Sermons on Extreme Inclusive Theology:

The Spiritual Compass

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 14, 2002

Jesus is our spiritual compass because He is the way to God.

The Spiritual Compass John 14:6 August 11, 2002: VBS Sunday Introduction The school that I went to as a kid held an annual camp for all students in the sixth grade. We got to get out of school for the better part of a week and get a hand’s on learning experience at an awesome campground. One of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 10:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Drawing Lines And Little Boxes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 23, 2001

Be careful what lines you cross and whose box you jump into.

Drawing Lines and Little Boxes Recently I was described as one who draws lines all through their sermons. I was also told that I have a very small theological box and it was easy to surmise that neither comment was meant to be a compliment or to affirm that these were traits to hold on to and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

We've God A Ticket To Ride

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 3, 2004

Life’s adventures take us on the thrills of life, with God on our side, we’ve God a ticket to ride!

Psalm 1 Fired Up No Wishy Washy Theology No God, no truth. Know God, Know Truth! We’ve God A Ticket To Ride! I am really fired up today. A few weeks ago, I mentioned in my sermon that there are some pastors preaching that there is no hell, and we will all go to heaven because of God’s grace. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Emerging Church

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 15, 2009

Principles you will find in the emerging church.

THE EMERGENT CHURCH by Jerry Falwell Five years ago the phrase, “The Emergent Church” was a generic term to describe any innovations, cutting edge technology, or new methods that were being used by new churches to do ministry. However, the generic term emergent church has taken on a technical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Sep 11, 2007

Looks at Jesus bold claim to be the only way to heaven using John 14:6.

“The Way” The I AM Statements of Jesus FCC – September 9th, 2007 Text: John 14: 1-6 Introduction: Wow…on this 8th birthday of our church, we celebrate our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the incredible claims that He made while He was here on this earth. We’ve been looking at the I AM ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: Exegesis Not Eisegesis

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 5, 2018

Let's diminish bad Bible interpretation in the pulpit.

Lesson Goal In this lesson I hope to eradicate or greatly diminish bad biblical interpretation in churches. I also hope to arm both preacher and congregation against the shoddy Scriptural analysis of many televangelists and popular Christian writers. Lesson Intro You can give a man a fish or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The King, Year A- The Last Judgment "and In What I Have Failed To Do."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 29, 2023

Missed opportunities. The King dismisses those on his left into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels because they did not do the six actions that those on the right had done.

The story is told of a farmer who received a visit from one of his city relatives. Before dinner the farmer bowed his head and said grace. His relative jeered, "This is old-fashioned; nobody with an education prays at the table anymore. The farmer admitted the practice was old and even ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-17, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

"too Much Of A Good Thing" Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Jul 18, 2023

Blessed with the Spiritual Gifts of faith knowledge and perseverance, Ephesus' greatest strengths led to their greatest weakness. Indeed, you can have too much of a good thing when love is absent.

SLIDE 1: Winnie the Pooh Sometimes, a children’s story from the past can help set the stage for new topics. A fitting one is Winnie the Pooh. He knew it was lunch time because his empty stomach told him so. He headed off to Rabbit’s house because Rabbit always had honey. “Rabbit – Are you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Worship Our Triumphant God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 5, 2007

Celebrating Who God is and What He has done is the heart of group worship.

Worship Our Triumphant God (Exodus 15) 1. This was a monumental week when it comes to modern attacks upon Christianity with the release that a new documentary on the “Jesus Family Tomb” was soon to be presented on the Discovery Channel. 2. What is the Jesus Family Tomb? Has the lost tomb of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Jewish Sermon

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The Christian does not disagree with the Jew. He says to them that you are right, but you must go one more step in receiving Jesus as the Son of God.

Orville Wright, co-inventor with his brother Wilbur of the first plane to really fly, was looking at the headlines of a newspaper with David Lefkowitz a well-known Jewish preacher back in 1918. The headlines told of a terrible air battle between German and America aces. Orville said, "We ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

One Way Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it."

Introduction A. A high school history teacher was discussing the funeral of the Pope with his class. One student asked how they chose the new Pope. The teacher explained the process, finishing with, "So the Cardinals pick him." A student in the back of class, asked, very seriously, "Why would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Sufficient

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 14, 2015

Kept by the grace of God in the midst of afflictions.

GRACE SUFFICIENT. 2 Corinthians 12:2-10. In the process of composing an argument against some proud boasters who measured themselves by nothing more than one another (2 Corinthians 10:12), Paul allowed himself to engage in some rhetorical boasting which confronted his foes on their own ground (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Massaging The Mosque Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004

Massaging the Mosque

John 14, “6Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” Our culture tends to lean towards cherishing an ideal or tolerating an ideal that runs counter to its foundation. Instead of loving Christ, our culture massages the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Incarnational Stream Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

God is everywhere, with us always. The "incarnational stream" helps us live with/in God daily.

The Incarnational Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God? February 26, 2006 Intro: In a certain suburban neighborhood, there were two brothers, 8 and 10 years old, who were exceedingly mischievous. Whatever went wrong in the neighborhood, it turned out they had had a hand in it. Their parents ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Clash Of Cultures Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2004

God wants us to hold one another accountable to His truth, but He wants us to tolerate our cultural differences; He wants us to make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification among believers.

A Clash of Cultures (Romans 14:1-23) A. Many churches are held hostage by SPIRITUAL terrorists who hold the church back in the name of being OFFENDED or claiming to be WEAKER BROTHERS. 1. If a vegetarian joins our church, should we forbid all meat at a church dinner? 2. If one person finds our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible