Sermons on Unseen Resource:

Experiencing The Kfc - #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 7, 2007

Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

The Kingdom Focused Church Experiencing the Kingdom Focused Church Matthew 6:24-33 * Please take your Bible and turn to Matthew 6. We will read verses 24-33. * Jesus is beginning His earthly ministry with a foundational message which we have called the “Sermon on the Mount”. He has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Asking Both Kings For The Wall

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 15, 2010

For every significant task, there is the "sit-down" approach and the "rise-up" approach. We need both to sit down and pray and then to rise up and do, but even then by involving the resources of others. Lone wolves are not appropriate.

When a big challenge faces you, essentially there are only two things you can do about it: You can rise to the challenge. Or you can sit down and ignore it. When there is a big task to be done, I am saying, there are two entirely different ways to approach it. There is the rise up approach and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Taught That Faith In God Is Greater Than Any Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Jesus knew that faith would help people focus their attention on God’s power rather than their limited resources. Without an active means of expressing our faith, we are unable to grow in faith.

How Jesus Taught that Faith in God is Greater Than Any Problem Matthew 17:20-17:21 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Everyone struggles with problems that seem overwhelming and tend to stress us out. Jesus once told His disciples, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Membership Matters Series

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 19, 2017

The message today is based on a book written by Thom Rainer, titled, “I am A Church Member.” Thom is the President of Lifeway resources and spends a great deal of time researching all different kinds of churches!

Good morning. Last week Pastor Steve talked a little bit about how we all have our preferences when it comes to where we sit. Personally I sit in a different spot most weeks… And I have met lots of great neighbors. Sometimes though I wonder how YOU feel when one of the pastors sits with you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Taxes, Tithes, & Trust

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 22, 2018

We must obediently trust God with our finances and other assets & resources. How can you trust God with your eternal soul if you can't trust Him with your money?

Taxes, Tithes, & Trust April 22, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must obediently trust God with our finances and other assets & resources. Focus Passage: Matthew 22:15-22 Supplemental Passage: "But seek first His kingdom and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Growing Tree/Person

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 10, 2021

This sermon looks at what it means to be a Psalm 1:3 person. A person who has deep roots, experiences continual progressive growth and becomes a person of great resource in their own life and in the lives of others.

Scripture: Psalm 1; Jeremiah 17:8 Theme: Spiritual Formation Title: The Growing Tree INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about trees. That is right – Trees. According to the latest statics there are over 3 trillion trees ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3, Jeremiah 17:8, Galatians 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

From Despair To Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul comes to the end of his rope, but he does not come to the end of his hope. He had no resource in himself, and all he could do was to surrender his life and future to the providence of God.

Paul Aurandt tells the story of one of the fastest rising young singers back in the early 50's. He was called the Romantic Voice Of America. Teenage girls would give anything to see him, but he never appeared anywhere. He was not even seen in photographs. He was strictly a radio voice. Soon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Deep Calleth Unto Deep

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 15, 2024

We must thirst for Him from the deepest, darkest, desperate areas of our life for it is here that our deep calleth out to His deep resources and fills what only He can fill.

Deep Calleth Unto Deep By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr OPENING: - This phrase of scripture is a humbling, powerful, and often a scary verse of scripture because it literally deals with an intangible often indescribable feeling that can only be filled by the deep unsearchable greatness of God. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:7

Denomination: Apostolic

Investing In What Lasts

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 23, 2025

This sermon calls us to live with holy urgency and single-hearted devotion, being faithful in the small things and using our time, relationships, and resources now with eternity in mind, serving one Master, Christ.

Luke 16:1–13 is another one of those strange passages in the Gospels. Jesus tells a story about a manager who mishandles his boss’s money, gets caught, and then cuts secret deals to secure his own future. And at the end of the story, the master actually praises him! This is not the kind of hero you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Exodus 3:1-12, 1 Samuel 17:17-49

Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Dishonest Steward Or Shrewd Manager

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 18, 2025

Baptized believers should use the worldly resources they possess to serve God's eternal kingdom by being generous and helping the poor, and do it in a way that involves street smarts, enterprise, and proactive initiative.

There’s an old story about Moishe, a medieval Jewish astrologer who prophesied that the king’s favorite horse would die soon. Sure enough, the horse died a short time later. The king got angry at Moishe, certain that his prophecy had brought about the horse’s death. He summoned Moishe and commanded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

On Assignment, Not On Accident Series

Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025

God has given us each specific gifts and resources. He expects us to live for the advancement of the Kingdom on earth. When we fail to do this, we are outside of His will and off assignment.

1) Introduction a) Trouble in school—bad grades—didn’t care about learning—wanted to hang out with friends. b) The problem was that I failed to understand the value of the assignments the teachers were giving. I viewed them as an interruption to my goals and how I wanted to spend my time. By ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics - Service Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of service as a fundamental aspect of Christian life, emphasizing that God has created us for good works and provides us with opportunities and resources to serve others, following the example set by Jesus.

Welcome! It’s hard to believe this is our last week together in our Back to the Basics sermon series. So far we’ve covered prayer, scripture, confession, and today we’ll be talking about service. Or said another way, serving others. Truth be told, we could probably do a “basics” series for another ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Matthew 20:28

Topics: Service, God's Plan, Selflessness

Sermon Series: Back To The Basics

20 Things We Need To Tell Our Children - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kim Lawrence on Jul 10, 2017

We need to understand that our children are under assault by an unseen enemy. Over the next six weeks we are going to look at 20 things we need to tell our children, truths that will help and encourage our children to be all that God wants them to be.

Go ahead and turn in your Bibles to Proverbs Chapter 22. I’m beginning this morning a new series of messages called 20 Things We Need To Tell Our Children. Over the next few weeks you and I are going to look at some important truths that we need to communicate to our children, our teenagers, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

O Day Of Rest And Gladness

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 17, 2007

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Series B. Preached 6/18/2006 @ Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Forest City, Iowa (ELCM) Some material from Concordia Pulpit Resources.

Pentecost 2B. Deuteronomy 5:12-15 “O Day of Rest & Gladness” 6/18/2006 Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Forest City, Iowa (ELCM) Source Material: Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 13, No.3 Sermon Outline Introduction: Every day seems to have its own personality. Fats Domino sang a song called “Blue ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

No Pain, No Gain Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 4, 2009

Our lives – whoever we may be - are futile wastes of time and resources unless they produce something meaningful. The more meaningful and lasting our production, the more significant and worthwhile are our lives. The more significant and worthwhile are

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 “NO PAIN, NO GAIN” (1 Cor. 9:19-27) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, May 3, 2009 AM 1.) WHICH IS MORE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist