Sermons on Fair Treatment:

Playing With Fire

Contributed by James May on Sep 9, 2007

Don’t play with the fire of God. It will either consume you or purify you, depending on where your heart is. Playing with fire is a very dangerous thing.

Playing with Fire By Pastor Jim May II Kings 1:1-18 “Held by Jehovah”, that was his name as translated from Hebrew to English, “Held by Jehovah”. Now that sounds like a pretty good name to have provided you live up to your name. But the king in our message tonight did not live up to his name, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defending Unity

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 8, 2013

God's people have been called to understand the importance of and need to defend the unity of our churches.

Have you seen the trailers for the new Lone Ranger movie that’s coming out? Johnny Depp is playing Tonto? It looks interesting…maybe not a faithful twist to the old Lone Ranger we grew up on but interesting nonetheless. I heard a story about how Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 12

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020

Even with a strong knowledge of the Word and a close relationship with the Father, you and I are still susceptible to being tempted by and succumbing to the allures of the world and its lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life.

(1 John 2:12 NKJV) I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. (1 John 2:13 NKJV) I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, emphasizing God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're diving into a parable straight from the book of Matthew that speaks volumes about God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith. It's the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, and it's found in Matthew 20:1-16. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Believe

When Life Is Troubling

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 5, 2015

Disasters and personal tragedies may be concern for doubt, but they may also be cause for trusting God.

Title: When Life is Troubling Text: Job 1:1 and 2:1-10 Thesis: Disasters and personal tragedies may be cause for doubt, but they may also be cause for trusting God.. The story of an innocent religious person who endures grievous suffering and emerges from that experience scathed, but with his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let Old Man Trouble Get You Down

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Jun 26, 2001

Encouragement while going through the troubles of life

DON’T LET OLD MAN TROUBLE GET YOU DOWN Job 14:1 Trouble and prayer are closely related to each other. Prayer is of great value to trouble. Trouble often drives men to God in prayer. While prayer is but the voice of men in trouble There is great value in prayer in the time of trouble. Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

"When Chains Bring Gains" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004

Taking a healthy look at the "chains" and other difficulties we face and finding what God’s purpose is behind them...both IN us and THROUGH us.

“When Chains Bring Gains” Philippians 1:12-21 PHP 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saying Yes To God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 28, 2008

Sometimes God puts us into positions or places we would not normally go. For such a time as this we are where we are for God’s glory.

Saying Yes to God part 2 Esther 2:1-20 After the Kings anger subsided, he remembered. How many times have we lashed out in anger or acted on impulse and wished we could take it back. I remember when my son John first got a tattoo. He did so secretly while we were away for the weekend preaching ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?

Contributed by Daniel Sandoval on Oct 17, 2010

The famous joke for children, explained biblically. This is the story of the good Samaritan with emphasis on the two men who didn't help the man in need.

Turn with me in your bibles to Luke chapter 10. Many of you have heard multiple times the story of the good Samaritan and think that because you have heard it so many times you can't get much out of it. I want to look at this story in a completely different light so you can get something out of ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

God Knows Our Appointment Time, Not Man. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 13, 2024

The Bible teaches us that God is sovereign and has a plan for each of our lives.

The Bible teaches us that God is sovereign and has a plan for each of our lives. One aspect of this plan is the timing of our birth and death. While humans may try to predict or control these events, ultimately, it is God who knows our appointment time. We'll explore what the Bible says about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15, Job 14:5, 2 Timothy 2:19, Exodus 15:26

1 Peter 2:18-25 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 7, 2023

In today's study we look at the issue of submission to our authorities in the work place, where Jesus Himself was a perfect example of submission to the point of death.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/Gs-GbN4Qe9A For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kbmxrgE7w2Lv3VAcw3y3S?si=c1bee78a6de34e16 1 Peter 2:18-20 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obligations Drawn From The Widow’s Mite

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 11, 2022

A NEW message from the Widow's Mite narrative in Mark's Gospel. Understanding the culture of widows gives a new view of an old story.

Obligations drawn from the Widow’s Mite Mark 12:38-41 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 41 And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Mistreating The Vulnerable Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 17, 2020

Christians are taught to treat the vulnerable with compassion and with generosity. The study is based upon the practised instituted by Moses for Israel, which practise is continued among the churches to this day.

“You shall not wrong a sojourner or oppress him, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt. You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child. If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry, and my wrath will burn, and I will kill you with the sword, and your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

In The Setting Of Jeremiahs Sorrow

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Mar 3, 2025

Jeremiah made prophecies during a period when Judah was threatened by invasion and moral decline; as a Jeremiah made prophecies during a period when Judah was threatened by invasion and moral decline; as a prophet he carried the weight of his people's wrongdoing and hardships.

I "Lets take a moment to read Jeremiah 12 verses 󠇁to 󠈜 together." "Lord Almighty When I come to You with my concerns Can we discuss Your ways? Why do the wicked seem to thrive? How can those who deceive be content? They flourish like planted trees, Growing and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Les 3-6 Ans Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 17, 2006

Helps to Teach Young Children

L’ENFANT DE 3 à 6 ANS Formateur : Gilles Roches, instituteur en maternelle, responsable des écoles du dimanche, directeur de camps et colonies de vacances pour les tout petits. Il faut une connaissance de la petite enfance pour prétendre s’occuper de jeunes enfants. Une approche de la ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God