Sermons on Hatred:

Is There Hope?

Contributed by John Quigley on Dec 8, 2007

In a world of hopelessness, There is Hope.

Isaiah was a prophet during very troubled times in Israel, war was always a part of their existence. Israel, the northern kingdom and Judah had split after Solomon died, the kings of Israel were not Godly men and as the Assyrians began to rise to prominence and then conquer areas around them, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Tender Commandments #4: Love One Another Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 26, 2011

The second table of the Ten Commandments teach us how to love one another. If we love our neighbour, we won’t murder, commit adultery, steal, lie or covet.

THE TENDER COMMANDMENTS #4: LOVE ONE ANOTHER INTRO TO TOPIC: Jesus said, “’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Joanna Rose on Dec 20, 2008

The Prince of Peace meets with us while we are knee deep in sin and and offers to us not peace without conflict but perfect peace in Him who has paid it all.

Dorothy Thompson said this: They have not wanted Peace at all; they have wanted to be spared war -- as though the absence of war was the same as peace. Yet we are presented with the Prince of Peace. Surely this is the Christ: that knows no war, has known no hatred, has not hurt, or experienced ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Holiness

I Know Thy Works

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2011

The works of every congregation and that of each individual member are known by God and shall be rewarded by Him.

I KNOW THY WORKS STUDY TEXT: Rev. 2:1-7 - A letter was written by the Lord to each of seven churches about their conduct and to either commend their actions or condemn them with a call for repentance. - In the introductory part is the comment “I know thy works”. Every one’s works ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Know Thy Works

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2011

The works of every congregation and that of each individual member are known by God and shall be rewarded by Him.

I KNOW THY WORKS STUDY TEXT: Rev. 2:1-7 - A letter was written by the Lord to each of seven churches about their conduct and to either commend their actions or condemn them with a call for repentance. - In the introductory part is the comment “I know thy works”. Every one’s works ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simple Steps To Finding Truth

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Aug 23, 2008

If we are to make the most of our Christianity, we must realize that we are starving, stand on God’s word and take steps to glorify God.

In verse 97, the author says, “How love I thy law…” The word love here from the original language can mean “a human love for another” or “a human appetite for objects.” Sometimes, our affections and our base needs are very different, other times they are one and the same. Many people would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed Believers

Contributed by Phillip Schrimsher on Sep 12, 2008

The attitudes that should be present in the life of the believer

Blessed Believers Luke 6:20-26 Introduction: The setting for our text today took place on a mountain plateau not far from the city of Capernaum, thus the phrase (sermon on the mount). The section of that sermon that we will examine today is called the (beatitudes) taken from the word “beati” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Musings Of A Seed Picker 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008

Exposition of Acts 17:16-23 regarding the setting and methodology and introduction of Paul’s speech at Mars Hill

Text: Acts 17:16-23, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/19/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about my visit to Cairo, Egypt, the “city of 1000 mosques” B. Background to passage: Missionary journey #2. Spitefully treated in Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea, however planting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sandals Of Peace

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian peace always prevail in any spiritual battle.

SANDALS OF PEACE Ephesians 6.15 ILLUSTRATION PEACE IS THE BRIEF GLORIOUS MOMENT in history when everybody stands around reloading. —Lloyd Cory, Quote Unquote Ephesians 6.15 “and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” WHAT IS THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

There are nine major signs that come before the return of Christ

Signs of the Times Matthew 24:1-14 Series: Early Edition January 25, 2009 Morning Service Introduction View the Powerpoint slides Review of Last Week Jesus is giving answers to two different questions 1.) When will this happen? When will the Temple be destroyed? 2.) What would be the signs of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You A Murderer

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 30, 2008

A look into man’s relationships with fellow-man, dealing with anger and controlling his life

ARE YOU A MURDERER? Text: Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus contrasts the words of the ancients with his teachings. 2. He says that things go deeper than our actions. 3. He tells us that we should watch what we say. 4. He tells us to correct our anger quickly. 5. The implications of these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Enemy Tries To Set You Up

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 24, 2008

Satan will try everything at his disposal to set us up for failure and we need to know what it will take to stop him.

When the Enemy Tries to Set You Up Griffith Baptist Church – 10/26/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 6:1-14 Key verse: Nehemiah 6:11 – And I said, should such a man as I flee? And who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. Premise: Satan will ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Martyr's Testimony Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2008

God is very good at confusing us and leaving our heads in a spin, but He knows what He is doing, even if we can’t figure it out. But eventually his plan becomes clear, either in the distant future (eternity) or in retrospect (in this life).

The Martyr’s Testimony (Acts 7:51-8:4) 1. According to an AP article yesterday (Nov. 8), "WASHINGTON – The nation’s jobless ranks zoomed past 10 million last month, the most in a quarter-century, as piles of pink slips shut factory gates and office doors to 240,000 more Americans with the holidays ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bread Of Adversity, Cup Of Affliction, Begone!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 2, 2010

For Black History Month: The "world the slaves made" (Genovese) was one they chose to make, seeing hope and possibility in what God had done and in following the Teacher, Christ. He ate the bread of adversity and drank the cup of affliction, but rose in

By the light of the flickering bonfire you could see them. Gathering from the little cabins down by the creek, coming up the road from the brush arbor, a few of them on a creaky old wagon pulled by two mules. Something exciting was happening here tonight! Their laughter told you, too, that this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Love Loud Dare

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009

Sermon inspired by a Thom Rainer blog where he encouraged pastors to challenge their congregations to Love Loud

Love Loud Dare 1 John 3:11-20 A couple of years ago Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, GA made a movie that many of us have seen called Fireproof…we showed a clip from it a couple of Sunday nights back. The premise of the movie is a fire fighter who is watching his marriage fall apart and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-20

Denomination: Baptist