Sermons on Contending For Others:

Loving God And Loving Others: The Essence Of Transformation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 26, 2024

Explore the transformative power of love as commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 22:37-39

Loving God and Loving Others: The Essence of Transformation Introduction: Today we embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of love as commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 22:37-39. Let us delve into the depths of these verses to understand how they can shape and transform ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, Deuteronomy 6:5, Mark 12:31, 1 John 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

There’s The Right Way And The Other Way Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Aug 22, 2020

Paul is pushing us all up against what we believe and how we live.

There’s the right way and the other way Romans 3:19-31 This story was told by Napoleon to spark patriotism among his men. Once, while visiting a province he came upon an old soldier in full uniform who had one sleeve hanging empty and he proudly wore the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Your Glasses: See The Needs Of Others

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 30, 2019

This is a sermon about Lazarus and the rich man who passed him at his gate. The theme is to clear our spiritual eyes to see the needs around us and act to help the ones in need.

Clean your glasses: Seeing those in need I heard something kind of funny last week about our eyesight changing. When I visited a family member, there was a cartoon clipping on the refrigerator that read, “I don’t stress about my eyesight failing as I get older. It’s God’s way of protecting me from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Confirmation Can We Coexist With Other Religions?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

Often I see this bumper sticker... I always want to say: “Really? Have you even investigated the “teachings” of each religion represented?” In reality this bumper sticker flows out of tolerance without "Truth" (quotes from Ravi Zacharias.

In Jesus Holy Name June 5, 2016 Text: Acts 4:12 Series: The Story Confirmation Redeemer (Note the title uses the bumper sticker "COEXIST" Every so often I see this bumper sticker on someone’s car. I always want to say: “Really? You must live in a dream world. Have you ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Nose Flies, Snakes And Other Spiritual Enemies Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

A Message on Psalm 23

In "The Way of the Shepherd", author Don Baker says, If a shepherd sees the "sheep suddenly begin to spread out and move away from each other, he can be reasonably sure that something, possibly a rattler, is in the center of the circle." And so it is in human relationships, when we begin to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Other People's Money - Pt. 3 - Disconent Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 13, 2014

Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

Other People's Money Pt. 3 - Discontent I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Meat mentioned in the name of a pie. Big dogs and paper routes. A swimming pool and regular diapers. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can't Have One Without The Other

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 5, 2015

Hopefully this sermon will explain that faith moves us to do good works. It also shows that it is our actions that count not just things we say and we should evaluate our spiritual lives regularly

When I worked for the City around this time of year we started working on our budgets. We would evaluate all of our training programs and try and increase spending in the programs that worked and phase out those that didn’t or weren’t absolutely necessary. Businesses do it all the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did Jesus Condemn And Critically Spoke Of Others? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

Jesus criticized the Pharisees and Sadducees for their hypocrisy..

Jesus did condemn and critically speak of others in certain situations. It's essential to note that Jesus' criticisms were: Directed at specific behaviors or attitudes, rather than at individuals as a whole. Motivated by a desire to correct and redeem, rather than to condemn or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 8:15

Go! And Serve Others - Mark 9:35 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2025

Mark 9:35 is a powerful and challenging call from Jesus—a call to serve others.

Go! And Serve Others Introduction It is a joy to gather together and open the Word of God. Today, we are focusing on a powerful and challenging call from Jesus—a call to serve others. The world tells us that greatness is about power, influence, and status. But Jesus turns this thinking upside ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35, Philippians 2:5-7, Galatians 5:13, Matthew 25:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pointing To The Horizon Of Beauty; Inviting Others To The Banquet Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 24, 2019

The following sermon was preached at Mass at the end of a Society of Catholic Priests Training Day, "Catholic Evangelism for All Christians: Resources from the Anglo-Catholic Tradition for sharing our faith".

The mass this sermon was preached in the middle of was the experimental children's liturgy "The Nursery Rhyme Mass" though the sermon itself is an adult sermon ................................ Mother Sandra Millar in her talk earlier said “Sometimes we act as if the good news of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-23, Luke 14:7-24, John 1:35-50, Acts 9:17-22

Denomination: Anglican

A Christmas Story-Our Love For Each Other

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 10, 2018

To understand the Christmas Story, one has to understand the need for Christmas started in the Garden of Eden With Adam And Eve, after a promise from God, that Eve's descendant would crush Satan's head. We learn from Mary and Joseph the need to learn to love each other.

The Christmas Story, Our Love For Each Other Genesis 3:1-14 Luke 1:26-45 12/9/2018 Today we are in part 2 of “The Christmas Story. Last week Pastor Toby preached on God’s love for us. I will look at our love for each other. Many times when we think of love, we think of romance. Did ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-14, Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Other God Can Stand Before Him Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The fall of Dagon before the Ark and the plagues that followed in Philistine territory reveal a God who is unmatched in power, holiness, and sovereignty.

NO OTHER GOD CAN STAND BEFORE HIM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 5:1-12, 1 Samuel 6:1-21 Supporting Texts: Exodus 20:3, Isaiah 42:8, Psalm 115:3-8, Revelation 1:18, Philippians 2:10-11 INTRODUCTION: God is not a man. He is not a created being, nor can He be confined to an image or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12, 1 Samuel 6:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healed People Helping Jesus Heal Others Series

Contributed by Sam Jo on Aug 17, 2025

When Jesus heals us—physically, spiritually, or emotionally—He also calls us to help Him heal others.

Introduction • Jesus came into the world to heal the broken-hearted, set captives free, and bring life to the dead (Luke 4:18). • Many times in the Gospels, those who were healed by Jesus didn’t just go home quietly; they became messengers, helpers, and witnesses of Christ’s power. • Healed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19

Denomination: Lutheran

What Plagues Others Will Not Prosper In Your Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

God has placed a covenant covering upon His children, and therefore what destroys or afflicts others will not prosper in the lives of those who dwell under His shadow.

WHAT PLAGUES OTHERS WILL NOT PROSPER IN YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:7-10 Key Verse: “A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.” (Psalm 91:7 KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 8:22-23, Isaiah 54:17, Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Legacy Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 13, 2007

Mothers are key activists and serious contenders in shaping society...To this, women, you are called.

“Legacy of the Heart” Scripture reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 INTRO •S) “Hen’s that produce the best eggs owe it all to their mothers” •Mother’s Day – varying ideas of its original context: - Greek methodology - USA – copied from the English activist Julia Ward Howe in her quest to bring peace after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army