Sermons on Hating:

The Story Of Joseph

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 13 There hath no temptation (trial: whether in the form of seductions or afflictions, solicitations to sin or hardships) taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Encounters

Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Apr 27, 2015

A sermon based on John 4. The encounter with Jesus at Jacob's Well.

At the beginning of John Chapter 4, Jesus and his disciples are traveling back to Galilee from the province of Judea. In order to do this, they have to travel either around or through the province of Samaria. Jesus apparently makes the decision to take the shortcut through Samaria. When they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Waiting With The Old Testament Church: Waiting With Comfort

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 6, 2015

Adapted from a Timothy Quill Advent series.

I began a sermon series last week by saying that no one likes waiting—especially not at the emergency room of a hospital. But another place we don’t like having to wait is at the airport. If you’re travelling alone and your flight has been delayed, it’s no fun having to wait ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A House Divided Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014

A house divided against itself cannot stand.

• Pastors hate division. You would think that Christians would too. • John Calvin said if Christians hated division as much as they hated those who disagreed with them, we would have won the world. • Ill. It is said that when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Creeatures Of The Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2014

A sermon about light and darkness.

John 4:5-42 "Creatures of the Light" Last week we talked about how the Gospel of John uses the metaphors of darkness and light over and over again in deeply symbolic ways. For instance, in John Chapter 1 we are told that "the light (Who is Jesus) shines in the darkness and the darkness doesn't ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

And Justice For All Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

Custom's set us apart; they become our culture, the attitudes, actions and values that define us. In His early messages Jesus kept referring to the coming kingdom of God and the culture that defines it.

Faith Challenges that will Change Your Summer And Justice for All Matt 5:33-48 7/14/2013 Introduction * The Masai tribe, located in Kenya and Tanzania, greet each other by spitting. When greeting elders, a tribesman must spit in his hand before offering a handshake, thus showing respect. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Stone Rejected By The Builders

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 27, 2015

Many people rejected the free gift of Salvation from Jesus, but they can not escape the judgment of God on the last day, because no other name can give them salvation.

THE STONE REJECTED BY THE BUILDERS Study Text: Acts 4: 11-12 Introduction: - The context of this statement was in a speech made by Peter, who was defending himself in an interrogation by the local authorities, who were asking him how it was that he and John had apparently healed a man who had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 15, 2014

On Palm Sunday we often concentrate on the palms and the colt Jesus was riding and the cloaks being laid before Him in the procession. We look at the exaltation of the crowd and the rebuke of the Jews but there is SO much more going on in that city.

Well, it’s Palm Sunday! The day we celebrate that glorious ride that Jesus took into Jerusalem amidst the proclamation of His followers. Let's take a look at God's Holy Word! Luke 19:29-40 says, “As [Jesus] approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Is Your God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 30, 2013

Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel struggled with it. Repeatedly Israel invited God’s displeasure by their dual allegiance which was and is idolatry.

Who is Your God? 1 Kings 18:21 “And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” - Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

D:day Death Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 23, 2013

When we give our hearts/receive Christ as savior, God creates a longing in our soul to go home. We have been called out from this world.

D-Day Prepping Series D-Day: Death April 22, 2013 Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In 2 Timothy 4, the Apostle Paul is certain of his upcoming execution at the hands of Nero. 1 He’s preparing to go home to be with the Lord. a 2 Timothy 4. 6-8 For I am already being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Mom's Bitterness Backfires

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 11, 2019

We consider a Mother's duty to motivate, mentor and model eternal values. We consider to mothers: Herodias and Mary.

A MOM’S BITTERNESS BACKFIRES? MENTOR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There are two kinds of truth? 1. Personal truth? 2. The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Your personal truth may be the truth or it may not be the truth? We can lie to our self and believe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8, Proverbs 10:1, 1 Kings 12:6-8, Mark 6:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 2nd Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

How we worship Jesus matters as much as to God as Who we worship.

If you're able we stand as we open up God's word today? We will begin in Exodus 20 verses 4-6. Hear the word of the Lord. READ FROM THE BIBLE “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Apostles' Creed: Jesus, Christ, Son, Lord Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

A close look at the meaning and message of Jesus Christ, the Son, the Lord

APOSTLES’ CREED: Jesus, Christ, Son, Lord ***I began with a video of a Jesus dashboard bobblehead. You could use some pictures of Jesus, tattoos, or other cultural images of Jesus**** Who or what is Jesus? For some, he is a figurehead, a good luck charm, a cultural icon. For others, he is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21, Hebrews 1:1-3, Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dry? Dry?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2019

The Judas Goat? Do we understand that "DRY" is dangerous. The symbol of the Holy Spirit is often water. We must guard self from becoming a dry place. Stay full!

DRY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I did this in 3 parts) Do you know that Dawson Springs, Kentucky has “MULE DAYS” in May of each year? Perhaps we should charter a bus and go celebrate stubbornness? “DRY”: Physical? Mentally? Emotionally? Spiritually? “DRY.” Dry: to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:24, John 4:10-14, John 14:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy God - Holy People

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 12, 2019

We must come to a place in our walk where we get off the throne, lay our crowns at Jesus' feet and make Him Lord of our life.

“Holy God – Holy People” October 13, 2019 “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16 “I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy... I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 11:44-45

Denomination: Holiness