Sermons on Equity:

We Believe In The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

If the Bible were not to teach the Second Coming of Christ, then you would be left with a potentially endless cycle where things would simply go round and round. Your view of the end of time can have a profound effect on how you live your life in the present.

We conclude this sermon series entitled Creed by examining the Bible’s teaching of the Second Coming of Jesus. If you were to travel to Rome to see Michelangelo’s fresco in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican City, you would no doubt gaze at the iconic and best-known picture of the Sistine Chapel – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Justice

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 3, 2020

This is the second in a two-part series on the topic, "Do Justice".

I was probably 9 or 10 when the doorbell rang one day, and answering the door, I recognized the man holding a clipboard as a neighbor, father of a friend of mine. He asked if my dad was home, and in a few moments, Dad came to the door. After exchanging pleasantries, the gentleman informed Dad of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Amos 5:21-24, Isaiah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Healthy Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on May 27, 2023

Major blowups boil down to a few issues, a lack of understanding which stems from communication problems and unresolved issues from our own past.

OUTLINE FAMILY MATTERS Part 3 May 28, 2023 - Memorial Day Weekend Dr. Tom Bartlett HEALTHY CONFLICT RESOLUTION Marital conflict areas: (next week) Communication Sex Money Children Inlaws BIBLICAL STEPS TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION Ephesians 4:29–5:2 (NIV) 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come ...read more

Denomination: Other

War And Peace.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 26, 2023

'War & Peace' - Isaiah chapter 11 verses 1-16 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A vision of the saviour (vs 1-5) A picture of peace (vs 6-9) A story of power (vs 10-16) SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you google the words, “War & Peace.” • The suggested pages it brings up relate to the novel by Leo Tolstoy. • Which is one of the longest and most famous books ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

God Is The Supremely Righteous Judge Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2020

God is the supremely righteous Judge: 1. He never shows partiality to people (vs. 11). 2. His objective is for us to be obedient (vs. 12-16; 25-29). 3. He always sees our secrets (vs. 16). 4. He wants to save our souls (vs. 17-24).

God Is the Supremely Righteous Judge The Book of Romans Romans 2:11-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 3, 2016 (Revised September 10, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans chapter 2, as we focus on the fact that God is the supremely righteous Judge. *In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Wisdom – Yours For The Asking!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 26, 2019

This sermon deals with the subject of Supernatural Wisdom. Our LORD wants to give us supernatural wisdom, insight, knowledge, revelation and insight!

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-14; James 3:13-18 Theme: Godly Wisdom Title: Supernatural Wisdom – Yours for the Asking! INTRO: Grace and peace today from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As you read the Bible you begin to understand that one of the great joys of the LORD is to give to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, James 3:13-18, Proverbs 1:1-7, James 1:5-8, Romans 6:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Ephesians 5:27, Proverbs 17:28, Matthew 10:16, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Radical Invitation Of Jesus, From Exclusion To Celebration Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025

In the calling of Levi, Jesus reshapes what discipleship looks like and who qualifies to be a disciple. Would we invite the "Levi's" of our day to follow Him?

Introduction: Is Jesus “woke”? In other words, is He someone who is sensitive to or aware of the injustices experienced by the marginalized? If Jesus were walking on earth today, gathering disciples, would He do so along DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) ethical standards? Would he try to choose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's Mite

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 7, 2024

This message pertains to Church financial accountability as illustrated by the wrong teaching about sacrificial giving based on the story of the widow's mite.

The Widow’s Mite Scripture: Numbers 18:20-21; Joshua 13:32-33; Malachi 2:4-9; Mark 12:41-44 Good morning Stranger’s rest! The title of my message this morning is “The Widow’s Mite,” and I will be sharing with you why this story is so important for all of God’s Churches’ financial ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 18:20-21, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is This Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! In this first message of the series we uncover the location of this kingdom. The obvious question - where is it? The answer is truly an astounding one! 

Where is this kingdom? Read at beginning of service: Matt 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is This Kingdom? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001

Both John the Baptist and Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom of God. What was this good news? That the kingdom of God is near! As I discovered this I realized, wow there is something really important about this kingdom! Looking further in the New

Where is this kingdom? Part 1 Text: Matt 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responding To God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Stewardship sermon.

Responding To God's Amazing Grace Romans 5:1-11 We are now entering the time of year when we as a church look to the upcoming year, when we reevaluate all of the ministries in the church, and when each of us as individuals reevaluate our stewardship of God's gifts given so freely to each of us - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character Still Does Count Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 5, 2001

Character among our church leaders and those who serve in ministry gives the church credibility to share the good news of Christ with others.

Church attendance on the Sunday after the September 11 attacks rose by 6% nationwide. However, seven weeks later, pollsters tell us that church attendance has settled back to the same level it was before the terrorist attacks. Just by way of contrast, the Sunday after President Kennedy was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Calling - Ephesians 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2006

What’s the calling? God calling you to surrender yourself to Him! You responding to God’s call and saying “Yes, Lord! Not my will but your will be done!”

The Calling – Ephesians 3 On the lighter side of life: Bulletin Bloopers from beliefnet.com The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, "Break Forth Into Joy." A songfest was hell at the Methodist church Wednesday. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing The Mouthy

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 29, 2010

Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. The church must subdue the threat of insubordinate teaching. How /Where is it subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those aspects of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Knowledge Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2010

Timothy’s knowledge of the Scriptures was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Knowledge of the Scriptures is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. How is it helpful? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is A

OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-IV—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-I-III(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) Need: Knowledge of the Word of God can help us to Overcome a Hostile Environment. B— KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) Understanding the WRITTEN WORD(3:15-17) Timothy’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist