Sermons on Acceptable Ministry:

Building The Ultimate Community Requires Acceptance

Contributed by W F on Jun 4, 2008

Building the ultimate community requires more than just lush parks, modern facilities and nice homes. Building the ultimate community starts at the heart of who we are.

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God (Romans 15:7). Right at the heart of the ultimate community is a culture of acceptance. 1. WHO IS ACCEPTED IN THE UTLIMATE COMMUNITY? “Accept one another” (Romans 15:7a) Everyone is acceptable in the ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: *other

Your Mission If You Choose To Accept It

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 16, 2008

Father’s Day message

I. Introduction: When a unit downrange in Iraq or Afghanistan goes on a patrol outside the wire they have a patrol brief that is given so that everyone on that team knows what is going on. The patrol brief has many elements to it but today we are going to look at 3 basic elements. The first is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accept Him Whose Faith Is Weak Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 22, 2014

What does this text say about accepting others in regard to their faith? 1- We must accept others who eat everything 2- We must accept others who observe sacred days 3- We must accept others without judging them

INTRO.- ILL.- A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don't jump!” "Why shouldn't I?" he said. I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accept No Substitute: The Incomparable Superiority Of Christ

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 31, 2016

Accept no substitute. Jesus Christ has no equal

In the last few weeks, people searched for the perfect Christmas gift, hunted for bargains, decorated their homes, burned candles, over-ate, wrapped some packages and tore others open; and by tomorrow morning stores will fill again, as the gift return season begins. Sad, isn’t it? It is so easy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12

Denomination: Other

Accepting God’s Discipline

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

Accepting God’s Discipline Hebrews 12:5-11 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher had to say about sin, and was told, “He’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce Or Separation? Which Is Acceptable By God?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 8, 2024

We have learned God's statutes for marriage. The world does not follow these statutes very well; they did not at the first of mankind, nor are they any better today. Many believe divorce is a righteous means to dissolve unwanted marriages.

We have learned God's statutes for marriage. The world does not follow these statutes very well; they did not at the first of mankind, nor are they any better today. Marriage is to be between a man and his chosen bride; one woman. In the Bible we see the selection of the wife is either by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-17, 1 Timothy 2:13-14, Ephesians 5:22-25, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of Christmas: Accept, Share And Reflect Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2023

Let us explore the profound meaning behind the Light of Christmas, a gift that illuminates every heart with hope, joy, and salvation.

The Light of Christmas: Accept, Share and Reflect Introduction: On this Christmas Day, as we gather in the warmth of fellowship and the glow of festive lights, our hearts resonate with the ageless story—the story of a gift given to the world, a gift that transcends time and space. Today, let us ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14, Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hook, Line And Sinker: Accept Restoration

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 29, 2023

God understand sometimes we mess up and fail. God loves us so much that he provides a plan of restoration. Get up my friend and try again.

HOOK, LINE AND SINKER, RESTORATION: TOTALLY ACCEPT GOD’S PLAN.. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) HAS LIFE BECOME SO HEAVY AND HARD YOU LOST SIGHT OF YOUR GOAL… CAN I RECOVER FROM THIS SHAME? In the 1929 Rose Bowl Game University of California, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:8, Job 42:10, Psalm 23:3, Joel 2:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If You Do Well, Will You Not Be Accepted?

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Nov 14, 2020

The real reason God rejected Cain’s Sacrifice

If You Do Well, Will You Not Be Accepted Genesis 4:1-7 Cain Murders Abel (Luke 11:51; Heb. 11:4; 12:24) Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

10 Commandments #2: Accept No Substitutes Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

It's very difficult to raise your kids in an environment where the society is saying, these are the most important things in life and you're trying to say, no there are other values that are more important. So you have to teach your kids the disadvantages of idols.

ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES-DON’T IDOLIZE ANYTHING Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 2 Exodus 20:4-5 Last week we started a new series called the Ten Commandments for Building Strong Families. Today we're going to look at the 2nd commandment and how it will build our families and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

Hard Sayings: How To Accept Them

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2024

The problem with “nice” religion is that it isn’t religion at all, and today’s three Scriptural passages are proof of that reality.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Hard Sayings There’s a very popular opinion about religion, and I think you may be already aware of it. Folks often think that religion ought to be “nice.” In other words, religion should make you feel good about yourself, first, and then, if possible, about other ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, Ephesians 5:21-32, Psalm 34:2-3, Psalm 34:16-21, Joshua 24:1-2, Joshua 24:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Jerusalem Council Cont. Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

Paul’s ministry is received by James, Cephas and John, and he is accepted as an equal partner in the ministry of Christ.

Galatians 2:6-13 “Jerusalem Council cont.” • Vs. 6 “These who seemed to be somewhat” is also translated those who were of high reputation, that is the other Apostles. o Why is Paul seemingly using a negative description of the other apostles? o Also in vs. 9 “who seemed to be pillars” o Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Makes Room For Misfits Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 9, 2021

A study of Jesus' ministry to the outcasts of society.

“[Jesus] returned from the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, and they begged him to lay his hand on him. And taking him aside from the crowd privately, he put his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist