Sermons on Biases:

As I Loved You

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 16, 2022

Jesus gave us one commandment: to love one another, no matter how hard it is for us

John 13:34-35 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. (John 13:34-35) In this scripture, the command to love one another is like a candle in this dark and brutal world, in danger of being blown out by current events. We ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Luke 23:24, Hebrews 8:12, Romans 12:19, Romans 12:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 31, 2025

What would our communities look like if we truly lived this command — to love God and love neighbor — as the greatest law of life?

Greatest Commands #5: Love Your Neighbor Introduction We have been studying Jesus’ response to the question, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” (Mark 12:28). Jesus’ answer: “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that Jesus demonstrates His love, compassion, and acceptance for all people, regardless of their past or social status, and calls us to do the same in our relationships with others.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the story found in John 4:1-42, where Jesus shows us His mission of love, compassion, and acceptance. As we explore this story together, let let me start with a quote from Brennan Manning: "Jesus comes not for the super-spiritual but for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Topics: Mission, Jesus

Triumphing Through Knowledge PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

The sermon explores understanding God's truth as a path to spiritual freedom, emphasizing the importance of knowing God, not just knowing about Him.

Good morning, dear friends. We turn to the Gospel of John. Chapter 8, verse 32. It says, "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." These words, spoken by Jesus Himself, are simple. Yet, they hold a promise. A promise of freedom. Freedom that comes from knowing the truth. What ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Topics: Triumph, Knowledge

The Nature Of Legacy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Encourages believers to live, shine, and leave a Christ-centered legacy, reflecting God's glory and drawing others closer to Him.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the grace and love that our Heavenly Father has so abundantly given us, and to delve into the deep wisdom of His Word. The Apostle Paul, in his profound wisdom and divine inspiration, has left us a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Topics: Legacy, Christ

What Is This? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' authority and power, and encourages believers to align their lives with His values, prioritizing love over knowledge.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in His name, to open His Word, and to seek His wisdom. We are here, not because of any merit of our own, but because of the grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is His love that draws us, His truth that guides ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Topics: Teaching, Authority

No Longer A Slave PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024

This sermon explores the lessons from the book of Philemon, emphasizing the relevance of Scripture in addressing contemporary issues and guiding Christian attitudes and actions.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's always a joy to gather with you, to share in the fellowship of believers, to learn from the Word of God, and to grow together in faith. Today, we have a powerful portion of Scripture to ponder. The book of Philemon, though brief, holds ...read more

Topics: Paul's Plea, Onesimus

The God Who Sees Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon explores God's all-seeing nature, using Hagar's story to illustrate how God sees and understands our individual struggles, failures, joys, and victories.

Greetings, dear friends. It is a joy to gather with you again, in this place of fellowship and faith, united by the love of our Savior. We stand here, not as individuals, but as a family, bound by the grace of God that transcends our earthly understanding. Today, we gather to consider a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:13

Topics: Ishmael

Trust And Obey PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon encourages us to fully trust in God, seek His guidance in all aspects of our lives, and promises His direction for our paths.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's always a joy to gather together in this place, this hallowed sanctuary where we meet with our Creator, our Redeemer, and our Sustainer. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us has been called to this place at this time ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Trust, Rely, God

Beware Of Favoritism

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 7, 2019

A study in the book of James 2: 1 – 26

James 2: 1 – 26 Beware of Favoritism 1 My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2 For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Expectations For Godly Living-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

1 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-I—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: Use Your Elbows: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door of the apartment complex. I live in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Titus 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Makes Room For Misfits Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 9, 2021

A study of Jesus' ministry to the outcasts of society.

“[Jesus] returned from the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, and they begged him to lay his hand on him. And taking him aside from the crowd privately, he put his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Remove The Scarlet D

Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 28, 2002

An appeal to extend Christ’s ministry of reconciliation to the divorced and remarried children of God.

LET’S REMOVE THE SCARLET D Matthew 23.4 "They tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them." INTRO: Let me say up front that I believe that marriage is meant to be a permanent covenant between one man for one woman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Barriers And Building Bridges

Contributed by Steven Dow on Feb 11, 2005

Jesus shattered the stereotypes of "us" and "them."

BREAKING BARRIERS AND BUILDING BRIDGES Theme: Jesus Shatters the Stereotypes of “Us” and “Them” February 13, 2005 Introduction: In 1962, George Wallace ran for governor of Alabama on a platform that was blatantly racist. He promised to fight integration to the point of defying federal orders ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Axes Upon Thick Trees

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Aug 2, 2006

A thick tree requires more effort than a tender plant in cutting it down.God wants you to become His battle axe, to cut down such trees.

Jeremiah 51:20-23: ”Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; With thee also ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal