Sermons on Cultural Barriers:

When It's Hard To Connect

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2016

Start with some weak reasons and finally talk about the main reason why people fail to connect with God (Title, outline and material from Dr. Tim Clinton & Dr. Joshua Straub's book, God Attachment, chapter 7, pg. 95-110)

HoHum: When I was a boy, my mother had a cookie jar much like this one.  Most of the time it was filled with cookies.  My mother would sometimes tell me not to eat any cookies before dinner because it would spoil my appetite.  Well, I remember on time when I didn't listen to what my mother told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mistakes About Grace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2016

3 common misconceptions about grace (Material adapted from the book, God Attachment, chapter 10 The Risk of Grace)

HoHum: Take library card out of wallet. This is a membership card to the Public Library. Do you have a library card? If you don't already have one, you should get one. One of the great things about a library card is that it is available to everyone. It doesn't matter if you are young or old. It ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Participate Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 8, 2014

What is the feast of the Messiah about, long awaited yet they didn't want to attend. So it became open to all who the servants called in.

The parable of the great banquet: Luke 14:15-24 Yeshua said to him, “A certain man made a great supper and he called many.” 17“He sent his servant at the time of the supper to say to those who were invited, 'Behold, everything is ready for you; Come.' “ 18“And they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Matthew 21:31, Isaiah 25:6-8, Deuteronomy 24:5

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Woman Who Nursed A Grudge Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

Third sermon in series studying characters involved in the beheading of John the Baptist. This sermon looks at Herodious and the effects of bearing a grudge.

Herodias: The Woman Who Nursed a Grudge Psalm 14:1-7; Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:14-19 (NIV) Tragically, the names Aurora, Colorado, James Holmes, and Batman will always be connected. Slightly over a week ago, James Holmes age 24 went on a shooting rampage in a movie theater leaving 12 dead and 58 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Praying With Jesus: Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

When we pray for our daily bread, we TRUST God to provide, we live day for TODAY, not borrowing anxiety from tomorrow, and we pray in a SOLIDARITY with others (OUR daily bread).

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: Our Daily Bread—Deuteronomy 8:1-18, Matthew 6:31-34 Read Matthew 6:5-13. The Lord’s Prayer has a deeply spiritual focus. Our spirits soar as we pray to our Father in heaven, asking for his kingdom to come and his will to be done. We meet God in the depths of our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18, Matthew 6:31-34, Matthew 6:5-13, Deuteronomy 6:17-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ten (10) Benefits That Are Kept In Heaven For You.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 8, 2024

DL Moody quoted a humble woman who said that the way to heaven is short, easy, and simple… Out of self, into Christ, and into glory.

Ten (10) Benefits That Are Kept In Heaven For You. A person without Jesus is no more than a walking corpse. The apostle Paul reminds us that we don’t belong here on earth. This planet is not our home. (It’s not home for the Saint, nor the sinner). He urges us to be continually aware that our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness – Part 1 – God Is Holy Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. No teaching sheet.

"Holiness – Part 1 – God is Holy" 1 Peter 1:15-19 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “… 15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-19, Leviticus 20:7-8, Mark 12:30-31, Exodus 20:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 26:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"overflowing With Love And Joy: The Heart Of Christmas"

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 20, 2024

Advent joy is the deep, unshakable delight that comes from knowing Christ is near—our hearts rejoice not because of perfect circumstances, but because of His perfect presence."

Title: "Overflowing with Love and Joy: The Heart of Christmas" Text: Joy: John 15:11 "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." Love: 1 John 4:9-10 "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Interracial Marriage

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

God appears to be highly indifferent to the matter of race or color in marriage. There is no biblical evidence against interracial marriage, but much that would show it to be perfectly normal and honorable.

A boy in Harvard College, many years back, got his father in Maine to come to Cambridge and see the football game between Yale and Harvard. As they sat down, the boy slapped his father on the back and said, "Dad, for three dollars you are going to see more fight than you ever saw ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Interracial Marriage Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Only the believer can see race from within the kingdom of God, and through the mind of Christ. We cannot expect that non-Christians will share this view. It is an exclusive Christian view.

A boy in Harvard College, many years back, got his father in Maine to come to Cambridge and see the football game between Yale and Harvard. As they sat down, the boy slapped his father on the back and said, "Dad, for three dollars you are going to see more fight than you ever ...read more

Moving Forward On God's Agenda PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

Explores our calling as Christians to spread the Gospel, empowered by Christ's authority and reassured by His constant presence.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in worship, and to sit at the feet of our Savior as we seek to learn from His infinite wisdom? Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Topics: Moving On

Apostle PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024

Explores God's sovereignty, emphasizing His covenant, salvation, blessings, and our call to praise Him with our lives.

Good morning, beloved! It's a joyous day, a day we've been gifted by our Father, and it's a day to revel in His word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to the beautiful tapestry of Psalms 67, a psalm that speaks to the heart of God's covenant with us, His call for our salvation, and the profound ...read more

Topics: Salvation, All

Servants PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 28, 2024

Explores the transformative power of serving God and others wholeheartedly, emphasizing selflessness, sacrifice, and relationship-strengthening through service.

Good morning, church family. It's a joy to gather with you today, our hearts beating in unison, our voices resonating together in praise, and our spirits yearning to draw nearer to our Creator. Today, we are going to focus on a passage that is so profound, so pivotal, that it has the power to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:7-9

Topics: Serving, 2024

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of Mark 11:1-11, emphasizing the transformative power of God's Word and Jesus' mission as revealed in His triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

Welcome, beloved congregation. There is a certain warmth that comes from gathering together in His name, a warmth that is kindled by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not merely a crowd, we are a community. We are not just a gathering, we are a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Topics: Following Jesus' Revolution, Defying Norms

Going For Gold Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

A picture of what Christ has done for you and the response He desires from you. We should never give Jesus anything less than our best.

I. Christ is the SUPREME High Priest for you. A. The Father SELECTED Him. B. He SACRIFICED Fully. C. He SUFFERED for you and with you. D. He SYMPATHIZES with you. II. He wants you to set your SIGHTS on the Gold of Heaven. A. OBEDIENCE = LOVE. 1. Who do you spend time with? 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist