Sermons on Cruelty:

Church Why Bother?

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 28, 2018

A description of the ways churches have mistreated people and turned them off when it comes to going to church. A word to these people on what to do.

CHURCH WHY BOTHER Bob Marcaurelle Copyright 2010 by Bob Marcaurelle “We must not give up assembling together as some people are in the habit of doing. We should encourage one another, especially since we see the day (of Christ’s coming) drawing near.” (Hebrews 10: 25) Even in New Testament ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Acts 2:43-47, Matthew 28:18-20, Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Apolitic Nature Of Revelations. Pt 4. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 26, 2005

Rev 11:7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.

The Apolitic Nature of Revelations. pt 4. Lets look at these questions. 8. Who is the Beast ? Rev 11:7 And when they shall have finished their ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watchers On The Hill - Pt 4

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005

The fourth sermon in a 2005 Lenten Series

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script “The Good Son” by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, “Watchers on the Hill,” produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003)Have you seen yourself; have you heard yourself in any of the dramatic dialogues that have taken place the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Has God's Promise Failed, Or Do His Purposes Stand? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2004

However complicated it is to harmonize the doctrine of Sovereign Grace (election) with man’s responsibility, the Scriptures hit us over the head with the reality that those who are saved are saved because God chose them apart from anything good in them

Has God’s Promise Failed, Or Do His Purposes Stand? (Romans 9:6-13) 1. We see the Sovereign hand of God in saving people all the time. Take this article about a young man from Turkey: 2. Last time we saw that this section of Romans deals with the Sovereignty of God. 3. Paul has begun answering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Your Problem Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2009

This is the 4th sermon in the series "When God Says..."

Sunday Morning November 15, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: When God Says… [#4] WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? Jonah 4:1-11 Introduction: Who in here has made the comment, “I would rather die than __________ (please fill in the blank)”? Of course we have all said that; but how ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing With New Eyes

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

We need to constantly see God’s creation and all that is in it with new eyes.

Third Sunday of Lent - Year C March 11th, 2007 Readings: * Exod. 3:1-8a, 13-15 * 1 Cor. 10:1-6, 10-12 * Lk. 13:1-9 Seeing With New Eyes Repent In English, most of us understand the word "repent" in a very limited way. We often use this word as if it had only one small, restricted meaning. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Wicked Husbandmen Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 27, 2007

Even wives and ladies can be ’husbandmen’ [vinedressers] in the field in which we are planted. But what do we think of the ’boss’ and how do we treat His Son? Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

The Wicked Husbandmen Matthew 21:33-41 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WickedHusbandmen.html 1. The vineyard immediately brings to mind Israel - cf. Isa 5:1-7 2. The landowner who planted the vineyard is God 3. The wicked vinedressers [husbandmen] represent Israel’s leaders - cf. Mt 21:45 4. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Romans Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 14, 2010

Because of sin the whole human race (Jews and non-Jews) need to be put right with God, through Jesus Christ

Introduction to Romans (Themes) 1:1-17 INTRO: Paul wrote the letter to prepare the way for a visit he planned to make to Rome Outlines his understanding of the Christian faith Practical implications for the lives of Christians MAJOR THEME: Because of sin the whole human race (Jews and non-Jews) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Changes

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 15, 2011

No matter how long we have been a Christian, we still need to be changing to be like Jesus

“I have resolved to stay married, because it is so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” The man from the mountains of Tennessee who found himself in a large city for the first time, standing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men Visit Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 29, 2013

Three kinds of a people group in the social approach God for theri benefits. Where do you fall?

Three kinds of people groups in the Society Matthew 2:1-18 1. Wise men of the East (Matthew 2:1-2,9-12) The first groups represent the people who are half-baked. They trust in God and trust in self-search. Basically self-satisfied, believe in reasons, knowledge, wisdom, understanding. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do When Another Is Down

Contributed by Billy Noel on May 18, 2009

As brothers and sisters in Christ we have a responsibility to lift each other during touch times

Hebrews 10: 24-25 In the summer of 1978 I enlisted in the United States army the first stop boot camp or basic training The greatest emphasis was on physical endurance We would have periodic PT tests I had problems with the monkey bars I just couldn’t make it to the end The only way to pass basic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Three Kinds Of Worshippers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Three wise came from east and brought gifts according to their capacities. God blessed them all equally.

Three kinds people groups in the Society - Mt. 2:1-18 By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan 1. Wise men of the East (2:1-2,9-12) The first groups represent the people who are half-baked. They trust in God and trust in self-search. Basically self-satisfied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Let Your Heart Be A Safe Harbor

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 17, 2017

We cannot harbor love and unforgiveness at the same time

I pray that you have power back on by now or will in the VERY near future. We are all very blessed to have survived this severe storm with the truly light damage that we received. Being off from work and held captive by having no power rank high on the discomfort level. Cooking on the grill or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Live The Gospel Side"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 29, 2016

If one lives on the Gospel Side of life he or she must get their mind right, put to death, death words, be clothed with integrity, right living.

“Live The Gospel Side” Colossians 3:1-11 • You often heard it been said, " He is my right hand man" • The word right hand appears over 150 times in Scripture • God inspired Isaiah to write “For I, the Lord your God, hold ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

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