Sermons on Brothers And Sisters:

You Might Be A Hypocrite

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

A quick examination of hypocrisy in our lives

(adapted from a message by Jeff Faull) TEXT: MATTHEW 23:1-23 TITLE: “YOU MIGHT BE A PHARISEE IF...” INTRODUCTION: A. You might be a member of the Christian church/churches of Christ if... 1. If you were an adult before you knew that guide, guard and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Playing For The Crown

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

Superbowl Sunday sermon - what we are playing for will last forever, not just a season.

1CO 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26 ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 12, 2007

Gordon McDonald in his book: Restoring Your Spiritual Passion presents 4 destructive spirits leading to friendly fire--attacking our fellow-Christians. This sermon takes a deeper look at two.

“FRIENDLY FIRE!” (Basic outline taken from a chapter in Gordon McDonald’s book: Retoring Your Spiritual Passion) A. FRIENDLY FIRE ILLUSTRATION: Pat Tillman played safety for the Arizona Cardinals for four years and was offered a 3.6 million dollar contract to return in the fall of 2002 when he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness To Family Members

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 15, 2024

Unable to hold any longer, a tearful Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers.

I. The CONFRONTATION With His Brothers. 1. The REQUEST of Joseph *verse 1, (he asked those PRESENT to have PRIVACY for the siblings) Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Have everyone leave my presence!” So there was no one with Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cain And Abel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 10, 2024

"Am I my brother's keeper?" (Genesis 4:9).

CAIN AND ABEL. Genesis 4:2-15. The acceptance of Abel’s offering as opposed to Cain’s is often explained in terms of THE NATURE OF THE SACRIFICE. We are reminded that ‘almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood, there is no remission’ (cf. Hebrews 9:22). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Reason For John's Martyrdom

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2025

Read carefully what Paul wrote to the Thessalonians

Friday of the 21st Week in Course: Memorial of Martyrdom of St. John Baptist Today’s Gospel is so widely known and so memorable that most preachers focus on that tale of the Herodian plot to murder John the Baptist, the Elijah-like saint who went before Our Lord Jesus Christ. But to do that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Psalm 97:5-6, Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Catholic

Looking For God Somewhere He Will Never Be. Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jul 1, 2015

Church Going Folks Are Running Scared Since They Are Looking For God Somewhere He Will Never Be. I Will Pray Your Courage Returns.

My beloved brothers and sisters inside the household of the God of Abraham and to those of us who just attend a church building; I am praying that your courage return. Since the recent shooting in Charleston, SC, it saddens my heart to see that most Americanized churchgoers are currently running ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: *other

A New Beginning Of Life Transformation

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 19, 2017

A message of encouragement for all who wants to start a new with God.

INTRODUCTION: “Forget the past and start anew!” How many times have you heard this phrase in your life? Maybe you heard it a countless times already. Is this the same with what Apostle Paul said to the Philippians? Let us study how… 12 Not that I have already attained this – that is, I have not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Good Deeds Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 1, 2020

James seems to be contradicting Paul, who taught that salvation was by faith and not by works. Martin Luther even called the book of James, a “Strawy Epistle.” James and Paul were not at odds, though.

James 2 Faith and Good Deeds June 7, 2020 James 2:14-17, 26 NIV What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, James 2:26, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 26:39, Matthew 25:35-36, Hebrews 10:23-25, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Wash And Be Cleaned In The Midst Of The Viral Pandemic?

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Apr 9, 2020

The most important sanitizer is the Holy Spirit. He is the one we need to wash our hearts and spiritual hands. In this series, we shall learn how and what to wash in our life

With the advent of the coronavirus, daily everyone is washing hands to remain clean and uncontaminated. All because the health authorities working in liaison with the government have instructed us on what to do so in this period of the coronavirus attack. It is so simple yet so helpful in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:15, 2 Corinthians 7:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Religions Are Paths To God

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020

ALL religions are a path to God

In a taped interview in early April, Pope Francis II earlier in April, stated his belief that ALL religions are a path to God. This is a revolutionary concept from the standpoint of the Roman Catholic church, who previously espoused that Catholicism was the only way to God. The Pope’s statement, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Episcopal

Out Of The Same Mouth Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 4, 2020

Wisdom in, wisdom out. It really is that simple. We must allow wisdom to capture all of our hearts.

James – Walk This Way Out of the Same Mouth June 14, 2020 James 3:7-10 NIV “All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we praise our ...read more

Scripture: James 3:7-10, James 1:19, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 18:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Is More Than A Feeling Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 1, 2024

The Bible defines faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen

As Christians, we often hear the phrase "just have faith." But what does it really mean to have faith? Is it just a feeling or an emotion? Or is it something more? The Bible defines faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 2:14-26

God's Provision That Come In An Unconvention Way Series

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jun 22, 2020

Since we are the sons in the Kingdom of God, God will also provide for us just like He provided a fish with a coin in its mouth to pay for Jesus' and Peter Temple taxes.

Dear brothers and sisters, it is so wonderful to meet you for this devotion . We are living in a challenging time. As the economies worldwide are heading south, our economy is also being affected. Being Christians do not give us immunity to the crisis in this world. How can we trust God to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Charismatic

Walk On Water Is Easy But Staying On Top Is Hard Series

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jun 22, 2020

Peter walked out of the boat and sank. We all need to learn the lesson on faith which Peter learnt that night.

Dear brothers and sisters, welcome to today’s devotion. There have been countless situations when I struggled to trust God because those problems I faced appeared too big even for God to help me. This is the case for Peter as we can see from Matt 14:22-33. While the twelve disciples were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, James 4:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: Charismatic