Sermons on Ancestors:

The Controversial Truth Is Looking America In The Face Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 25, 2015

IN ORDER FOR AMERICA TO MOVE FORWARD, ANY KIND OF DISCRIMINATION, RACISM, SEGREGATION, OR WHITE SUPREMACY MUST BECOME A THING OF THE PAST.

My fellow Americans and those that chose to call themselves Americans, I was born on July 9, 1964 on Lakeland Farms in rural Perry Count and the evidence of the racial prejudices and the demeaning injustices we faced as African Americans filled the early years of my life. For the first sixteen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

The Study Of 1,2 Samuel; 1,2 Kings; 1,2 Chronicles Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of 1,2 Samuel; 1,2 Kings; 1,2 Chronicles

The Study Of 1,2 Samuel; 1,2 Kings; 1,2 Chronicles 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The six books of First and Second Samuel, First and Second Kings, and First ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Overcomers Sermon I: Overcomingthe Past With A New Perspective Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 20, 2020

To overcome troubles as did Joseph and Jesus, we rise above the negative effects of our past by seeing all that happened from a new perspective that sees God working in and through it all to bring about that which is good.

BE OVERCOMERS, NOT SUCCUMBERS . . . Overcome Negative Effects from the Past by Seeing Them from a New Perspective One day a Christian missionary walked into a Belgian village and saw a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:19-28

Queen Esther Sermon Iv: Tough-Minded Yet Tender-Hearted Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength make wise though sometimes tough decisions about how to proceed based on their intuitive conviction of what will be best for all concerned to bring about peaceful solutions.

ESTHER: TOUGH-MINDED YET TENDER-HEARTED “Tough-minded yet tender-hearted” is a dual characteristic that could most likely be ascribed to your mother as well as mine. My Mother, affectionately called Mama by her children, was a ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Wonders Of The Spiritual Realm V: What God Can Do When One Wins One Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

Despite one's hesitancy to tell another "what God has done for me and can (will) do for you", just think of the wonder of what God does when one wins one!

THE WONDER OF WHAT GOD CAN DO WHEN ONE WINS ONE In every Christian, there’s a little bit of Edward Kimball, or, there should be. Kimball was not the guy who invented the game of dominoes, but he once set in motion the “domino effect” that shows what God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-49

Ethos #1 Holiness Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

The church is meant to be different from the world. It is meant to exist for others.

We begin a new message series today that we’ve entitled, Ethos, or if you’re from the American South, “Ethas”. This series is about how we become more like Christ and less like the world in which we live. It’s a calling to an alternative lifestyle. Yes. You heard me say alternative lifestyle. Being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sacrifice To Remember

Contributed by James Chandler on May 29, 2018

Memorial Day reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice that was made for our freedom, Jesus Christ died that we might have life through Him.

As we prepare for Memorial Day, let us remember the Passover Lamb that was sacrificed and reminded the people that their freedom came at a great cost. The Passover Lamb Exodus 12:1-13 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, “This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Covenant Of Kingdom Forever

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 29, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Can you live forever? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is our reliable and faithful SON that's why we received all the blessings of GOD in us: Salvation, Forgiveness and Healing IV. TEXT:

I. EXORDIUM: Can you live forever? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is our reliable and faithful SON that's why we received all the blessings of GOD in us: Salvation, Forgiveness and Healing IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 17:14 (New Living Translation, Second ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Sin On Census

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 5, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you living by the SPIRIT? Are you being led by the SPIRIT? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the SPIRIT's leading in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 20:2 (New Living Translation, Second

I. EXORDIUM: Are you living by the SPIRIT? Are you being led by the SPIRIT? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the SPIRIT's leading in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 20:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) When David arrived at Rabbah, he removed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Woman At The Well

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 17, 2013

How one woman's encounter with Jesus changed her whole community.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL. John 4:1-42. 1. THE OCCASION (John 4:1-4). Jesus had been preaching in Judea, and His ministry was proving to be even more successful than John the Baptist’s. The religious authorities were somewhat disturbed at the number of converts that the disciples of Jesus were ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Is A Verb

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Aug 10, 2013

We worship God in the way we live. Worship is a matter of obedience and service: if we love God with all of our hearts and treat others as if they were Christ, we are worshiping God faithfully. Church ritual will never replace real worship. We must repent

Everyday Christianity with Pastor Kenn Shedenhelm Biblical and theological thoughts on life and events in life. Some will come packaged as sermons- some simply as reflections. Classic Like most of Israel’s prophets, Isaiah was concerned with matters of mercy and justice, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Divine Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2012

As preached at 8 a.m. Mass April 15 2012--revised Divine Mercy homily with comment on the accusation that the early Church was communist.

Divine Mercy Sunday 2012 (As preached Sunday a.m.) Spirit of the Liturgy Before beginning I would like to respond to the folks who, in the past, have argued from today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles that the early Church practiced communism. It is true that Acts records all of them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Catholic

Mournful But Triumphant

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2014

We must mourn the sinful systems of our society, but we also must pray and work and rejoice over Christ's ultimate triumph.

20th Sunday After Pentecost 2014 Extraordinary Form A reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Catholic

Putting God To The Test

Contributed by Robert Webb on Apr 25, 2016

Put God to the test, He is ready and through His word He encourages us to. If we reap what we sow lets be sowers.

Today we want to talk about Putting God to the test! Turn with me to Malachi 3:6-7 (NIV) 6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. 7 Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Calling: David"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 22, 2016

A sermon about the way God sees us.

"God Calling: David" 1 Samuel 16:1-13 How many of you know what it feels like to be excluded? How many of you have experienced the agony of being picked last for a sports team? You may have watched as one by one the taller, stronger, more athletic, more "popular" people are chosen as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist