Sermons on Affirmative Action:

Thomas: My Favorite Apostle

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 31, 2022

The apostle Thomas gets the short end of the stick when we read about him and his "doubts" in the Gospel of John. He is more like you and I than we want to admit, and his story affirms it.

When we read of where Jesus chose the Twelve men who would be known as the Apostles, we need to step back for a moment and realize that these men were ordinary working -class, salt-of-the-earth, rough around the edge individuals who had jobs ranging from catching fish to collecting taxes to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:15, John 11:16, John 14:5, John 20:24-28, John 21:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Purposes For His People Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 12, 2022

God will accomplish His plan for His people. After correcting them In Zechariah 7, God affirms His undying love and paints a picture of the future He has in mind for them. Zechariah 8:1-8 is a beautiful lesson on GRACE.

At the beginning of Zechariah 7 a delegation of Jews from Bethel asked whether they should continue the fasts that they had been observing in memory of the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple almost 70 years ago. Since the 70-year captivity was ending and the temple was being rebuilt, perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Jeremiah 30:6-10, Isaiah 48:1, Romans 14:17, Luke 1:37, Matthew 24:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

You Cannot Kill A Miracle From God

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

This story occurs a couple of days before Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem and affirms that a Miracle, which comes from God and contradicts Known Scientific Law, cannot be destroyed or altered until the season for which God created the miracle has passed.

INTRODUCTION: YOU CANNOT KILL A MIRACLE. Let’s Start Looking at the Events Around The Easter Event. This Story Occurs About A Couple Of Days Before Jesus’ Triumphal Entry To Jerusalem. Webster Dictionary Defines “Miracle” As “An Event That Contradicts Known Scientific Law.” A miracle is a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:39-44, John 11:53-54, John 12:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Tale Of Two Sons Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 4, 2013

Events 900-years apart have similar reasons. Elijah and Jesus performed miracles that now call us to action. What need is right in front of us?

June 9, 2013 Tale of Two Sons The Oklahoma Conference Leader Bishop Hayes is returning home after a speaking engagement. When his plane arrives, there is a limousine there to transport him to his home in Oklahoma City. As he prepares to get into the limo, he stops and speaks to the driver. "You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: *other

I Will Be Their God

Contributed by Rev. Mario Gonzalez on Oct 16, 2010

God's promise is to never cast out any who truly come to Him. He speaks of our spiritual successes in the affirmative, before they are evident in the natural. Of Israel, as also of us, He says, "I will save them fom all their sinful backsliding, and I wil

I Will Be Their God By Rev. Mario Gonzalez I. Scripture: Ezekiel 37:22-23 “22 I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel. There will be one king over all of them and they will never again be two nations or be divided into two kingdoms. 23 They will no longer defile ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exorcising A Demonic Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012

James continues the warning against having a lifeless, dead faith by reminding us that even the Adversary and his legion believe in God but do not obey him in proper actions.

1. Johnny Carson Exorcist Joke When the movie, “The Exorcist” came out, Johnny Carson was the host of the Tonight Show. My very favorite joke he told was about the movie. He asked Ed McMahon, “What happens if you don’t pay your exorcist?” Ed repeated the question and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Time Is Now PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Like Esther, God has equipped us with everything we need to face challenges and fulfill His mission for us, and we should take action now, for such a time as this.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the book of Esther, specifically chapter 4, verse 14. This verse has a message for us that's incredibly relevant to our lives today. God's anointing for the mission is the divine empowerment that God bestows upon His children, equipping ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Topics: Anointed, Mission

The Women In My Life

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 11, 2003

This Sermon is about celebrating the strength of Godly women in our lives.

"The Women In My Life" by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Exodus 1:15-2:10 “What makes you so strong?” is the title of a book written by Jeremiah Wright. It is the question posed to the black woman. “What makes you so strong, black woman?” He like others wonder ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Iii: Enduring In Anti-Christian Environments Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when anti-Christian rhetoric and actions have become viral, Christians are encouraged to remain faithful and true to godly principles and lifestyles - whether it be in the sacred or secular realms of responsibility.

Enduring As Christians in Anti-Christian Environments Christian woman flies out of Sudan, meets Pope . . . (Headline July 24, 2014): “A Sudanese woman sentenced to death for converting from Islam to Christianity walked off the plane cradling her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-21

The Pains Of A Relevant Pastor

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 5, 2003

I thought it would be profitable if we would use this Preaching moment to highlite THE PAINS OF A RELEVANT PASTOR. For I am foolish enough to believe that A RELEVANT PASTOR WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE PAIN THAT IS PAIRED WITH THE TASK OF TENDING THE FLOCK

One who is Hurled, Thrown into the Path of a People who are Bent on Self-Destruction Must Be Relevant. He must be Germane to a Grieving Generation. His Applications must be Appropriate for the Aches of His Age. His Preaching must be Pertinent to the Problems of His Parish. His Sermons must be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Giant Aint Jack

Contributed by Pervis Hall on Jan 16, 2006

This sermon is designed to help those struggling with seemingly impossible trials overcome.

In 1947 San Francisco’s Potrero Hill was not only a poor South City neighborhood, it was a real ghetto. That year was the year Oren was born. Rickets, a poverty-related disease actually caused by malnutrition, was Oren’s major problem. His vitamin-mineral deficient diet caused his bones to soften. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Soul Of The Black Church

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Sep 26, 2003

This is a Black History Sermon based on the 2003 National Theme The Soul of Black Folks, celebrating the Anniversary of WEB DuBois book by the same title.

Welcome to our celebration of Black History 2003. We take out this time because we believe History is important. When we look at the Biblical Record we see that History plays an important role in the development of God’s Children. History is a source of Faith. From History we can learn what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking And Entering

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 23, 2004

I want to talk tonight about someone who broke into this world ... when the world least expected Him.

Breaking and Entering Micah 5:2 “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” Subject: Breaking and Entering Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Saints

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 22, 2013

There is something intensely individualistic and ego affirming in the idea that you make your own way. We would all like to think that we could pull ourselves up by our own boot straps, that we are ‘self-made people.’

Romans 1:5-7 4th in the series Called To Be Saints Through him and for his name's sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. To all in Rome who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Walk Of Confrontation Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

Jesus always confronted religious actions that hindered the walk of a true believer. In our society we are called to walk in His example

THE FORWARD WALK– PART ONE “THE FORWARD WALK OF CONFRONTATION” MATTHEW 21:12-13; MATT. 23:4-34 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) INTRODUCTION There are many images that come to mind when we think of Easter.  Easter Bunnies, Easter Baskets, Easter Eggs  Easter Holidays - Palm Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13

Denomination: Baptist