Sermons on Blaming Others:

Looking After Widows And Orphans Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 14, 2020

James, the brother of Jesus, was the leader of the church of Jerusalem. One of their primary ministries was taking care of the widows and poor.

James 1 Looking After Widows and Orphans May 24, 2020 James 1:22, 27 NIV “Do not merely listen to Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, James 1:27, Acts 6:1, Psalm 68:5-6, Proverbs 23:10-11, Proverbs 21:13, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 31:8-9, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Creature Of Habit 04 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT THE FINAL HABIT WE SHOULD BE DEVELOPING -- IMMITATION. JOHN USES TWO PEOPLE HERE IN THE CLOSE OF THIS BOOKS TO CHALLANGE GAIUS REGARDING WHO HE SHOULD IMMITATE IN THE FUTURE.

BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT PART 4 3 JOHN 1:11-14 DEAR FRIEND, DO NOT IMITATE WHAT IS EVIL BUT WHAT IS GOOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS GOOD IS FROM GOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS EVIL HAS NOT SEEN GOD. 12 DEMETRIUS IS WELL SPOKEN OF BY EVERYONE--AND EVEN BY THE TRUTH ITSELF. WE ALSO SPEAK WELL OF ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Building Effective Evangelism Strategies For Modern Times

Contributed by Pastorslink Usa on May 5, 2023

Revolutionary Techniques For Effective Evangelism In Today's World

Evangelism is a fundamental part of Christianity, and it involves sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with others. As Christians, we are called to make disciples of all nations and to spread the love of Christ to those around us. However, evangelism can be challenging in today's society, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Power Up Forgiveness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 24, 2023

There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive.

Introduction There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive. Sometimes it feels a little harder to forgive. Peter once asked, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7. Joseph - Let Down And Lifted Up Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 14, 2023

Joseph was let down by his family, by a woman he would not be tempted by and by a man he helped. He may have been tempted to see all this as being let down by God, but he didn't. He remained faithful and God raised him up and raised the nation that gave Jesus to you and me.

From Adam to Malachi Sermon 7 7. JOSEPH- LET DOWN AND LIFTED UP For two long days and nights the eyes and prayers of America turned toward Midland, Texas, where little Jessica McClure lay deep in a well. More than 2,500 years ago, around 1700 B.C., another person found himself deep in a well. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:19

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Side Are You On? - James 2:5-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

The key to loving people and treating them the way God wants us to treat them lies in what we value.

James 2:1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

The Royal Law - James 2:8-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

We tend to disguise our sinful favoritism under the guise of loving our neighbor. Favoritism seems like love towards those we favor, but James shows that it’s really a violation of the royal law of love.

James 2:8 If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. 9 But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. The Importance of the Command Is anybody here interested in seeing the most important ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-9

Judgment Please, Hold The Mercy - James 2:8-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

Showing mercy means giving people what they need rather than what they deserve. This message will help you enjoy receiving God’s mercy every day and will motivate you to show mercy to others—especially in your thoughts toward people.

James 2:8 If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. 9 But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Called By God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 6, 2018

Ephesians 3:1-6 teaches us that God calls a Christian to die to self and to live for others.

Scripture Today I am starting a new series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." The ESV Study Bible notes: "There are two main themes of Ephesians: (1) Christ has reconciled all creation to himself and to God, and (2) Christ has united people from all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wash Your Brother's Feet

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 15, 2018

Forgive one another and move on happily

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WASH YOUR BROTHER'S FEET* John 13:12-15King James Version (KJV) 12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? 13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-15

Denomination: Charismatic

I Am Willing To Serve Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 23, 2019

We are called to serve just as Jesus did.

6 Qualities for Spiritual Health part 6 (6) I am willing to serve. - Today is our last sermon of our 6 qualities for spiritual health. - Today Let’s look at the importance of ourselves in the Body of Christ. - It is easy to find ourselves feeling like the appendix in the body of Christ, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, John 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Treat One Another Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 16, 2019

We have a choice -- treat one another as the world would or as Jesus would.

1. Grace: Around 70 years ago a conference on comparative religions was held at Cambridge University. Theologians and scholars from around the world came together to explore various religious ideas. One topic was: Which belief (or doctrine) is unique to the Christian faith? Many of the things that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Aug 24, 2019

Being an example

A missionary to Africa told the story of an elderly woman who was reached with the gospel. Though she was blind and could neither read nor write, she wanted to share her new found faith with others. She went to the missionary and asked for a copy of the Bible in French. When she got it, she asked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Pray To God When But What If Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 4, 2019

Many times we pray to God when we need something; many times we pray to God when things are going badly for us, and we need things in our life to turn around; many times we pray when we are in crisis mode, and we don’t have anywhere else to turn.

Introduction: Many times we pray to God when we need something; many times we pray to God when things are going badly for us, and we need things in our life to turn around; many times we pray when we are in crisis mode, and we don’t have anywhere else to turn. But what if we prayed as the Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 20:22 – 21:1. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” Exodus 20:22 – 21:1 “The Book of the Covenant” Pastor John Bright Exodus 20:22-21:1 22 Then the Lord said to Moses, "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel: 'You have seen that I have talked with you from heaven. 23 You shall not make anything to be with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, Matthew 6:14-15, James 2:12-13

Denomination: Methodist