Sermons on Bigotry And Hate:

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

Confidence At His Coming Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Confidence at His Coming

Introduction: Worldliness October 10, 1996 What is the “world” that John warned us about? (1 Jn. 2:15). Some have identified it as a list of questionable activities that religious people ought to shun. But it’s not as easy as that. John wasn’t talking about mere outward behavior; he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Love The Brethren? Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Do We Love the Brethren? 1John 3.14-20

Introduction: Love In Action October 24, 1996 A sophmore sent a love letter to his girlfriend. It read: “I’d climb the highest mountain, sail the widest ocean, cross the hottest desert just to see you. P.S.—I’ll be over Saturday night if it doesn’t rain.” We chuckle at his fickleness, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love God; Love People

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Aug 14, 2020

In the crazy times we are living in 2020, this sermon is to remind us to remember who we are and whose we are. Love God and Love people should be our mantra.

Love God, Love People Mark 12:28-31 Intro As the craziness continues to unfold - it is important that we don’t allow the world to define who we are or what we stand for I talked about taking a stand last week - and that’s what we need to do - but I want to follow that up with ensuring we know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Not Part Of Jesus' Agenda

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 27, 2022

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 13

June 26, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 9:51-62 Not Part of Jesus’ Agenda Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In 1845 Sir John Franklin set off with two ships from England. They were in search of the Northwest Passage across the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Double-Agent Series

Contributed by Matt Newburg on Jan 19, 2023

There should be a “Warning Label” on this message. Calling out all the double agents in our churches!

I. INTRO: NOT A SERMON I WANT TO PREACH...BUT A SERMON THAT MUST BE PREACHED. A. I think I don’t want to preach about this subject because I'm at the center of it. 1. I'm BUSTED...Nowhere to run...the cat’s out of the bag...pointing out the elephant in the room. I’d rather just ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Down With The Walls Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 9, 2020

We can construct walls that isolate and insulate us. When we break down the walls God comes into our lives and we can see others as He does.

1. Berlin Wall Under the cover of darkness on Aug. 13, 1961, a wire barricade was stretched the middle of Berlin. It ended up 28 miles long and became one of the most controversial boundary lines of the 20th century. It eventually became known as the “Berlin Wall.” It was the symbol of the border ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Trump? What Is Biden?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 4, 2020

The presidential election has repeatedly brought division in many countries. It has ruined friendship, family members stop talking with each other because they disagree on which candidate they should vote. Sadly, that also happened at church and created tension among the people of God. What a shame!

What is Trump? What is Biden? (1 Cor 3:3-4) On Friday morning, President Trump announced that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19. and was transferred to Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Dr. Jim Denison said, “The year 2020 has been unlike any in living memory, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3-4, Ephesians 6:11, Daniel 2:21, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Timothy 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Special Vessels

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2023

How does God choose some to be special vessels and others not? Let's find out in Romans 9.

How does God choose some to be special vessels and others not? Are the chosen people Jews or Christians or both? Let’s begin by asking, did Paul love his fellow Jews? I’m speaking the truth in Christ—I’m not lying, as my conscience assures me with the Holy Spirit: 2 I have great sadness and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Born Again!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 23, 2023

The words of our Savior found in John 3 are the very heart of Biblical Christianity. Many in our society want to dismiss the very idea of rebirth through faith in Jesus. Many of our churches have embraced a "social gospel" where works are elevated above rebirth.

Today we will be reading from the Gospel of John 3:1-18 Intro Who am I? (Speaking as a guest preacher) Cautions Don’t trust me - Check everything I say with the Scriptures - Careful who you watch or listen to - Check what they say with the Scriptures - If you know the Scriptures you will “not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 15:5-8, Galatians 2:20, Titus 3:3-5, 1 John 1:5-7, John 14:23, Matthew 22:37-40, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Truthbombs - Pt. 2 - It's Moving Day! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016

Just because we don't like the truth, can't handle the truth or it doesn't line up with our experience/feelings doesn't make it any less truth. Can you handle truth bombs?

Truth Bombs Pt. 2 - It's Moving Day I. Introduction Truth is talked about a lot. It has been said that truth is different for everyone. I would beg to differ. Truth is truth because it is truth across the board. That is what makes it truth. There has to be a standard of truth by which what we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finish Well, My Friend

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2024

Many know how to start something.. Few learn the discipline of finishing the task before us. The year ends? The month ends? Do we hold our-selves accountable?

FINISH WELL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) FINISH: TO BRING TO AN END, TERMINATE, something that completes, close, conclude, to bring to a stopping point, wrap it up, wind up. TO FINISH STRONG MEANS WE WILL KEEP PRESSING ON TO FIND US FAITHFUL IN ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, 2 Timothy 4:6, 2 Timothy 4:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Divine Providence

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 28, 2025

Divine providence has been ascribed as the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

John Piper, an American theologian once remarked: “Divine providence is never frustrated by Satan in its plan for this world - for the everlasting good of God’s people in the all-satisfying praise of the glory of his grace.” Hebrews 1:3 reminds us: “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:33, Colossians 1:17, Romans 13:1, Acts 2:23

The Practical Deeds Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore the transformative power of sincere love in action, and how it can impact not just our personal lives but the world around us.

Good morning, Church family! We are going to dive deep into the Word today, exploring a passage that truly shines a light on the transformative power of love, not just in our personal lives, but in our world as a whole. Brennan Manning, a wonderful Christian author, once said, "In every encounter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-21

Topics: Love, Action

As For You Series

Contributed by Neil Chitty on Mar 12, 2002

Gospel preach from Ephesians 2 on being made alive in Christ.

As for You!!! Ephesians 2 v 1 – 5 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us lived among them at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational