Sermons on Feuds:

How Does A Mature Disciple Look Like Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 24, 2008

Be Perfect series presents selected topics from Matthew 5-8 containing Jesus’ call to maturity for those who follow Him.

BE A TELEIOS! (MATURE) Matthew 5:33-48 A mature person is a follower of Christ who through persistent study of the Word, backed up by a completely surrendered life, and transformed by the amazing empowerment of the Holy Spirit, has learned to respond to life’s challenges in ways that are good and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Church Of God

5 Life Changing Reasons To Become A Generous Christian

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 20, 2020

This message will give everyone, regardless of their financial situation, five biblical reasons why to give faithfully to God's work.

A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church saying, "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When they were coming out of church, the mother asked her ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With The Mess Of Stress - Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020

Last time we looked at Right Praying. Today, we are going to look at the subject of right thinking.

So far, we’ve learned that stress is a load on the system that usually results from worry or anxiety. Stress manifests itself in many ways, physical, emotional and spiritual. We also learned that the key to dealing with stress is securing the mind against wrong thinking and wrong feelings about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 12, 2020

In Ephesians 2:12-18, the Apostle Paul shows how believers are One in Christ through a 1) Peaceful Body (Ephesians 2:13–17) because of 2) Access to God (Ephesians 2:18).

Ephesians 2:13-18 [13] But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. [14]For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility [15]by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-18

Denomination: Other

Abner Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 2, 2022

The only engagement between the rival factions, told at length, is noteworthy since it was preceded by an encounter at Gibeon between 12 chosen men from each side, in which all 24 seem to have perished. Abner was defeated and put to flight in the general engagement that followed.

Abner In the Hebrew Bible, Abner was the cousin of King Saul and the commander-in-chief of his army. His name also appears as “Abiner son of Ner,” whereas the more extended form Abiner means “my father is Ner.” Abner is initially mentioned incidentally in Saul’s history, first appearing as the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson On Fasting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

True fasting is not just abstaining from food, but actively pursuing justice, compassion, and mercy, reflecting God’s heart through tangible love for others.

Friends, welcome. Some of us have come with a holy hunger today. Not just the kind that rumbles in our stomachs, but the kind that aches in our souls—the ache for God to be near, to make things right, to make us whole. If your heart feels weary or your prayers feel thin, take courage. The God who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-8

Topics: Fasting, Discipline

This Or That PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

Following Jesus means courageous obedience and joyful endurance, even when it brings suffering or opposition, because God’s presence empowers and sustains His people.

There are weeks when life feels like a locked door. You show up with a key that used to work—prayer you’ve prayed, habits you’ve honored—and the tumblers don’t budge. Bills stack up. Sleep slips away. A hard conversation waits across the breakfast table. Your calendar looks like a crowded hallway ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:18-42

Topics: Critical Thinking, Victory

First John Chapter Two Part 1

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

Bible Study

THE FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN -CHAPTER 2 I JOHN 2:1 - A FRIEND OF THE ACCUSED "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" John uses the family term "my little children" to warn us that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Covenant With Abraham

Contributed by Billy Williams on May 16, 2005

Gods Covenant with Abraham, This Will explain why there is so much wars and fighting in the middle east.!!!!!

GODS COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM The unsolvable problem: this is what exists in the Middle East since Israel’s rebirth. You may wonder what is meant by this statement. It is referring to the intense hatred of the Arabs toward the Jews. The Arabs claim the land that Israel now occupies is theirs. They ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Can't Say Anthing Nice...

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 17, 2003

This message is an introduction to the book of Colossians. It gives the history of its establishment through the eyes of Epaphras. It also deals with using our tongues to uplift others.

March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:1-8 “If you can’t say anything nice…” INTRODUCTION As parents, one of the first things that we teach our children is the phrase, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” It’s a good phrase to live by. This morning, I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 21, 2008

In Galatians 2:11-13 Paul explains Peter’s deviation from the gospel. In this we see 1) The Clash, 2) The Cause, and 3) The Consequence

A Domino a rectangular tile with a line dividing its face into two square ends. A popular way of playing with dominos is lining them up end to end and knocking them over. This domino effect is fun to watch when handling the physical tiles but, if it occurs metaphorically in worldwide financial ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13

Denomination: Other

Forgiving Means Forgeting Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

Misconceptions concerning forgiveness have forged a very formidable spiritual myth. This spiritual myth is the widely-held belief that genuine forgives means literally forgetting what happened.

Series: Mythbusters “Forgiving Means Forgetting” 1 Samuel 12:13-14 Matthew 18:21-35 Open After a two week break with Youth Sunday two weeks ago and the concert last week, we’re back in our series of messages called Mythbusters. We’re focusing in on spiritual myths. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 22, 2016

The love of Christ Jesus prevailed evn in the pervasive darkness of man's denial of God's love for the world and God's promise failing to accept the time of change because of their blindness to the faith of Christ Jesus.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 22, 2016) “Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go” (Isaiah 48:17, King James ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 8, 2018

In Galatians 2:11-13 Paul explains Peter’s deviation from the gospel. In this we see 1) The Clash (Galatians 2:11), 2) The Cause (Galatians 2:12) and 3) The Consequence (Galatians 2:13)

A new study published in the Religion, Brain and Behavior Journal explored the idea that behavioral models displayed by religious parents are often what crafts their child’s future beliefs. It found when parents are insincere and unfaithful, their offspring have a more difficult time believing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13

Denomination: Other

What Have You Thanked God For Lately?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 19, 2018

Let me ask you, have you ever really thought about Thanksgiving? Have you thought about what we should be thankful for? Have you thought about the simple things in life that we take for granted?

You know, right around the corner is Thanksgiving. And if you didn’t know, thanksgiving lunch or dinner is what Thanksgiving means to most people. A family gathered around a big turkey and dressing meal, with all the goodies to go with it. And that’s certainly a special time for many families here. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 98:4, Psalm 79:13, Romans 1:20-22  (view more)  (view less)