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What Does The Bible Say About Racism?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020

Americans are a facing a deep, long-standing issue of racism. While 90 percent of Protestant pastors say their congregation would welcome a sermon on racial reconciliation, only 26 percent say leaders in their church have encouraged them to preach on the subject.

What is racism? • Racism is prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or a group of people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized. • Racism is the belief that different races possess ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Galatians 3:28, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go To Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 10, 2022

1. Go to Jesus when you are desperate (vs. 21-22). 2. Go to Jesus with great determination (vs. 22-26). 3. Go to Jesus with humble devotion (vs. 25). 4. Go to Jesus with deep faith (vs. 26-28).

Go to Jesus! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 15:21-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 10, 2022; Revised May 12, 2023)) MESSAGE: *One of the great hymns from the 1700s calls us to Jesus Christ with these words: "Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Reset: Learning From Peter's Journey Series

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

In the first lesson of this series, we turn our attention to the life of the Apostle Peter. His story is one of deep failure and even greater grace. It is the story of a man whom God had to reset—and in his journey, we will surely recognize our own.

SPIRITUAL RESET: Learning from Peter’s Journey Beloved brothers and sisters, As we step into a new year, many of us carry weariness, disappointments, and promises left unfulfilled—both as individuals and as a church. The New Year is not merely a fresh page on the calendar; it is God’s invitation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Behind 2 Corinthians: Grace In The Midst Of Struggle Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 5, 2025

2 Corinthians reveals Paul’s heart in the midst of struggle, showing how God’s comfort meets us in our weakness. This lesson explores the story behind the letter, helping us understand the city, the church, and the apostle’s deep pastoral care.

Lesson 1 — The Story Behind 2 Corinthians: Grace in the Midst of Struggle Primary Texts: Acts 18:1–18; 1 Corinthians 1:1–9; 2 Corinthians 1:1–11 Theme: The God of All Comfort Time: ~45 minutes I. Introduction: Paul’s Most Personal Letter Before diving into the text, help your group feel Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-18, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust The God Who Makes Everything Beautiful In Its Time - Ecclesiastes 3:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2025

Have you ever felt that deep longing—that ache in your soul—that no matter how much success you achieve, how many experiences you gather, or how many possessions you accumulate, it still doesn’t quite satisfy?

Go! And Trust the God Who Makes Everything Beautiful in Its Time Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT): “Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” Introduction – The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Genesis 50:20, Psalm 42:1-2, John 1:14, 2 Timothy 1:9-10, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort For The Brokenhearted - Matthew 5:4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 4, 2024

How can you find comfort from God in the midst of deep suffering? This message will help you understand what it looks like to be “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” (2 Corinthians 6:10) by receiving God’s comfort in the midst of your suffering.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Steps In Getting To Know God Intimately Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

Growing in intimacy with God requires intentional steps of seeking Him with all our hearts, obeying His Word, worshipping in spirit and truth, trusting in Him completely, and walking in humility and repentance.

Title: STEPS IN GETTING TO KNOW GOD INTIMATELY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, John 17:3, Psalm 63:1-2 INTRODUCTION: To know God intimately is the desire of every believer. It involves a personal and deep relationship that goes beyond surface-level ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Jeremiah 29:13, John 17:3, Psalm 63:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Heart Grown Cold Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007

We live in a world today where God is secondary to our needs and desires. As it seems, gone are the day when there was a fervent, passionate and deep love for God and His Word. We need to remember the first things and get back to our roots if we ever ex

A Heart Grown Cold Griffith Baptist Church – 10/15/06 A.M. Service Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: As Christians, our lives get busy: • Work • Family • Church • Entertainment • Education We begin fine and continue to do the good works God asks of us Somehow, those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Noah Found Grace

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 22, 2007

All of us are in deep debt from sin. There is no way we can pay for our debt of sin. Just as Noah received Grace from the Lord, we also can receive God’s grace and accept God forgiveness of sin and live a life of victory.

Noah Found Grace Genesis 6:5-8 A couple weeks ago when I was working on topics and scripture for this month I listed “Noah Found Grace” as the topic for this Sunday. Gay, my secretary, looked at the title and asked, “After Noah Found Grace” then what did he do. My first response was, “He lived ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Handsomeness Of Christ, Our Husband

Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jul 26, 2017

We often talk of Christ as Prophet, Priest, King, Lord, Savior and Friend, but rarely do we take a deep look at Him as our husband. This sermon looks at the Handsomeness of Christ and it's implications. I preached it before preaching on divorce in 1 Cor 7

The Church in a Messy World The Handsomeness of Christ, our Husband Isaiah 54:5 July 23rd, 2017 This sermon is part of our series in 1 Corinthians. I preached it as a precursor to Paul’s discourse on divorce. Shopping for a Husband I bet you didn’t know it but a "Husband Shopping Center" just ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:3-10, Isaiah 54:4-6, 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Cross - The Answer To Isolation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Despite the many ways we have of connecting you’ll still find that many people today feel a deep sense of isolation. But the primary result of the fall wasn’t a breakdown in our relationship with each other, it was a breakdown in our relationship with God

Part of a series based on The Cross of Christ by Dr Leon Morris You may have seen any of the countless programs about the sinking of the Titanic over the past few weeks. One of the things I find interesting about the sinking of the Titanic is that when they wanted to call for help all they had was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

Does God Hate Homosexuals? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Two people of the same sex can try to get that deep kind of completion through a sexual friendship, which is homosexuality. The Bible says you can’t get that kind of completion, the completion we’re talking about in marriage, from somebody of the same sex.

Thank you for joining for this important topic, provocatively titled, “Does God Hate Homosexuals”? Two forces are colliding in the political and cultural landscape of our day: religious liberty and homosexuality ideology. White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Thursday that freedom of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27, 1 Timothy 1:8-11, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 4:19, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Throw Out The Old, Bring In The New

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 31, 2022

All over the world people have traditions of throwing out the old and bringing in the new. It's a scriptural practice -- 2 Cor. 5:17. We need to have DEEP SORROW for sin, to UTTERLY FORSAKE our sins, and to TRUST IN JESUS for pardon.

THROW OUT THE OLD, BRING IN THE NEW Mark 1:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. 2. In 2023, may your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you, angels protect you, and heaven accept you. 3. May all your troubles ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving God Is The Foundation Of The Christian Life And A Lifelong Journey Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024

Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life, and it goes far beyond a fleeting emotion or a passing affection. To love God means to treasure Him above all things, to align our hearts with His will, and to live in a way that reflects our deep commitment and devotion to Him.

Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life and a lifelong journey Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life, and it goes far beyond a fleeting emotion or a passing affection. To love God means to treasure Him above all things, to align our hearts with His will, and to live in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, John 14:15, 1 John 5:3, Romans 12:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 63:1, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Guard Against Backsliding Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Guarding against backsliding requires spiritual discipline, vigilance, and intentionality. The devil is always seeking to weaken our faith, but through deep engagement with God’s Word, a fervent prayer life, and staying connected to godly fellowship, we can maintain our spiritual strength.

HOW TO GUARD AGAINST BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:12 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 2:1, Galatians 5:1, Revelation 3:11, Jude 1:24 INTRODUCTION The Christian journey is a continuous walk of faith, requiring diligence, commitment, and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 2:1, Galatians 5:1, Revelation 3:11, Jude 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God