Sermons on Alienation:

Our Call: It Is Never Easy Working With People... Hurt People Hurt People.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 1, 2017

Idleness really hurts families, churches and our nation. Idleness is a learned behavior that leads to hurt people hurting people. What are we learning? What are we teaching?

IT IS NEVER EASY TO WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITHOUT GOD'S PLAN? DEALING WITH HURT PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ACCEPT BURIED TALENTS AS THE NORM... TAKE OWNERSHIP... FIND A JOB FOR PEOPLE. WE NEED TO DEVELOP PEOPLE SKILLS. TEXT: 1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:13, 1 Timothy 25:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Discontentment

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Discontent is one of the major issues of the world today. One of the major causes of discontent is comparison.

Discontentment is one of the biggest problems that human beings face today. Spouses get discontent with each other and divorces happen. Children get discontent with parents and move away. Congregation members get discontent with their pastors and churches break up or new denominations are born. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15, 1 Samuel 8:5-20, Numbers 11:4-6, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2017

God's unspeakable gift is the greatest gift that will ever be given. It encompasses the entire work of redemption. It is the greatest Christmas gift.

God’s Unspeakable Gift II Corinthians 9:15 It’s Christmas: that the time of year when we hustle about looking for the perfect Christmas gift for those we love. But let me ask you, "Have you ever received an indescribable gift?" The world lavishes the market place with some of the most unbelievable ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 1, 2015

What God gives in love, we receive by faith, so that we may live in hope.

ONE OF THE PROBLEMS with religion is: You can believe all the right things – that is, you can be orthodox in your faith – but it can be a dead orthodoxy. You know what I mean? It can appear lifeless, certainly not vital and contagious. Same thing with our conduct. We may behave ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Settle The Matter Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 29, 2015

As we continue our series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”, today we're in Matt. 5:21-26 where Jesus stresses the importance of dealing with our anger and mending relationships.

SETTLE THE MATTER Matt. 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”, we find ourselves at the place where Jesus stresses the importance of dealing with our anger and mending relationships. We’ve all had times where we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strength For The Journey Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

What we were and are because of Christ.

Strength for the Journey Colossians 1:21-29 If you got a letter from someone in prison a man you personally have never met and he stepped on your toes about surrendering to the Lordship of Christ how would you respond? That’s exactly what happened here. Paul head led Epaphras the pastor of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Not Hated?

Contributed by Marc Phillips on Feb 19, 2015

Mark 13:13 says "You will be hated by all because of My name, but the one that endures to the end, he will be saved."

Why Am I Not Hated – Mark 13:13 As I was reading through this past couple of weeks, I found the book of Mark to be speaking directly to me. Last week we spoke about being politically correct, and I know that I didn’t use scripture from Mark, but I believe one of the verses that sparked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Is Watching You

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 15, 2015

The less fortunate in our society need both our natural gifts and the dignity that comes with being acknowledged. They need the gift of our friendship, and we need them as well.

When I was preparing my sermon for this morning, I couldn’t help but think of the Christmas song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. Now before you start thinking that I’ve been working too hard and need a vacation let me explain. There is a verse in that song that ties in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Anglican

Life Ain't Always Fair! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 22, 2015

We learn from Solomon that life is not always fair. Yet, God is just!

Life Ain’t Always Fair Ecclesiastes 7-9 August 23, 2015 Have you ever done something really nice for someone and it backfired? It doesn’t matter what the reason or what you did . . . maybe they showed no appreciation – there was no thank you, no acknowledgment that you did ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Walk Worthy Of Our Call Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

This is a Bible study "series" with hand outs. I hope the blank spaces will show up in the handouts. The blank spaces between some of the words on the handout are to be filled in by the learner.

Rom 8:1-11NKJV 1. There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Incognito Christ

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Apr 18, 2011

Christ comes to us today in the guise of the poor.

The Incognito Christ Matthew 25:31- 46 Introduction: The point of our scripture reading for today reminds me of an ancient legend about one of the early saints. St. Lawrence was one of seven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Recalled To Life--Act 4 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This sermon focuses on how Jesus, who is life in himself, came to die, so that we might live. The latter part of the sermon focuses on how Jesus' resurrection ultimately recalls us to life.

Recalled to Life—Act 4 Ez. 37, John 1, 11, etc. 4/24/11—Easter Sunday 3KCOC Introduction: Dickens and the Robertson Fire Most of you have heard of Charles Dickens’ book The Tale of Two Cities. Many of you may have read it. If you have, you might remember a phrase from early in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is Only One Savior

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

I once ask an acquaintance of mine that was a Jehovah witness and didn’t believe that Jesus was God, I ask him who was the Savior and how many was there? He didn’t have any problem saying that Jesus was the only savior. And then I read this to him found

There IS ONLY ONE Savior: I once ask an acquaintance of mine that was a Jehovah witness and didn’t believe that Jesus was God, I ask him who was the Savior and how many was there? He didn’t have any problem saying that Jesus was the only savior. And then I read this to him found in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Come Back Home PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon explores the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the themes of rebellion, remorse, and redemption in our relationship with God. Key

Beloved friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, welcome! I am thrilled to be here with you today, sharing in the unending grace and love of our Lord. We are gathered here, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow in understanding of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Prodigal Son

Polarized (June 2016)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 17, 2022

This sermon compares Lee Atwater to the Apostle Paul. They were both changed “polarized” by the gospel.

POLARIZED Text: Galatians 1:11 – 24 “One of the greatest political minds in America belonged to that of [South Carolina’s own] Lee Atwater [Harvey Leroy Atwater]. He was known for his keen political insight and for his questionable political techniques that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: United Methodist