Sermons on Favoritism:

What's New About The Good News? Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 15, 2020

Jesus came to show us a NEW way for sin to be forgiven; a NEW definition of belonging; and a NEW relationship to the rules. And that is some new wine that can't be poured into old wineskins.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Mark 2. I know I am about to date myself, but I wonder how many of you remember Paul Harvey? My mother loved listening to Paul Harvey. He would come on at noon, which was about the time we were driving back from the bowling alley (which is a whole other ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 25, 2022

Perhaps you've been lucky and haven’t had to endure a lot of life’s common trials and tribulations. If so, “persevering or perseverance” might not resonate much with you?

Perseverance Perseverance means various things to different people at different stages of their lives. Let's rethink some of the situations we encountered where we demonstrated tenacious determination before we discuss biblical characters that displayed exceptional perseverance. What does the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:27, Job 42:10, Romans 8:18, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Mephibosheth

Contributed by Todd Blair on Jul 25, 2022

God shows us loving kindness like David showed Mephibosheth.

Let me ask you a question. How do you know when somebody really loves you? Is it by what they say? No. It is by what they do. 1 Corinthians has one of the best descriptions of love in all of literature. It is a beautiful painting of what love looks like. You remember the passage. It's almost a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Scriptures That Are Greatly Abused By…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 19, 2022

We all want justice, but we do not always get justice.

Illus: Makes me think of a young lady who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer on this particular day. She was very excited about her picture being taken. As she walked out of the park, she looked at the Polaroid picture in total ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

(1) Joseph The Dreamer Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 13, 2020

The events of chapter 42 of Genesis is the occasion for the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham and also the fulfillment of the dreams of Joseph mentioned in Gen. 37: 6-7.

(1) Joseph the dreamer. Genesis 37:1-11 Sheaves of the Field and Stars of the Sky Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written as a warning to us, on whom the ends of the ages have come. 1 Cor.10:11 And God said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Righteous Judgment Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 15, 2019

As Paul continues to lay out the fact that all people fall short of the glory of God and are in need of God's righteousness, he focuses on the fact that the Jews are no better off than the Gentiles.

A. One day a company inspection was taking place at the Redstone Arsenal, the U.S. Army’s guided missile school in Huntsville, Alabama. 1. The inspection was being conducted by a full colonel. 2. The inspection was going smoothly until the colonel came to a certain soldier. 3. The colonel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16, Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saving Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

GRACE - God's gift, Received by faith, Available to everyone, Christ purchased and Extending to eternity

SAVING GRACE In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone with this inscription: “John Newton, pastor. Once an infidel and libertine. A servant of slavers in Africa. Now by the rich mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, preserved, restored, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

From Groaning To Glory Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 28, 2019

In Romans 8:18-30, Paul helps us to understand how the groaning of our suffering can lead to glory, because the Holy Spirit helps us when we don't know what to pray, and God is working good through all things to conform us to the image of His Son.

A. Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company that was responsible for the accident to court. 1. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe: “Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine?,” questioned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Series Christmas Party: The Angels Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 27, 2019

. Jesus was just born and already the angels in Heaven are letting us know that He will save us from our sins. He gives us joy. He gives us peace.

CHRISTMAS SERIES CHRISTMAS PARTY: THE ANGELS LUKE 2:1-20, #ChristmasParty #Jesusisthebestest CHRISTMAS SERIES 12/1 Christmas Party: The Angels 12/8 Christmas Party: The Shepherds 12/15 Christmas Party: The Protesters (Herod) 12/22 Christmas Party: The Birthday Boy BEGIN WITH CHILDREN’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebekah A Marvelous Mate And Mother Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

In almost every Mother's Day sermon I have ever preached one of the qualities that most stands out in the great mothers of the Bible is that they were first of all loving and loyal wives.

Annie Taylor was the first person to ever go over Niagara Falls in a barrel and lived to tell about it. That was in 1901. In 1932 Pearl S. Buck was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize in literature. In 1979 Susan B. Anthony became the first woman to ever appear on a United States coin. There ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-29

Words Matter – Use Them Carefully

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 12, 2021

This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation.

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3; Colossians 4:6; Ephesians 4:19 Title: Words Matter – Use Them Carefully Theme: Using Words for Good This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation. INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:19

Denomination: Nazarene

Words Matter – Use Them Carefully

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 28, 2021

This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation. We all use an average of 16,000 words a day - here are some ways we can use those words to create an atmosphere that brings Heaven to earth.

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3; Colossians 4:6; Ephesians 4:19 Title: Words Matter – Use Them Carefully Theme: Using Words for Good This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation. INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:19, Colossians 4:6, Proverbs 13:3, Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Two Dreamers

Contributed by Jw Worcester on Feb 15, 2021

There are two exceptional people in the Bible known for their dreams. One is the best known dreamer and one the least known dreamer.

There are two exceptional people in the Bible known for their dreams. One is the best known dreamer and one the least known dreamer. One had great rewards and the other has no mention in the Bible beyond the fulfilling of his dreams. One saw the full fruition of his dreams and the other didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-8, Matthew 1:20-21, Matthew 6:1-4

When Will We Ever Learn Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 26, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 6: 1 – 14

Ester 6: 1 – 14 When Will We Ever Learn 1 That night the king could not sleep. So one was commanded to bring the book of the records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. 2 And it was found written that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Part 17: Help For Troubled Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2025

How can we make it through troubled times? 1. By strong confidence in God. 2. By sincere confession to God. 3. By shifting our concern to other people.

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 17: Help for Troubled Times Psalm 25:1-22 (Initial reading vs. 1-7) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 2, 2017 (Revised January 15, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Please open you Bibles to Psalm 25, as we study another great Old Testament prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Baptist