Sermons on Forgiver:

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Unjust Steward) #11

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

We have heard it said many times, in many places, by many people, “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.”

This would be a great place to live if everyone lived by this Bible principle. The fact is, many among us would be irate, to say the least, if others treated us the way we treat others. Illus: Have you ever been on the side of the road trying to get someone to allow you to enter the traffic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

We have heard it said many times, in many places, by many people, “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.”

This would be a great place to live if everyone lived by this Bible principle. The fact is, many among us would be irate, to say the least, if others treated us the way we treat others. Illus: Have you ever been on the side of the road trying to get someone to allow you to enter the traffic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Precious Blessings Communion Gives

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003

Sermon of the blessings of the Sacrament of the Alter

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany January 19, 2003 What Precious Blessings Communion Gives Matthew 26:26-28 “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is Thier God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 5, 2008

Let our lives be characterized by the love of Christ so that when those around us ask the question, "Where is their God?" They will see the answer plain and obvious in lives lived full of the costly grace of genuine repentance which leads us to not only

Where is Their God? Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Introduction (modified) Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the twentieth century pastor and theologian once wrote, “Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without obedience, Communion without confession. Cheap grace is grace ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Consider Your Day

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 2, 2019

How often do you consider your life? It’s very easy to just tend to the details, take care of business, and try to make it to the weekend. If we want anything different in life we have to engage a strategy – a gameplan – one that addresses the basic spiritual needs in our lives.

How often do you consider your life? It’s very easy to just tend to the details, take care of business, and try to make it to the weekend. If we want anything different in life we have to engage a strategy – a gameplan – one that addresses the basic spiritual needs in our lives. In February we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bear Up- Man Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 4, 2013

A really nice message on helping others, taking responsibility and showing love.

Bear Up- Man Up! Colossians 3:12-13NKJ In Sunday School they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week, his mother noticed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promises To Ourself & To God

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2022

I want to present 4 resolutions, 4 commitments that God, in His Word, encourages us to make – 4 commitments which can make a radical difference in your life if you will just follow through on them.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This message is my adaptation of a fine sermon, “New Year” by Randy Barker, which he contributed to Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:13, Romans 6:12, Romans 12:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Parables 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

Message 4 of 5 exploring the parables of the kingdom

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Part Four Review Through the summer we have examined some of the parables of Jesus. Parables are stories made up out of practical everyday happenings that graphically illustrate some spiritual truth vital for kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stupid Cupid And The Effect Of Love

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 12, 2004

This message is how people look for love in places other than the place to find it. It is also how true love promotes faithfulness and forgivenss in our lives.

Stupid Cupid and the Effect of Love Intro: Society has a warped view of love and how it shows up in our lives. Often love is thought of as flowing from person to person. If you “Google” the word love, and you have to be very careful doing this, you will find all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-4, Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

I See Dead People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, family! I am so thrilled to welcome you all to this blessed gathering. Today, we'll be diving deep into the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verses 9-13. We're going to explore three powerful truths: The Power of Jesus to Heal, The Faith of the Paralyzed Man, and The Authority of Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Topics: Dead People

Don't Be A Stumbling Block Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 14, 2003

This passage is Jesus’answers to the common attitude, “What I do is my own business,” the idea that we are not responsible to anyone else, and no one else has the right to make demands or claims upon us with regard to our behavior.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 44 “Don’t Be A Stumbling Block” Luke 17:1-6 What I choose to do is my business!!! Is that true or not??? In Luke chapter seventeen and verse one, Jesus said to his disciples "… It is impossible that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6, Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Check Your Attitude

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 24, 2006

What is your attitude? Good ? Bad? What ever it is it is contagious. The real question is, is it worth catching?

Check your Attitude What is your attitude? Good ? Bad? What ever it is it is contagious. The real question is, is it worth catching? Luke 18:9-14 (NIV) 9To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10“Two men went up to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Ministry Ever! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 10, 2012

In an age when so many things and forces threaten to control our lives, we need the reassurance that Jesus' power is available to us.

“He’s Amazing! The Greatest Ministry Ever!” Mark 2:1-12 Mark wrote his Gospel to Christians, mostly Gentiles, living in Rome. Since being Christian in Rome was very difficult due to opposition and persecution, his main concern was to share with them the power available through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wonder Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Mar 5, 2008

Second in 4 part series on prayer acrostic P.R.A.Y. REPENTANCE OF SIN AND FAITH IN JESUS ARE 2 SIDES OF THE SAME COIN. TODAY REPENTANCE HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH REDEDICATION - IT IS MISUNDERSTOOD - 3 PARTS - CONFESS - ACCEPT – REPENT

THE WONDER OF REPENTANCE PSALMS 51 INTRO: P.R.A.Y. – TODAY REPENTANCE. REPENTANCE REPLACED WITH REDEDICATION - MISUNDERSTOOD - 3 PARTS - CONFESS - ACCEPT – REPENT. CAN’T SKIP AROUND OR MISS ONE… CONFESS WITH NO ACCEPT = GUILT ACCEPT W/NO CONFESS =SIN DEEPENS HEART HARDENS REPENT WITH NO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Being Miserable This Thanksgiving

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 21, 2005

Believers must be careful to avoid being ungrateful to God.

How to Avoid Being Miserable This Thanksgiving Luke 15:25-32 Nov. 20, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A woman went to visit her sister’s farm & noticed a pig limping around on a wooden leg. 1 The sister said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig!" a Oinked & woke us up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist