Sermons on Hate Crimes:

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Feb 15, 2014

The Bible teaches us that our tongue has great power ... to heal or to destroy, to bless or to curse ... we are to be wise in the use of this member of our body ... it can bring pain or pleasure ... it's all in how it is used!

Sermon Series-“Not Your Favorite Sermons” Message #1--"POWER OF THE TONGUE!" TEXT: James 3:1-12-My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sanctity Of Life Sermon: Just Think About It

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 9, 2021

Why is our Country so divided, why so much hatred? What are the primary religious issues that divide us?

Just think about it Being an old man, I have lived through many changes, changes that caused Americans to disagree, but never have I seen anything like the division and outright hatred we see today, violence across this Country in cities such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and now in our Nation’s ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Love

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 12, 2007

Understanding the Love that God has for us at Christmas

The story of the candy cane • A Candy maker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that could be used as a witnessing tool, so he made the Christmas Candy Cane. • He incorporated several symbols for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus. • He began with stick of pure white, hard candy. • White to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Whose Image? Whose Treasure? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 7, 2013

Who owns your money? What image shows who are money belongs to? And what image shows what belongs to God?

OPEN: Before the Civil War, about 15% of the US money in circulation was fake. At that time there were approximately 10,000 different currencies. One expert said “People had a hard enough time remembering what the different currencies were supposed to look like, let alone recognizing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaders Who Can Answer The Call

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 29, 2012

WE need leaders for our country that fit the criteria that Jethro laid out for Moses

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • As we celebrate this 4th of July holiday we should thank all those who have fought for the freedoms that we have. • We live in the greatest country in the world. I believe that we live in the greatest country that has ever been. • I want to thank all of you who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It A Sin To Gossip Or Slander A Person?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 18, 2019

While most Christians believe it is a sin to slander another person when it comes to gossip some Christians are not certain. What is wrong with exchanging "information" about another?

Talebearer! Leviticus 19:16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The human brain only weighs about three pounds of soft, gooshy like tissue and yet it houses more than 1.1 trillion cells. This organ of the body is truly remarkable for it “controls all the functions of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:16, 2 Thessalonians 3:11, Romans 1:30, Proverbs 10:18, 2 Corinthians 12:20, 1 Timothy 6:4, Proverbs 20:10, 1 Timothy 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Criminal's Confession/Declaration

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: What are the essential factors to be saved? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that anywhere you are, GOD will save you. IV. TEXT: Luke 23:40-43 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But the o

I. EXORDIUM: What are the essential factors to be saved? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that anywhere you are, GOD will save you. IV. TEXT: Luke 23:40-43 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love That's Out Of This World Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

How remarkable is God the Father's love toward you and me! Let's see how that changes our hearts toward others, even towards our enemies. A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies. B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies.

Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Theme: Love That's out of This World A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies Season: Epiphany 7a Date: February 20, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Honor Your Father And Mother Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

This is not a commandment for children’s church. It’s not as if we have nine grown-up commandments –dealing with the things like adultery and murder – and He threw one in for the kids. This commandment is for all of us, adults and children.

“There is not assignment on earth that requires the array of skills and understanding needed by a mom in fulfilling her everyday duties. She must be a resident psychologist, physician, theologian, educator, nurse, chef, taxi driver, fire marshal, and occasional police officer” (James Dobson) My ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Exodus 20:1-7, Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 10:34-39, Romans 13:1-2, Genesis 50:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck In A Rut? Lord Reveal The Ruts!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2019

Few can see the danger of spiritual ruts. Ruts are nothing more than an open ended grave. Are we prepare to allow the Holy Spirit to set us free from the ruts that trap us? (Series)

STUCK IN A RUT? LORD REVEAL THE RUTS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23 (MSG) Investigate my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, Genesis 3:6-12, 2 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Does Legalism Get Us Off-Track Spiritually?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2007

This message uses Saul’s poorly-conceived rule as an example of how our rules can create major problems.

- This was a difficult passage to find the “interpretive key” for. How Legalism Starts: He made up a rule that made him feel better. - 1 Samuel 14:24. How Those Around Him Responded: They feared the rule, so they tried to live by it. - 1 Samuel 14:26-28. - v. 26 - There was honey that they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:24-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Loving My Neighbor

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

One of the main purposes of 1 John is to help the Christian, the child of God to know that they are truly in a right relationship with God, to know that your standing is true in the Lord.

Living the Life Series: The Test of Loving My Neighbor Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:7 – 11 Introduction I agree with one pastor who stated that he had yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Was God?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 20, 2007

WHERE WAS GOD? THIS IS A QUESTION ALWAYS ASKED BY THE LOST WORLD WHEN TRADGEDY OCCURS.

CBC WHERE WAS GOD? (RE: VA.TECH SHOOTING) 4/22/07 PSALM 2: 1-5 INTRODUCTION: NO DOUBT THE TITLE OF THIS SERMON HAS BEEN ASKED MANY TIMES THIS WEEK BY THE LOST UNBELIEVING WORLD. WHY IS IT THAT WHEN A TRAGEDY STRIKES PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK: “WHERE WAS GOD”? THIS SAME CROWD NEVER SEEMS TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

3. The Dying Thief Finds Paradise Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 24, 2025

Three crosses stood on Golgotha. Two guilty thieves hung beside Jesus. One died forgiven. The other died lost. Their choice shows salvation's power and God's unlimited mercy.

The Dying Thief Finds Paradise Introduction Three crosses stood on Golgotha that day. The middle cross held the Son of God. The other two held guilty men. Both thieves knew they deserved death. Roman law had caught them. Roman nails pierced their hands and feet. But something changed on those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Matthew 27:44, Luke 23:34, Luke 23:40, Luke 23:42, Luke 23:43, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 1:9, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beatitudes Part Iii

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 14, 2020

This is the third in a series on the Beatitudes.

Title: The Beatitudes Part III Script: Mt. 5:9ff Type: Expos/series Where: GNBC 2-4-18 Intro: Pastor Keith Krell states the following: I have always been amused by oxymorons. An oxymoron is a combination of contradictory words that shouldn’t be linked together. Let me offer a few examples: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible