Sermons on View Point:

A Labor Shortage

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 5, 2024

I want to discuss a related spiritual phenomenon that has existed for a long time and whose solution is one that I think we can all grasp and work towards. I want us to consider a spiritual labor shortage which is one that was pointed out by Jesus and continues to this day.

TITLE: A LABOR SHORTAGE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 9:35-38 / ST. LUKE 10:1-4 There has been a lot of talk recently about a current labor shortage, as many businesses find themselves short-staffed and unable to find or keep employees. I will defer to those with more expertise in the economic field ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Luke 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

My Times Are In Your Hands

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 17, 2025

If you watch the nonstop news, you might be tempted to despair! David faced a period of discouragement. In Psalm 31 we see David's hard plight but watch as he wrestles to trust & find hope and victory in God. It points us how to do it.

MY TIMES ARE IN YOUR HANDS Ps. 31:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: YOU KNOW YOU’RE IN TEXAS IN JULY WHEN… 1. The best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance. 2. Hot water now comes out of both taps. You can make sun tea instantly. 3. You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:9-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Promise To Providence - The Beginning Of A Nation - Exodus 1:1-2:15 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2026

GOD fulfills His covenant promises by growing His people through fruitfulness, shaping them through affliction, preserving them through faith, and preparing a deliverer who points ultimately to JESUS Christ; teaching us that true freedom comes only through dependence upon Him.

2026.01.04.Sermon Notes. FROM PROMISE TO PROVIDENCE. Exodus 1.1-2.15 The Beginning of a Nation - Faith, Affliction, and Deliverance Exodus 1:1-2:15 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORD: Exodus, Covenant, Faith, Affliction, Deliverance, Providence, Obedience, Redemption, Faith, Humility, Sovereignty, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:24-26, Exodus 1:1-22, Exodus 2:1-15, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:13-14, Genesis 50:24, Hebrews 11:23-26, Numbers 12:3, Acts 5:29, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 2 Corinthians 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Laodicea Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 14, 2003

This is the last in a series of eight sermons looking at the seven churches of Asia

And so he had come to the end of his journey. It seemed like a life time ago that he read the first letter to the church that was situated in the city of Ephesus. Since then he had travelled to five other cities and read to them the words of the risen Christ. Words of commendation and words of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beatitudes And The Law

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Now a lot of times today we get asked about Moses and the Law? Questions like are we still obligated to obey that law How should we respond?

Charlie was a regular visitor at the racetrack. One afternoon he noticed an unusual sight. Right before the first race, a Catholic priest visited one of the horses in the stable area and gave it a blessing. Charlie watched the horse race very carefully, and sure enough the blessed horse came in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 11, 2014

In the midst of the turmoil and distress of the birth of Jesus, God chose certain individuals to reveal his plan and his Son. This sermon looks at seven people or groups that were selected and why they were.

There was a man who strolled out of a hardware store with a smile on his face and a brand-new chainsaw in his hands. He was told it could cut down five big oak trees in an hour. Twenty-four hours later, however, his smile was gone. Frustrated, he was back at the store complaining that the saw ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Prophet On His Knees

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 27, 2022

Elijah post Carmel in the depths of despair

1 Kings 19 - Prophet on his knees Nina LaCour in a book entitled “Hold Still” wrote these words: The sun stopped shining for me is all. The whole story is I am sad. Hold Still is not an easy read and I would not recommend it if you wanted a happy read either. It is about someone coming to ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

It Is All Relative.

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 25, 2015

How we treat others is relative to how we feel about ourselves. This sermon looks at treating yourself better with the intent if treating others better also.

A Sunday School teacher asked her class if they knew the difference between kindness and loving kindness. One little girl said she knew the difference. She told the teacher that kindness is like when you ask your mother for some toast and she gives it to you, but loving kindness is when you ask ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Philippians 2:4, Matthew 6:19-20, James 5:9, Nehemiah 4:14, Genesis 23:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 14, 2001

Six historical facts surrounding Jesus’ death, six alternate explanations, and compelling evidence to believe the resurrection of Jesus best explains these six facts.

When I was a junior in high school (quite a few years ago!), one of my best friends became a Christian. Because I was an atheist at the time and because my friend Paul had been one of my partying buddies, I gave him a really hard time about his newfound faith in Jesus. I remember going up to him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Hope And Love Series

Contributed by Timothy Edwards on Feb 4, 2004

Description of Faith, Hope and Love and how these three join together.

Faith, Hope and Love The readings for today are to be found in 1 Corinthians 13:13. These three remain, Faith Hope and Love. Now two weeks ago, I spoke on Faith, and how faith was in reality a belief in Jesus Christ. In other words, Faith is simply believing in Jesus Christ. Can you say Amen? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Peace Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Diplomacy has been defined as the art of saying, "nice doggie," until you find a rock. There is truth to this, but it is also true that one may want to say, "nice doggie" until the dog likes you, and becomes, in fact, a nice and friendly dog. That is being a peace maker.

A traveler in the South found himself stranded in a small town on Saturday night. Wondering around, he noticed there were two Baptist churches. He couldn't understand it, so he asked someone why it was that such a small town would have two Baptist churches? The local man said, "They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

I Have A Friend Who Struggles With Anger Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 26, 2001

This message seeks to provide practical insights concerning anger in a person’s life.

I Have a Friend Who Struggles With Anger Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA. email: stevenscreek@aol.com www.stevenscreek.net October 28, 2001 When was the last time you were overcome with anger? What made you mad? Did someone try to trick you? Cheat you? Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Excellent Role Models (Youth Or Father’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

One thing we see lacking around the world today, is role models.

For example, we call football, baseball, basketball, and hockey players, sportsmen, but the only problem is that many of these fellows do not know the first thing about sportsmanship. We are constantly hearing about the terrible role models they are to the youth of the world. The decent people ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Is It A Sin To Doubt?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Lessons on faith and doubt, looking through the life of Thomas

Is It a Sin to Doubt? by Randy Croft One of the hardest decisions Krista and I made before Jacob was born was not which hospital to have the birth. Not which doctor would deliver our little guy. Not which pediatrician we would see, even though we went back and forth on that call. The hardest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kids-The Gift That Requires

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 6, 2015

With the gift of children comes great responsibility. This sermon looks at the requirements needed to turn children into healthy adults.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms. I thought I would begin today with a little history lesson. Mother’s Day is now 101 years old but it actually began 110 years ago in 1905. Anna Jarvis stood at her mother’s grave site and decided to dedicate her life to establish a day that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Foursquare