Sermons on Beyond Politics:

The Question Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 7, 2015

Jesus cries out from the cross, "My God, why have you forsaken me?" He dies alone and forsaken so that we may never be.

Matthew 27:27-61 "The Question" INTRODUCTION We have come to the end of Holy Week. Since Palm Sunday, the tension between Jesus and both the religious and political authorities has built up. It came to a head on Thursday night when Judas betrayed Jesus, Jesus was arrested and after a fake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 27:27-61

Denomination: Lutheran

Sanctity Of Human Life Day Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 24, 2016

Life is precious, even in the womb. But we live in an evil time when babies are expendable. How do we respond to the world around us regarding abortion... and what do we do with unwed girls who have gotten pregnant or who have had an abortion?

OPEN: (We showed a legal commentary on abortion by Judge Napolitano (Fox News Contributor) http://video.foxnews.com/v/4715240588001/napolitano-on-abortion-its-not-a-controversy-its-killing/?#sp=show-clips ... We began at the beginning and showed it thru 1:46 time marker) On January 22, 1973, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justified Fools For Christ-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2015

3 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-III—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: ‘Fools for Christ’ are such because they know from experience with certainty, that there really is nothing worthwhile outside of Christ! Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Praying That Politicians Relish What Is Right Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2015

The coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ encourages us to work to restructure society around the Law of God, especially as that pertains to our stewardship of earth.

Thursday of 3rd week in Advent 2015 December 17 Joy of the Gospel Today is one of those pivots that our liturgical year turns around. In the first part of Advent, we look forward to the return of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, and the general judgement and resurrection that He promised. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on Apr 24, 2002

Step onw on how to pursue excellence in the Christian walk

PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK I A MORE EXCELLENT WAY 1 CO 12:31 By Pastor Russ Witkowski ¡§But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.¡¨ Kata huperbole hoday! ¡§Excellent¡¨ - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way God Works

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Dec 4, 2004

Unlikely characters in the birth of Christ are used, it seems God always uses those least likely and or out of character.

The way God works- The Christmas Story 12/05/04 DBC <(((>< GLG God works in mysterious ways. You have heard that expression before and it is true. The scripture says that he uses the foolish to shame the wise. He has a way of taking the least likely and making them his instrument and/ or chosen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Extraordinary Loyalty

Contributed by Isaac Chan on Mar 4, 2002

Ittai the Gitite, shows us what true loyalty is all about; when there is NO allegiance Owed, No Benefits Promised, and No Conditions Attached.

EXTRAORDINARY LOYALTY Introduction: Somewhere in the middle of Western Road Christian Cemetery, there is a rather unusual statue among the thousands of gravestones and hundreds of statues. It is not the statue of a man or woman or angel, not even of Jesus or Mary or saint… but of a dog. How ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-23, Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doomsday Shadow

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 5, 2014

What is happening in Christendom today is not an aberration in the history of the church, nor is it irrelevant in respect to what will happen tomorrow. What we do today will have a major impact on the Christianity of our children and our grandchildren.

DOOMSDAY SHADOW ILLUSTRATION As the pastor was summing up the messages and information portion of the morning service he remarked that all church leaders and administrative personnel needed to attend a meeting Thursday evening. It was imperative that they attend. When Thursday evening rolled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Humble Hearts, Healing Nation Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2024

Humility is the key to fostering unity and healing. Drawing from the example of Jesus in Philippians 2 and warnings about pride from Proverbs, humility dismantles pride and invites healing, not only in our relationships but in our nation as well.

### ** Introduction ** Video Ill.: Danger of Pride — Church Fuel Pride and politics are a dangerous combination. Pride and arrogance have devastating consequences in politics and in real life: isolation, separation, division. ### **Illustration: The Downfall of Richard ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19, Philippians 2:1-11, James 4:1-10, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15, Matthew 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Am About To Do A New Thing;” Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022

Understand the same God who brought this people out of the land of Egypt is not yet done with them. Babylon is not an end but rather, an opportunity for God to display his power and his grace to his people once again.

The book of Isaiah is divided into three sections: (1) events leading up to the captivity and exile in Babylon, (2) redemption and restoration (Comfort), and (3) the Messianic Reign. Today’s message comes from the Messianic Reign and describes the suffering servant. Today’s reading is the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Keep A Promise

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 4: 1 – 24

Ezra 4: 1 – 24 Make promise, keep a promise 4 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel, 2 they came to Zerubbabel and the heads of the fathers’ houses, and said to them, “Let us build with you, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Keep Your Promise

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 4: 1 – 24

Ezra 4: 1 – 24 Make a promise, keep a promise 4 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel, 2 they came to Zerubbabel and the heads of the fathers’ houses, and said to them, “Let us build with you, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hope In Uncertain Times

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Christians are to be people of hope, above all else. Why all the paranoia and suspicion?!

Hope In Uncertain Times Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 15, 2008 Today’s message is called Hope in Uncertain Times. I am not up here today to preach a political sermon. My concern is not with politics, which concern the affairs of this world, but rather my concern is with the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:7-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

King 2 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 13, 2022

King 2 Series: Who is this King? December 11, 2022 - Brad Bailey

The King of Eternity Series: Who is this King? Brad Bailey – Dec. 11, 2022 Intro Many maybe familiar with these words written down by the prophet Isaiah…for which at least the central portion is declared around the celebration of the birth of Christ. Context – the people had called for a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anti-Judge Abimelech Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 12, 2002

The faith-response to corrupt leadership

“Anti-judge Abimelech” Judges Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Politics is often a quest for power, and power can corrupt. We all know of individuals who’ve been seduced by power and do whatever it takes to get to the top. It’s been said that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57

Denomination: Congregational