Sermons on Hate Kills:

Not Of This World

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

Jesus is preparing us for the worst to comprehend just how ugly, destructive and brutal sin is and why it should have no place in our lives or in God’s Kingdom.

Not of this World Readings:NIV John 8:23 23 But he continued, You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. John 14:1-11 1 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Fathers house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Coming To America Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 27, 2012

A description of the sin that was in Rome and how it is reflected in our nation.

Video “Evidence of God’s Existence” Paul wrote the Book of Romans to the believers in Rome. He has praised them for their faithful living. He has encouraged them to remember their need for fellowship. He unlocked the mystery of the Gospel so that they could tap into the power to have authority ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Embracing A Life Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 16, 2009

We will be Amazed and Afraid, We must remember a life of sacrifice has great costs, but if we are willing Sacrifice brings New Life

EMBRACING A LIFE OF SACRIFICE March 16, 2008 Jay Davis Robison MARK 10:32-34 What are you willing to Give Up? If you are like most giving up is not a very comfortable feeling May see it as defeat as when bully holds you down says Ya give? Giving up may be seen as loss or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Stop Fighting

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Feb 21, 2009

For young people. There is hope, & a light at the end of the tunnel. Don’t give up. WE NEED TO FIGHT FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

I RECEVIED PART OF THIS MESSAGE FROM SOMEONE. I CAN NOT REMEMBER. I HAVE ADDED TO IT & CHANGED IT. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. Don’t Stop Fighting 1 Timothy 6:12 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Church's Value

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2010

“What is the value of the church?” Consider the standard of the Word of God as opposed to how the world measures the church.

The Measure of a Church’s Value Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: When we were setting up the new property insurance policy for the church the question of the replacement value of the church came up. What would it take to replace our buildings and all our equipment and supplies? The reality is that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Savior Sees A World That Needs Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 21, 2016

Forgiveness, Love, Resurrection, Eternal Life

4 Views from the Cross – A Savior Sees a World That Needs Forgiveness Luke 23:32-49 (p. 737) Easter Sunday - March 27, 2016 Introduction: Edwin Thomas was the master of the Shakespearian stage in the latter half of the 1800’s. At 15 he made his debut in Richard III, as he gained acclaim he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The House In A Shambles Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2017

Deal with sin WITH God's help. Understand the need for confession, for correction, and for change of our ways of living. All of these Cs can only come through Christ.

Sin does not just affect the person who sin. It affects those around them. • A husband who sin affects his wife and children, the child who sin hurts his parents, a pastor who sin devastates the church, a leader who sin messes up the nation… • Sin contaminates everything around. It infects and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Divorce Tears Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

A great marriage, not a painful divorce, is God’s desire for us

April 29 “Your divorce tears” Matthew 5:31-32 Malachi 2:16 Deuteronomy 24:1 Matthew 19:4-9 Because a great marriage, not a painful divorce, is God’s desire for us 1. Marriage is a covenant union between a man and a woman for life Man and woman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2020

Let’s move into an exciting lesson about the churches that we attend, mirrored in seven ancient churches.

Let’s move into an exciting lesson about the churches that we attend, mirrored in seven ancient churches. Ephesus Revelation 2:1-3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Integrity Meets Adversity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 30, 2016

A sermon to help Christians deal with adversity.

"When Integrity Meets Adversity" Job 1:8 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Job 2:3 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Depression & Meaninglessness: Where Is God In The Depths Of Despair?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

There is a part of me that aches with meaninglessness. I cannot describe fully, how terrible it is. Who can manage it? Solomon the writer of Ecclesiastes describes the pain of wisdom. He described the meaninglessness of the daily life.

Ecclesiastes 2:17-23 (NIV) So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. 18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. 19 And who knows whether ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-23, Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

"take Courage"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 17, 2022

A sermon which compares and contrasts what the world offers and what Jesus offers.

“Have Courage” John 14:23-29 Since the beginning of time, humanity has craved peace! Peace of mind, peace of heart, peace among the nations. And this is what Jesus is offering as He speaks to His disciples in our Gospel Lesson for this morning. The odd thing about peace is this: we are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Victorious In A Foreign Land (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 30, 2021

Regardless of who we are, or where we live, we all face seasons of comfort and ease countered by seasons of trials and difficulty. There is one constant in life regardless of the season we must face – the presence and help of the Lord.

Victorious in a Foreign Land (Part 1) Esther 9: 1-19 The emotional roller coaster for Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews within the kingdom of Persian continues. They have experienced a series of highs and lows. It seems as if they really didn’t have time to enjoy a victory before being confronted ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Life In The New Community”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 12, 2025

The Beatitudes are written to the "new Christian community" Both the economiclly poor disciples and rich Pharisees disciples must now "live rightly" in the same community of faith. Different emphasis than in Matthew.

In Jesus Holy Name February 16, 2025 Luke 6:20,24 “Life in the New Community” If we are to understand these beatitudes in the Gospel of Luke there are some “first things first” we should know. 1) Luke is probably writing between 58 AD & 64 AD when the Apostle Paul is in prison in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20, Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Doing The Gospel

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2025

How do we live out Jesus' call to love our enemies?

“Doing the Gospel” Luke 6:27-38 Raise your hand if you live by these instructions from Jesus all the time? Anyone? Why not? What’s gone wrong? Is Jesus way off base? Does He expect too much of us? Theologian N.T. Wright says the following about these instructions from Jesus in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist