Sermons on Bigotry And Hate:

What The World Needs Now Is Love

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2013

One of our most basic needs is to be loved. The lyrics of a classic song reflect this worldwide longing—“What the world needs now is love, sweet love, and that’s the only thing there’s too little of.” God has met this need in Christ.

What the World Needs Now is Love 1 John 3.11-18 Scripture Reading: Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Should We Do?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 20, 2013

Jesus in bringing life to someone who was dead causes the plot to kill Him but little did they know that the very plot they conjured up to kill Him will bring about eternal life.

47 Then the leading priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the high council. They said, “What should we do? This man is doing many miraculous signs. 48 If we let him continue doing these things, everyone will believe in him. Then the Romans will come and take away our Temple and our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

God's Protection Through Prayer Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 16, 2011

The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing; (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NAU), but how is that possible? We have been learning how to do that here in this model prayer that Jesus gave us. The six requests that Jesus lists here should keep us busy praying.

Purpose: To alert us to our vulnerability to Satan's attacks. Aim: I want the listener to see the importance of avoiding sin by relying on God's strength. INTRODUCTION: The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing; (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NAU), but how is that possible? We have been learning how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do We Really Get It?

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Aug 27, 2013

God knows us, loves us and cares for us before time began, what is our response?

When the 1960s ended, and San Francisco became very expensive to live, many of the hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, but in no particular sequence. They didn’t name their children Melissa or Brett. People in the mountains around Santa Cruz grew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Healing (And Dealing) With Broken Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

Years ago, before there was a treatment for rabies, a man was bitten by a rabid dog and he went to the hospital with his injury. The tests were conclusive, he had rabies & there was nothing that could be done.

Healing (and Dealing) With Broken Relationships (Inspired by chapter eight in David Jeremiah’s “Slaying The Giants in Your Life”) Modern Family of God Series (February Family Month) February 22, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Years ago, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Feb 15, 2014

The Bible teaches us that our tongue has great power ... to heal or to destroy, to bless or to curse ... we are to be wise in the use of this member of our body ... it can bring pain or pleasure ... it's all in how it is used!

Sermon Series-“Not Your Favorite Sermons” Message #1--"POWER OF THE TONGUE!" TEXT: James 3:1-12-My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning From God's Providence

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 22, 2017

Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered. Similarly, St. Paul learned from the Christ that he had persecuted, the things he would suffer as He followed the Christ. Living the Christ life, we will see how suffering aids in redemption.

Trinity 2 2017 Learning from God’s Providence The Collect O LORD, who never failest to help and govern those whom thou dost bring up in thy stedfast fear and love; Keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 3:13, Luke 14:6

Denomination: Anglican

The Victory Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 9, 2020

Final message in the sermon series of "Spiritual Warfare." Our faith in Jesus gives us the victory. Our call is clear, we are to overcome the world. All Bible references are from the NASB.

Over the last 4+ months, we have been examining this thing we call spiritual warfare. Whether we realize it or not, our everyday lives in engulfed in spiritual warfare. We have temptations we fight, struggles against evil, culture around us assault our Christian values. We look at this past ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-5, Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity Of Life Sermon: Just Think About It

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 9, 2021

Why is our Country so divided, why so much hatred? What are the primary religious issues that divide us?

Just think about it Being an old man, I have lived through many changes, changes that caused Americans to disagree, but never have I seen anything like the division and outright hatred we see today, violence across this Country in cities such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and now in our Nation’s ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022

On the Fox news Channel, September 2, 1999, on the Hannity and Colmes television program,

they were talking about a youth march sponsored by the Muslim religion that was to take place on the following Labor Day Week-end. The Mayor of the city had some great concerns, and did not want to grant them a permit to march, because these are some violent people. On the program, they had a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Controlling The Tongue

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 23, 2017

Sermon from James 3:1-12

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #6 - Controlling the Tongue James 3:1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment, 2 for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Reckoning Of God

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 10, 2022

God's Word is absolute. The Word of God is final. And His Word is binding, and it is truth! There is a reckoning at hand. It's the reckoning of God. And it is a reckoning of the sinful ways of this world and how we have literally pushed God out of our lives and our countries.

God's Word is absolute. The Word of God is final. And His Word is binding, and it is truth! Malachi 3:6 says, "For I am the Lord, I change not;" Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever." John 14:9, "...he that hath seen me hath ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Surety Of God's Love

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 8, 2022

With all of this unrest in our country, some people may wonder where God is in all of this. Others are tempted to question God's goodness. But just because there is human hatred and violence in our presence, this in no way negates God's goodness and love.

This probably comes as no surprise to you, but since covid-19 rearranged so many of our lives and schedules, we have changed how much time we spend looking at a screen, whether it's a tv, smartphone, laptop, or computer screen. As a country, we're spending a significant amount of time on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Is God Even During Election Season

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Nov 5, 2020

Sermon preached the Sunday before election day USA 2020

Sermon for Sunday November 1, 2020 Psalm 97 – pre-election Sunday I had the opportunity to watch several college football games yesterday. And during that time, I was completely bombarded by commercials from every which political candidate. Some of those candidates I’ll be voting for, and others I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Rid Of Your Enemies

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

The world is torn apart by people reacting to their enemies in ways that just cause further provocation and pain. We all need to know God's way for responding to those who come at us as enemies.

What do you do when people do nasty things to you? What do you do when things happen like someone treating you like an enemy, hating you, cussing you out, abusing you or stealing your coat? That makes it harder to be a Christian, doesn’t it? Everyone here has had an encounter with someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 5:43-48