Sermons on Confronting:

Forgiven People Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010

This is the final message in our series exploring the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6 and the challenge to not only experience God's forgiveness but also to extend it.

Forgiven People • Matthew 6:12-15 INTRODUCTION: As FOOD is to the BODY (v 11), FORGIVENESS is to the SOUL. The tragedy is that many are living MALNOURISHED lives. EX. Malnutrition… Tendency to hold grudges… THREE FUNDAMENTALS OF FORGIVENESS I. I NEED God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2010

The most important question is life is: Who is Jesus to You?

Intro. There are many questions in life. Some are of small importance. Things like, “What do I want to eat for breakfast” or “what will I wear.” But some are extremely important: What are you going to do in life? “Will you marry me?” “What will the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Remember

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 9, 2010

We sometimes get bored with the story of salvation, here's why we must remember

I don’t remember the war, because I have not been put in the position of being in a war zone. But in these days I have been confronted with the horrors and heights of war in new ways. I have seen on TV this week the horror of the trenches, when wave after wave of young men were cut down by ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Staging Interventions!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 18, 2010

A.A. and N.A. believe that they invented the Intervention! However, it is a Biblical concept practiced in the early church!

Interventions: From Hebrews 10:24-25 "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Have you ever heard of an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-39

Denomination: Baptist

Some People Never Learn

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

The book of Judges describes a pattern of sin, servitude, supplication, salvation, and silence that worsens each time it appears.

SOME PEOPLE NEVER LEARN Text: Judges 2:11 – 19 Introduction: · Tim’s story Tim was a likeable guy in his 20’s. He had a good job at a business office, a lovely wife, and three adorable kids. Things went well for Tim for several years, but one night at an office party, a coworker talked Tim ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 24, 2005

Two kinds of people are represented in the story, a bad attitude can spoil a good act, but God always honors repentance.

The Two Sons Matt. 21:28-32 INTRO.: Jesus was facing the cross. This story was told on Monday before He died on Friday. Huge crowds had hailed Him as He entered Jerusalem the day before. He cast the merchants out of the temple and healed blind and lame sufferers. Then He retreated to Bethany and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Risk, No Reward

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

fighting for your rights

Sermon Galatians 6:4 Each one should judge his own conduct. If it is good, then he can be proud of what he himself has done, without having to compare it with what someone else has done. (Today’s English Version) No risk, no reward! Introduction: We learn that this is Paul writing to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation - Refused And Accepted Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

Our Lord issues an invitation to come and live in his kingdom. Many are distracted and refuse the invitation. The invitation is extended to all people.

Matthew 22:1-14 “The Invitation—Refused and Accepted” INTRODUCTION Tens of millions of people sat glued to their televisions on April 29, 2011 in order to watch the wedding of the decade. This was the day that Prince William and Kate Middleton were married. Of course some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

No One Likes A Hating God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on May 5, 2014

This sermon seeks to answer the questions, "Does God hate me?" "What does it mean for God to hate?"

Ill: “Don’t be hating on me.” Author Anne Lamott – “You can safely assume you’ve created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people that you do.” Background: • Reading of 1 John 4:7-8 & Malachi 1:2-3. • When ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

Psa. 50 took us into the big courtroom of God, Ps. 51 reveals a heart in God's courtroom, one who feels God's scrutiny and his own sinfulness

UNDER THE JUDGMENT OF GOD Text: Ps. 51 Intro 1. We’ve seen the judgment motif in several of the Psalms Ps. 73—from afar, considering it making sense of things Ps. 50---more up close—God judging his people of the covenant 2. Now in Ps. 51, traditionally the psalm of David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Powerful Is God's Word? Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 6, 2016

This passage informs the hearer about the nature of God's word and prepares them for what is going to happen to people who expose themselves to it.

The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series How Powerful is God's Word? For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12) Purpose: This ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pay Taxes And ..... Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 11, 2013

We are to be involved in our society and helping our fellow man; but is it possible to be giving more to our fellow man than to our Creator God?

Let us continue our worship with God’s Word; open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 20…. Before we read our passage, let us note the main characters in the passage for today. 1. There is Jesus Christ; who is Jesus Christ?? 2. Teachers of the law and chief priests: they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Physical Versus Spiritual Worlds? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 31, 2017

Was John's baptism from heaven or from human origin?

Before reading our passage this morning, let us remind ourselves of what we noted last week. We are to grow our faith in God and faith comes by hearing (reading and learning) the Word of God. Let us also note 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cross Is A Way Of Living

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 3, 2018

Jesus predicts His death and Peter doesn't want this to happen, but Jesus' reaction is quite nasty: 'Get behind me Satan'. This seems so out of character for Jesus - so what is going on here?

THE CROSS IS A WAY OF LIVING. MT. 16: 21-27; Mark 8: 31-38 Today’s gospel reading is quite a strange story in the life of Jesus – He is quite nasty, definitely out of character. But the important thing here is to read or hear this story in the context of Peter’s human nature. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27, Mark 8:31-38, Luke 9:22-27

Opening Up The Ancient Gates

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025

Some spiritual gates and doors control access to destinies, blessings, and divine encounters. These gates can either open to allow divine intervention or remain shut, causing stagnation and delay.

OPENING UP THE ANCIENT GATES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 24:7–10 "Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God