Sermons on Hate Speech:

What's The Verdict

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

Are you guilty or not guilty? I want to be GUILTY of being like Christ.

What’s the Verdict? “Are you guilty or not guilty” Matthew 25 : 58 & 69 – 75 In the court of law in a jury trial after all the deliberations have taken place, the jury will come back into the courtroom and there is a conversational exchange that happens between the judge and the foreman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:58-75

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Run The Race Pt. Iv Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This is the fourth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How To Run The Race (Pt. IV) Sermon – August 14th 2005 We have been talking about perseverance for the last three weeks. The book of Romans speaks of perseverance building character… Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It’s Time To Stop Pretending Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 3, 2010

We are more like the Pharisees than we would like to admit - hiding our true selves from others and from God and blaming external things for the consequences of our own behavior. But Jesus offers real hope if we will open up to Him in relationship.

The act of projection involves blaming things outside of yourself for your problems. The act of denying personal responsibility means it is the fault of your spouse, your boss, the government, the weather, or even that tool you were using. The Pharisees were masters at projection, and as it turns ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Youth Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014

You are not the future of the church. You are the present! Don’t wait until you’re adults to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. Do it now!

Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 1 Timothy 4:12 Message Ecclesiastes is a fun book. Whenever I read it I can’t help but think of a little old man sitting in his rocking chair, lecturing his grandkids on the front porch of the rest home! Just listen to verse 2 -- “‘Meaningless! ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9-10, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sunny Side Sermon Viii: Despite The Dark, Solomon Kept On The Sunny Side Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, Christians must do as Solomon did: Ask God for a remedy to the situation we find (or put) ourselves in. God turned a raucous sinner's formula for failure into a repentant sinner's formula for success!

DESPITE THE DARK SIDE, SOLOMON KEPT ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE Which is it? “There’s no fool like an old fool” or “The older you get, the wiser you become”? Can you have it both ways? If we were to put it to a vote, we would probably get a split decision ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-14, 1 Kings 4:29-34

Plain To See Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2019

We cannot be excused from responding to the light we all have. This includes the obvious realization that there is a might Creator.

Plain to See (Romans 1:19-22) 1. One cold, snowy Minnesota night, I got lost on the way home. The snow was blowing so fast and piling up so high, I couldn't see any street signs. With no map in my car and a dead cell phone, I thought I might be stranded so I pulled over to the side of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruit Of Self Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2021

“Fruit of the Spirit” is ONE fruit (not multiple) and that all 9-traits were happening in a person who is of the Spirit. Three important controls needed are Control of your body, control of your spirit and your mind/soul.

Theme: Fruit of Self Control Text: 1 Peter 5:8-9 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Introduction “Fruit of the Spirit” is ONE fruit (not multiple) and that all 9-traits were happening in a person who is of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Diversity Of Perceptions In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 6, 2024

Uniqueness is defined as the quality of being particularly remarkable, special or unusual.

Isaac Bashevis Singer, an American novelist once remarked: “The greatness of art is not to find what is common but what is unique.” Psalm 19:1-5 reminds us: ”The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day-to-day pours out speech, and night-to-night reveals ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:14, 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 6:22-23

Psalm 19 - Can God Be Known? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 24, 2024

God reveals Himself through the World, the Word, and through Jesus.

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 19 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?06-23-2024 Brats On June 10th, 1985, David Blum published an article in “New York” magazine entitled “Hollywood’s Brat Pack.” He was making a pun on the rat pack that included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Arrogance's Reward Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 9, 2016

Once again we come to judgment. What brings this doom is the same sin that was prominent in the second half of chapter two and is to bring the general doom on mankind – pride.

Isaiah 3:16-4:1 Arrogance’s Reward 9/10/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Once again we come to judgment. This time it is embodied by the pronouncement made against the women of Jerusalem, though it will also include the men as well. What brings this doom is the same sin that was prominent ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 8, 2007

The church must speak Gods truth even when the government of the day no longer wishes to hear it. Pray we find the courage our brave veterans posses so that we too can defend the faith from enemies both foreign and domestic and enjoy our freedom.

Freedom There are many kinds of freedom and many kinds of slavery. We can be free in our spirit and souls yet be enslaved and held prisoner by a government that does not recognize our God or our beliefs. We think of ancient times when Christians were brought into the arenas as slaves for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Put Off Until Tomorrow, What You Can Do Today?

Contributed by David Roshto on Apr 19, 2010

Often we get comfortable to mediocrity and declare that "Tomorrow" I'll get serious with God. Why not make "Tomorrow," Today?

Why is it that we put everything off until tomorrow? When I was growing up, do you know when my parents favorite day was to start a diet? Tomorrow! (sometimes they said Monday, but when Monday came, they said, “Well today wasn’t good. Let’s really start Tomorrow.”) When do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Angel's Perspective Series

Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Dec 11, 2007

The angel’s perspective on the birth of Christ reminds us of the essential nature of the incarnation.

Christmas Perspectives #1 The Angelic Appreciation of Christmas Luke 2:7-17 We hear a lot about the results of public opinion polls. Sometimes they’re interesting and informative; then sometimes you wonder, “Where do they find all these misinformed people?” and sometimes you think, “Who really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 6, 2008

Jesus shows us that love extends beyond feelings, that love is not merely emotions, but love is motivated by action.

For our Communion Meditation lets look together in the book of St. John 14:15. There you will find out text and title. If ye love me, keep my commandments. Jesus and his disciples are in the upper room. Christ has already instituted the Lord’s Supper. He has already washed the disciples feet. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Baptist

Down With The Walls Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 9, 2020

We can construct walls that isolate and insulate us. When we break down the walls God comes into our lives and we can see others as He does.

1. Berlin Wall Under the cover of darkness on Aug. 13, 1961, a wire barricade was stretched the middle of Berlin. It ended up 28 miles long and became one of the most controversial boundary lines of the 20th century. It eventually became known as the “Berlin Wall.” It was the symbol of the border ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ