Sermons on Education Inequality:

It's A Steal, But Not A Bargain Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 22, 2005

The 8th commandment forces us to look at our attitude towards possessions and our accountabilty to God

“IT’S A STEAL, BUT NOT A BARGAIN! “ (Exodus 20:15) We visited the Norman Rockwell Museum in Philadelphia and nostalgia gripped us as we remembered those great covers on The Saturday Evening Post. One of my favorites pictured an encounter in a butcher shop. A woman shopper and a butcher faced each ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

A Long Term Investment Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 21, 2001

How we respond to God’s Word in this life determines our life in the next.

The scene is a familiar one. The mansion with the ornate ironwork front gate. Marble steps and carved mahogany doors. Overlooking a well cared for street. A street marred only be the presence of a filthy beggar, sprawled beside the entrance to this palatial mansion. A beggar who hardly moves, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

The history of the kings of Israel is a long line of failures interspersed occasionally be a fleeting success. Yet God never abandons his people because his plan is to send a King who will fulfill all that he desires for his people.

‘In breaking news this morning an assassination has taken place in the city of Tirzah, capital of Israel. Reports from the city say that King Elah was at the home of the palace steward, where he’d been drinking heavily, when the commander of the country’s northern cavalry, Zimri, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:8-34

Denomination: Anglican

Fatal Attraction Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2011

Evil is so seductive, so easy, so clothed in plausible promises of free lunches and quick fixes, that if we are not vigilant we will find ourselves in slavery to the enemy of God.

Monsters coming up from the deep have a long and colorful history. From Leviathan to the Loch Ness Monster, from the giant squid in 10,000 Leagues under the sea to the “here be monsters” with which mapmakers once marked the limits of the unknown, the sea has been the source of fear for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Talent For The Ridiculous! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 30, 2012

We’ve reached a familiar story in the book of Matthew – the parable of the talents.

It’s a parable I’ve known since my youth - one I am quite familiar with – and having been in this parish almost 21 years now, it’s one that I am reaching for the 7th time even since I’ve been here, which is why it is all the more astounding that I’ve never ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Awake O Sword!

Contributed by Doug Vance on Sep 1, 2017

A sermon declaring why the Father raised the sword of justice and brought it down on His Son. ZECHARIAH 13:7

ZECHARIAH-JUDAH IS ONLY A REMNANT…JERUSALEM LIES IN RUINS. ZECHARIAH WAS A YOUNG PROPHET WHO STOOD ALONGSIDE THE AGED PROPHET HAGGAI TO ENCOURAGE ISRAEL TO BUILD THE TEMPLE… ZECHARIAH FORETELLS THE SAVIOR MORE THAN ANY OTHER PROPHET EXCEPT ISAIAH. CHRIST’S ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM ON DONKEY. THE GOOD ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turn And Live

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 30, 2014

Today, by turning from sin to God through faith in Jesus Christ, anyone can have a new heart. Salvation is not turning over a new leaf, but receiving a new life.

Opening illustration: During the past year, cars, trucks, tires, window blinds, and toy xylophones have been recalled by their manufacturers. In every case, the message was similar: “This product is defective or dangerous and could cause serious injury or even death. Return it to us and we ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:26-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #5 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

This is an expository teaching on the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Study Lesson #5 By Rev. James May Romans 2:1- 2:11 Last week we studied about Paul’s explanation to the saints at Rome that mankind has fallen into sin, such terrible sin that God has to judge it eventually. He referred to the sin of sodomy and said that it was not only what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Role Of Men And Women In The Worship Of God (Guidelines Worship Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 1, 2013

In Christ God has made man and woman equal in the blessings from Christ, yet in worship and leadership Each sex has been given specific roles.

GUIDELINES IN THE WORSHIP OF GOD (Part Two: The Role of Men and Women in Worship) 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ June 02, 20 Audio Link to Hear this sermon: http://chirb.it/cg4z7K INTRODUCTION: 1.) Most of this second chapter deals with the handling of worship services, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desktop Computer Christians Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 20, 2013

Part four focuses on the no-computer Christian.

Desktop Computer Christians Part 4 The No-Computer Christians Scriptures: John 15:18-19; John 17:14-16; Romans 12:2 Introduction: This morning I will conclude my series on “Desktop Computer Christians.” Part four of this series is titled “No-Computer Christians.” As ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 12 - What The American Church Needs To Know Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 11, 2020

What is happening to the American Church today and what is the answer?

Watch this message at https://youtu.be/bBWkYzE5WGY Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Introduction In the course of the last 5 or 6 months, you and I were a part of a dismantling of our culture. This is something that started years ago. Some would say it was when prayer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14, 2 Timothy 3:5, Jeremiah 6:24, Isaiah 5:20, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Timothy 3:3-8, 1 Timothy 4:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Grace Wins Every Time

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 5, 2021

Grace delivered victory at the cross and Grace has been winning ever since, for everyone willing to embrace and accept the gift of Grace!

Grace Wins Every Time As I sit here this morning pondering what I have witnessed in the last 48 hours. The main thought resonating most with my spirit, are the words to an old hymn of the church. My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Romans 13:1, John 14:27, Joshua 24:15, Romans 5:15-21, Hebrews 13:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Worldview Lived Out Through The Kingdom Program Of God

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 9, 2021

We are considering today the concept of a Christian worldview in regard to a holistic understanding of the life of the “Kingdom of God.”

We are considering today the concept of a Christian worldview in regard to a holistic understanding of the life of the “Kingdom of God.” This kingdom program of God, finding it’s full revelation in Jesus Christ, involves many aspects including grace, the problem of evil, the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Romans 1:20, Luke 17:21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Covid-19 And The Discipleship

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 24, 2020

How do we respond to COVID-19 as the disciples of Christ Jesus?

COVID-19 and the Discipleship Matthew 21:33-43, Philippians 4:6-9, Isaiah 5:1-7. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, We have experienced that COVID-19, the pandemic created havoc in the world. Everyone from urban to rural, talked about it and discussed about the vaccine for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43, Philippians 4:6-9, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Other

Big Questions- Big God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2023

God is big enough for our questions and objections; he invites us to bring them to him in dialogue and trust him with them.

Big Questions- Big God Jeffery Anselmi / General Silence- The Book of Habakkuk / Evil; Silence / Habakkuk 1:1–17 God is big enough for our questions and our objections; he invites us to bring them to him in dialogue and to trust him with them. INTRODUCTION • Today we embark on a four-week series ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ