Sermons on Alienation:

Broken Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 26, 2022

Any speech which is intended to mislead or deceive is offensive to God, whether or not you are under oath.

I’ve been wracking my brains trying to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without talking about things like political correctness and hate speech, fake news and cancel culture. Things like misinformation, disinformation and media bias. But the subject keeps popping up. Things like the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:20, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confronting The Phony

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025

Do you know anyone who is Mr. Rogers at church but Mike Tyson during the week?

Confronting the Phony “Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. 4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Self And New Self

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 17, 2025

God is changing us. But we have work to do too.

CHILDREN’S SLOT EARLY IN THE SERVICE Three visual aids Have you heard the phrase, ‘Out with the old in with the new’? Let me give you some examples. 1. These are some pictures of Meghan Markle. In 2018, she married Prince Harry. She became Duchess of Sussex and a member of the royal family. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Broken Given - Blessed Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the metaphor of bread in relation to our lives, focusing on the concept of being 'blessed' by Jesus.

Last week, we began a series about bread. Well, not bread exactly, but on what Jesus did when He had bread in His hands. He blessed it, broke it, and gave it. Bread is, in many ways, the perfect metaphor for our lives because it’s common and ordinary, and sometimes cracked and broken. But in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4, Genesis 1:10-12, Genesis 1:16-18, Genesis 1:21-22, Genesis 1:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Blessings, Sacred Miracles, Life Metaphors

Sermon Series: Blessed Broken Given

Redemption

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 3, 2004

God has redeemed us in accord with His grace and has revealed the mystery of His will in us.

Redemption Eph. 1:7-9 INTRO.: the story of Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage is the first redemption story in the Bible. The word "redeem" is first mentioned in Exodus 6:6 Israel had been in Egypt nearly 400 years after being invited to live there by the Pharaoh of Joseph’s day. Over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Bless You Sermon 3: Adding Value To Other People

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

There are natural and supernatural blessings. We can add value to others by following five principles.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition of blessing, “Adding value, or prospering.” DOES NOT MEAN 1. Not transforming or making new. It means, “making better.” 2. Not knowing God intimately. It means improving your life and services. 3. Not divine intervention. It means lifting your life to a higher ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas- Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

There were two main purposes for the incarnation and life of Christ.

Why Did Jesus Come? 1 ¶ How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Progressive Steps To A Fulfilled Life

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 13, 2002

There are steps that your may take to bring fulfillment in your life

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Romans 5:1-2 Progressive Steps To a Fulfilled Life Romans5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Who Your Friends Are

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002

WE LIVE IN A TIME THAT WE REGRET HAVING CERTAIN PEOPLE AS FRIENDS. WHO SHOULD BE OUR FRIENDS? FIND OUT!

A FRIEND OF GOD – A FRIEND OF US (JAS 2:23) INTRO:Jesus demonstrated the need and importance of a friend when He mentioned in Jn 15:15”I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why John 3:16

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002

Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of LOVE THE LOVE OF GOD

Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of LOVE THE LOVE OF God God’s great love and sacrifice for mankind Evangelism is the call of the church of Jesus Christ/ A tool to use for this is the scripture of John 3:16 (read john 3:16) 1. God (thee h’os)2316 spoken of the only and true God - The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Love

Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 26, 2007

Paul stated that love is greater than faith and hope. He explained the uselessness of gifts, knowledge, faith, benevolence, and sacrifices without the first fruit of the spirit, which is love. This sermon examines the importance of love according to Paul

The Importance of Love 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 INTRO: Paul stated that love is greater that faith and hope. He explained the uselessness of gifts, knowledge, faith, benevolence, and sacrifices without the first fruit, which is love (Galatians 5:12). It is said that Paul in this chapter “rises on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing With New Eyes

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

We need to constantly see God’s creation and all that is in it with new eyes.

Third Sunday of Lent - Year C March 11th, 2007 Readings: * Exod. 3:1-8a, 13-15 * 1 Cor. 10:1-6, 10-12 * Lk. 13:1-9 Seeing With New Eyes Repent In English, most of us understand the word "repent" in a very limited way. We often use this word as if it had only one small, restricted meaning. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Crossing Over To Zion - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 23, 2007

A good word study not only increases your knowledge of God’s word, it opens your mind of faith to see the true (spiritual) light of God’s word, not the limited shadows that are left to the flesh.

Crossing Over to Zion (1) Theme: Christians living the true life of a Hebrew INTRODUCTION A. Word studies for studying the Bible are great for several reasons: 1. They serve to help a person to better understanding the true meaning of a word. 2. A true understanding of the word usually gives a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relational Climate Dysfunction Series

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006

Attitudes. We’ve all seen them. What do you do when those around you seem to have bad attitudes that constantly beat you down?

Romans 12:13-15 (AMP) 13Contribute to the needs of God’s people [sharing in the necessities of the saints]; pursue the practice of hospitality. 14Bless those who persecute you [who are cruel in their attitude toward you]; bless and do not curse them. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One World Order; The "Return Of The Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 3.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 2, 2006

Catholicism & Mohammedanism.(Islam.) In our look at a one world order, I wanted to take the time and do a little comparison between two religious factions.

One World Order; The "Return of the Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 3. Catholicism & Mohammedanism.(Islam.) In our look at a one world order, I wanted to take the time and do a little comparison between two religious factions. These two are completely different from one another. Remember this study is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal