Sermons on Denominational Bigotry:

The Opinions Of Churchianity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 15, 2015

There is no room in the Church for legalism. In love, we must get along with (and be more understanding of) fellow believers since we are all at different levels of understanding in our faith journey.

WHEN IT COMES TO LEGALISM, I LIKE WHAT AUTHOR, MAX LUCADO, WROTE WHEN HE SAID, “LEGALISM HAS NO PITY ON PEOPLE. LEGALISM MAKES MY OPINIONYOUR BURDEN, MAKES MY OPINION YOUR BOUNDARY, MAKES MY OPINION YOUR OBLIGATION.” I LIKE THAT! WE HAVE ALL BEEN, AT SOME POINT, NOT ONLY A WITNESS TO, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Which Laws And Commandments Do I Need To Follow?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 21, 2021

What commandments and laws of the Bible does one have to follow?

Which Laws and Commandments do I Need to Follow? Mark 12:18-27 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 12:18 Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that IF A MAN’S BROTHER DIES and leaves behind a wife AND ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: United Methodist

When Christians Sin Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2018

How judgmental are we of others? How ready are we to confess our own faults? Do we admit like St Paul, that though we desire not to sin, we still do?

Prelude How judgmental are we of others? How ready are we to confess our own faults? Do we admit like Paul, that though we desire not to sin, we still do? Purpose: Let’s examine living in the light of God’s glory and an overcoming life versus the darkness of living in habitual sin. Plan: Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be One Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 20, 2023

Wedding brings two individuals to the one accord with the understanding to love, forgive and move forward. The only commitment God expects till death. Young couples struggle in these days. Here is the strength for the newly married and young couples.

Wedding Sermon Matthew 18:18-20 Greetings: The Lord is Good and His love endures forever!! I would like to share with you from the above passage about the importance of married life. Keep in your mind the below three thoughts. Be Together Believe together Become together 1. BE TOGETHER Marriage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Peace In Unity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2024

There is no peace in Body because we are divided. No peace and no power.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Colossians 3:15 KJV With the myriads of churches of like faith in one community, we can hardly say we are one Body. If the doctrine is the same in ten churches within a few miles of each ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15, Psalm 133:1-3, Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:12-14, 1 Corinthians 1:10-11, 1 Corinthians 1:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 3:1-6 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jun 18, 2025

Revelation 3:1-6

Revelation 3:1-6 To the Church in Sardis “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. As mentioned previously the seven spirits many think is the Holy Spirit but being seven tends to complicate this idea. The seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Differences Make Us Whole

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 29, 2025

The "trade secrets" of Christianity are not secrets rather they need to be shared!

Differences Make Us Whole Luke 9:49-50 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 9:49 John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to prevent him, because he does not follow along with us.” 50 But Jesus said to him, “Do not hinder him; for the one who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Co-Operation In The Cause Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011

Are there limits on co-operation between churches? If so, what are they?

“Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Homosexuality & The Gospel

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 1, 2001

This sermon deals with the basis for rejecting homosexuality as a lifestyle acceptable within the Scriptures.

Jesus is our model for the acceptance of other people. Jesus invited people from all walks of life to come follow him. He loved and he welcomed many. Yet Jesus’s words and demands offended a lot more than they attracted, because Jesus would not tolerate sin. He gave a stinging rebuke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-23, Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Fervor, Our Faith And Our Future

Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 7, 2010

Attending church does not mean you have actually worshipped. What please God is not fervor but faith. Our faith is placed in God who promised us a future with Him.

Our FERVOR our FAITH and our FUTURE In our reading from Isaiah, we see that it was a time of great sin and rebellion. The people were still going through the motions of worshipping God, but their hearts were not in it and their behavior was no different from the ungodly folks around them. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Love Each Other, Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009

Jesus prays for our unity as Christians so we can be a witness to the world that he is real.

Many of us know the story after Joshua, things went well for a while. They kept their promise, they were devoted to following God and not worship other gods of the land, but it didn�t take long. After only one generation they went back to their evil ways. They lost sight of the promise they ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Methodist

Parable Of The Trees

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 19, 2010

Here is the first parable in the Bible, and it is about America in these last days just as it was about Israel in those days. 3 steps in the decline of a nation. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Parable of the Trees Judges 9:8-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ParableTrees.html Here is the first parable in the Bible, and it is about America in these last days. This passage shows us 3 steps in the decline of a nation. 1. The apostasy of an unthankful people. God had given Gideon a great ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Getting What You Ask For From God

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on May 6, 2012

Based on the Lectionary readings for the 5th Sunday in Easter (Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8). Jesus says that we can ask anything from God and receive it. 1 John explains it, and Acts shows the consequence.

Jesus said to his disciples: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me, as I remain in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 29, 2014

The Day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit was given to believers who asked Him. Some instances of individuals receiving and their person story.

Filled with the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost ACTS 2:1-4 ( NIV) 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

At Least They're Going To Church... Right?

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 24, 2013

Just because someone is going to church doesn't mean they're saved. Let's explore this popular phrase and learn the truth about going to church.

Have you ever been in a of a conversation with someone who was discussing a friend, family member, or co-worker and all the sin which they are involved in, or all the religious error they are practicing, or all the problems their life consists of, and they end the description by saying, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: *other