Sermons on Evils Of Racism And Bigotry:

Restoring Relationships - Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 17, 2005

Broken relationships are among the Christians thorniest problems - yet relationships are so vital to our life as a believer. Paul gives us some good ways to help break down barriers we put up between ourselves and restore broken relationships through the

Relationships - they are among the most important things we have as humans. Studies have shown that if newborn babies are not touched - if they don’t have some sort of a relationship with another human - they will literally die. Our need for relationships never stops. A recent study among ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Walls"

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 24, 2005

Walls separate us from each other and God but Jesus shows us how to break down those walls and build something better.

“WALLS” Why do we build walls? Walls in a home provide a barrier to keep out the elements, to ensure privacy, and to hang pictures. Why do we build walls? Fear! For protection. As a defense against hostile forces. The Great Wall of China was built to keep out the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Mennonite

Breaking Barriers And Building Bridges

Contributed by Steven Dow on Feb 11, 2005

Jesus shattered the stereotypes of "us" and "them."

BREAKING BARRIERS AND BUILDING BRIDGES Theme: Jesus Shatters the Stereotypes of “Us” and “Them” February 13, 2005 Introduction: In 1962, George Wallace ran for governor of Alabama on a platform that was blatantly racist. He promised to fight integration to the point of defying federal orders ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Etrangers En France

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 16, 2006

Comment la Bible nous parle de l’Etranger ? Quel genre de conseils la bible donne-t-elle au sujet de l’immigration ? Quelle est la norme de Dieu pour aider les étrangers ? Comment la bible nous guide-t-elle vis à vis de l’ordre public ?

ETRANGER AUJOURD’HUI EN FRANCE DANS NOS EGLISES Comment la Bible nous parle de l’Etranger ? Quel genre de conseils la bible donne-t-elle au sujet de l’immigration ? Quelle est la norme de Dieu pour aider les étrangers ? Comment la bible nous guide-t-elle vis à vis de l’ordre public ? LECTURES ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

#3 Where Did The "Races” Come From? Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 21, 2006

How did we get so many "races" from Adam and Eve?

Answering the Skeptics Questions #3 Where Did the “races” come from? The Church has done a good job of teaching bible stories in Sunday School, but we have done a poor job of connecting the historical stories of the Bible to our world. This would give a biblical world view? God’s judgment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Far Do You Have To Go To Be Used By God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 29, 2005

This message looks at the calling God has placed on the lives of all Christians and how He wants us to use us right where we are.

- This passage is structured like a Big Mac: vv. 17, 20, 24 as the bread (pointing out that we are to remain in the situation where we were called) and vv. 18-19 and 21-23 as the meat (giving two illustrations of that). Three Questions On Being Used By God: 1. How many Christians are called? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Down The Jericho Road Again Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2003

Sermon for Martin Luther King Day: we must go "down the road" of compassion, understanding that human hurts are both physical and spiritual, that we must see hurting people as our neighbors, and that we must devote substantial resources to caring for them

There’s something we say every time we find ourselves repeating an unpleasant experience. Whenever you see yourself about to get into the same trouble you’ve already been in, you say, “I don’t want to go down that road again.” For example: Some fellow comes to your door and says, “We’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

James: Calling Fire Down From Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003

A look at James and John and how they desire to judge the Samaritans and how God treats us with grace and mercy

James: Calling Fire Down from Heaven Luke 9:51-56 Primary Purpose: Jesus purpose was not to condemn, but to save. On a recent Sunday morning, members of a church in Oklahoma noticed a shabbily-dressed man wandering near the church, poking into garbage cans. The man finally came to rest on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Vision

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Aug 18, 2003

Peter has a vision concerning the gentiles.

Peter’s Vision Acts 10:9 – 10:23 Jeff Hughes – July 20, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Ever been in a situation where someone was trying maybe not so subtly to get your attention? You know, like when you’re at a restaurant, and you have a small bit of food on your face. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Were Formed To Be Part Of God's Family Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 23, 2003

Diversity divides the human family, but understanding unites us. However, finally the fragmented family can be fixed only by faith. Part of a series to support the study of Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

A few years ago I began to pay attention to the tradition of family reunions in African-American families. I think it may have been when I learned that the Faulkners were driving to Massachusetts to meet other Faulkners. Or maybe it was when I found out that the Hairstons rent an entire hotel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Upside Down Thinking

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

The gospel transforms racist believers

Upside down thinking I have it figured out only to find out that you had exactly the opposite idea? Wazungo (awe - respect) - I found out that the boogie man was me! WW2 > 300K Japanese in the US, 600K Italian 5.2 million Germans. > 100,000 Japanese - no Germans or Italians - went to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconciliation

Contributed by Joseph Comage on Jan 10, 2003

Dr. King had a dream of reconciliation for all people. It is up to us to keep the dream alive.

REV. JOSEPH M. COMAGE RECONCILIATION ACTS 15:36-41 "...THEIR DISAGREEMENT WAS SO SHARP THAT THEY SEPARATED....." 2nd TIMOTHY 4:11 ".... BRING MARK WITH YOU WHEN YOU COME, FOR I NEED HIM". INTRO: RECONCILIATION: TO RESTORE TO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mississippi's Greatest Sin

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 22, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the issue of racism and the reasons behind it and looks at some practical ways to bring about reconciliation.

1 Corinthians 14:8 says, “If the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?” The church has been given the responsibility to boldly trumpet God’s truth so that are society has an understanding of what is right and what is wrong. One of the reasons we have such moral ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Methodist

Reckoning With Racial Division Part 1 - Healing The Wounds Of Our Heritage Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

A look at being ministers of reconciliation with God’s help.

In an interview, Billy Graham was asked to pinpoint the world’s greatest social problem. Drawing from his 40-year experience of ministering in more than 100 countries around the world, Dr. Graham replied that the greatest social problem without question, is racism…. the unhealed wounds of racial ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reckoning With Racial Division Part 2 - Healing The Wounds Of Our Heritage Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Pursuing the priority of racial reconciliation and unity

We are continuing in our series this morning entitled HOLDING OUT HOPE IN A WOUNDED WORLD. A series allowing us to face the critical social issues in our common lives and to discover how the Spirit of God is imparting to us a great opportunity; an opportunity to rise above the temptations of either ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational