Sermons on Contending For Others:

Known But To God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 15, 2025

There are days when you feel like the Unknown Soldiers in DC, but your Commander-in-Chief, Jesus, knows you, your battles and scars.

Heb 11:35  Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:  36  And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:  37  They were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lust & Grumbling (Numbers 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 14, 2024

What can we learn about lust and grumbling in Numbers 11?

What is an example of lust that caused Israel to grumble? Is such lust from the world or God? Let’s examine Numbers 11. Did Israel complain about their hardships and was God angry with them for it? Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord, and when he heard them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Of Honor

Contributed by Ed Lu on Dec 17, 2024

Paul is teaching Timothy how to be a caretaker of people. That’s essentially what leaders are. Good leaders must know how to treat others. How to empower others. And how to uphold standards.

Worthy of Honor 1 Timothy 5 What is the single most valuable thing in this room? In your car, house, at the restaurant, on a plane, in the office? You and the people who matter in your life. Family is a sacred entity to God. He designed it. He blessed it. And He keeps an album of it. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Those Who Hurt Us (Forgiving) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 29, 2025

A message on forgiving others, its necessity, its nature, it's difficulty and its rewards.

The Importance of Forgiving Others Bob Marcaurelle face book / bmarcaurelle@charter.net “Get rid of all bitterness and anger / (have) no more hateful feelings. Instead, be kind and tenderhearted/ Forgive one another as God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls Your Name: Moses Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2021

How would you respond if God called your name not once, but twice? In the Bible, God calls plenty of people often by name, but I’ve only found seven times where God calls out someone’s name twice in a row. In each instance, what follows is a life-changing encounter with the God of creation.

When God Calls Your Name… Twice: Moses Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/31/2016 For the last couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about how you might respond if God called your name—not just once, but twice. As I mentioned before, God calls plenty of people in the Bible often ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Kingdom Values Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 15, 2020

A message about the values we hold as kingdom people.

Kingdom Values Theme: To show how the values of the kingdom are different that the values of this world. Text: Mark 12:28 - 34 Introduction We have been talking about the Kingdom of God. So this is why this passage is important. Jesus tells the scribe, “You are not far from the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Greatest Passion

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 13, 2024

Are we clear on what our greatest passion must be?

NOTE: This was a family service. Early in the service I tell the children’s story ‘Wherever you go, I want you to know’ by Melissa Kruger. You can download the images for the story free from the Good Book Company. I made them into a PowerPoint to accompany the story. EARLY IN THE SERVICE: Today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Relationships

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 4, 2016

Paul's letter to Philemon gives us solid timeless principles in restoring broken relationships. As Paul paid for Onesimus' sin, so Christ pays for ours, thus restoring us to God. Because we have been forgiven much, we need to forgive others.

Philemon Restoring Relationships I’d like to take a little survey this morning: Who here has never had a relationship challenge? Ah ha, I thought so. Today’s subject “Restoring Relationships,” is for all of us. As we seek to live a Christian life, does our faith have any ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Use My Scars For Ministry?

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2019

2 Corinthians 1:1-7

SCARS - How Can I Use My Scars for Ministry? March 24, 2019 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 (p. 803) Introduction: I spent about 3 months in the burn unit at St. Joseph Hospital when I was 11 years old. I suffered 3rd degree burns on about 50% of my body after knocking an alcohol lamp ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glow 7– Rock And Role Ministry Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 10, 2019

Why do people get upset over the mention of the name Jesus or Christian? The reason is found in our text today. Peter explains that for some people Jesus is a stepping stone and to others He is a stumbling stone.

GLOW – Rock and Role Ministry 1 Peter 2:4-14 If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you’re familiar w/ the mandatory announcements – sometimes you’ll hear some funny comments – like these actual comments: • Welcome aboard Southwest flight 245. To operate your seat belt, insert the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-14, Matthew 16:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Your Leader Series

Contributed by Jesse Stevens on May 30, 2019

This is the prayer of any leader of a group of believers. It is Paul's desire for the church in Philippi. To know that we have peace from God; There is joy in partnering with others; We should develop a passionate affectionate for one another; And, I need to pray for a love that abounds.

The prayer of your leader Philippians 1:1-11 Philippians because it hits on so many different topics hat I wanted to share with you, not only today, but in the weeks to come. As you reflect on the passage this morning, it reflects how I feel about this church, this community, and you as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

How Can I Forgive When It Hurts So Much? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2013

Forgiveness is important to Christians, but do we teach how to forgive, especially when we hurt so bad?

How can I forgive when it hurts so much? Ephesians 4:30-32 “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message speaks to the importance of treating others how we would like to be treated.

I. "THEREFORE ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER YE WOULD THAT MEN SHOULD DO TO YOU, DO YE EVEN SO TO THEM; FOR THIS IS THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS" A. The life and teachings of Jesus Christ are: 1. The essence of the law and the prophets 2. They testify of Him - John 5:39 B. Christ Himself is: 1. A reflection ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30, Luke 10:31-32, Luke 10:33-35, Genesis 13:8-9, Luke 11:28, Romans 2:13, James 1:22, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 18:28-30, Matthew 18:27, John 5:19, John 14:9, Hebrews 1:3, John 5:39, Matthew 7:12, John 8:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Worship Worthy Of God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 2, 2018

Sermon describing what kind of worship touches the heart of God

Worship That Pleases God CCCAG Sept 2nd, 2018 Scripture- John 12:1-8 Intro: As I was preparing for today's message I looked at several different ways that this verse in scripture can be organized into a sermon. You could separate into the different reactions that people had to Mary’s sacrifice. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As I Have Loved You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 17, 2019

Loving one another.

As I Have Loved You John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: (Letter from Sermon Central) “Dearest, darling Jimmy, No words can ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. I miss you so! NO one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. Please say you’ll take ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed