Sermons on Ethnic Harmony:

Why Jesus Did Not React To Cultural Issues But Focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2004

Instead of going into a long explanation on subjects, Jesus taught in principles saying, "When you pray, say, . . ." and He gave them a pattern that also included prayer principles.

Why Jesus Chose to Not React to Cultural or Temperaments but Focused on Principles John 4:23-34 - "Yet, a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is Spirit and his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Training Spiritually Part 2 Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Nov 6, 2009

This sermon emphasis the need for training outside the local church. It also exaimines the passage in Romans 12 by going through a verse by verse explaination. Drawing practical and theological applications from the text

Training spiritually part 2 Have you ever noticed that Australian’s don’t like to be told what to do? I mean, directions – guys will wander around aimlessly and totally lost for days before stopping to ask for directions. And putting things together – when I get a new piece of furniture, or a new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pt. 3 The Spiritual Soundness Fo Blessing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013

Two times Jesus was anointed by other people: one with a pound of ointment & the other with 75 lbs. of ointment (Mary & Nicodemus).One is remembered & the other is not. Why? Mary blessed a living Jesus, Nicodemus a dead Jesus.I t’s better to give a rose

The Scriptural Soundness of Blessing October 21, 2012 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A The time to bless someone is now. 1 Two times Jesus was anointed by other people: one with a pound of ointment & the other with 75 lbs. of ointment (Mary & ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Surveying The Cross Series

Contributed by Ernest Flores on Feb 12, 2004

The sermon answers the question of the old hymn, "Were You There?" by surveying the people around the cross of Jesus and seeing how we are similar to them.

Title: Surveying the Cross Text: Luke 23:36-56 v. 27 A great number of the people followed him... They called the other day to conduct a survey about the alumni of the University of Southern California. Asked me about my ethnic background, and I told them I was Mexican. They asked my line of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

Our Heavenly Heritage

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 17, 2010

If we can be proud of being Native American, African American, etc., why can't we be proud of being Christian American?

1. Introduction a. Over the past years, the equal opportunity and affirmative action programs have pushed the concept of the importance of ethnic diversity. b. We have been told repetitively that we are a richer nation, a richer world, and richer as individuals, because of what a close identity ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Worthy Visions For A Bible-Believing Church

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 12, 2004

Visions are an important part of Bible history and have a clearly defined future for the people of God.

WORTHY VISIONS FOR A BIBLE-BELIEVING CHURCH “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he who keeps the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 We will use this definition of vision: “envisioning the future with hope”. Visions are an important part of Bible history and have a clearly defined ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of Ham (Canaan) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to explore the story of the Curse of Ham, understand its connection to God's judgment on Ham's descendants, and recognize that in Christ, we are all one, regardless of our ancestry or background.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to explore a fascinating and often misunderstood story from the Old Testament, the Curse of Ham. We’ll talk about its connection to God's judgment on Ham's descendants and the impact of that curse on the Cushites. I recently read a quote by A.W. Tozer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-27

Topics: Ham's Lineage

Why Cannot Christians Just Get Along?

Contributed by Maka 'ilavalu Ta'ufo'ou on Aug 9, 2008

You cannot say that you love God while you hate your neighbor.

WHY CANNOT CHRISTIANS JUST GET ALONG? Matthew 22:37-39 37 And He said to him, “’YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ 38 “This is the great and foremost commandment. 39 “The second is like it, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Adventist

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – Part 1 - Impending Wrath Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 30, 2023

Living in these last days is difficult. We look at the wrath of God that is coming and the display of sin in the world. When we understand this current world, then we appreciate what God delivered us from. Seeking the lost should result.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – PART 1 - IMPENDING WRATH [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPICS Thanks for taking the time to study God’s word with us. Thanks to God for those He blesses. The purpose of these talks is to strengthen one another in days that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:3-5, Isaiah 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Revelation 6:16-17, Revelation 9:20-21, Romans 1:18-20, Romans 1:21-25, Romans 1:26-32, Luke 13:2-5, Romans 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Of The Body Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 27, 2015

1) United in God’s Kingdom (Ephesians 2:19a) 2) United in God’s Family (Ephesians 2:19b) 3) United in God’s Temple (Ephesians 2:20–22)

Thousands of people each year make the dangerous sea journey from North Africa to Europe's Mediterranean coast, often aboard vessels that are poorly equipped for the trip. Many of them attempt the voyage to flee war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East. A group of passengers, consisting of 105 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Other

Jesus First!

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Deals with the place of honor that we give to Jesus.

Near the center of one of our great Midwestern cities there is a restaurant that has consistently rated with the critics. It’s really just a hole-in-the-wall but the chicken is "O, so good..." The restaurant is called: Holy Ghost Fire Baptized Chicken-which of course is a rather peculiar name for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Simeon's Exemplary Life And Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003

There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence and assuranc

Simeon’s Exemplary Life and Message (Luke 2:25-35) There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About What The Bible Doesn't Say

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jun 7, 2009

what we eat is irrelevant-- but how our actions affect others in the body is not irrelevant.

In our scriptures this morning, Paul moves now to a heated Corinthian dispute over an issue of doctrine. Should Christians eat meat from animals that have been offered first to pagan deities, and can they take part in a dinner party the host dedicates to a god or goddess? Doesn’t it seem peculiar, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Many Nations, One Family! (A Sermon On Acts 2:1-14)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2007

Racial unity within the church is our calling, our mission and in many ways our message, for it is through our multi-coloured yet integrated community of love that the world...

What is it that strikes you when you hear this passage? It was the accusation of drunkenness that first struck me, and indeed I focused on that last time I preached on this passage, noting that drunken and wild behaviour is not the sort of thing that the church is normally accused of nowadays ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Is Our Peace Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 30, 2020

Jesus is our peace in the church. There will not be peace in the whole world until Jesus comes again. All scripture references are from the NASB.

As we move into the Christmas season, “Peace on Earth” is a common theme that you hear often. The angels praised God at the birth of Jesus and said (not singing-nowhere in the Bible is there a record of the angels ever singing – chanting maybe, but not singing) “Glory to God in the highest. And on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist