Sermons on Finding Fault Of Others:

Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 21, 2022

It is interesting to see how some people can always find things to rejoice about and other people can never find anything to rejoice about.

Illus: It reminds me of the fellow who went to get his driver's license renewed. There were many others there doing the same thing. The line inched along for almost an hour, until the man finally got his license. He inspected his photo and complained to the clerk who took his picture, "I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Relevant Friendship

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 9, 2015

Do you invite people into your circle of friends? What does real genuine friendship look like to you?

Relevant Friendship “… enjoy the companionship of those who love the Lord…” 2 Tim. 2:22 (LB) Intro: Sharon was like most lifelong members of First Church. At one time she knew every person by name. She and her husband had six children, eleven grandchildren and five ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Postcard With A Punch

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 30, 2004

Philemon has been called "A Postcard With A Punch" Though small in size, it is large in content. A sermon about the three main characters of the book of Philemon

Postcard With A Punch Philemon 1-25 Philemon has been called a "Postcard With A Punch". Though it contains only 25 verses, the contents of these verses are quite powerful. There are three main characters mentioned in this letter. Tonight we will look at each one of them and their story. I. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Feb 9, 2008

Why Is Forgiveness So Important?

This text contains a very important interchange between Jesus and Peter. And although in total it contains just a couple of sentences it is very important. Jesus has been talking about dealing with a brother who sins against you and after that teaching Peter came to ask Jesus a question about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letting Go Of Looking After Oneself Only

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009

A midweek Lenten sermon that explores what it means for us and Jesus to let go of looking after oneself only.

In the novel The plague by Albert Camus a North African coastal city has been hit with the bubonic plague. They are cut off from the rest of the world. Imagine that, living in a place where no one could get in or out. By law no one was allowed in to the city and no one was allowed to leave. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiving Toxic People Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 6, 2009

We are called to forgive if we are to receive forgiveness

Justin & Marie Sarah & Wes Jesus and Toxic People July 5, 2009 Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Review where we’ve been – love & serve Toxic people; confront/engage Toxic people; know the Father’s love; when we have to break relationship… Return to a sermon I preached nearly 10 years ago as my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

The Wise Teacher

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 8, 2008

This is an exposition of John 8 which shows the way the Lord dealt with the woman who was caught in the act of adultery.

The Wise Teacher John 8:1-11 The wise teacher had to prepare for His class. His early arrival marks Jesus as being a diligent teacher who is prepared and anxious to teach His pupils. The last verse of the previous chapter tells us that all the pupils went into their own houses. The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Offering Grace Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Sep 12, 2009

This is sermon #4 in the series of messages on the GRACE of God. It focuses on offering GRACE to others.

Sermon for September 13, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons on the Grace of God Sermon #4: Offering Grace Scripture Ref: Matthew 10:8 ‘Freely you have received, freely give.’ Introduction: There are 4 WORDS that probably DEFINE GRACE better than any other phrase & that is GOD IS FOR US. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Faith To Forgive

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

IF WE SEEK FORGIVENESS, WE MUST BE WILLING TO FORGIVE OTHERS.

THE FAITH TO FORGIVE LUKE 23:34 1.INTRO. ALL OF US HAVE BEEN ON THE RECEIVING END OF HURT, RESULTING IN ILL FEELINGS TOWARDS THE PERSON WHO HURT US, CONSEQUENTLY, WE HAVE HELD GRUDGES FOR YEARS. THESE GRUDGES CAN AFFECT US INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. ALSO, ALL OF US HAVE INFLICTED OUR SHARE OF PAIN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

"Five Steps To Keeping Ourselves In The Love Of God"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2009

The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They believe that Joseph might turn on them... But Joseph is not the “natural man.” He is a man who portrays the coming Christ... grace and truth.

Title of the message: “Five Steps to Keeping Yourself in the Love of God” Key verse: (Jude 1:21) Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Introduction: The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 Forgive And Live Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To provide listeners with hope that their 2009 could be better than 2008.

I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of glad that 2008 is over. 2008 had its up and downs didn’t it? And for many it ended like the DOW, down from where it was the year before. The year didn’t go as planned. The dreams we made didn’t materialize, 401’s fizzled, houses didn’t sell, loved one’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2008

Realize the revolutionary nature of the Good Samaritan story, and turn it into a changed attitude toward your enemies.

“Who is My Neighbor?” The great musicologist and Congregational minister Erik Routley was once greeting his parishioners as they left church on Sunday. He noticed one of the teenage girls carrying one of the popularizing versions of the Scriptures. “I see you have the new translation of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

You Can't Get Rid Of The Cross

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 20, 2008

A sermon on the Cross (Taken from Timothy Keller’s Book, "The Reason for God" Chapter 12 "The True Story of the Cross" Pages 186 to 200)

Sermon on the Cross HoHum: In the years of Communist domination of East Germany there was a symbol that brought hope and comfort to believers in Jesus. A huge TV tower had been erected to broadcast atheistic propaganda. Near the top of the building was a globe-shaped structure housing a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Lofty Or Are We Just Judgmental?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 10, 2012

Contemporary gospel group Casting Crowns did a song entitled: Does Anybody Hear Her? It's a song that has been around a while but, I had just missed it I suppose. When I listen to it I didn't hear all the lyrics so I looked them up on internet. The lyric

Are We Lofty Or Are We Just Judgmental? Matthew 7:1Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what meas-ure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Contemporary gospel group Casting Crowns did a song entitled: Does Anybody Hear Her? It's a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Vengeance Is Not Ours

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 15, 2012

We should forgive others for we have been forgiven.

Vengeance Is Not Ours February 12, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should forgive others for we have been forgiven. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 4:1-12 Supplemental Passage: Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist