Sermons on Divorce Unlawfully:

Loving Like Your Father Loves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013

Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?

OPENING: There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats … there weren't any. APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic. As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation Is Here

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 7, 2012

A talk on many of the great truths of salvation.

Text: Luke 19:1-10, Title: Salvation is Here, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/12, AM Opening illustration: share my testimony Background to passage: I was just reading my bible through this week, and God seemed to speak loudly through this passage. And the doctrine of salvation, and our experience ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: Where Is The Joy?

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Apr 6, 2019

This the season for JOY. Although what they did to my Lord was horrific, He outlasted them and brought much JOY to those who would believe in Him. And the JOY continues. HAPPY EASTER!

SCRIPTURE Luke 22:1-7 Luke 22:14-22 Luke 22:31-34 INTRODUCTION Today's Sermon is titled EASTER- Is there JOY? You may have noticed that I did not read all of the verses. It was my attempt to shorten the sermon so that everyone can arrive at home before midnight. This is not all of what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22, Luke 22:31-34, Matthew 26:53, Matthew 20:18-19, Matthew 27:11, Matthew 27:22-44, John 12:31-33, 1 Peter 3:19, Hebrews 2:14, 1 Corinthians 15:24, Matthew 28:1-10, John 14:1-7, Luke 22:1-7, Matthew 8:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Turning The Other Cheek Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[2] Well this morning we’re going to talk about what it really means to turn the other cheek. Jesus taught us that we’re supposed to love our enemies. Jesus taught us that we’re not supposed to seek revenge on those who mistreat us. We’re not supposed to return evil for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Israel Under Attack Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 24, 2019

An account of how demonic angel-princes came to control the nations of the earth. The story of Yahweh's formation of Israel, its rebellious decline into idol worship, its separation from God and it's ultimate restoration.

Spiritual warfare Israel under attack In our previous messages, we discussed the origins of Satan, the fallen Lucifer, and the war he's been waging on God and on the human race ever since he was summarily ejected from Heaven as a result of his hubris and vaulting ambition. We saw that ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Genesis 16 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 16 The last time we were in Genesis we looked at when the flood waters were subsiding from the earth and how everything received some rest. - The ark rested from its floating. - The dove rested from its searching. - Noah rested from his waiting. - The Lord rested from His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Even Think About It!

Contributed by Doran Williams on Sep 18, 2014

This message examines the 10th commandment concerning covetousness.

Introduction: I was a teenager in the 1960’s there was a very beautiful car roaming the highways and byways at that time and it looked like this. PHOTO (red 1966 Mustang convertible). I must admit, I coveted it, greatly. But money seemed to be big issue or at least the lack of it, so I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Sticky Fingers Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022

This commandment teaches us that keeping our hands off our neighbor’s things is as important as keeping our hands off our neighbor’s neck.

One of my favorite movies ever is a little gem called “The Gods Must Be Crazy.” It starts out with an idyllic look at society among the stone age tribesmen of the Kalahari desert. They have absolutely no possessions. Not one. Not even so much as a loin cloth. They spend most of their time hunting ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:19, Deuteronomy 22:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoice In The Lord - Always!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013

Not rejoice in the Lord 'anyway' - but Rejoice in the Lord "Always".

REJOICE IN THE LORD - ALWAYS! Philippians 4:4-7. It was midnight, and in a certain prison in Philippi, the Apostle Paul and his missionary companion Silas had been left to languish in chains in a dark dungeon. However, if we were to listen in at the door we would not hear the moans and groans ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miles Down The Road Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001

Does Jesus advocate absolute passivity in the face of oppression?

I. The Old Testament Injunction A. The Limitation 1. Mosaic Law allowed this treatment 2. Principle: The punishment must fit the crime (Judges 1:6-7) B. The Administration 1. It should be noted that in each of these passages the context is one of civil justice. The law was not designed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Synagogue (Acts 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2025

Was leaving the synagogue symbolic of the Gospel to the Gentiles?

Why did Paul abandon the synagogue in Corinth and go to the Gentiles? Did Apollos need permission from anyone to preach Christ? Let’s review Acts 18. Where did Paul go after leaving Athens and where did he begin preaching? After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. And he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Backyard Needs Cleaned.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021

Sinners and the government are not the real problem. We are our own worse enemies refusing to clean ourselves up so sinners will want to be clean.

Romans 13:1  Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.  2  Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 14, 2023

If we kept the commandments?

1. God created humans Humanity lost their way Humanity sinned Humanity needed direction • God gave us commandments so we could live our best life. • The Ten Commandments serve as signposts that point us to the straight and narrow path • The commandments show us our need for a Savior when we stray ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Strange Fire On The Altar

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

Strange fire represents anything offered to God that is outside His instruction, unholy in motive, or defiled in nature.

STRANGE FIRE ON THE ALTAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 10:1-3 Supporting Texts: Numbers 3:4, Exodus 30:7-9, 1 Samuel 13:8-14, Malachi 1:6-10, Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The altar is a sacred meeting place between God and man. It is where God's glory is revealed, His fire ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Weapon

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

You’ve been delivered from fear and oppression.

NO WEAPON Isaiah 54:9-17. Verse 14. In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression. Many Holy Ghost filled children of God are allowing themselves to be opressed. Oppression is the spoiling or taking away of someone’s goods or rights unlawfully by force, fear or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational