Sermons on Friend To Sinners:

God Wants A Church For Forgiven Sinners Who Get A Jesus Welcome

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 22, 2007

Saul was formerly a ’Preacher of Hate’. He was once a Religious Terrorist! After his dramatic conversion Saul, like us, was a forgiven sinner. He received a Jesus welcome into the Church from Ananias and Barnabas. That’s the Church God wants!

He was once a religious fanatic and a religious terrorist at the same time. He was once a preacher of hate. There was a time when he was “breathing out murderous threats against followers of Jesus” (9:1). Saul! We heard last week that Saul’s conversion was as dramatic as the transformation which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Sinner's Prayer Or The Prayer Of The (Self) Righteous? Luke 18:9-14 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 1, 2014

It is in our weakness God's strength shines through. Only in humility we see our prayers answered.

The Prayer of the Sinner or the Prayer of the (self)-Righteous Video: I’m Perfect (sermoncentral.com) A logician saves the life of a space alien. The alien is very grateful and, since she has knowledge of the whole universe, offers the following reward: she offers to answer any question the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: *other

Rev #72~ 20:1-11 God Deals With Sin And Sinners Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 9, 2010

Today we’ll continue in chapter 20:- last time we spoke concerning Satan being bound and cast into the pit while the 1000 year reign of Christ is underway, I’ll say a few more words on this matter before we move on.---

Rev #72~ 20:1-11 GOD DEALS WITH SIN AND SINNERS 9-25-10 Today we’ll continue in chapter 20:- last time we spoke concerning Satan being bound and cast into the pit while the 1000 year reign of Christ is underway, I’ll say a few more words on this matter before we move ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Have A Friend Who Thinks That All Religions Are The Same

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 4, 2003

In this message we try to arm ourselves with answers that will both show why all religions are not the same and how Christianity is far above them all.

I Have A Friend Who… Thinks All Religions Are The Same In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Action

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jan 14, 2007

What are we do with sinners?

We have been called to action Matthew 9:10-13 (NIV) 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples. 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Closer Than A Brother

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007

In this text, Paul lists some good friends, which could be categorized in this way. 1- Staying friends 2- Praying friends 3- Straying friends

INTRO.- Do you know what is closer than a brother? A good friend. A faithful friend is closer than a brother. Prov. 18:24 “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Do you have a friend who sticks closer than a brother? Or did you ever? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Faith, Unity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2007

Several 100 yrs ago, Augustine said "In faith unity. In doubtful things, liberty. In all things love". How can we apply that concept to our mission as a church?

OPEN: There’s a Methodist minister named J. Gordon Melton who has an interesting hobby. He collects lists of church denominations in the United States... and his research has revealed there are 1517 different recognized denominations in USA. He includes all kinds of groups, including cults such as ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Rejoice

Contributed by Carl Benge on Sep 19, 2007

A sermon on welcoming back the sinner

The title of my sermon today is “Let us rejoice!” Even though it may be under somewhat different circumstances, rejoicing is a common theme throughout the 15th chapter of the Gospel according to Luke. In our gospel reading for today, we read of two different parables that Jesus is telling to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Purpose For Healing A Paralytic Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 28, 2016

Jesus came to heal sinners

We continue our worship by listening to what God wants to tell us through the Gospel of Mark. Open your Bibles to Mark 2….. read along with me v1-17….. We have noted in chapter 1 of Mark that the news about the power of Jesus, both physically and spiritually, have spread throughout the land and so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

6keys To Godly Relationships. Key#2 Overcoming The Flesh

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003

Can you have a Godly relationship in the flesh? Let’s discover how to overcome our flesh and obtain Godly relationships.

Are healthy relationships developed with selfish, self-centered people? So can we have Godly relationships when we live in our flesh? The answer is obvious, NO. We must change. But how? One psychological test asks what animal would you like to be? Or what animal do you admire the most? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Throne Of His Glory

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 15, 2011

When He is seated on the “Throne of His glory” the 7 year tribulation is over, Armageddon is over, and now He is going to judge the individuals from all nations that made it through the horrible Tribulation as to how they treated His Jewish brethren, th

Matt. 25:31-46. THE THRONE OF HIS GLORY 4-16-11 Today I want to talk for a few minutes to do with what is involved with “THE THRONE OF HIS GLORY” that we’ll read about in our text. In order for us to understand this “Throne of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Gaining Your Bearings In Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 4, 2011

Careful: Many of life's blessings can be enjoyed, but they carry with them the potential to work against you.

Gaining Your Bearings in Life (Proverbs 18:20-24) 1. I was told that I had used the joke from last week's sermon just 4 weeks earlier, about the 2 Jews, the 2 Catholics, and the 2 Baptists stranded on an island. Oops. 2. So, to redeem myself, I will tell one only about two Jews stranded on an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Slim Pickens Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

Real Christian disciples and real love are hard to find even in the church.

“Slim Pickens” Philippians 2:19-30 I had a best friend from Junior high through high school. We did everything together except play hockey. We shared everything with each other, I don’t think I had a great experience as a teenager that he didn’t have with me. Have you ever had a friend like that? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Galatians 4:12-20, Tell Me The Truth! Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 4:12-20, Tell me the truth!

Galatians 4:12-20 Tell Me The Truth! Intro – * Friends are like good health; you don’t realize what a gift they are until you lose them. * Friends are only friends if they are willing to tell you the truth. Otherwise, they are just mere acquaintances. * Sadly though, some people don’t want the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 28 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jun 25, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 28 Last week we went through a chapter of reminders. Reminders given to Abraham and his descendants of who God is, the Almighty God, and what He expects from His people, complete obedience. The reminders were through God’s Word, meaningful names and the sign of the covenant. This week ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist