Sermons on Equal Opportunity:

"A Fruit Called Kindness”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 29, 2021

Kindness is a "fruit" of the Spirit. Both salvation and sanctification (walking in holiness) doing good deeds are both obtained by faith and the work of the Holy Spirit. Illustration from Max Lucado on Kindness

In Jesus Holy Name October 3, 2021 Text: Ephesians 4:32 “A Fruit Called Kindness” They sat on opposite sides of the room, a man and a woman, bidding on an adorable puppy at a school auction. Others dropped off, but not this duo. Back and forth until they’d ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Will You Be Ready?

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jan 18, 2019

What if in the next moment - even as my words fall upon your ears - Christ returned with the shout of the archangel and the trumpet blast? "Faithful and true would He find us here, if He should come today?" Would you be ready?

The hymn we have just sung asks a pointed question. A question that I fear too often we dismiss in our daily lives. With all the concerns of living in the present moment - with all of the accompanying joys or frustrations - we fail to give much thought to the final moment. That moment when time, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Knowledge Begins Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. We have made it clear that fear means reverence, and the Lord means Jehovah, but the hard part is still ahead. What does it mean that the attitude of reverence toward the one true God is the beginning of knowledge?

A millennium and a half ago Diogenes said, "The foundation of every state is the education of its youth." Both ancient and modern philosophers have recognized that education is basic to the making and keeping of any great and strong nation great and strong. Lowell said, "It is in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

The Greatness And Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 2, 2024

When we reveal the truth about the person, the purpose and the power of Christ, errors and falsehood will naturally fade away.

The Greatness and Supremacy of Christ Study Text: Colossians 1:15 - 20 Introduction: The best way to combat erroneous beliefs and false teachings about Christ is not argument or by defending Him, but by revealing and confessing the truth about His Person, His Purpose and His Power. The error ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About The Lord's Supper?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Apr 6, 2003

A sermon investigating the purpose of the Lord’s Supper.

INTRODUCTION "What’s for supper?" A question that is heard millions of times each day around our world. Most people have favorite foods. I pastored people who thought a meal was not a meal without meat and potatoes. Others who were never satisfied with a supper that did not include rice. Some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Nazarene

The First Angel Pronouncing The Good News Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

The First Angel pronouncing the Good News

Revelation 14:6-7, "And I saw another angel flying through the heavens, carrying the everlasting Good News to preach to the people who belong to this world--to every nation, tribe, language, and people. 7"Fear God," he shouted. "Give glory to him. For the time has come when he will sit as judge. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being More Than Status Quo

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

Being more than just a normal everyday Christian.

Matthew 9: 36-38 A typical housewife was going through her normal day, except she had a daughter who was sick with a fever. She knew the fever was getting worse as the day went on. She called a babysitter to watch her daughter so she could go get some medicine. Speeding to the store and rushing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Holiness

Honoring Our Fathers

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Earthly father should follow the example of our heavenly Father.

HONORING OUR FATHERS LUKE 15:11-32 ILLUSTRATION THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Judas Missed-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2018

5 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-V—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Nuns in the Country(Missing out) Two nuns were driving down a country road when they ran out of gas. They walked to a farmhouse the farmer had gasoline but it could only be pumped out of a huge ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Just Can't Wait

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on Jan 2, 2019

In Genesis 24 we read the wonderful incident about how Abraham sent his servant Eliezer to find a wife for his son Isaac. In this article, we see several things happening but in this message I have chosen to highlight a few things which the people involved just could not wait to do.

In Genesis 24 we read the wonderful incident about how Abraham sent his servant Eliezer to find a wife for his son Isaac. In this article, we see several things happening but in this message I have chosen to highlight a few things which the people involved just could not wait to do. 1) JUST ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:10, Romans 1:16

Beware Of The Drum Major Instinct

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

This is a sermon preached on Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday. It deals with the desire to be first and the problems it can cause

Beware Of The Drum Major Instinct GNLCC 1/18/04 Micah 6:6-8 Mark 10:35-45 Our daughter Anita had been part of the Mighty Shaw High Band for four years. But something leaped inside of me, when she came home that fifth year and announced that she was going to be the head drum major her ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making The Jesus Connection Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Listening to Jesus’ words about the way He relates to the Father can help us understand the way we’re supposed to relate to the Father, and to Jesus

ding-dong! I went to answer the door. It was a Saturday morning. There on the porch stood a young man carrying some brochures. “Hello. I’m from a group that is concerned about our treatment of the environment. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?” OK. “Are you troubled by the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rachel, A Winning Mother Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

History reveals that mothers who have died when their children were young, as Rachel did, can still have a powerful impact on their lives.

The problem with cliches is that we forget they are true and relevant because we have heard them so many times they have lost their cutting edge. "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world," is a good example. It is so trite and trivial that it does not even invoke the response of a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24

Teach One Reach One

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 5, 2017

This message is about why our history is important, regardless of your individual race.

Teach One, Reach One Why Black History and Your History Is Important Scriptures: Deut. 6:1-9; Proverbs 29:18 The title of my message this morning is “Teach One, Reach One.” Moses told the Children of Israel “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the judgments which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devotion To The Lord – In The House.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 27, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ALL ABOUT TRUE CHARACTERISTICS TO BE FOUND IN OUR DEVOTION TO THE LORD.

JOHN 12:1- 11 DEVOTION TO THE LORD – IN THE HOUSE. ARE YOU DEVOTED TO THE LORD IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT? I CAN’T HEAR YOU, ARE YOU DEVOTED TO THE LORD IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT? I STILL CANT HEAR YOU.......... TONIGHT WE WILL BE EXAMINING THREE CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR DEVOTION TO GOD - WHICH WE FIND IN ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist