Sermons on evils of racism:

Christian Hospitality

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2005

The most important thing you can do in serving the Lord is not serving the Lord. Living for Jesus is more about “being” than “doing.”

Christian Hospitality Luke 10:38-42 James 2:1-4 The most important thing you can do in serving the Lord is not serving the Lord. Living for Jesus is more about “being” than “doing.” When I was a student at Central College I had a classmate who was an outstanding student. After he graduated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why The Jews? Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 3, 2004

Why are God’s people the most hated and persecuted of all peoples? God has blessed Israel and has certain promises for them! God will bless the nations that bless Israel!

Psalm 83:1-4 From this verse we can glean several facts about Israel and the Jews that make up this nation: · God has always heard Israel’s plea as a people. Vs.1 · God has always helped Israel persevere as a people. Vs. 2-3 · God has always heralded Israel’s place as a nation. Vs. 4 As we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 23, 2005

This is part three in a series dealing with the need for God’s people to break down the barriers that keep us from effectively building up the wall (God’s Kingdom)

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 3) Sermon – 4 July 2004 Over the last several weeks the Lord has been truly speaking to us in a very special way as it relates to what His Word says about the barriers that exist between His children. It has been exciting to me to see how God ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restorative Justice #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Series

Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 11, 2001

Jesus’ treatment of Zaccheus and the tax collector’s response is a model of God’s restorative justice.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Luke 19:1-9 Restorative Justice Series #1 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence, RI September 2, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant Introduction to scripture: Has anybody here climbed a tree recently? It’s not something adults do very often. Children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Royal Law Of Love Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2001

How to overcome prejudice and favoritism with love.

The Royal Law of Love (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) Having a Christlike attitude is possible if we choose to live under the royal law of love James 2.1-13 February 11, 2000 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, James 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

We Must Break Down The Walls

Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 26, 2001

If the Body of Christ is ever to be the true example of reconciliation that God wants us to be, we must break down the walls of racial, ethnic, and cultural segregation that currently exist within the church.

(This sermon was preached at a Unity Workshop at the Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ in Sheffield, AL, held in September of 2000. The Sterling church is predominately African American; however, they have been moving toward becoming a more racially mixed church. Following this sermon, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's The Boss

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

We all judge, the question is, do we judge using God’s criteria? (Learning God’s discernment)

SERMON NOTES: “WHO’S THE BOSS?” Objections to judgment: 1. What about the Woman at the Well? 2. Who gave me the right? 3. ἀνακρίνω (discernment) vs. κρίνω (final legal) Criteria for right judgment: 1. Right T_ime________: a. Do I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

A Cure For The Cancer Of Prejudice Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 28, 2005

This sermon uses Peters vision to examine a cure for prejudice.

(powerpoint with subpoints to the three main points is available upon request) Today’s culture seems to be more attuned to issues of prejudice than perhaps any other time in our history. However; simply being aware of something does not readily present a remedy. Prejudice is very much like a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking Clearly About Our African Spritual Heritage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005

This sermon was preached on Black History Sunday and it highlights people of color in the bible and challenges the stereotypes we have of Africans as people and of African history.

Thinking Clearly About Our African Spiritual Heritage 2/27/2005 As we go through our sermon series on thinking clearly, one of the ones that got left out was thinking clearly about our African Spiritual Heritage. We’ve decided to put this one in. Why do we need to think clearly here. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:6-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed