Sermons on Class Reunion:

Barging In

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 10, 2024

A woman of a low class barges into a Pharisee's home to plead for forgiveness from Jesus. He grants her the request. It shows that the common Jews desired the Messiah!

Barging in Luke 7:40-50 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz 40 And Jesus answered, and said to him: Simon, I have something to say to thee. He said to him: Say it, Rabbi. Jesus said to him: 41 There were two debtors to a certain creditor; the one owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:40-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Show Partiality?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 26, 2022

This message looks at four different types of partiality that take place in churches: Class, Geographic, Racial, and Denominational discrimination. Prejudice in the church displeases the Lord, it is unjust and a complete travesty!

Last Sunday was recognized on the SBC calendar as Racial Reconciliation Sunday, and so I want to share something applicable today. I’ve entitled our message, “Do You Show Partiality?” and this is actually a question for each of us here today. According to Noah Webster, in the 1828 American ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4, John 4:5-9, Galatians 2:11-12, Acts 10:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Reward

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 23, 2005

Though we look forward to glad heavenly reunion with Christ Jesus and with God at the end of our lives, we need not wait for that time. We can experience that nearness and relationship in the here and now. That is our reward for "receiving" God’s messen

Reward - Matthew 10: 40 - 42 Intro: Crime stoppers – reward for information leading to an arrest – getting a reward for returning something that was lost. The reward is usually tied to some thing or someone. Like links in a chain. I. William Barclay in his commentary on this passage points ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whom Will You Meet In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 7, 2022

There is so much speculation about heaven but we have very little to go on in the word. People express the hope of heaven being a reunion and we look at that. Whom do you want to meet in heaven? That is what we will consider here. Heaven could be very close.

Whom will YOU meet in heaven? INTRODUCTION Talk to Christians about heaven and what that will be like, and you have so many variant answers. That is normal, for none of us knows any details and a lot of what we think is more in line with our own assumptions. What will you do there? Will we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 12:20-21, Matthew 10:37, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Psalm 116:15, Psalm 31:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Swollen Heads Vs. Smelly Feet

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 4, 2001

Maybe our problem is that our egos have been inflated by the position that we hold that we have become not servants but members of a serve-me-please pharisaical class of clergy.

After a minister had preached a searching sermon on pride, a woman who had heard the sermon waited upon him and told him that she was in much distress of mind, and that she would like to confess to a great sin. The minister asked her what the sin was. She answered, “The sin of pride, for I sat ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Different Roles, Same Assignment

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 9, 2021

There are some in the body of Christ who see those with public roles (ministries) in the body of Christ as being more valuable to the kingdom than those who don’t. But this is simply not true when you see “the big picture.”

Over the years, I’ve known Christians who, because they didn’t have public ministries, believed that they were, somehow, second tier to those who did. They were not preaching. They were not teaching Sunday school. They didn’t lead the choir. They served on committees. They were not unhappy. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10, Luke 9:1-2, Luke 10:17-20, Luke 10:1, Genesis 1:31, Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 2:21-22, Genesis 1:26, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 4:12-14, Luke 15:7, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raising Spiritual Champions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 25, 2008

Purposeful parents practice truthful love and loving truth.

Raising Spiritual Champions 2 John 1:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 5/25/08 I received an invitation in the mail a few weeks ago with my name and address on it but it was obviously a mistake. They either had the wrong guy or there was a major mix-up. When I opened it up I was shocked to realize that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

It's Always To Soon To Quit

Contributed by Mike Holley on May 24, 2001

Winston Churchill addressing the graduating class of West Point walked to the podium and said "never, never, never, never quit" We should take heed as well in our ministry callings.

IT’S ALWAYS TO SOON TO QUIT 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Covered Shame Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jun 21, 2007

This was part of a series helping people find identity in God. God covers our shame. (This outline was for a seminary class. If you want the actual message, email cgwallis@sbcglobal.net)

Covered Shame Intro: Have you ever been embarrassed or ashamed? 1. Why are so many people wearing less clothes today? 2. What are you ashamed of? Explanation: 1. Nakedness brought shame to Adam and Eve 2. God covered their nakedness 3. Today many people are “naked” both spiritually and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zephania: Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Zephaniah's message hits hard the ruling class of Judah for their part in leading the people down a path of immorality, corruption, and idolatry. (This sermon was preached during the Fourth of July)

ILLUSTRATION: French writer Alexis de Tocqueville (TOKEVILLE), after visiting America in 1831, said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests—and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Futility Of Life Without God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 22, 2024

Since God wants better for us, we must give Him our best.

The Futility of Life Without God Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 Rev. Brian Bill September 21-22, 2024 Sometimes people ask me if I’d rather officiate at a wedding or a funeral. A wedding celebrates a beginning, a funeral acknowledges an ending. Both are occasions where friends and family gather together to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

And The Land Rested From War Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 25, 2004

Every Christian needs to examine the importance of perserverance. As Winston Churchill said to a graduating class of young cadets, "Never give up..." There’s a high cost to giving up and giving in!

"And the Land Rested From War..." Dr. E. Winson Butler Joshua 11:23 kjv (pg 199 OT white pew Bible) Introduction I. illus. A few nights ago, President George Bush addressed our country. In his own words he said, "We must stay the course..." i.e. now is not the time to question, leave or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

Member's Only! Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 30, 2008

Part 5 of our Fracture series looks at the barrier of favoritism. We tackle what the bible has to say about social and class warfare and how we need to keep this out of the church.

Fracture Part 5- “Member’s Only” Pastor Ryan Akers I am excited about this message today. Because it’s a message that I think affects all of us but none of us want to openly admit that we struggle with what I am about to talk about. That’s what makes it fun because it’s so challenging. Before we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Mark Price on Aug 21, 2006

This message was shared with the church as we approach a transitional period through which we will address the needs of the church and add ministries, classes, and outreaches to better enable us to reach our community for Christ

Introduction Q. What do you spouse people picture in their minds when we mention Porter Free Will Baptist Church? • For the unchurched, they may envision a tan brick building which sits on a hill behind Gampps’ BP. • For the Christian community, they may envision the people that utilize that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

Are You Loyal?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 8, 2022

We have all kinds of loyalties. But there is one loyalty that should stand in a class by itself. It is a loyalty that can permeate & add even more meaning to all other loyalties. This is loyalty to Jesus.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Matthew 26:31-35 Much of what we do in life is influenced by our loyalties. Oftentimes our loyalties ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, Matthew 26:21, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 7:25, 1 John 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ