Sermons on Denominational Bigotry:

Look Up In The Sky!! Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2007

This in another in a series of youth sermons that parrallels Superman’s ability to fly with Jesus’ acension and promised return.

Look, Up in the Sky! “Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s Superman!” Those words are among the most familiar in American pop culture. Many people don’t realize, though, that when Superman first appeared he wasn’t able to fly. In the first issue of Action Comics and until the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Seeing Double Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 11, 2008

If symbolism is gold, then Ex. 12 is ‘Fort Knox!’ A passage rich in practical truths to enhance Christian living. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Double Meanings Exodus 12:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/doublemeanings.html The OT is rich in symbolism. Throughout it you find golden gems...stories which could stand alone and be powerful enough, and yet they have further meaning which apply later in the NT. If symbolism is riches, then ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Face Of Favoritism Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 21, 2011

After 8 months sidetrack, this message brings us back to James to hear his words about living and life. Favoritism is an ugly thing anywhere at anytime, but especially for God’s family.

The Face of Favoritism James 2:1-13 * I recently read a story about a man who was the interim pastor of a church. He hadn’t been at the church for long, so the people didn’t know him very well yet. (Interim pastors are in a very unique position. Many times they have a lot more insight into what’s ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Finding A New Peace Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 25, 2007

We can recover lost peace by focusing upon the source of peace. #2 in a 4-part series.

Title: Finding A New Peace Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Ephesians 2:14-18 Introduction: “Encouraging” The New Members “Bill and Sue” had recently moved into the city, and had been visiting our church for several weeks. They made friends quickly, and possessed a variety of gifts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Ruth - Part 2: Working Your Destiny Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory

Ruth Chapter 2 In Chapter 1 we have the girl introduced to us! In chapter 2 we have the boy appearing! We know that the girl's not lazy! Ruth is not lazy! She goes looking for work. God's Welfare program requires that you get up off your fat rear and apply yourself. Notice it was not dependency on ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come Together

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012

As the family of God our church is called to come together in relationship with one another. We support and encourage one another. We are better together

COME TOGETHER Sept 16, 2012 Jay Davis Robison ISA 64:4-8 GAL 3:1-8, 26-29 There are so many things that divide us our nation unsettling division Even at VBC if we were to choose many things can divide us Raise hand if right handed, left? Male, female, understand other sex How many of you are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Fool

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 12, 2018

Building on the Right Foundation, Being God's Temple, Our Work for the Kingdom

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - Becoming a Fool April 15, 2018 1 Corinthians 3:18 (p. 794) Introduction: There was a time, right before I left Louisville to come to Lexington I was meeting with a young man named Nick at Starbucks every week…He was dating my best friend’s daughter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unspeakable Tragedy

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 16, 2018

A sermon in response to the school shooting in Florida on Feb 14, 2018. God is greater than any evil!

February 18, 2018 David Simpson Lanier Christian Church Unspeakable Tragedy Matthew 2:13-18 The unthinkable happened again on Wednesday. Seventeen innocent children and teachers were murdered, others seriously injured. It is a senseless tragedy and makes us angry, as you can tell, by watching or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Hung By The Tongue

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015

An entertaining sermon based on a great clip from a classic Christmas movie. It is about the tongue getting us in trouble.

Hung by the Tongue James 3:1-12 Start with video clip from “A Christmas Story” There is no doubt that our tongue can get us in trouble. Maybe not stuck to a flagpole... but our words have often gotten us into jams we could not get out of...RIGHT???? That is what James had in mind ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Acts 16:6-15 Paul chose Silas as his ministry partner, and headed out on his 2nd missionary journey. The trip has barely begun when something interesting happens. Look in verses 6-7. This happened because they were sensitive to the leading of The Holy Spirit. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Until The Whole World Hears Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 21, 2015

Missions Globally, Set Apart, Teamwork

THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING – Until the Whole World Hears Acts 13:1-3 (pg. 768) July 26, 2015 Introduction: We currently live in a world of turmoil. ISIS beheads Christians and seems to be growing in power as converts flock to Syria and Lebanon and other places. American ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encounters

Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Apr 28, 2015

A sermon based on John 4. The encounter with Jesus at Jacob's Well.

At the beginning of John Chapter 4, Jesus and his disciples are traveling back to Galilee from the province of Judea. In order to do this, they have to travel either around or through the province of Samaria. Jesus apparently makes the decision to take the shortcut through Samaria. When they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The Justice Of God In Condedmning Sinners Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 5, 2012

in Genesis 19 we find the first mention of the sin of homosexuality. Genesis 19 stands as an important lesson concerning God’s Justice: He will punish sinners for their sins.

Today, we find another FIRST in Genesis. Here in Genesis 19 we find the first mention of the sin of homosexuality. Genesis 19 stands as an important lesson concerning God’s Justice: He will punish sinners for their sins. Sodom Represents the Justice of God in Punishing the Wicked The sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twelve Ordinary Men - Nathanael Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 19, 2012

This is a study of Nathanael based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-50

Denomination: Church Of God

The Children's Champion

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 26, 2018

A message to adult's about the Lord's emphasis on children.

“The Children’s Champion” Mark 10:13-16 Mark 10:13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist