Sermons on Accepting Difference:

Foreknown And Predestinated By God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 27, 2019

We are all FOREKNOWN and predestined by God Almighty but to fall into this perfect plan you need to be saved by accepting Jesus as your Lord and Personal Saviour.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: FOREKNOWN AND PREDESTINATED BY GOD Romans 8:29 King James Version (KJV) 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Hallelujah beloved, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Charismatic

Those Feet Jesus Washed

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Apr 6, 2013

In spite of knowing what these disciples would do within hours, Jesus washed their feet and commanded them to follow His example: no excuse is acceptable.

This story is significant because of its timing – Jesus was preparing for Calvary * Hours before His betrayal – * He was leaving those whom He loved dearly * Critical messages – often last minute orders WHAT IS FOOT WASHING? A Cultural Necessity: * Necessary because of the foot ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Salvation Is Simple, But Not For The Many Who Refuse To Believe

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 5, 2018

The story of salvation is really a simply one, and yet many people refuse to accept it. Is this because it is free, would they feel better if it were earned?

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th August 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Exodus 16:2-4,9-15 Psalm 78:23-29 Ephesians 4:1-16 John ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35, Exodus 16:2-15, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal

Salvation Is God's Gift Of Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Salvation is a gift from God through His grace, not earned by our works, and we must humbly accept this gift to experience eternal life.

Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be diving into a truth found in the book of Ephesians. Before we read the passage, I'd like to share a quote from Charles Spurgeon, "You stand before God as if you were Christ because Christ stood before God as if He were you." This statement reminds us of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Topics: Salvation, Humility

To Grow Or Not To Grow, That Is The Question PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon encourages personal and church growth through understanding God's word, cultivating love and faith, and accepting God's grace, as inspired by Psalm 1.

Beloved friends, I greet you today in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose love for us is as boundless as the ocean and as constant as the sunrise. We gather here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. We are not here because we have all the answers, ...read more

Topics: Personal Growth, Spiritual Growth

Sodom And Gomorrah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2022

Here in lies the danger of dancing with the devil - 1st you abhor sin.... than you accept sin.... than you embrace sin.

June 04, 2022 Continuing our series, Bible Stories, we come to the story of SODOM and GOMORRAH. Early on in the story of Abraham and his family, we come the moment Lot chose to connect himself to Sodom and Gomorrah. The flocks and herds had become so large that Abraham and Lot’s employees were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13, Genesis 18:20-33, Genesis 19:1-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Freedom - Location, Location, Location

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 11, 2024

If we have accepted the source of freedom, but don't pay attention to the location of freedom we can find ourselves saved but bound!

Freedom?Location, Location, Location I. Introduction The statement was coined in 1944 by Harold Samuel. When asked what was the most important factor when trying to buy or sell real estate. He said it was “Location, location, location.” Location determines the value of the property. Since that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Day Could Change Everything

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 17, 2025

Today is always the day of salvation. This sermon is an invitation to accept what Jesus has already done on our behalf and live forward from today!

“This Day Could Change Everything” Text: Galatians 2:20; Galatians 5:1 ? Introduction – The Significance of August 17 Today is August 17. And throughout history, this date has been significant. • On August 17, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote—a day of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sweet Like Honey - The Promise Of Grace Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God's all-sufficient grace, encouraging believers to humbly accept this grace in all life's trials, as promised in various scriptures.

Good morning church. I’m excited to see you back in worship today as we continue our series “Sweet Like Honey,” where we are taking a closer look at a few of God’s many promises in scripture. If you were here last week, we talked about the promise of divine soul-rest that comes from God. And today, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Topics: Grace, Trials, Rejoicing

Sermon Series: Sweet Like Honey

Whom Does Jesus Call? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

Jesus calls ordinary, flawed people to follow Him, offering transforming grace and acceptance that overcomes our failures and invites us into a new story.

If you’ve ever felt passed over, mislabeled, or just plain tired, take heart. Jesus has a way of walking into ordinary places and turning them into holy ground. He steps into tax booths and kitchens, into cubicles and carpools, into hospital rooms and waiting rooms. He sees what others miss. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Topics: Calling, Discomfort

Recidivism The Illusion Of Freedom

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2006

Let’s look at recidivism the illusion of freedom. Can we see the difference in metal and mental bars?

RECIDIVISM: THE ILLUSION OF FREEDOM Metal Bars vs. Mental Bars By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Gal. 5:7 You did run well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth. Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snort-- Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What God Wants On Sunday Morning

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 16, 2010

We are incurably religious, thinking that if we use the right formulas, we will be acceptable to God. But God wants our personal involvement and our investment in understanding Him.

Our most persistent sin is that we are religious. Of all the sins that men and women commit, of all the wrongheaded directions we take, of all the wayward wanderings on which we go, none is more persistent than this: that we are religious. As someone has put it, we are incurably religious. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible - Is It True? Can We Trust It? Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

The second in a series on the Bible. Every Christian must answer the question: Is the Bible true? When we accept its truth, we must obey its instruction.

Bible - Is it true? Can we trust it? Purpose: Showcasing the absolute truth of the Bible. 1. There is a great push in today’s world for tolerance. Tolerance used to mean, "Everyone has a right to an opinion." · Some people like the Red Sox, some like the Yankees. · Some people like Mexican food, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Judgment Free Zone

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 27, 2022

One of the things our world today fails to distinguish is the difference between judging and being judgmental.

TITLE: JUDGMENT FREE ZONE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 7:1-5 / ST. JOHN 7:24 There is a place that calls itself the Judgment Free Zone because no one is permitted to judge others - be prideful - or feel ostracized -- everyone is welcome, everyone belongs. • Sounds like a church everyone would want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, John 7:24

Denomination: Baptist

Living Like A Christ-Follower Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

If we will live like Christ followers, we will see a lasting difference in our homes and in our community.

Living Like a Christ-Follower Acts 19:8-12 Intro: What does it mean to be a Christ follower? How can we live like one? I’d like to show a video clip that might point us in the right direction. -Here is the main message I want to cover today. Prop: If we will live like Christ followers, we will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God