Sermons on welfare: showing 196-210 of 4,886

Rash Judgement Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 4, 2002

Sometimes we can make rash judgements that cause conflict among God’s people. How to reconcile such conflicts

Study 16 Chapter 22 Introduction Some years ago we as a family had a very enjoyable holiday in the Lake District in England and while we were there we visited a number of the beautiful little villages and towns around that area as well as one or two of the local forests. We didn’t however engage ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing To Win Series

Contributed by Sam Greene on Nov 30, 2004

The compelling nature of the Law of Love motivates the believer to seek the higher good.

Introduction: Our text reveals the compelling nature of the Law of Love and its relation to the believer. We’ll discover it has something it keeps, something it seeks, and somethings it reaps. Being impacted by the love of Christ will not leave you as before. It’s life changing work begins deep ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will Is "Good, Acceptable & Perfect" - Romans 12:2

Contributed by Samuel Lazarus on Oct 9, 2011

Sometimes it might seem like everything is going upside down. Sometimes it could even end up in failure in spite of many prayers. Does it mean God didn't answer our prayers?

Sometimes it might seem like everything is going upside down. Sometimes it could even end up in failure in spite of many prayers. Does it mean God didn't answer our prayers? Bible says God's will is "Good, Acceptable & Perfect" - Romans 12:2 God's plans for us are a million times better ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Directs Your Path

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011

God is in control.

God Directs Your Path January 16, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is in control. Focus Passage: I Samuel 9:1-24 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Pattern For A Christian Worker (Part 2)

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017

God expectations

GOD'S PATTERN FOR A CHRISTIAN WORKER (Part 2) What he Should Not Do. 1. He should not entangle himself with the affairs of this live. v.4. Some of the things that entangle: Marriage to an unconverted person, or even to a worldly professor. Business partnership with an unconverted man. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father’s Love

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 11, 2000

A Father’s Day Message that is appropriate any time of the year.

I. The History of Father’s Day A. Mrs. Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington first proposed the idea of observing a day for fathers. Her idea was that the holiday be centered on special church services. Her reason for the holiday was to honor her father, William Jackson Smart, a widowed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:15-24

In The Garden

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

Jesus’ experience in the Garden of Gethsemane is an example to us of the power of prayer.

In the Garden Matt. 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46 It has been about three years since Jesus began his ministry in the waters of Jordan. He has taught, healed, inspired, prophesied, challenged and confronted. He has had a last supper with his closest followers and gave them a lesson in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

King Darius Generous Giving

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you kind enough to pray for me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that prayers exceeds giving. IV. TEXT: Ezra 6:8-10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Moreover, I hereby decree that y

I. EXORDIUM: Are you kind enough to pray for me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that prayers exceeds giving. IV. TEXT: Ezra 6:8-10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Moreover, I hereby decree that you are to help these elders of the Jews as they ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help For The Home Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 16, 2009

Husbands and wives are given God-appointed roles. When these roles are ignore, holy wedlock becomes unholy deadlock!

Help for the Home! Colossians 3:18-22 1. Illus. of Nintendo game • Joan bought it for us recently. I carefully consulted the instructions, because that thing looked like something from outer space! • Then she bought us a wireless control for the thing. Looked just like the other one, except there ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2013

The secret to getting along is living as Jesus did, in a family.

Christmas 2013 “Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?” The question I’d like to ask today, this Christmas about two thousand twenty years after the first one, comes from an unlikely guy, Rodney King. You may not remember him, but a couple of decades ago he was the victim of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:34-35

Denomination: Catholic

Contempt For The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do we blaspheme GOD by our own decisions? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that doing bad is not our trademark but our mark in this world is blessing if we do the opposite we blaspheme GOD. IV. TEXT:

I. EXORDIUM: Do we blaspheme GOD by our own decisions? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that doing bad is not our trademark but our mark in this world is blessing if we do the opposite we blaspheme GOD. IV. TEXT: 2 Samuel 12:14 (Amplified Bible) Nevertheless, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Timothy To Come Soon, Hopefully Followed By Paul Himself Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 1, 2019

Paul is sending Timothy to the Philippians for at least two purposes. Paul is eager to receive information about how the congregation is doing, whether they are living in a manner worthy of the gospel, and he wants to encourage them about his own situation in Rome.

Date: 10/31/18 Lesson #18 Title: Timothy to Come Soon, Hopefully Followed by Paul Himself • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 2:23-24, NIV) (23) I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares About The Poor? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 27, 2020

God slams Israel for their actions, primarily trashing their treatment of the poor. What do we learn about how to respond in our own lives?

A PERPETUAL TRUTH: The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. - Amos 5: 7, 10, 11, 12. - It’s a cliché for a reason. It’s the way of the world. - The poor typically get trampled. - Let’s look briefly at the specific accusations levied by God against Israel. a. v. 7 – “You who turn ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Life That God Blesses

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

What kind of life is pleasing to God?

" THE LIFE THAT GOD BLESSES " Genesis 9:1 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. Genesis 24:1 And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. 1. A LIFE DEVOTED COMPLETELY TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1, Genesis 24:1

Denomination: Baptist

Money, Money, Money!

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Here God makes it a requirement for salvation! Because He worshiped his money! Do you worship things too?

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY! Workers earn it, spendthrifts burn it, bankers lend it, women spend it, forgers fake it, taxes take it, dying leaves it, heirs receive it, thrifty save it, misers crave it, robbers seize it, rich increase it, gamblers lose it ... I could use it. Richard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:17-31

Denomination: Baptist