Sermons on Confession On Behalf Of Others:

Our Duty To Forgive Our Enemies

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 12, 2009

To the rabbi who wrote "The Virtue of Hate," we must respond that the real Enemy is not Osama bin Laden, and the real Victor is Christ, who bade us to forgive and pray for our human enemies.

November 15, 2009 33rd Sunday in Course The great division. The end. The separation of sheep from goats, of good from evil, of winners from losers. That is the day we anticipate, not just on the 33rd Sunday in Course, but every Sunday, and indeed every day of our lives. If we don’t arise each ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Our Heavenly Heritage

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 17, 2010

If we can be proud of being Native American, African American, etc., why can't we be proud of being Christian American?

1. Introduction a. Over the past years, the equal opportunity and affirmative action programs have pushed the concept of the importance of ethnic diversity. b. We have been told repetitively that we are a richer nation, a richer world, and richer as individuals, because of what a close identity ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Releasing The Pain

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 22, 2012

Jesus teaches us how to release the pain of unforgiveness through his prayer on the cross in which he is able to forgive his enemies.

I'll never forget the rejection and loss of the wonderful friendship I had with Shawn. At eleven years old we were best friends and did everything together - biking all over town, listening to music, playing games. Nothing could separate us until one day Shawn turned his back on me and began to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Lutheran

God Outside The Box!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 1, 2011

Isaiah made it clear on behalf of God that his thoughts are way differant to ours and his ways are much higher than ours, so why would we limit God?

Isaiah 55: 8-11 This passage talks of a future servant who would save God's people as they returned from exile and followed him. An interesting time of the year, welcome to 2011, well I guess that many of you welcomed the New Year in yesterday. Many of you would have probably have made one of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Thorns And Thistles And Eat The Herb

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD never intended us to be cursed that's why He sacrificed the ground on our behalf and now advises us to eat plant, grass or herb as our food.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you cursed? No, but the ground is, so the plant that I eat will be blessed if I pray for it with thanksgiving in my heart. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (Amplified Bible) For everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be thrown away or refused if it is received with thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thorns And Thistles And Eat The Herb

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that GOD never intended us to be cursed that's why He sacrificed the ground on our behalf and now advises us to eat plant, grass or herb as our food.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you cursed? No, but the ground is, so the plant that I eat will be blessed if I pray for it with thanksgiving in my heart. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (Amplified Bible) For everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be thrown away or refused if it is received with thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thorns And Thistles And Eat The Herb

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD never intended us to be cursed that's why He sacrificed the ground on our behalf and now advises us to eat plant, grass or herb as our food.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you cursed? No, but the ground is, so the plant that I eat will be blessed if I pray for it with thanksgiving in my heart. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (Amplified Bible) For everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be thrown away or refused if it is received with thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiderman: Revenge Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on unforgiveness, revenge and bitterness and how they destroy the human heart.

INTRO Notice the word as in verse 12 We are praying that God will treat us like we treat others Former President Gerald Ford, in his book, "A Time to Heal", focused on the confusing and tragic twilight of the Nixon presidency. Clearly, Nixon was guilty of a cover-up in the Watergate case, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father, "Knows Best"!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2011

He had places to go, people to see, things to do, it was going to be the social event of the year. He was finally going to be free at last to do as he pleased 24/7. No one was going to tell him what to do any longer, he had had enough,

Father Knows Best! Today we celebrate the day that comes but once a year, while many things are only celebrated once a year, only this day honors fathers. Idnt odd though, statistics show that, most fathers get stuck grilling out on their day of being honored, while mothers are never asked to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Disappointment Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 25, 2017

When people disappoint you, let God be Judge; and when plans disappoint you, let God be King.

Several years ago, Neil Melly was at the Los Angeles International Airport, attempting to fly to Australia. However, his credit card was denied when he tried to purchase a ticket. Now, a flight from LAX to the other side of the world is no small change; so without a valid credit card, most of us ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Death Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

Jesus died on the cross to redeem you; he has fought the battle and has won; he has offered the sacrifice on your behalf and it was accepted; he has purchased you with his blood.

Introduction Listen to Jesus: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (10:45). He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Putting Others First : Going Beyond Singing Joy To The World , During This Christmas And New Year Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 27, 2020

This is the time when we sing Joy to the world and be happy about it. But is there something more we are expected to do? Before the Christmas Spirit wears off and before New Year resolutions are made, let us commit to Put others First

Putting Others First Romans 15:1-3, Philippians 2:1-4 This morning, permit me to ask you to do an exercise. Please do pardon me if you feel uncomfortable doing this exercise. We have distributed a piece of paper and pens to all of you. I would like you to think for a moment and write down all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3, Philippians 2:1-4, John 10:10, Matthew 25:40, Matthew 25:45, Matthew 20:28, John 13:1, Galatians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help! I Can't Love Others Because I Don't Love Myself Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 7, 2007

Energizing biblical approaches to self-worth.

Help! I Can’t Love Others Because I Don’t Love Myself Part 4 of 6 in the series, "When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain" Does Anybody Feel Small? You’re Not Alone! Have you ever felt inadequate? Have you ever sensed that this feeling of inadequacy has hindered ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Paul

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 22, 2013

Our call as Christians to love others, pray for others, and tell others how to gain salvation

In Paul’s Letter to young Timothy he wrote many things about how the church should be run and how we should act as Christians and today’s text is part of that letter that was written. Now this letter was written around 64 a.d. while Nero was in power. Nero was a terrible ruler who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bleak Time

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2013

The Work Christ accomplished on the Cross is more than we can know. As we look at some of the details, we can appreciate the benefits of Jesus’ death on our behalf.

The Bleak Time (Matt. 27:45-55, John 19:30) [note: I originally preached on this text ten years earlier; this outline is revised and I have added some significant bits of information from my developing Jewish Roots perspective] 1. Spots on my tan shoes from rubber over boots. Tried olive oil, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible