Sermons on Contending For Others:

Doing Life Together - Confessing And Praying Series

Contributed by Jay Baines on Jul 29, 2021

The sermon is about the admonition for Christians to confess their faults to one another and to pray for one another as they live life together as followers of Christ.

Doing Life Together - Confessing and Praying James 5:16 INTRODUCTION: NEVER, NEVER BE LATE A local priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Side Are You On? - James 2:5-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

The key to loving people and treating them the way God wants us to treat them lies in what we value.

James 2:1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

The Royal Law - James 2:8-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

We tend to disguise our sinful favoritism under the guise of loving our neighbor. Favoritism seems like love towards those we favor, but James shows that it’s really a violation of the royal law of love.

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. The Importance of the Command Is anybody here interested in seeing the most important ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-9

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

The Book Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 20:22 – 21:1. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” Exodus 20:22 – 21:1 “The Book of the Covenant” Pastor John Bright Exodus 20:22-21:1 22 Then the Lord said to Moses, "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel: 'You have seen that I have talked with you from heaven. 23 You shall not make anything to be with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, Matthew 6:14-15, James 2:12-13

Denomination: Methodist

No Compromise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To warn against rejecting God's Word in favor of self-serving teachings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and obeying the Scripture for spiritual growth.

Good morning, church family. As we gather today, I am reminded of the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author who once said, "The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection." Today, we find ourselves navigating the path to spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3

Topics: Gone Too Far, Other Direction

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

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

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

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

We Need To Be Helpers In God’s House

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 18, 2015

What church people should do as Christians.

WE NEED TO BE HELPERS IN GOD’S HOUSE There were always been a faithful few we need to increase this number. In the last days there is a desperate need for workers. 2nd Cor. 8: 23 Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Interpretation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 5, 2014

In this sermon, we discuss the things we have to contend with that make interpreting the Bible challenging, then we discuss a method for interpretation, including the matter of the silence of Scripture.

Introduction: A. How many of you enjoyed Jay Leno’s “Headlines” segment on the Tonight Show? 1. Let’s begin with some actual headlines collected from local, national, and international newspapers that are rather ambiguous. a. It’s clear what the writer was trying to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Supernatural #5: Why Signs And Wonders? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 9, 2009

Why does God want us to contend for signs and wonders and healings and miracles in the church, and how do we see more of them in our lives?

SUPERNATURAL #5: WHY SIGNS AND WONDERS? INTRO TO THEME: • This is our fifth week in the book of Acts, and we will continue studying through this book of the Bible until the Lord releases us to move on to something else. • The theme of the Book of Acts is found in Acts 1:8: “But you shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: *other