Sermons on Blaming Others:

Not By Bread Alone

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 15, 2019

In the Gospel lesson from the 1st Sunday of Lent we hear Jesus say that a person does not live by bread alone. How often do we do that in our own lives however?

“‘BOMB CYCLONE’ BLASTS THROUGH CENTRAL US”[i] This was a Thursday morning headline from CNN’s website, highlighting the historic late winter storm that swept across a great portion of the central part of the United States during the middle of this week that saw lots of people being affected by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Trash Talk Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

James describes the difference between unrighteous condemnation and righteous discernment.

This week AP sportswriter Jon Krawczynski wrote an article about the NBA playoffs that began with these words: Talk is cheap in these NBA playoffs, and it seems as if everyone wants in on the act. As the stakes grew in the first round, the venom being spewed became ever more toxic. Superstars are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

“gracious Living” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 2, 2014

In living a gracious life, Christ calls us to die to self.

This is the final message on “Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others.” Last time, we began a consideration of our text by noting how Jesus speaks to us about the nature and the benefits of gracious living. Jesus says gracious living is non-judgemental, accepting, forgiving, and giving. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Others Can Be So Difficult, That Is Why We Need God To Do It.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 23, 2014

Loving others is so much under stood. The world walks over Christians, and we simply let them. Jesus didn’t, so neither should we. Read on and be blessed!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th September 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Loving others is so much under stood. The world walks over Christians, and we simply let them. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Episcopal

"Come And See" (Belonging I) Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 29, 2014

Throuoghout the gospels Jesus treated outsiders like insiders, extending a sense of belonging to people even before they believed. As his followers we befriend people by helping them belong as a first step toward believing.

Title: “Come and See” (Belonging I) Text: John 1:35-46 Thesis: Throughout the gospels Jesus treated outsiders like insiders, extending a sense of belonging to people even before they believed. As his followers we befriend people by helping them belong as a first step toward ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Care Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 1, 2014

God’s people build community as they show their care for others.

Title: Who Cares? Text: 1 Peter 4:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; John 4:9-14; Philippians 2:25-30 Truth: God’s people build community as they show their care for others. Aim: To encourage showing care for others. Life Question: How can I help build a caring community? INTRODUCTION Robert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of A Positive Attitude

Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015

Gaining and maintaining a Positive attitude is essential to our growth in Christ.

THE EXPERTS SAY THAT IN ORDER TO SUCCEED IN LIFE, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. THESE WORDS ARE FOUND ON A PLAQUE IN THE OFFICE OF GOLFING GREAT ARNOLD PALMER. “IF YOU THINK YOU ARE BEATEN, YOU ARE. IF YOU THINK YOU DARE NOT, YOU DON'T. IF YOU'D LIKE TO WIN BUT THINK YOU ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Important Issue In Anyone's Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

There are two ways to become miserable, and two ways to become happy.

26th Sunday in Course 2015 What is the most important issue in anybody’s life? What is it that we must have in order to be truly fulfilled? What, to appeal to you Latinists, is the sine qua non of human existence? Some consider it to be pleasure, and an absence of pain. They are the ones ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 11, 2015

Can someone be saved in the name of the Father or in the name of the Holy Spirit? Why is there such power in the name of Jesus?

On May 9, 1961 a man named Newton Norman Minow made the following statement in a speech regarding the programming on television: “When television is good, nothing - not the theater, not the magazines or newspapers - nothing is better. But when television is bad, nothing is worse. (Notice ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Real Christianity

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 27, 2016

With everything going on and this world trying to identify itself with people and causes, what does the Bible say a real Christian looks like?

Real Christianity Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction- This morning, I want you to think about 0ur country, the United States of America. It is anything but united. I want you to think about politics for a moment. I know religion and politics don’t mix well, so I will be careful about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Nazarene

Meet And Greet Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2016

In times like these we need to meet together to experience the presence of God, encourage one another, and evangelize the lost.

1. Hats: A University had a policy that if the professor was 10 minutes late for class...it was cancelled. But one day a professor put his hat on his desk and then went to the faculty room. He apparently lost track of time and when he arrived back at the class he was 10 minutes late and found it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Tetelastai - The Only Word We Will Ever Need" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 21, 2014

Too many denominations creates too much chase - let stet back to The Cross

The Ultimate DecisionTetelestaiItIsFinished.gif July 21, 2014 “Coming Home” has many different emotions to all people. But the root of the idea of coming home brings a sense of contentment. In some way we think that by coming home we can reset the chaos of our lives and ease our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Father, Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014

Words uttered at the end of a man's life take on extra significance. What did our Lord say in His final moments? And what do they speak to us today?

Luke 23:26-34 NIV 26 As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. 28 Jesus turned and said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Word Stands Forever Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 13, 2016

We are to challenge ourselves in holy living because this cares for our souls. We are to challenge ourselves in loving one another because that cares for the souls of others. We are to challenge ourselves to live imperishable because this is the right per

GOD’S WORD STANDS FOREVER 1 PETER 1:14-25 INTRODUCTION… Inspirational Nature of Scripture (www.carm.org) This morning as we begin, I want to share some interesting truths found in the pages of the Bible. They are interesting in that they describe things that human beings have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bless Those Who Persecute You Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 7, 2014

Paul talks about how to be blessed with an inheritance from God. 1- Bless and don’t curse 2- Rejoice and mourn 3- Demote and associate 4- Befriend and don’t repay

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman's husband dies. He had $20,000 left to his name. After everything is done at the funeral home and cemetery, she tells her closest friend that there is no money left. The friend says, "How can that be? You told me he had $20,000 a few days before he died. How could you be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ