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Beef Stew

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2007

All of us are different yet when we work together it blends well.

Beef Stew: One With Many Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30 Introduction Last week I spoke to you about the divisions that exist within Christianity. I shared with you that I believe only the power of love will enable us to build bridges to close those divisions. I talked about the “Failure To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Biblical Social Justice?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Let's talk about social justice in the context of Christianity. What exactly is social justice? Depending on who you ask you might get any number of definitions.

Let's talk about social justice in the context of Christianity. What exactly is social justice? Depending on who you ask you might get any number of definitions. But we see that justice ministry is an important subsector of the historic Christian church, and an important teaching in the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7, Proverbs 31:8-9, Isaiah 1:16-17, Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 10:25-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Godly Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 25, 2013

Principles on Giving. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Illustrations of Godly Giving (vs 1-9): #1: The Macedonians (vs 1-5) #2: Jesus Christ (vs 9) (2). Hindrances to Godly Giving (vs 10-15): #1: Procrastination (vs 10-11a) #2: Hesitation (vs 11b-12) #3: Overreaction (vs 12) #4: Exception (vs 13-15) (3). Principles Regarding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

6th Sunday After Pentecost. June 30th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2021

Year B, Proper 8.

2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Psalm 130:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-33, Psalm 30:1-12, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43. (A). HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN! 2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27. The first verse of the second book of Samuel follows on from the report of the death of King Saul and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Psalm 130:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-33, Psalm 30:1-12, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Life Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004

Implications of the 6th Commandment - Thou Shalt Not Kill

Choose Life Introduction Alexander M. Sanders, Jr., is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. When his daughter Zoe graduated from the Univ. of South Carolina in 1992, he told this story that happened what she was just three years old. Sanders came home from work one day to find ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel, "God With Us"

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 9, 2002

God is with us if we will but realize it

Emmanuel “God with us” Matt 1:18-25 1. GOD WITH US IN THE FLESH 1 Tim. 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness, far exceeding our understanding 1. He appeared in a human body. 2. Was approved by the Spirit. 3. Was seen by angels. 4. He was proclaimed among all kinds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Building Memorials

Contributed by James May on May 30, 2010

A Memorial Day Sermon. We should be building memorials before God in prayer and service.

Building Memorials Sunday, May 30, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May The USS New York was built with steel from the rubble of the World Trade Center after the attacks on 9/11/2001. It was launched in November of 2009. 7 1/2 tons of twisted and mangled steel from ground zero had been melted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Living Wage

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 31, 2013

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard teaches us many things but one great thing that it teaches us is that we as Christians cannot be envious about what others have or when they get saved. We should be overjoyed when someone gets saved.

God’s Living Wage Another Labor Day weekend is upon us. And while I know that some of you are no longer in the workforce per say anymore, you are still working at lots of different things aren’t you? Like James for example hasn’t worked for the phone company for quite a few years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Women In The Bible Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 9, 2022

When God created the female, she was designed to be a completer, Gen. 2:18-25. Together with her husband, they became one flesh, or a complete person.

When God created the female, she was designed to be a completer, Gen. 2:18-25. Together with her husband, they became one flesh or a complete person. Eve was created to furnish that which was lacking in Adam. Adam filled out what was lacking in Eve. Men and women still fill those vital roles to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Galatians 3:28

Humility SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Jesus being the example

Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united by a common purpose, a shared faith, and a mutual love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, to worship, and to draw closer to the heart of God. We are here to become more like Jesus, to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-7

Topics: Servant

The Greatest Commandment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

Explores the profound interaction between Jesus and a teacher of the law, emphasizing the importance of living out God's commandments in our daily lives.

Hello, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it’s a joy to be standing here before you today, under the banner of our Lord's grace and mercy. We gather together, not as people of the world, but as children of the Most High, knit together by the threads of faith, hope, and love. Today, we find ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Topics: Love, Neighbor

Growing A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 24, 2009

When we have begun the journey towards a better mind, learning the secret of contentment, we can begin to see the beauty of giving. Out of our contentment we find it is actually part of our worship to give.

GROWING A GENEROUS HEART There is a natural progression to these sermons we have been hearing. Growing a beautiful mind led easily into growing a contented spirit. As we have learned to rejoice in the Lord and control our anxiety through prayer we laid a foundation for being content in whatever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Two Peoples, One Nation

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 25, 2009

Blacks and whites must develop together and learn from one another; we will also be judged together. Together we must work on issues of justice and righteousness.

The world is full of divisions. Every sort of difference and distinction you can imagine has been magnified. Who of us knew anything a few years ago about six or more different ethnic groups in Yugoslavia!? About all I knew about Yugoslavia was that they made a little car called a Yugo, which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Physical Provision—part 3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

This is part 3 of 3 in the 2nd of a 5-sermon series describing God’s provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This sermon deals with God’s provision for His people’s autonomy or self-governance.

Your Physical Provision-II —Joshua 15:1--19:51 Terriotrial/Jurisdiction/Atmosphere for Glory God-given autonomy provides us with an atmosphere for God’s glory. God provided Israel with physical/territorial autonomy. God’s Provision for the territorial autonomy of His people produces an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Free Indeed

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 8, 2004

A sermon examining the freedoms we enjoy as a nation and as Christians

FREE INDEED Today we celebrate the founding of our nation. It was 228 years ago today, that our founding fathers gathered together, and risking all they owned, all they cared about, and even their very lives, signed the document we know today as the Declaration of Independence. In that document, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist