Sermons on Abide Without Offense:

Painful Letters Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 15, 2003

Love’s priorities will not allow it to sit idly by and watch even when the action required involves causing great suffering. Love knows how to discipline best!

Chapter 2 1 But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrow. 2 For if I make you sorrowful, then who is he who makes me glad but the one who is made sorrowful by me? 3 And I wrote this very thing to you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow over those from whom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Extreme Forgiveness!” Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 24, 2002

Jesus willingly gave up His life, so we can have life.

First Baptist Church February 10, 2002 Luke 23:32-34 “Extreme Forgiveness!” Has anyone ever really hurt you? Obviously, we have been hurt in our lives. But I want you to think if there are people who have done something to you that is so terrible that forgiveness seems out of the question. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Games People Play: "Sorry!" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 21, 2006

From a "Games People Play" series on the Sermon on the Mount, this is a message about forgiveness.

Games People Play: “Sorry!” Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION: "Sorry!" is a board game based on the ancient Indian game Pachisi. Players try to travel around the board with their pieces faster than any other player. The game title comes from the many ways in which a player can negate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Defense Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 14, 2007

Even in the midst of opposition Paul rejoiced because the Gospel was being preached.

1) Last week we spoke of the Gospel being advanced when we go through difficulties in our lives. When the Gospel advances we advance. When Paul was able to process his problems through acceptance and surrender he was able to receive divine power and perspective. 2) This week we will be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When We're Embarrassed Of Jesus

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 27, 2013

A look at Peter denying three times and at five examples of times when we are embarrassed of Jesus.

EVERYONE LOVES JESUS IN CHURCH: Whether I’m embarrassed of Jesus often changes with a spike in the cost. - Mark 14: 27-31, 50, 67-68. - It’s easy to love Jesus when there’s no cost involved. It’s easy to love Him when there’s no pressure. - As the costs increase, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

“critical Care Of The Body Of Christ”

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 17, 2013

For the church, the Body of Christ, to fulfill its purpose and mission it must be united. Paul emphasizes this in Ephesians 4. As the Body of Christ, we need to realize the necessity of caring to maintain unity within the church.

“Critical Care of the Body of Christ” Ephesians 4:1-6, 25-32 A Christian church is a local body of regenerate (born-again) persons, baptized on a profession of their faith in Christ; who have united in covenant for worship, instruction, the observance of Christian ordinances, and for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

10,000 Reasons To Forgive

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2023

Today we’re looking at what forgiveness is, the consequences of unforgiveness, and four things to do to forgive those who’ve offended you. If God commands you to forgive, He'll also give you the power to forgive.

10,000 REASONS TO FORGIVE Matt. 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two judges got speeding tickets and decided to try each other’s cases. The first judge came before his friend and received a fine of $5. 2. The second judge came before the first and received a fine of $500! In consternation, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Grace Of Overlooking An Insult

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 11, 2021

We look at the 5 reasons we should overlook insults: To aid the new nature, to seek Truth, because we consider its source, because we only seek God's approval, and to show our revilers God's grace.

THE GRACE OF OVERLOOKING AN INSULT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Stories from Alaska 1. What do you call an emotionally unstable animal who lives in Alaska and vacations in antarctica? A BIPOLAR BEAR 2. Culturally no one in Alaska dates in the winter. Why not? "Because it’s hard to break the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Confession Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Christians have needlessly borne mountains of guilt when they might have had it dissolved and cleansed through the blood of Christ. Continuous and consistent confession of sin is a must for a Christian.

The one thing all people have in common is guilt. Ever since Adam and Eve hid from God, because they were afraid, out of a sense of guilt, man has had to bear the burden, and suffer the effects of guilt, and these effects are enormous. Modern psychiatry is discovering that guilt is enemy number ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Christian Confession Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

John says that if we try and live on the hypocritical level of non-admission to guilt and sin, then we are self-deceived. The truth is not in us, and in such a state we cannot be forgiven.

The one thing all people have in common is guilt. Ever since Adam and Eve hid from God, because they were afraid, out of a sense of guilt, man has had to bear the burden, and suffer the effects of guilt, and these effects are enormous. Modern psychiatry is discovering that guilt is enemy number ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Nt Survey - Philippians, Jesus, Others, You Series

Contributed by Paul Zeron on Oct 27, 2013

Joy is found in unity with Christ and with Christ in others

NT Survey - Philippians, Jesus, Others, You As we have looked at the books of the New Testament so far, we have seen some of the great doctrinal books. Romans and justification by faith, Galatians and how salvation cannot depend on our work and cannot be lost by our sin, Colossians and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fight For Truth Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 18, 2008

In the Army of the Lord, we are to defend the truth of the Gospel. Jude tells us to Stand Firm, Defend, Build Up, Pray, Seek Jesus, Stay Close, Stay Focused, Remain Strong, Help Others and Rescue them from judgment.

‘Fight for Truth’ The message from Jude is still prevalent today. We must defend the truth of the Gospel. We are to stand firm in our faith and build each other up in it. Basic Outline: In Jude, in vs 3, we must be defenders of the faith. Standing firm in what the bible says, with the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dependence Day Has Come...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 1, 2018

God wants you to realize, to know and to have the confidence as a child of God, as you depend on your relationship with Jesus, to not look at your situation as impossible. But with Him leading and directing the way everything is possible.

Dependence Day Illus. Jerry Flurry A visitor to the White House when Lincoln was president was with Lincoln for three weeks as his guest. One night, soon after the Battle of Bull Run, this visitor could not sleep. Suddenly he heard a low voice proceeding from the room where the president slept. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Save Any Outside The Church (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 15, 2020

To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. Didn’t Jesus say: “There is nothing too impossible for God?” Yes, but Paul wrote: “It is impossible for God to lie." Can God save any outside the church?

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. To save any outside the church Remarks. 1. This is lesson one, in the lesson-series entitled: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible," Matthew 19:26. And Paul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Acts 2:47, Ephesians 5:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Savior Of The World Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Savior of the World

Introduction: God Is Love A farmer placed a weather vane inscribed with the words “God is love” on top of his barn. One day a traveler stopped by the farm and watched the weather vane moving with the breeze. Then, with a smirk on his face, he asked, “Do you mean to say that your God is as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist