Sermons on Government Restrictions:

Lawsuits And Legal Disputes

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 5, 2025

Getting along with others can often be difficult. But how we deal with difficult situations will say a lot about our spiritual maturity or lack thereof.

Alba 5-4-2025 LAWSUITS AND LEGAL DISPUTES I Corinthians 6:1-8 There was a street in a town that was lined with lovely mature trees, manicured lawns, and three churches—all right next to each other. The three churches were each built in different styles and shapes. They each posted a sign out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 Exclusive Faith Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

The issue our text addresses is that it insists that Faith in Jesus Christ Excludes Every Other Option. For the fact of the matter is that, for the most part, we only turn to Jesus when we have ran out of options: He’s usually our last option.

One of the greatest affronts to the majesty of the Master occurs when we ask His help in prayer, and then rely on Something or Someone else in addition. We have this tenacious tendency of using this Jesus/And strategy; Jesus/And… my money, my medicine, my doctor, my parents, my spouse, my friends, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:36

Denomination: Baptist

God's Covenant Is New And Improved

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 16, 2005

LENT 5(B) - God’s covenant is new and improved: God’s old covenant was good and God’s new covenant is even better.

GOD’S COVENANT IS NEW AND IMPROVED (Outline) JEREMIAH 31:31-24 - March 13, 2005 - LENT 5 INTRO: What is the meaning of the word covenant (repeated in today’s text and part of our theme this morning)? Simply defined covenant means an agreement. It is much like a contract made between two ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

N Is For Neighbor Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

a study of the word "neighbor"

Introduction 1. Mr. Rogers is a fixture in most people’s hearts with fond memories from Childhood... The PBS Television show, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood ran for 4 decades and spoke to millions of viewers... Mr Rogers would open the show with a song that he wrote... Sing it with me: Won’t You Be ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:18

Denomination: Nazarene

Understanding The Heart Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

The heart of Jesus is revealed through His healing of the man with an infirmity

It Took a Miracle: UNDERSTANDING THE HEART OF JESUS John 5:1-16 7/27/97a BBC Jesus Christ desires to be in personal and intimate relationship with each of us. He knows us better than we know ourselves, but do we really know Him? Most relationships are only casual based on surface ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living God's Dream Without Barriers

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2007

God has a dream, that there are no barriers between us and others.

Have you ever felt excluded? Have you ever felt unnecessarily confined or restricted? Have you ever found it difficult to fit into a group or to be accepted, or felt isolated? Maybe it was because you haven’t lived in an area long enough, have enough money, from the right family, you have or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit And His Gifts 1

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

Tonight we’re going to examine the Spiritual Gifts. We're going to take a few minutes and give a brief overview of these gifts, their differences, and their importance. We're especially looking at the Revelation Gifts.

THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT’S A MIRACLE? 1. A devout cowboy lost his favorite Bible while he was mending fences out on the range. Three weeks later a cow walked up to him carrying the Bible in its mouth. 2. The cowboy couldn't believe his eyes. He took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Freedom

Contributed by Morris Guiendon on Jul 6, 2022

I am convinced that there are people that are walking around thinking that they are free when they are not. It has been said that the hardest prison to escape from is in your mind.

Introduction We were blessed to be born in a free nation. A place that does not restrict its citizens to believe in a certain way, or to live under oppressive rules. The truth is, our freedoms are not what they once were here in America. Even though freedoms are being eroded in our nation, it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

The Gospel According To John 3;16

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is the gospel in a nutshell based on John 3:16

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN 3;16 OUTLINE 1.DEITY - FOR GOD- 2.DESIRE - SO LOVED THE WORLD- 3.DONATION - THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON- 4.DECLARATION - THAT WHOSOEVER- 5.DUTY - BELEIVETH ON HIM- 6.DANGER - SHOULD NOT PERISH- 7.DESTINY - BUT HAVE EVERLASTING ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Christmas Leaders

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2009

If we follow the wisdom of Isaiah, we will be effective leaders for good.

Christmas Eve December 24 2009 From the stump of Jesse Isaiah 11:1-3 The short reading from Isaiah we just heard is part of a longer passage that ends in a familiar passage: the reign of the king prophesied here will by ideal and idyllic. “Uprightness will be the belt around his waist, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

We Need To Talk! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 8, 2002

This sermon notes the kind of commitment that the early church had and the kind of commiment it takes to build a church today.

We Need to Talk! Acts 4:32-5:11; Matthew 6:19-24 March 10, 2002 Intro: A. [Isn’t it Strange?, unknown author, submitted by Jerry Pearcy] Isn’t it strange how a 20 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping? Isn’t it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dividends From Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 19, 2005

When the Spirit takes control of us… 2 things will happen… 1)the dividends from Bethlehem will be pour out from this place; 2)money and resources for the continuing dividends of Christ will not be an issue… (Money matter pt 4)

Dividends From Bethlehem Money Matters – part four Show Sermon Spice Video, ‘The Prophecies’ (3:20) Over 700 years before Christ came to the earth, 2 prophets Isaiah and Micah talked about that first Noel… The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Bold Stand For The Lord Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 11, 2022

We must... 1. Recognize that we are in a great spiritual struggle (vs. 1-11). 2. Strive to live by God's standards (vs. 4). 3. Live for the Lord in a sacrificial way (vs. 9-11). 4. Go to Jesus for the strength to stand (vs. 12).

Take a Bold Stand for the Lord Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 11, 2022) MESSAGE: *Over the last few weeks, we have been studying Matthew 13, and there Jesus began to explain His Kingdom to His followers. The Lord taught them through a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Enemy

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 2, 2005

The Last Enemy to be destroyed is death.

INTRODUCTION: Ø Man was created to live o Man became a living soul--Gen 2:7 o He was created for fellowship with God. Ø Death came because of sin. o There was only one restriction in the Garden--Gen 2:16-17 o Disobedience brought death--Rom 5:12 Ø Death is the last enemy we will face. BODY: I. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

Separation

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

Separation from the ungodly is a basic Bible doctrine. Verses 14 and 15 of this chapter are often applied to various sorts of alliances such as mixed marriages, improper business associations and religious fellowship. The idea of the unequal yoke comes f

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: It is often argued that we should stay in the midst of churches and bodies whose sins and follies we deplore, in the hope of saving them for God and mankind. Such reasoning has a good deal of force in the first stages of decline. A strong protest may arrest error and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist