Sermons on Contending For Others:

Judgment Please, Hold The Mercy - James 2:8-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

Showing mercy means giving people what they need rather than what they deserve. This message will help you enjoy receiving God’s mercy every day and will motivate you to show mercy to others—especially in your thoughts toward people.

James 2:8 If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. 9 But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Looking After Widows And Orphans Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 14, 2020

James, the brother of Jesus, was the leader of the church of Jerusalem. One of their primary ministries was taking care of the widows and poor.

James 1 Looking After Widows and Orphans May 24, 2020 James 1:22, 27 NIV “Do not merely listen to Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, James 1:27, Acts 6:1, Psalm 68:5-6, Proverbs 23:10-11, Proverbs 21:13, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 31:8-9, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Substitutes Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 31, 2020

We are to worship the LORD and NO substitutes!

1. Exodus 20.3-6 3 “You must not have any other gods except me. 4 “You must not make for yourselves an idol that looks like anything in the sky above or on the earth below or in the water below the land. 5 You must not worship or serve any idol, because I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God. If ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Well 1 John Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 21, 2022

To be able to love well means I have to embrace the 4 letter word, “Love” in its original definition and its created application – Because that word “Love” has been twisted and distorted by this world – But the true meaning of love goes back to God’s meaning of love!

Video Transition: Love Anthem - Skit Guys Series: Love Well in 2022 Love Well - 2022 series Thesis: To be able to love well means I have to embrace the 4 letter word, “Love” in its original definition and its created application – Because that word “Love” has been twisted and distorted by this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Message: Peace Of God

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 20, 2021

Christmas, or coming of Jesus into the world, brought us peace in three ways. 1. Jesus brought us peace with God. 2. Jesus brought us peace with our own self. 3. Jesus brought us peace with others

The Hebrew word for peace is Shalom. Shalom is used as salutation by Jewish people at meeting or parting, meaning ‘peace’. Shalom means peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquillity. Shalom doesn’t mean ‘absence of problems’ or ‘absence of trouble’. Rather, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Isaiah 53:5, John 14:27, John 16:33, Philippians 4:7, Romans 12:18, Acts 24:16, Colossians 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 6, 2020

The main purpose of this parable is to get us to ask a question. Do we have this unique Jesus-character of pity and compassion? A Jesus-character that is at the heart of being a neighbour.

Message Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan Today we are going to look at a parable which – probably – is the most well-known of all of Jesus parables. Why do I say this? Well in Clarence Town, which is the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, there is an organisation which rescues donkeys from ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 9, 2021

You were created in the image of God, a masterpiece made for a purpose. And there is only ONE OF YOU. That means you have a reason to be and a purpose to fulfill.

The Point: YOU ARE A MASTERPIECE. ACT LIKE IT. ME: Good morning, Gateway Church. It is great to have you with us today. This morning we are starting a BRAND-NEW teaching series called ONE! Series intro/set up: Independence. It's one of the core values of American culture. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 2:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Verdict On Judgment Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 23, 2022

We all make judgments practically every day. Some are quick and quite subtle, while others are more deliberate and obvious. Believers must ensure their judgments are biblical, and measured with grace.

The Verdict on Judgment Matthew 7: 1-5 We have come to a new chapter in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, but it is just a continuation of the thoughts of our Lord. We have considered and discussed many practical subjects that deal with human life and practice in our study and we continue to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Points In Four Directions

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 23, 2022

Forgiveness points in four directions. God —> Us Us —> Others. Others —> Us. Us —> Ourselves

*********** Forgiveness 1. God forgives us 2. We forgive others 3. Others forgive us 4. We forgive ourselves ************** 1. God forgives us Jesus didn’t avoid people who had done wrong; he said it was them who needed him. Mark 2:13-17 Jesus went out by the sea; and all the crowd came to Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, 1 John 1:7-9, Luke 15:11-32, Matthew 18:21, Luke 17:3-4, Matthew 18:22-35, Matthew 6:9-15, Mark 11:25-26, Luke 6:37, 2 Corinthians 2:7-11, Acts 13:4-5, Acts 13:13, Acts 15:36-41, Colossians 4:10, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:23-24, Micah 7:19, Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 8:12, Hebrews 10:17, Philippians 3:12-13, Matthew 6:25-33, 1 John 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Creature Of Habit 04 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT THE FINAL HABIT WE SHOULD BE DEVELOPING -- IMMITATION. JOHN USES TWO PEOPLE HERE IN THE CLOSE OF THIS BOOKS TO CHALLANGE GAIUS REGARDING WHO HE SHOULD IMMITATE IN THE FUTURE.

BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT PART 4 3 JOHN 1:11-14 DEAR FRIEND, DO NOT IMITATE WHAT IS EVIL BUT WHAT IS GOOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS GOOD IS FROM GOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS EVIL HAS NOT SEEN GOD. 12 DEMETRIUS IS WELL SPOKEN OF BY EVERYONE--AND EVEN BY THE TRUTH ITSELF. WE ALSO SPEAK WELL OF ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Building Effective Evangelism Strategies For Modern Times

Contributed by Pastorslink Usa on May 5, 2023

Revolutionary Techniques For Effective Evangelism In Today's World

Evangelism is a fundamental part of Christianity, and it involves sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with others. As Christians, we are called to make disciples of all nations and to spread the love of Christ to those around us. However, evangelism can be challenging in today's society, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Power Up Forgiveness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 24, 2023

There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive.

Introduction There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive. Sometimes it feels a little harder to forgive. Peter once asked, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Through Jesus Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Dec 29, 2024

“Life Through Jesus:” this statement speaks of a theme that of which believers of Jesus focus on love, connection, and living as followers of Christ. The verses we are going to be looking at this morning emphasize love as the foundation of life in Jesus.

“Life Through Jesus” “Life Through Jesus:” this statement speaks of a theme that of which believers of Jesus focus on love, connection, and living as followers of Christ. The verses we are going to be looking at this morning emphasize love as the foundation of life in Jesus. 1. The Command to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:11, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Love-Filled Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 27, 2022

Most people see the value of this command to love others as Jesus loved us, but do we really know what love is?

A few weeks ago we talked about living a life of loyalty. Last week we talked about living our lives trusting God. Today let's talk about a life that's filled with love. In every case, whether it be loyalty, trust, or love, we have to have some sort of experience in order to appreciate ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Kindling The Fire

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 22, 2025

On Christmas Day 1972, an uncle of mine passed away. Christmas was never the same for his son, my cousin. I know the holiday season, this time of year, is especially hard on many people for many different reasons.

Doing something a little different today. 3 parts, mishmashed into one theme (disclose that theme @ end of message) Today’s key passage is found in Acts 28:1-10 I want us to: start in chapter 24, to see how we get to chapter 27, as we examine chapter 28 (are ya with me so far?) Chapter 24- Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10