Sermons on Accepting Difference:

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 25 – Do Not Keep Sinning For Judgment Comes – Worthless Offerings Are Unacceptable Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

The efforts of sinful man to obtain his own acceptance with God is no more than sin wanting to shake hands with holiness and to say, “We are the same, just a bit different in appearance.” Judah was found wanting, wicked and ready for judgement. God gave them to Babylon.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 25 – DO NOT KEEP SINNING FOR JUDGMENT COMES – WORTHLESS OFFERINGS ARE UNACCEPTABLE PART 25 - Jeremiah 6:20-30 CHAPTER 6 [A]. THE WILFUL REJECTION OF THE PEOPLE TO GOD’S CALLING IN THEIR LIVES (a). VERSE 20 - WORTHLESS AND INSINCERE OFFERINGS ARE NOT ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:20-21, Isaiah 8:14, 1 Peter 2:8, Jeremiah 6:22-23, Jeremiah 6:24-26, Revelation 9:21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Romans 3:10-12, Revelation 2:27, Joshua 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Encounter

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 15, 2018

Change does not Require Acceptance, but Acceptance does Require Change. Jesus Meeting You Where You Are. Go tell somebody about the Messiah.

As you read and study these first 42 verses of John’s Gospel as recorded in chapter 4, you will find that it is steeped in spiritual insight and wisdom. Of the 42 verses, Jesus is speaking in 18 of them. - - No wonder there is such profound wisdom and knowledge revealed here. We’ve all read ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Is God An Illusion Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 30, 2016

I will not accept cheap shots at science in order to justify my acceptance of Scripture. Neither will I compromise Scripture by reinterpreting it in ways that may satisfy science

According to a Gallup poll, in 2012, 44 percent of Americans believed that “God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time in the last 10,000 years or so.” A second group of 32 percent believed that “human beings have developed over millions of years from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter - We Will Awake!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2002

In this passage we see 2 different kinds of life, 2 different kinds of death, and 2 different kinds of resurrection.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is Easter, & today many churches are experiencing their biggest crowd of the year. I wonder why? Why do some people go to church on Easter when for the most part they never go to church at any other time of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Job 14:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Faith That En-Abels Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2021

By Faith, Abel offered a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did. But what does that mean? What made the sacrifice more acceptable? And what can that mean for us?

OPEN: I read from a Children’s book the story of Cain and Abel. You know, it’s odd - we ALL seem to know the story about Cain and Abel. But Cain gets more “PRESS” from Scripture than Abel does. Cain is mentioned in 18 verses but Abel ONLY gets 11 verses (about 1/3 less attention). But the PRESS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow The Flute Player

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 13, 2024

Who are you going to follow to be acceptable to God? Jesus of course.

Follow the Flute Player Luke 7:31-35 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 7:31 “To what then shall I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? 32 “They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, and say, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

A Church Going Astray

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 19, 2023

Paul is concerned that the Galatians, after accepting the Gospel, are drifting away.

A CHURCH GOING ASTRAY Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: Galatians 4:1-7 (see also 7-20): Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, 2 but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

"Iced Or Boiling"

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jul 7, 2004

“We can’t make an outward difference until we are inwardly different.”

Intro: (Start with Blank) One day three men were walking along and came upon a raging, violent river. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do it. The first man prayed to God saying, "Please God, give me the strength to cross this river." Poof! God gave him big arms and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gratitude That Adorns The Gospel-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2019

6 of 8. For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But what manner of Gratitude properly adorns the Gospel of Christ? OR... How can your Gratitude adorn the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude adorns the Gospel thru...

GRATITUDE That ADORNS The GOSPEL-VI—Romans 1:15-25 OR: Gratitude That Graces The Gospel Attention: This coming Saturday, our church is going to have a Cleanup/Work Day. We will begin with a breakfast at 8:00, & the plan is to work until about noon. If everyone will take on a project, or work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For Worship

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 23, 2015

A sermon that teaches us about the nature of true worship.

"A Heart for Worship" Exodus 15:1-19 Exodus 15:1 Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the LORD, saying, "I will sing to the LORD, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea. 2 The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Invitation

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jul 2, 2002

Are we accepting this invitation? Are we passing ot on to others?

The Great Invitation. How many of you were disappointed by what went on during the Queens Jubilee a month ago? I have to confess here that I was, yes, in spite of all the money spent on them, the parties in the park, the extensive live coverage by the BBC and the fireworks afterwards, I was still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Unpardonable Sin Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note the importance of accepting Jesus for who He is.

The Gospel of Mark #10: The Unpardonable Sin Text: Mark 3:20-35 Thesis: To note the importance of accepting Jesus for who He is. Introduction: (1) After Jesus’ encounters with the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath day, He withdrew with His disciples to the sea. (a) A great multitude from various ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bear All Adversity With Joy

Contributed by Kyle Foley on Jan 5, 2007

This sermon inspires the reader to accept adversity more cheerfully.

do not complain. your ever constant prayer must be: thy will, Lord, not mine be done, it is your wisdom that irradiates blissado, not my limited, human intellect. it is your love unfathomable, Lord, that decrees the shape and the shine, not my frailties and shortcomings. whatever obstacles you set ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No One Driven Away

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

Jesus accepts all who come to Him in faith.

"HIM THAT COMETH TO ME I WILL IN NO WISE CAST OUT" (John 6:37). "WHOEVER COMES TO ME I WILL NEVER DRIVE AWAY" (John 6:37, NIV). This verse swings the broad gates of heaven wide open and promises that Jesus will receive all who come to the Father by Him. It means that the gospel is for you if you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Paid It All

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 25, 2013

Jesus' sacrifice was completely sufficient and acceptable to please God.

Jesus Paid It All February 24, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus' sacrifice was completely sufficient and acceptable to please God. Focus Passage: Hebrews 10:11-18 Supplemental Passage: He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist