9 KJV To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; [2] Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; [3] Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. [4] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 14, 2020

Laodicea is nothing more than a “room temperature” church. It has become just like its environment

The Letter to the Church in Laodicea Rev. 3: 14-22 The book of Revelation is often viewed as a strange book full of mysterious symbols that are difficult or impossible to understand. Yet the Bible states just the opposite! The word "revelation" means "to unveil" or "to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Courage To Stay

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 28, 2025

Encouragement sustains faith through presence, patience, and shared courage, enabling people to grow, recover, and remain faithful together.

I need to start today by saying something I don’t say often enough. This is a good church. Not flashy. Not perfect. Not loud. But good in ways that don’t show up on a website. (pause) And the reason I say that is simple. You stay. You stay when nothing dramatic is happening. You stay when the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, Acts 9:26-27, Acts 11:25-26, Acts 15:36-40, Galatians 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Blessings Of Submission Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 13, 2010

Submission is a key to life and humility and trust are a key to submission.

Introduction: A. Recently there was a remake of the movie The Karate Kid. 1. But how many of you remember the original movie? 2. The original movie began with Daniel, a skinny boy who was used to being bullied, asking for a neighbor named Mister Miagi to teach him karate. 3. Mr. Miagi agreed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ