Sermons on Despising:

No Longer An Outcast

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 31, 2020

Your story doesn’t have to end with rejections, trauma, and the abuses you’ve suffered in the past.

NO LONGER AN OUTCAST "1 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor, but he was the son of a harlot; and Gilead begot Jephthah. 2 Gilead’s wife bore sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out, and said to him, “You shall have no inheritance in our father’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-18, Psalm 27:10, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John 3:16 & Our Calling

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 24, 2018

God loves us, and He calls us to love others the same way. This is impossible, but it is our calling, and with God, all things are possible.

The Love of God For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 God Who is God? —evolution or ...read more

Denomination: *other

Acceptable Sins

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 8, 2013

Christians usually clean up the egregious and external sins soon after they are saved. But there are some things that are often acceptable in many Christian circles that are really sins. This sermons addresses some of them.

“Acceptable” Sins Chuck Sligh April 7, 2013 TEXT: Song of Solomon 2:15 – “Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.” INTRODUCTION OPENING ILLUS. – A few years ago, Susan’s had a splinter in her foot. It ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Needed Vision

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 2, 2013

Proverbs 29:18 tells us that “where there is no vision people perish”. We as individuals and as the family of God need to have a clear vision like Isaiah. We need to see and understand Who God is, what we are, and what God is calling us to do.

A Needed Vision Isaiah 6:1-5 Isaiah had an encounter with God that provided Him with a clear vision of God, himself, his people, and his mission. Proverbs 29:18 tells us that “where there is no vision people perish”. We as individuals and as the family of God need to have a clear vision like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Set An Example For The Believers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To enumerate the areas of our lives that we should be an example to the believers.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an example for the believers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the areas of our lives that we should be an example to the believers. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:12 (Amplified Bible) Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Crooked Manager

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 21, 2013

The Parable fo the Crooked Manager, though enigmatic calls us to be singleminded for God and His Kingdom

Luke 16:1-13 - Parable of the Crooked Manager: (The Message 1-2Jesus said to his disciples, "There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. So he called him in and said, 'What's this I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Two "I" 's Of Humility

Contributed by Syed Ibn Syed on Jun 19, 2016

What is the basis on which our Humility should be based? How do we truly be Humble?

Mark 9:35 Phil.2: 1 – 11 John 13: 1 – 17 Introduction A church realized the importance of humility, so it formed a committee to find the most humble person in the church. Many names were submitted and numerous candidates evaluated. Finally, the committee came to a unanimous decision. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Page Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017

Jesus teaches us about the final judgment. This sermon uses the analogy of reading the last page of a book to explain the parable. It helps the hearer to see how this supports the doctrine of faith alone, and it encourages them to serve.

The first thing that I always do when I read a new book is to read the last few pages. Its something that I always do, and I can’t help it or stop it. I love reading the last scene and then reading the book to figure out what that last image portrayed means, or the reason and significance behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

I Can't Live Without Your Presence

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 18, 2014

We are created to live in and enjoy God's presence daily....Why is the presence so God so important?

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Aug 17 2014 Title: I can’t live without Your Presence Intro: Are there certain rules and regulations when meeting someone of importance , like say the Queen of England or can one just bang on the door, walk right up to her and start chatting? Rachel Kelly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Nailed To The Cross? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 18, 2014

God calls us to surrender four central things in our life because of who He is. We must be willing to give up our self, our security, our success, and our status in order to fully submit and follow Him. So, which are you willing to commit to Him?

Are you nailed to the cross? Mark 8:34-8:38 - Our lives ought to be a living worship of Jesus Christ’s example -- Honestly, I am more and more convinced that we (all) are just not there yet - Jesus warned that not all that called upon Him will enter into the Kingdom -- If you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disobedient Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2016

Avoid these pitfalls of disobedience - the temptation to rationalize it, to belittle it, to blame it, to give excuses for it, to please man rather than God.

Today we are going to touch on one topic that we can all speak with experience – disobedience. • Whether it’s disobedience to parents, to authority, or to God. We know what it is and how difficult it is, sometimes. • To obey is not easy. It takes trust, it takes faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Kind Of Caring That Jesus Loves Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 7, 2016

Isn’t it easy to care for and love people who love us, care for us, and do good to us? God is calling every believer to a life of compassionate caring.

The Kind Of Caring That Jesus Loves Luke 10:29-37 Introduction: 1. How many of you find it relatively easy to love those that love you? How many of you would be really nice to me if I gave you a $10,000 check each Sunday for the next four weeks? How many of you would be kind and friendly to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Bible Church

Let Us Go With You Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 21, 2022

We must abide in the Lord to have the power of the Lord. We must be in the spiritual fire and when someone comes into contact with us the power of God works because the Holy Spirit is working through us.

In 1738 John Wesley was struggling with his faith. He asked Moravian Peter Bholer if he should quit preaching faith because he himself struggled with faith. Peter Bholer told John Wesley keep preaching. When Wesley asked him why Bholer responded, “Preach faith until you have faith so you can have ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:23, Zechariah 1:3, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

From Desolation To Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2022

They pierced my hands and feet.

FROM DESOLATION TO PRAISE. Psalm 22:1-31. (I). Jesus Upon the Cross. Psalm 22:1-21. The details of the sufferings in Psalm 22:1-21 match more exactly the anguish of Jesus upon the Cross than anything that we can find in any of the written records of David’s life - and because of this the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighters For Peace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The peacemaker must take the same risks as the warmaker. It costs Jesus His life to be a peacemaker, and this is the price many have paid to bring peace between God and man, as well as between men.

One of the paradoxes of life is the fact that the peacemaker must be a fighter to be effective. Edwin Markham just before his death in 1940 remarked that his fondest hope had not been realized. He had wanted to write a poem that would dispense the armies of the world. Unfortunately, peace is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9