Sermons on accept one another: showing 391-405 of 206,627

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Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 7, 2024

When Apostle Paul wrote unto Corinth with their diverse peoples and cultures, he tried to define the idea of all being one in Christ. Some accepted the notion; others did not

We live in a world made with many different peoples, languages and cultures. Among these people are different religions. The diversities are too great to fathom the idea of one people. Trying to have one righteous people for the entire world is even more difficult to believe, much less seem ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4, 1 Corinthians 10:15-17, Romans 12:1-6, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changes Unites Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 23, 2016

We often resist change, but Jesus wants us to accept and even promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone. He wants us to drop all barriers to the cause of Christ.

I want to start my message this morning by asking the older members a question, and the answer might take you on a trip down memory lane. How many of you remember the TV series “I Love Lucy?” Ricky Ricardo always had a line he used when Lucy did something wrong. It was “Lucy, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Healthy Bodies Pt 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is the third of six message on the nature and health of the church.

“HEALTHY BODIES Part 3” One of the most expressive analogies to express the nature and function of the church of Jesus Christ is the human body. I felt directed to spend some time on the three key principles of body life and the corresponding commands that reinforce them. Several weeks ago we ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Truest Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Jerry Stephens on Dec 3, 2014

At one time or another, most of us have had the experience of being on the outside looking in. More than anything else, for me Christmas is a celebration of inclusion and acceptance and restoration.

Of all the “true meanings of Christmas,” this is perhaps the truest. When I was a boy, my relatively non-religious family had a Christmas Eve tradition. We’d have a formal, dress-up dinner, and then we’d sit together to talk, tell stories and perhaps read the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-13

Denomination: Vineyard

One Man's Blessing But Another Man's Curse

Contributed by James May on Sep 30, 2007

Naaman’s blessing became Gehazi’s curse because of their reverence for God and their fear of him.

One Man’s Blessing but Another Man’s Curse By Pastor Jim May II Kings 5:1 – 27 How we handle the provisions of God in our lives will determine whether those provision will be a blessing, or a curse. We must be careful to misuse what God has given us. For those who reverence and keep a proper ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Man's Junk Is Another Man's Treasure

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

In the kingdom of darkness - the souls of men are merchandise. But in the Kingdom of God, they are a treasure. Encourages people to let Jesus "buy" them!

Revelation 18:10-13 (esp. "SOULS OF MEN") contrasted with Matt 13:44-46 The first text we read in Revelation, describes the fall of Babylon, which throughout scripture depicts the kingdom of Satan. Notice that merchants from all over the world bemoan the loss of her varied commerce: precious ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matters Of The Heart

Contributed by Buddy Cook on Feb 15, 2014

Understanding and relying on the love of God in Jesus

Introduction: Friday was Valentine’s Day • How do you know it is Valentine’s Day? • It seemed that the whole world is talking about love. • Hearts were everywhere. It looked like the City Market floral department had exploded out the front entrance of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Acceptable To God

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on May 21, 2017

We must conform to God and not the world. We are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This is how we can be acceptable to Him.

ACCEPTABLE TO GOD The obvious question after hearing the title of this sermon is what must we do to be acceptable to God? If we look at Romans 12:2, Paul has given us some insight into what we might do to be acceptable to Him. Our talk this morning will be on five points contained within our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Matthew 6:10, Galatians 5:19-24, Philippians 2:5, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Do Not Hate, But Instead, Love One Another Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

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1 John 3:11-18 Last week we looked at the previous passage that used very strong language to lalk about God’s over-the-top love for us and our response to that love being holiness and obedience. He ends with the verse “Those who do not what is right are not God’s children; nor are those who do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: *other

An Acceptable Offering

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

Let’s see if we can look at these offerings from God’s perspective and maybe we can make some conclusions that may help us better offer our sacrifices to God.

An Acceptable Offering Genesis 4:1-4:8 Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other¡¦s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph at his rival. One night an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8, Leviticus 22:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accepting Forgiveness

Contributed by Matt Barker on Jul 13, 2008

As Christians, we often work hard at forgiving others; we need to learn to accept God’s forgiveness of ourselves.

Accepting Forgiveness Let’s open our bibles this morning to Psalm 103. In this Psalm, David is praising God for his tremendous love for His people. We’ll come back to this in just a minute. Now, we all know that David wasn’t perfect. Let’s take a look at one of his most famous stories. One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bear One Another's Burdens Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 20, 2023

Loving one another is the primary command for disciples of Jesus. And bearing one another's burdens is one of the best ways to show our love for one another and to fulfill the law of Christ.

Introduction: A. I want to begin with a story from Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm - It is a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming - one second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5, John 13:34-35, Galatians 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Acceptance Of Suffering

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING -- COMPLETE DEDICATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Introd.

THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING -- COMPLETE DEDICATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Introd.: Don't shrink back from total commitment to the will of God even though you see that it will bring some suffering. Peter has already encouraged us regarding the Triumph of Suffering and the Assurance of Triumph. Now he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Should We Love One Another? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

We will learn today that there can be no mistake about the importance of love, remember this was written to a people who were severely persecuted for there faith, they were on the run, running for there lives, it is vitally important that true love exists

Why Should we Love One another? 1 Peter 1:22-25 Introduction There is no greater force than love. If two people truly love each other, they will do anything for each other. There is no greater bond on earth than true love. This is especially true for believers. Why? Is there a difference ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Bear One Another's Burdens Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 29, 2021

It seems natural that God’s intention for the church is that we become a community where we bear one another’s burdens.

- Building Up One Another - Bear One Another’s Burdens Galatians 6:1-2 Introduction M. Scott Peck begins his book The Road Less Traveled with a three word sentence that is packed with simple, yet profound truth…it reads, “Life is difficult.” Life is filled with burdens. Galatians 6:2 “Bear one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ