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Surrendering Evil To God's Justice. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 7, 2024

When we face betrayal, cheating, or conning from others, our natural instinct is to seek revenge or punishment.

When we face betrayal, cheating, or conning from others, our natural instinct is to seek revenge or punishment. However, as Christians, we are called to surrender such situations to God's justice, trusting in His sovereignty and wisdom. In this article, we'll explore biblical reasons why we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:1, Romans 12:19, Leviticus 19:18

The Lesser Of Evils (Or Choose Your Sinner)

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Sep 6, 2024

Since we are getting close to Election Day and there's a lot of discussion about Christians voting and whether or not Christians should vote for certain candidates and how Christians should vote on the various issues and initiatives that appear on the ballot I thought I would share this.

Since we are getting close to Election Day and there's a lot of discussion about Christians voting and whether or not Christians should vote for certain candidates and how Christians should vote on the various issues and initiatives that appear on the ballot I thought I would share this. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Romans 13:1-7, Proverbs 11:10, Proverbs 14:35, Acts 25:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Need More Hate In Your Life - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

There are some things the Bible says we should hate. They’re the same things that God hates.

PSALM 97:10 “YOU NEED MORE HATE IN YOUR LIFE – PART 1” A) One of the favorite sayings of compromisers is that we don’t have any love! * They say, “What you folk need is more love.” * I want to turn that around today. * They say we need more love ... Today I’m preaching “You Need More Hate In Your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:10, Ruth 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Proud Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 18, 2020

In this message we will talk about 'the hate God loves'... God loves when we hate pride and pursue humility, because love is not proud.

Love Is Not Proud #LoveIs5 OKAY, so we are in this series called, ‘Love Is…’ AND – as I have repeatedly said since we kicked this puppy off on October 13th… THIS – is an absolutely critical and vital conversation for us to have, both as a church and as individual Jesus follower. BECAUSE… • Nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Says What?! (Murder) Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Like the Pharisees we are often content to live out the letter of the Law but God is looking for the hearth that seeks to live out the spirit of His word. Living by grace is a higher calling then living by the Law!

Jesus Says What?! (Murder) - Matthew 5:21-26 - October 23, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #12 I had a great-uncle who served in the Royal Air Force during WWII. He had gone over to England to join up a couple of years before the war started. By the time war ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: *other

The Worst Of Them All Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 11, 2013

What would you do if your pastor had lunch with an IRS agent who you knew abused you? Or, what if that same IRS agent became a dynamic pastor? Would you listen or turn away? Can you set judgement aside? Want-a-be Pharisees in your church?

September 15, 2013 The Worst of them All There was a man who computed his taxes for the year and found he owed $3407. He packaged up his payment and included this letter: Dear IRS: Enclosed is my Tax Return and payment. Please take note of the attached article from the USA Today newspaper. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Poison Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 30, 2014

A close look at how unforgiveness can destroy ones life!

Forgiving others is sometimes very hard, but it is essential if you want to break out of the bondage that it's brought you under. Forgiving others opens you up for the Lord to begin healing your soul (inner healing). Since unforgiveness blocks us from receiving God's forgiveness of our sins ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Neighborhater - Pt. 2 - Labels Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

Neighbors. There are good ones and then those we wished would move. Have we become Neighborhaters? Can’t we get along?

Labels I. Introduction The colorful sweaters hand knitted by a mom for a colorblind son. The shoe change although thought to be a cute touch was really done because the tennis shoes were much more quite than the dress shoes on the set. The trolley. The life lessons. All the songs he sung, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 1, 2020

In this message we examine the IF situations that pertains to our hearts.

IF – Part 2 Scripture: Daniel 3:12-18; 1 John 4:11-12, 20; Romans 10:8-10 This is part two of my series on “IF”. Last week I shared with you that in this series I wanted us to think about what the word “IF” truly means as it relates to defining how we interact with God. I shared with you that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:12-18, 1 John 4:11-20, Romans 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Social Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 29, 2021

First John 2:7-11 gives us another visible, objective evidence that someone's profession of faith to be a Christian is credible.

Scripture John wrote his three letters to oppose the false teaching that was creeping into the churches for which he was responsible. This false teaching was an early form of Gnosticism. The false teachers were claiming that they had a knowledge of God. The word “gnostic” comes from the Greek word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why All The Hate Among Ourselves? Why The Disunity And Lack Of Support For Each Other?

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 3, 2024

The sign that we have to show that we are Christians is love. If we love one another, then the world will know that we are Christians. It is shocking to see the disunity among ourselves. The hate we display to one another even as unbelievers watch and wonder.

Many Christians are disturbed by the hate that is being witnessed against people who publicly declare their faith in JESUS CHRIST. In fact JESUS HIMSELF told us that as things escalate one of the signs of the end times is that we will be handed over for death by even our own relatives. Truly, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27, John 13:35

Halloween's History And The Bible

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 27, 2020

What is the origin of Halloween? Is it ok to have festivals celebrating the harvest ? Are pumpkins okay? Can anything bad happen to us if we celebrate these things? What does the Bible say about Halloween?

What is the origin of Halloween? Is it ok to have festivals celebrating the harvest ? Are pumpkins okay? Can anything bad happen to us if we celebrate these things? What does the Bible say about Halloween? Let’s talk about that. A man was going to Halloween party one night dressed in a devil’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 5:11, Romans 12:2, James 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Celebrate Mother's Day If You Hate Your Mother?

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on May 1, 2017

Message addresses people who dread mother's day because they were abused or had bad mothers.

Today is Mother's Day. The Day we celebrate good mothers. The mothers who loved and cared for their children. But what about our brothers and sisters who did not have good mothers? What about our brothers and sisters who hate to see this day coming because it brings up bad memories of a horrible ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Deliver Me, I Hate What I See PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Struggles in a Kingdom Marriage are not just physical but spiritual, and we can overcome them through the Lord's deliverance and the power of transformation in Christ.

Good morning, family! Today we're going to dive deep into a sometimes tricky but always rewarding topic: The struggle of a Kingdom Marriage. But not just the struggle, folks, we're also going to explore the Lord's Deliverance and the Power of Transformation. As we go on this journey, let's take to ...read more

Topics: Kingdom, Marriages

Divorce & Remarriage Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2013

God hates divorce . . . but He doesn’t hate the divorce’.

Malachi Series Divorce & Remarriage Pt.1 July 14, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A God hates divorce . . . but He doesn’t hate the divorce’. 1 Divorce, at least in certain churches/circles, disqualifies people from ministry (typically being a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist