Sermons on Human Justice:

The Big Tease - How To Overcome Bullying Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Kids are constantly being made fun of and bullied. This sermon looks at what it means to overcome and rise above the bully.

Darrell Loomis was a truck driver. Each week he hauled goods from Cincinnati to Atlanta. Joe’s Diner was his favorite eating spot on the route. Darrell always stopped for meals at Joe’s. One summer afternoon, Darrell parked his truck and walked into the diner. Sitting down in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: *other

What Does God Require Of Us?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2011

Does the death of one person give us reason to rejoice? This message addresses what God requires of us, and how we should act ... even in the shadow of news that for some brings incredible celebration.

What Does God Require? Micah 6:6-8 Introduction - I left tonight open not knowing fully that God already had plans for this message - This weekend, there was what some would call tremendous news across the US - In the midst of all that was going on, many rejoiced at the killing of OBL - Chants ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Repetition! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2010

..."In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.' "For some time he refused. But finally he said to himsel

Those who have visited Israel (and probably most of those who haven't) will have heard of the "Wailing Wall", which is part of the ancient city of Old Jerusalem, and located at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. This section of wall is the only surviving remnant of the ancient Temple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:2-5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

3 Basic Steps Required Living The Life Of Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 17, 2018

3 BASIC STEPS REQUIRED LIVING THE LIFE OF FAITH! Before I was considered a soldier in the army, I had to go to Fort Knox to what is called a ‘BASIC BOOT CAMP’. It was there I was trained and learned what was required of a soldier. I believe that a person

3 BASIC STEPS REQUIRED LIVING THE LIFE OF FAITH! Before I was considered a soldier in the army, I had to go to Fort Knox to what is called a ‘BASIC BOOT CAMP’. It was there I was trained and learned what was required of a soldier. I believe that a person who comes to Christ and is born again also ...read more

You Are The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 3, 2017

You are the salt of the earth

Do you know the word "sugar" never occurs in the Bible? In ancient times salt was the ultimate seasoning that gave taste to food. We're called to be a flavorful people. “You are the salt of the earth,” Jesus says to the crowds. A colleague who does not like salt says that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

... But You Will Not Always Have Me

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 17, 2011

Christ is present in our neighbors - anoint them!

John 12:1a Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, - Ex 12:21-23 Then Moses called all the elders of Israel and said to them, ‘Go, select lambs for your families, and slaughter the passover lamb. 22Take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and touch the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

God's Christmas Wish List

Contributed by Eric Keller on Dec 20, 2010

What does God want from us this Christmas?

GOD’S CHRISTMAS WISH LIST My thanks to Melvin Newland and his sermon titled Three Christmas Gifts To God for being a starting point and an inspiration for this message. – Eric Keller I. LITTLE DRUMMER BOY VIDEO A. Show video of drummer boy playing for Jesus (optional) II. STORY OF ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Servant, My Chosen One Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

The servant who will bring justice to the nations.

I really enjoy DESIGN and construction. Civil Engineering. Lost assignment (but don’t tell the outcome). I know that when we build a home there are THREE things needed: foundation, brick walls and a roof. Just can’t have a house with foundation, walls and a roof. Here’s a picture ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship Is A Verb

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Aug 10, 2013

We worship God in the way we live. Worship is a matter of obedience and service: if we love God with all of our hearts and treat others as if they were Christ, we are worshiping God faithfully. Church ritual will never replace real worship. We must repent

Everyday Christianity with Pastor Kenn Shedenhelm Biblical and theological thoughts on life and events in life. Some will come packaged as sermons- some simply as reflections. Classic Like most of Israel’s prophets, Isaiah was concerned with matters of mercy and justice, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do We Stand For?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 8, 2021

Focussing on the actions of Herod, we see that no one stood up to tell him he was doing wrong, and how well this speaks to us now when we stay silent, when we should really be speaking up.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” A saying often mistakenly attributed to Shakespeare, but in fact was first published by Sir Walter Scott in the poem, “Marmion” in 1808. A phrase which speaks of betrayal, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Anglican

Be Prepared

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Nov 9, 2020

Being prepared in life is very helpful in reducing stress when one faces the inevitable delays of everyday life. Scripture teaches us that being prepared in faith is useful as well as we a wait the coming of the kingdom of heaven.

Delays; they are an inevitable part of our everyday lives. We experience delays in a variety of ways, but one of the most common delays that we all experience is in our travels, be it from weather, road construction, or traffic. While these delays are unavoidable, there are steps that we can take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Amos 5:18-24, Jeremiah 22:3

Denomination: Lutheran

Do I Need Proected?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 28, 2020

God is just in all God's actions, so if I don't accept Gods provision of salvation will I perish? I have that choice and so do you. What will I choose?

Do I need Protected? Isaiah 61:10-11, 62:1-3 1. God has clothed the People • The text tells us that God has clothed us with garments of salvation • The text says God has covered us with robe of righteousness • God has clothed us with good and grand things such as garland, and jewels valuable ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Vi. The Providence Of God (Vs. 15-16) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

This Next part of the Sermon takes us to the All seeing all knowing Providence of God.

VI. The Providence of God (vs. 15-16) -- This Next part of the Sermon takes us to the All seeing all knowing Providence of God. Providence is the compounded word: Pro -- Future, Ahead, Vidence -- our English word Video (which is to see.) A. His Eyes (15a) -- Notice that the focus is not the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-16, Romans 10:4, Romans 5:17, 1 John 5:14-15, Galatians 3:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Mite Not Mean What You Think It Means (Mark 12:38-13:2) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 29, 2020

What was the point of the famous story of the “Widow’s Mite?” We are familiar with the story. Today, we’ll look at the context, and see how it could change everything you think you know about this story..

This week I get curious about what was considered “the most quotable movie of all time.” Because there are certain movie quotes that work their way into our regular vocabulary, and we find ourselves applying them to all sorts of different situations. “Houston, we have a problem” is like that. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From The Street Where You Live To The Faraway Towns

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 8, 2021

Jesus' ministry pulls him in two directions: very close to the person in need and outwards to encounter all people. Our first instinct is to keep Jesus solely for ourselves. But as his divine grace lifts us up, he calls us outward into our lives of purpose

February 7, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:29-39 From the Street Where You Live to the Faraway Towns Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I go for a walk along a neighborhood street, I like to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran