Sermons on Black And White:

The Prodigal

Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016

Jesus describes two identities with one thing in common neither see themselves as children of the Father and both have consequences. What's your identity?

Luke 15 – The prodigal son Hi everyone, it’s great to be with you this morning. I wanted to start by telling you a little bit about me and my family so that you get a little flavour of what we are like. Annie and I have been married for 12 years in October, we have two kids, Caleb ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Trinity Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 4, 2015

-The Father looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I created you and I love you!” -The Son looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I died for you!” -The Holy Spirit looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I dwell within you!”

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” Sometimes blessings are risky. A California public school student was suspended for saying “God bless you,” when another student sneezed; and a Kentucky ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

What's That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Lesson: God can use most anything if we will only surrender it to him

What Is That In Your Hand? Exodus 4:1-5 Lesson: God can use most anything if we will only surrender it to him A. GOD WANTS WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND 1. God doesn’t ask you to give him what is in someone else’s hand, only what is in your hand. 2. God doesn’t ask you to give ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Passing Through

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 5, 2022

Today we look at another Deacon who never identifies himself as a Deacon; We must consider this Evangelist who never identifies himself as a Preacher; the bible says of him only that he was filled with the Holy Ghost and today that he is just passing through!

Acts 8:35-40 (NKJV) “Passing Through” June 5, 2022 This is not our home, we are just passing through! In John 15, Jesus said that “we are not of the world,” because He chose us out of the world! Peter said we are “strangers and pilgrims!” in this world (1 Peter 2:11). Paul said in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Total Confusion Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

If you feel like you are out of place, don't worry. That first Easter morning no one "got it." So if you don't get it, if you doubt, if you feel like this whole thing is crazy, you are in the right place. We don't have all the answers, we are just looking for them.

Back when I was growing up, there was a pattern almost everyone followed, or at least we appeared to. We woke on Sunday, got into dress clothes, went to Sunday school and worship, and topped it off with a hearty lunch. Then, to further date myself, we would tune our black and white tv on to one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Flavor Of The Week Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

Satan's methods of temptation only come in three flavors, but God has one answer: Love God and love like God.

The Flavor Of the Week 1 John 2:15-17 1Jn 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. In the scripture, "world" (cosmos) is used to mean one of three distinct things. 1) The world could mean the physical universe, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2022

If you want to enjoy the diverse community God created for you, acknowledge that you belong to one body; appreciate the different members of that body; depend on one another; and do what God gifted you to do.

Grove Street was lined with lovely mature trees, manicured lawns, and three churches—all right next to each other. The three churches were each built in different styles and shapes, but they each posted a sign out front, proudly displaying the name of the church. The three churches were named First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon deals with the reality that Spiritual Gifts are given to draw us to a closer unity in the body of Christ.

Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together 4/18/2001 Psalm 133 Philip 2:1-16 Text 1 Corin. 12:1-26 Let’s suppose for a moment, you were driving down the highway just having a good time listening to your music. You’re on your way to somewhere you plan to have a really good time. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26, Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Harvest

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

The fields are white for harvest. We cannot expect the statistics of saved vs. lost to improve if we do not sow and reap.

THE HARVEST John 4:35-38 Introduction: We are living in a day when there are more lost souls in the world then there are saved. Statistically, there are 95-100 million unchurched people in the U.S. alone. There are 180-190 million lost souls in the U.S., which do not attend church at all. If ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities

Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2003

What does it take to be a true follower of Jesus Christ? It takes white hot commitment and looking for and doing the perfect will of God.

PRIORITIES Luke 9:57-62, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 14:26-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Look At What's New Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jun 21, 2013

After the Great White Throne Judgment we have this promise from the Lord that He will make all things new.

Look at what’s New Rev. 21:1-8 The word new is often spoken with excitement such as having a new car, home or whatever it may be. See: Vs.5 Behold, I make all things new In this chapter we read of some things that are made new See: Rev. 21:1 1. A New Heaven and New Earth “The first ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Garment

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 30, 2017

There was no procedural compliance in terms of the man’s dress which is symbolic that he was not clothed in his white baptismal garment (saved).

The Wedding Garment— An old Baptist preacher’s story tells of a parishioner who greeted his minister at the close of the service with the same observation, Sunday after Sunday: “You really gave it to them today, Preacher!” Over time, the minister became concerned that this parishioner never seemed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

The Controversial Truth Is Looking America In The Face Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 25, 2015

IN ORDER FOR AMERICA TO MOVE FORWARD, ANY KIND OF DISCRIMINATION, RACISM, SEGREGATION, OR WHITE SUPREMACY MUST BECOME A THING OF THE PAST.

My fellow Americans and those that chose to call themselves Americans, I was born on July 9, 1964 on Lakeland Farms in rural Perry Count and the evidence of the racial prejudices and the demeaning injustices we faced as African Americans filled the early years of my life. For the first sixteen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

Where Are We In Biblical Prophecy

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 9, 2025

The Day of the Lord includes the Tribulation, Armageddon, the second coming of Christ, the millennial kingdom, a short rebellion, and then the White Throne Judgment.

Where Are We Now in Biblical Prophecy By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- It doesn’t matter if you are a Biblical Scholar, a Biblical Novice, or totally ignorant to the Bible when you hear and see the asinine things taking place is our society, the political system turning into a chaotic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7, Revelation 3:10, Daniel 9:27

Denomination: Apostolic

The Legacy Of Unrepentance-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 19, 2011

3 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-III— Genesis 4:16-24 Likewise we will leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist