Sermons on Acceptance:

Born To Love

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 8, 2018

When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have the capacity to love in the very same way God loves. But so many Christians don't understand what it means to love like God loves.

John 3:16 is a verse we learn very, very early in life, even before we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. My Mom and Dad, and I’m sure your Mom and Dad too, repeated this verse to us as children. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-18, Psalm 37:1-4, Genesis 1:26-28, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Year Of Jubilee & Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 10, 2019

The Year of Jubilee was a revelation of grace; during it all debts were cancelled, all prisoners were set free, and all inheritances were restored! It occurred right after the sacrifice of the Day of Atonement was accepted and was signaled by the sounding of the shofars.

THE YEAR OF JUBILEE & JESUS Lev. 25:8-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STARBUCK’S JANITOR (reach your potential?) 1. Ole was looking for a job and heard that there was an opening for a janitor at the local Starbucks. After the interview, the manager said, "You have the job, just sign this ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:8-12, Luke 4:16-20, Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Herod Killed By An Angel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2017

Many heathen kings claimed and received Divine honors, but it was far more horribly impious when Herod accepted such idolatrous honors without rebuking the blasphemy, for he knew the word and worship of the living and true God. And such men as Herod....

July 11, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.4: Herod Killed By an Angel (12:22-23) Scripture (Acts 12:22-23; KJV) 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon Ii: A Positive Christian Influence Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians accept their role as "the salt of the earth" by influencing and challenging folks to want to be like them and thereby come to know Him whom to experience real joy, peace and happiness.

POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Viii: Staying Connected To Jesus For Purposeful Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

No one can honestly say he is a Christian "just because". Becoming and being a Christian require a reason and a response: Sinners in need of a Savior who is Christ the Lord must accept Him as such and stay connected to Him.

STAYING CONNECTED TO JESUS FOR PURPOSEFUL LIVING The best time of year to visit Palestine is when fig trees, olive trees, and grape vines are at the height of their new growth. Everywhere you go, you see beautiful landscapes - orchards in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 11, 2014

After accepting Jesus Christ, your duty does not stop there, you got to make every effort to grow, know about God and His ways, make every effort to read the Bible and fellowship with good believers.

I want to know more of you Lord! Colossians 1:10”That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God..” I would like to borrow the words of Journalist Shankkar Aiyar from his recent book ‘Accidental ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Like A Dog

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 28, 2014

Faith in Jesus brought the Canaanite woman into his presence. Her faith was pleasing to Jesus, and he blessed her through it, and included her into table fellowship with him. Faith in Jesus makes us acceptable to him and a delight.

Matthew 15: 21-28 Faith Like A Dog Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. The lake district had been a busy place for Jesus, calming the storms in people’s lives and dealing with their unfulfilled needs. It was also a place where Jesus was challenged by some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Growth Through Confession Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 25, 2020

Christians grow by losing one sin at a time and replacing it with one virtue at a time, as we admit our sin, confess our sin, turn from our sin and accept God's forgiveness and move on.

CHRISTIAN GROWTH THROUGH CONFESSION (First John 1:7-2:4 / Psalm 51 / 32 / Romans 7:14-24) Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com 1 John 1:8-9 “If we (Christians 5:13) say we have no sin (Sin nature), we deceive ourselves and the truth (of the Bible) is not in us. But if we confess our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Life.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 21, 2021

The purpose of life; the work of God’s creative community, is posed by Jesus as a paradox. Of course a paradox is a statement or proposition that, despite sound, (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless...

The Purpose of Life. 1 Corinthians 13:1-8NKJV The purpose of life; the work of God’s creative community, is posed by Jesus as a paradox. Of course a paradox is a statement or proposition that, despite sound, (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Love Reigns Sermon Ii: Where Love Reigns, Encouragement Abounds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to encourage friends in the faith to accept each other in Christ regardless of cultural differences, and to help one another grow toward maturity for the sake of Christ who loved us all and gave Himself for us.

WHEN LOVE REIGNS, ENCOURAGEMENT ABOUNDS An elderly widow, restricted in her activities and confined to her home, was nonetheless eager to serve Christ. After praying about it, she wondered if she could bring blessing to others by doing one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

What Is Your State Of Mind? Are We Trying To Re-Define Truth?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 4, 2017

Few people can accept what a dangerous time we are experiencing: THERE IS A GREAT ATTEMPT TO TRY TO RE-DEFINE TRUTH according to popular opinion? We must live with eternities values in view for there is too much to gain to lose.

WHAT IS YOUR STATE OF MIND? SEEMS WE ARE TRYING TO RE-DEFINING TRUTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use a bow and arrow. Have you ever heard of string slap? Launch and arrow and hurt your arm? STATE OF MIND? I DO NOT MATTER? WHAT I DO DOES NOT MATTER? OFTEN WE ALLOW OUR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Philippians 25:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary's Song

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2015

The Magnificat. We should take Mary seriously. Jesus' mother is also our mother. She is a “mother” to all who accept Jesus as Lord. Her most significant role is to point us to her Son.

Christmas songs bring back memories. When I hear certain carols, I'm transported back to my childhood in Germany. I especially remember Stille Nacht, the German hymn by Fr Joseph Mohr that celebrates Jesus, born of a virgin, sleeping in heavenly peace. Here in Luke chapter one we see Mary's song, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Congregational

To Whom Will You Liken God? Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 11, 2022

To whom shall the LORD be compared? Who is his equal? There really is none like him! When we really see that truth, and we accept it, then we’ll be comforted in all our trouble, our sin and brokenness.

There’s a lot of power in a good question. Because sometimes a question is so pointed that it leaves no possible answer but absolute truth—there’s no wiggle room, there can be no hesitation, just plain truth. In the Bible there’s lots of questions like this. Think of the powerful questions in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fruit Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Fruit is what we give back to God for the gift of salvation. Salvation is what we accept from God, but fruit is what we achieve for God. Salvation is a gift from God, but fruit is a goal we reach for God.

Two young brothers, Nathaniel and John Chapman, entered the Black Bear Tavern, the largest building in Pittsburgh back in 1788. They were looking for a place to sleep in this little village on the Western Frontier. All of the rooms were filled, so they had to sleep on the floor in the corner of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 2, 2022

Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different from things in the world. In the Kingdom of heaven, people who have nothing to offer God are accepted.

Main Point: God wants us to spend time with Him in prayer. Key Verse: Jesus often went away to be by Himself and pray. - Luke 5:16 Background/Review Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different from things in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist