Sermons on Be Kind To Unkind:

Extreme Love

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 24, 2019

Jesus calls us to an extreme love, to even love our enemies. He calls us to lay down our rights for revenge, and shows us that God has already given us that kind of love, while we were God's enemy.

Luke 6:27-36 Extreme Love [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] Today’s passage is a tough one; that’s why I chose it, so I could better understand it myself. Is Jesus saying we are to give in to bullies? Is he taking away our right to self-defense? Is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 5:38-48, Exodus 22:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Energizing Your Prayer Life

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 3, 2019

We have been raised with Christ, we have a position with Christ in the heavenly‘s, we have been raised up so that in the ages to come he might show his exceeding riches of his grace and his kindness towards us in Christ Jesus!

Energizing your Prayer Life Illus. THE STATS ON PRAYER A Newsweek poll several years ago titled "Is God Listening?" indicated that 54% of those the magazine surveyed prayed on a daily basis - 25% said they pray to God once a day and 29% more than once a day. 87% believed that God ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, Philippians 4:6-7, Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parables Of Persistent Widow, Pharisee And Publican Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 22, 2017

The Scripture teaches with respect to widows, how God protects them, how He urges people to be kind to them, blessing those who bless them and punishing those who hurt them. Widows were often among the most vulnerable people in Jewish society, and . . .

Samaria, Galilee Luke 18:1-14 (Luke 18:1) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. Jesus has just finished speaking to His disciples on the subject of the last days and telling them that He would return, and that His return would come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mending The Nets

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2017

James and John were mending nets. What kinds of nets do we need to mend? I can think of three: a. Our relationship with God, b. our relationship between us and other people, and c. To repair the relationships between others and God.

MENDING THE NETS Mk. 1:14-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Career planning 1. One Sunday morning, as the Bubba Rathbone family were driving home from First Assembly after a great service where their Pastor really preached a great message, 9 year old Sam said to his father Bubba, "When I grow up, dad, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Shepherd Restores The Sheep

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020

Someone has said that there are only two kinds of sheep that belong to the Great Shepherd: those who are BORED and those who are RESTORED!” If you are bored in your faith, you are certainly not following Jesus with your whole heart, for the Christian life is the most exciting adventure on earth!

WHEN THE SHEPHERD RESTORES THE SHEEP Dr. Larry Petton – Message #2 Text: Psalm 23:2-3 _________________________________________________________________ "He restores my soul" - Psalm 23:2 Someone has said that there are only two kinds of sheep that belong to the Great Shepherd: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing Wisely With Unbelief & Opposition Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021

If we stand for Jesus, we will inevitably face the same kind of opposition that He did. How do we respond? His example gives us a clue as he faces both the unbelief of his own family, and the deadly opposition of israel's leaders.

It’s been more than 20 years ago now since I initiated a lawsuit in the name of the church against the Washoe County School District. As a few of you know, and even fewer of you probably remember, it was about the matter of Equal Access—equal access to public school facilities for churches and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-15, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 7:6, Matthew 10:16-18, 1 John 2:15-16, Mark 6:3, Mark 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

"Whatever Happened To Father Knows Best?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 20, 2017

It is called leaving a legacy. All of us will leave one. Some for good. Some not so good. But at some point in life all of us must consider what kind of legacy we plan to leave behind when we are gone. What will your legacy be?

FAMILY MATTERS “Whatever happened to Father Knows Best?” 2nd Timothy 2:1-7 When I was growing up there were several television programs I enjoyed watching. My favorite was the Andy Griffith show. I had the opportunity a few years ago to actually meet Ron Howard who played the role of Opie. Ron ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

21) Forgive Us - As We Forgive Others! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022

Through the Lord's Prayer Jesus provides His disciples an example in the way they should pray, and the kinds of things they should be praying for. In doing so, He teaches us also a great deal about forgiveness - including our need to forgive others.

21) Forgive Us - As We Forgive Others TEXT: Matthew 6:12 In the immediate context here... We find Jesus teaching the disciples “How to Pray”. This particular account in the Scriptures Is what is more commonly referred to today as “The Lord’s Prayer”. And although there is much to learn from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Places An Importance On All Life! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 22, 2023

The animals and the fish were created to demonstrate God’s glory, and they were each given a command to multiply and reproduce according to their own kind. We must see that God's design for Creation is intentional, and done to show His majesty even in the smallest things!

Alpha and Omega, Part 4 God places an importance on all life! Genesis 1:20-25 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-25, Nehemiah 9:6, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 28, 2021

The Bible says to have no partnership with people who do these evil things. What kind of people am I to avoid? People who are sexually immoral, impure, greedy for people and things. Avoid partnering with people who speak trash, talk foolish, and joke crudely.

A twelve-year-old Taiwanese boy was visiting an art exhibit in 2015 when he accidentally tripped at a museum. Thankfully he was ok because he broke his fall by reaching out to support himself on a 350-year-old painting valued at $1.5 million. Insurance paid for the restoration, and I am sure he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14, Psalm 10:4, 1 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Christian Philosopher

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 15, 2023

The word “philosophy” means a love of wisdom. Paul said, "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” (Col 2:8). There must be two kinds of philosophers.

BECOMING A CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHER Practical Principles for Living or Detached Musings? INTRODUCTION A. In 1972 I took Introduction to Philosophy at Shawnee College, Ullin, Illinois under an old professor named Dr. Pepper, who looked like Colonel Sanders. 1. I learned that the word philosophy ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, James 3:15-18, Proverbs 7:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confidence In What We Hope For!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 30, 2022

Do you know what faith is and do you have the kind of faith that moves mighty mountains? The following sermon is going to review Hebrews 11 to help us define faith and through the testimonies of the ancients learn how to live in a manner that pleases our Lord!

Confidence in What we Hope For Hebrews 11:1-3 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Faith” is one of those words that is often misunderstood, amongst God’s own people and even worse amongst unbelievers! For example, some Christians believe faith is a blind leap into the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"the Strength Of The Ox."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2024

Beloved, the ox is a metaphor for a pastor's need for freedom to lead and expand the Church's impact. Working together in unity and harmony as one body, we can make a substantial difference in our community by spreading love, hope, and kindness to those in need.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 14:4) “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.” (Proverbs 15:17) “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” (1 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4, Proverbs 15:17, 1 Timothy 5:18, Luke 9:62, Hosea 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus At A Distance - Mark 14:66-72 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 20, 2024

When is it okay to protect yourself, and when does it fall into the kind of self-saving that Jesus forbids? We'll learn from Jesus and Peter what it looks like to lose your life to save it rather than saving your life and losing it.

Introduction: Plan B Last Sunday our church did a song called Death Was Arrested. See what you think of this verse: Our savior displayed on a criminal's cross Darkness rejoiced as though heaven had lost But then Jesus arose with our freedom in hand That's when death was arrested and my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72, Matthew 26:69, Luke 22:54-65, John 18:15-27

The Revelation Of Isaiah To Israel Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 6, 2025

Isaiah gives Judah/Israel a great insight into what irritates God, but he also gives you and I the very same insight: these are the things God detests! Our challenge today will be, "What kind of church do we want to be?"

Isaiah, Part 1 The Revelation of Isaiah to Israel Isaiah 1:1-31 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, for ~2025, we begin our study of Isaiah -- Much to learn, and to examine, from a man who was faithful to God’s calling -- If there is any encouragement we can grab hold of – it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational