Sermons on Black Paint:

A Refuge Of Rest Series

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004

God is our refuge of rest in life.

A Refuge of Rest Psalm 91 Black Bart was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to new York, his name became synonymous with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

New Wine, Old Wineskins Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 31, 2022

The Pharisees were hopping mad that Jesus and his disciples were living it up feasting, celebrating and having a good old time. Why were Jesus disciples feasting and not fasting? As usual Jesus not only answered their question, but gave them a deeply profound theological answer.

There is an old television commercial that I still remember, and I still snicker when I think about it. The commercial is in black and white. A somber old man in a cold grey stone building barks out these words; Tenacity! Gumption! Discipline! Suddenly there is color, party music and they switch ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Endure Suffering Patiently Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2015

Suffering is partr of the human condition. We see John addressing two very important questions in minds of those who will receive this letter. The first question “Why all this suffering?” The second: “Is there point to the suffering?"

Series: Victorious! “Endure Suffering Patiently” Revelation 6-7 Open This morning, we’re in our fifth message in our series through the book of Revelation. It comes from Revelation 6-7 so if you’d go ahead and take your Bibles and turn to that passage, it will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning On Your Bulldust Filters

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Mar 10, 2003

The smartest of us sometimes forget to question things we hear when they come from a source of apparent authority. It is the duty of all people to turn on our bulldust filters, especially when we are listening to our Christian leaders.

Introduction Time for a quiz! 1. The cells which make up the antlers of a moose are the fastest growing animal cells in nature. (True) 2. The planet closest to the sun is Mercury (True 3. Pi to three decimal places is 3.142 (True. Not 3.141—this is a rounding error) 4. The second General of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Holiness

Honor The Lord

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Nov 3, 2005

People should take actions to honor the Lord.

#2005-44 Title: Honor the Lord Text: I Kings 5:1-7; 6:11-14; 7:51 Truth: People should take actions to honor the Lord (Lifeway). Aim: to help you honor the Lord. Life ?: How can we honor the Lord. INTRODUCTION It was David slaying the giant Goliath when a 42 year-old black woman on a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation And Unity Series

Contributed by Catharine Rhodes on Jan 23, 2023

Answering the question “how can the church be more inclusive” through Paul’s letters to the Romans and Ephesians. Includes a summary and concluding prayer.

Reconciliation and Unity Sermon Summary (Ephesians) Note: this is only a summary. The full sermon given at our church is below. 1. “Sin” “Breaking the Law” Actual sin: prejudice Virtue: Kindness A. -Weird things that are illegal -Weird things people thought others should get arrested ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14, Ephesians 4:24-31, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Methodist

Concentrated Conversions And Pushing The Envelope Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2009

Sometimes God opens our hearts and minds to His will in increments.

Concentrated Conversions and Pushing the Envelope (Acts 9:32-43) 1. It seems that Philip had planted several churches around Joppa, and Peter was traveling to them to strengthen them and teach them. He came to an area near modern Tel Aviv, where our story takes place. Lydda is now know as Lud ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Jesus' Love 10 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2017

Jesus saves beyond expectations of man and beyond man's ability to love one another as we see in the bible story of Abraham and Jacob.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 10 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 13, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Blemish People Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

Jude now shares five analogies of what these false workers are like who sneak into the church. Hidden reefs, waterless clouds, twice-dead trees, raging waves, and wandering stars.

Jude 1:12-13 - Blemish People “These are hidden reefs in your feasts of love. They feast with you without fear. They are shepherds feeding themselves. They are waterless clouds, swept along by winds. They are fruitless autumn trees, uprooted and twice dead. They are waves of the wild sea, casting ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-13

Denomination: Methodist

Purification Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it says, "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves". If we are going to have revival there needs to be a humbling of the people of God.

PURIFICATION OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:11-14 2 Chron. 7:14 INTRO: Stubbornness In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. News of the disaster was further darkened when an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:11-14, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Signs Of Love In Our World

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2006

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

3rd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:7-18 "Signs of Love in Our World" Zephaniah 3: 14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has cast out your enemies. The King of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sin Of Pride Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 2, 2016

Defines, describes and gives our defenses against the sin of pride

The Sin of Pride 2016 Bob Marcaurelle Copyright 2016 by Bob Marcaurelle Email: freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com THE SIN OF PRIDE “There are six things God hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes..” (Proverbs 6:16) “Pride and arrogance I do hate.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 2, 2014

God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus... accomplishing his will in us and through us.

Becoming Like Jesus Part 1 Title: The Making of a Masterpiece Part 1 Text: Romans 8:28-20 Thesis: God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus…accomplishing his will in us and through us. Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming I invite you to journey with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Up: Maturing In The Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 30, 2007

What discipleship looks like and what it involves.

--Intro> In the movie, "The Karate Kid," the “kid,” Daniel, a high school student who is being harassed by bullies at his new school, meets Mr. Miagi, a quiet, Japanese custodian at his apartment complex who just happens to be a black belt in karate. Daniel asks Miagi if he will teach him karate. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships Are Everything - Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

It’s not if conflict happens, but when - how do we get through it?

Relationships Are Everything Dealing With Conflict Matthew 18:15-20 A funny thing happened quite a few years ago in Darlington, Maryland. Edith, a mother of eight children, was coming home from visiting a neighbor one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the house, she spotted five of her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational