Sermons on Acceptence:

The Kiss Of A Prostitute Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2013

When would the kiss of a prostitute EVER be acceptable? When it honored the man who forgave her sins.

Alan Calhoun of Bristol, Connecticut told of a tag sale (garage sale) he and wife had several years ago. They had decided to put out a mirror they’d received as a wedding gift. The reason they were selling it was that it had a gaudy aqua-colored metal frame and they just couldn’t find a room in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grin And Bear It

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 29, 2013

Did Jesus actually accept the cross in a cheerful fashion? If so, then why? Let us ponder that possibility.

Cheerfuly Giving (It may be Friday, but Sunday’s coming) I. Christ was Set on Joy even through Suffering Hebrews 12:2 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Act Like Men: Duty

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 21, 2012

We are accepted into God’s Family, but we are appointed to serve. It is our duty as disciples to fulfil the will of the Master.

“Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink’? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Barabbas

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

This is an sermon to show a sinner 1) the need of salvation, but also 2) the necessity of accepting the pardon that Jesus offers.

Text: Matthew 27:21-23 “The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truly Knowing Christmas Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 22, 2015

there will be a Final eternal Christmas but only those who fully understand and accept the truths about christmas will participate

There is an old Filipino saying…Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa pupuntahan! In English it means… The one who does not look back where they came from will never get to the right place! What does this have to do with Christmas? Well, there was a First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rahab's Declarations

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2016

To show that our declaration is the same as the declaration of the bible, and we are accepted in the Beloved just like Rahab was.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you accepted in the Beloved? Yes. Ephesians 1:6 (King James Version) To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our declaration is the same as the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of The Bible "God's Heart And A Woman's Heart" Series

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on May 21, 2018

How when God created women their hearts are aligned to have easier access to accepting God's heart.

Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God’s Image 1. Where do you get our information about God? 2. What do you think about Him? 3. How do you know if your thoughts about God are accurate? 4. What you believe ...read more

The Curious Case Of The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 2, 2015

It is not about God grading on a curve, it is about being accepted because we have believed in and follow Jesus.

The Curious Case of the Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:17-31 1. Those of us with little hair cannot have bad hair days. But many equivalents. 2. One blogger wrote: “Today, I was at work, nonchalantly spinning my keys around my finger when they flew off and hit a glass cabinet. Broken glass ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thankology

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 22, 2021

God’s grace is free to those willing to accept the gift, But why don't we?

http://www.ask.com/question/the-definition-of-the-suffix-ology https://www.womansday.com/life/entertainment/a37396064/thanksgiving-jokes/ https://blog.foster.uw.edu/cultivate-gratitude-difficult-times/ https://www.thebanner.org/features/2011/01/gratitude-in-tough-times As we begin our trek into ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-25, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patience In The Midst Of Sufferings

Contributed by Terry Denis on Aug 5, 2019

A common definition of Patience: “Patience is the capacity to accept or endure trouble or suffering without getting angry or upset”

I - Introduction: 1. We learned about the Long Suffering of God a. The long suffering of God leads to repentance. 1. Romans 2:4 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? 2. 2 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does The Non-Believer Get Points At Final Judgment For Going To Church?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 9, 2017

A look at how knowing more about God without accepting Him worsens your Judgment Day.

AN INITIAL CONFUSION: What do the “many blows” mean for a Christian? Answer: This is for non-believers. - Luke 12:47-48. - For me, one of the first places that my mind drifted in thinking about this passage was the idea of purgatory. After all, where else do you get the idea of a believer being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Whosoever? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

When we accept Christ as our Savior, we become a child of God and have eternal life.

In verses 1-5: • We know that if we love God and keep His commandments, then we love the children of God • God determines who our family members are, we are to accept and love them • As we love our earthly family, we should love our spiritual (Christian) family • Jesus never promised that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sign: Slippery Slopes: Unthankfulness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 30, 2019

We are studying the signs of the Second Coming of Jesus. This lesson deals with un-thankful attitudes as an acceptable norm?

SIGN: SLIPPERY SLOPES OF MIRY CLAY? (NEGATIVISM, UN-THANKFULNESS?) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US START BY ASKING A QUESTION: WITH WHAT ARE YOU IN LOVE? WHY IS PATIENCE SO HARD? THE MORE YOU LOVE, THE MORE THANKFUL YOU ARE, THE MORE JOY, THE MORE PATIENCE YOU WILL ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:5, 2 Timothy 3:1-2, Psalm 40:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sins We're Ok With: Apathy & Selfishness

Contributed by George Durham on Sep 5, 2016

Church members must continue to recognize our own sinfulness --even those not obvious or socially acceptable.

SINS THE CHURCH IS OK WITH: Apathy & Selfishness Haggai 1: 2-6; Revelation 2: 1-4; Phil. 2:3,4, 21 Philippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing out of SELFISH ambition or vain conceit, but in Humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look NOT ONLY to your own interests but ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalm 19 Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

"May the words that you speak, and the thoughts that you think, be acceptable to Me, your Lord and Redeemer.”

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “I am the LORD, the heavens declare My glory; the stars reveal My craftsmanship. Each new day tells I am the Creator, each new night shows My mighty power. No one on earth can debate that I began all things because the universe ...read more

Denomination: Baptist