Sermons on Accepting Difference:

Community - Weirdest Herd I've Ever Seen!

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 20, 2017

What a great description of the church! A weird mix of people of different generations, different personalities, different ethnic, economic, religious backgrounds, who might never hang out together— except for the fact that we all love Jesus!

“Weirdest herd I’ve ever seen.” (Show clip from Ice Age 1 where the mammoth saves the saber tooth tiger, Diego. Afterwards Diego asks the mammoth why he risked his life to save him. The mammoth replies, "Because that's what you do when you are a part of a herd. To which the sloth says, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:20-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Sheep Become Shepherds

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 24, 2007

This is an ordination sermon I wrote when we accepted 2 deacon couples and a minister as leaders in our church.

HOW SHEEP BECOME SHEPHERDS Murray had a little lamb…shouldn’t that be Mary? No, my brother Murray once had a lamb named Lambert that was white as snow and terribly cute. But then it grew up. And boy was it the stupidest animal ever. I had heard that sheep were dumb but this one was a prime ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

A Church Full Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

What is our attitude toward growth? Are we ready and willing to accept what God has in store for this congregation? What about our attitude toward those on “the fringe?” Are we willing to accept them into the fold when God calls?

The Teachings of Christ A Church Full of Sinners #2 in Series Mark 2:13–17 INTRODUCTION Once there was a church that had prayed fervently for God to give them growth. It happened that one Sunday at worship a known prostitute entered the building and took a seat in the back of the building. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Are Too Old To Go To Heaven

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jul 20, 2007

THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE ACCEPT CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE. HOWEVER GOD CAN AND WILL SAVE ANYONE, ANYWHERE, AT ANYTIME IF THEY COME TO HIM IN HUMBLE REPENTENCE AND ACCEPT HIS PLAN OF SALVATION.MANY HOWEVER, WAIT TOO LATE TO DO THIS AND DIE HOPELESSLY LOST.

1/14/07 WHEN YOU ARE TOO OLD TO GO TO HEAVEN TEXT: LUKE CH. 13 VS. 22--28 INTRODUCTION: YOU COULD CALL THIS A CONTROVERSIAL SERMON. SOME WOULD ARGUE WITH THE TITLE. CERTAINLY, GOD LEFT THE DOOR OPEN FOR “WHOSOEVER WILL” BUT HE KNEW THAT THERE WOULD BE SOME THAT WOULD NOT ENTER IN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

An Unaccepted Message Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2009

The people who lived at the time of Jeremiah could not accept his message. Many people who heard Jesus preach could not accept his words. Today people, including ourselves, find it difficult to believe in a god of steadfast and overwhelming love.

Jeremiah 11:18-20 “An Unaccepted Message” INTRODUCTION One of the most challenging jobs, or callings, is that of a prophet of change. Certainly, the Old Testament prophets, like Jeremiah, realized the enormity and difficulty of their task. Jeremiah lived in the seventh century B.C., and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Your All

Contributed by Jason Seger on Feb 21, 2012

Giving God everything you have is the only acceptable response in light of all He has done for us.

Giving your all Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: On Friday a 21 yr. old Olympic Athlete died while practicing for his competition. Years of sacrifice and training: gone in an instant. Olympians are extremely focused individuals. They spend a lifetime preparing physically, mentally, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Sunflower Focus

Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007

A close look at the difference between a relationship with God and religion.

SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Christian Church

Go! And… Be A Community That Loves Jesus And Welcomes Everyone Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2025

Our world is hungry for authentic love - Jesus calls us to be: a community that loves Him passionately and welcomes everyone intentionally.

Go! And… Be a Community that Loves Jesus and Welcomes Everyone (A Christ-Exalting Vision for the Church) Introduction – A Vision of Welcome and Love Imagine walking into a place where you feel instantly at home—not because you know everyone, but because everyone seems to know Jesus. A place where ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Romans 5:8, James 2:1-4, Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 11:28, 1 Thessalonians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enjoy Life Together Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 19, 2008

Let us assess ourselves accurately, accept our place in the body and assist others through our gifts.

Dr. Francis Schaeffer, a noted Evangelical thinker, wrote, “Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful—Christian community is the final defense of our faith.”[1] Today we will look at how we can enjoy life together as a community. Last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss The Miracle

Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 7, 2015

Missing, or not accepting, the miracles in Jesus’ life will cause us to miss the miracles God wants to perform in ours.

The Grave Robber: Don’t Miss the Miracle
John 14:12

I’ve been reading a book called The Grave Robber by Mark Batterson. In this book, the author talks about the incredible power behind the seven miracles that Jesus performed in the Gospel of John, showing us how ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Conscience And Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

This sermon explores acceptance, faith, judgment, and our belonging to the Lord, emphasizing Christ as our King in life and death.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, in the presence of our Lord, to share a message from His Word. We are gathered here, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound together by a love that surpasses understanding. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-9

Topics: Conscience

Circumcision And Other Cutting Edge Issues Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 22, 2010

"For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcisio

Cicero's first rule of public speaking was, "render your audience benevolent". We preachers tend to follow that rule by opening our sermons with a joke. But what do you do when the passage you're preaching on includes a statement from St Paul such as the one we find in Galatians 5:12: "I wish that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"james And John Call 'shotgun!!!'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2021

Jesus calls us to be radically different than the world.

“James and John Call ‘Shotgun!!!’” Mark 10:35-45 Did anyone else grow up calling “shotgun” when heading toward the car you were about to ride in? If you called “shotgun”, you got the privilege to sit in the passenger seat in front, next to the driver. And the first one to call shotgun got ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

A Few Small Coins Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 5, 2012

Do you struggle with the idea that your giving makes no difference? What difference does our giving make in the Grand scheme of things.

Have you seen the Television show, Storage Wars? Storage Wars is a reality television series that began on the A&E Network premiering in 2010. The show features two auctioneers and 5 auction hunters -- Dave Hester, Darrell Sheets, Barry Weiss, and Jarrod Schulz and Brandi Passante. (If you watch ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

A Christian's Influence Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist