Sermons on Deserved:

Four-Part Harmony Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 10, 2016

The Apostle Peter commands us to “live in harmony” with the people around us which means we are sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble when we want to be and especially when we don’t want to be and the people we deal with don’t deserve it.

FOUR-PART HARMONY 1 PETER 3:8-17 INTRODUCTION The passage that we are going to read today has at minimum about 10 different sermons in it. This morning I am going to preach all ten sermons to you so get comfortable! I locked the doors and ordered in lunch. The passage is rich with meaning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 29, 2014

So, Gideon's army is gathered but it's too big. How does God whittle it down to size? How does God orchestrate the attack? Who wants equal billing with God in taking credit? Gideon. God deserves all of the glory for all of the great things He does! Amen?

Well, we’ve finally come to Judges 7 where we get to take a look at the great deliverance of the Lord for Israel over the Midianites, the Amalekites and the people of the east. OK, so today, we’re just going to go over a brief recap of the battle with the horde which had gathered in ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Only Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2011

A sermon around Christmas time from a Christmas card. "Only love could leave heaven for a stable. Only humility could use a donkey as a throne. Only hope could trade a crown of gold for one of thorns. Only Jesus could give up everything He deserved, T

HoHum: A British businessman is credited with creating the Christmas card in 1843 — as a way to save time. Too busy to write a personal holiday greeting, Henry Cole hired a well-known London artist to design a card he could send to all his acquaintances. Louis Prang, a German immigrant, is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Version Of Labour Relations

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 24, 2015

If we start asking ourselves who deserves to be forgiven, we soon find out that the answer is no one. No matter how hard we work, we can’t be “good enough.” The good news of the Gospel is that what can’t be obtained by good works,

A poor man walking in the forest felt close enough to God to ask, “God, what is a million years to you?” God replied, “My son, a million years to you is like a second to me.” The man then asked, “God, what is a million dollars to you?” God replied, “My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Only One? "Where Are The Others?"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 13, 2012

Aren’t you glad for the grace God extends to us, even when we don’t deserve it, even when He knows how were going to act after we receive it, He still continually offers it, because He loves us!

Only one? “"Where Are The Others?" Ill. One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment.  The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual, so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule.  She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:11-19, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Strings Attached

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 11, 2019

Aren’t you glad for the grace God extends to us, even when we don’t deserve it, even when He knows how were going to act after we receive it, He still continually offers it, because He loves us!

No Strings Attached Illus from sermon central One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual, so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Isaiah 45:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility Of Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

In our text we see the Lord Jesus loving men who did not deserve it. Luke (22:24) tells us that at the Lord’s Supper, just after Jesus announced that one of them would betray Him, the disciples got into a dispute about which of them was the greatest.

Opening illustration: We all can relate to Linus in the “Peanuts” cartoon strip when he shouts in frustration, “I love mankind; it’s people I can’t stand!” It’s easy to love the human race in the abstract, but when it comes to loving specific irritating people that I can’t avoid, the process ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tale Of Two Trees Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 1, 2023

There were lots of trees in the Garden of Eden, but two specific trees figured centrally in that story. Is it possible that they both tell us something about what Jesus did for us? (Spoiler Alert - yes, they do).

Years ago, a magazine called Collier’s published a story about a little girl in an orphanage. The little girl was very unattractive and had VERY annoying, And as a result, she was shunned by the children and disliked by the staff. In fact, she was so annoying that the director of the orphanage ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Genesis 3:22-24, Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving: "For All Thy Gifts, We Bless Thee, Lord"

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Dec 3, 2005

God in His goodness keeps on blessing us with abundance far beyond what we need or deserve. In addition to our material blessings, we as Christians receive so many spiritual blessings. How can we best express our gratitude as we think about all God has

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: THANKSGIVING – “FOR ALL THY GIFTS, WE BLESS THEE, LORD” MALACHI 1: 6-14 2 CORINTHIANS 9: 5-11 TEXT: “AND IF YE OFFER THE BLIND FOR SACRIFICE, IS IT NOT EVIL? [MALACHI 1:8] Today is a day for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Methodist

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 22, 2009

It matters how one is spoken of by others. Have you ever given thought to how you speak of Jesus in your everyday life? Not whether you try to convert everyone you meet but do you speak of Jesus, do you give the Lord the credit he deserves. Do you

Katie Fisher, 17, entered the Madison County Ohio Junior Livestock Sale hoping the lamb she had for sale would get a good price. For months Katie had been battling cancer. She had endured hospital stays and been through chemotherapy a number of times. Before the lamb went on the block, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 20, 2019

Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9.

Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9. Unless You Repent Luke 13:1-3 Now on the same occasion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Demanding Instant Gradifacation

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 30, 2017

Today we want what we want NOW! I deserve more now! I am entitled to more. Our enemy desires to catch us tired, hungry and alone... Our enemy desires to set the hook. We need to count the cost to be able to finish the task before us.

INSTANT GRADIFICATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us LISTEN TO THE CRY FOR INSTANT GRATIFICATION: THE SEX/DRUG MARKET REVEALS THIS CRY. Heroin is injected straight into the veins. The drug is so fast in your veins that the hit or high will come before you remove the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2010

We live by God's grace and His generosity. Nothing we do can earn us His favor or qualify us for His blessings. Everything we have and enjoy today are gifts from a gracious and generous God. He gives us what we need, not what we deserve.

Today society taught us that nothing is for free. • You’ve to work for it, pay for it. If we work hard, we will be rewarded in proportion to our work. If you work less, you’ll get less. • There’s nothing wrong with that - but we bring that concept into our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serving The Lord With All Your Heart

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Nov 4, 2018

Brethren I believe there is a lot to serve God for, not because of what He has done for us but because of Who He is. Our God deserve an outstanding service from us because He is the best employer and He owns the best organisation you can ever work for in the world.

The book of Romans 12:11 analysed what it means to serve God with all our heart. It basically means to be fully devoted to God. It means to show enthusiasm in the things of God and be on fire for Him. I believe having a fully devoted heart is one of the characters we need to possess as a Christian. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Joshua 24:15, Exodus 23:25-28, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Adulterous Woman

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 29, 2021

In John 8:1-11, we see a woman who is brought to Jesus. She was caught in the act of adultery. She knows that, according to the law, she deserves to die. She is hopeless and helpless. But she is brought to Jesus. The only one who is able to condemn her offers her mercy.

Adulterous Woman In John 8:1-11, we see a woman who is brought to Jesus. She was caught in the act of adultery. She knows that, according to the law, she deserves to die. She is hopeless and helpless. But she is brought to Jesus. The only one who is able to condemn her offers her mercy. vs.2 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:17, Deuteronomy 22:22, Jeremiah 17:13, Deuteronomy 19:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist