Sermons on Inclusiveness:

Ruth - An Outsider Welcomed In Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 1, 2010

Logically Ruth should not be in the genealogy of Jesus. As a Moabite she is from a despised nation and the only person seeking to be an example to her is Naomi - a woman who is bitter and angry at God. Yet God moves in mysterious ways to include Ruth.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-questionable-genealogy/ Message Ruth 1:1-22 “Ruth - an outsider welcomed in” Have you ever heard the saying, “The Lord moves in mysterious ways?” Every year at Christmas Margaret send a box of special ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Castle Or The Wall

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

As a church, we have certain options. We can spend our time, energy, and resources building the wall…and forfeit the church. Or we can invest our time, energy, and resources building the church and forfeit the wall. Wall or church …which will it be?

In Robert Frost's Poem "Mending Wall," the poet says, "Something there is that doesn't love a wall." We can identify with that statement, can't we? We detest walls. Walls divide. Walls hide. Walls even kill. Remember the Berlin Wall that split families, a city, and a country? But don't we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Tower Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2011

New York has built a beautiful building to replace the fallen Twin Towers. It’s a beautiful memorial to those who have died. And then Gov. George Pataki named it "The Freedom Tower". This sermon examines the symbolism of that tower and it’s application fo

OPEN: Chuck (our worship leader) just sang Alan Jackson’s song which asked where were you when the “world stopped turning”, when the Twin Towers fell 10 years ago. Several of our people were visiting New York City and were trapped at Central Park, unable to tell quite what had happened, or knowing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sons & Daughters - Communion

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 31, 2009

Joint heirs with Jesus. A communion sermon.

Sons & Daughters, Acts 17:16-29 Introduction The following is from “History of Montgomery County, Kansas”: The Rev. Henry Surber, a Campbellite preacher and an early settler of the "Hoosier State." The latter took his family to Iowa in the early settlement of that state and he aided materially in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Christian Church

The Free Offer Of Mercy & Grace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 10, 2008

All people are called to listen & receive God’s wonderful new covenant. The gods of this world extract a high price for what eventually turns into dust & ashes. God’s free offer though is a covenant relationship that will never end. Come & partake.

ISAIAH 55: 1-3 -5 THE FREE OFFER OF MERCY AND GRACE [John 4: 10-14] People everywhere are called to listen to and receive God’s wonderful new covenant. The gods of this world extract a high price for what eventually turns into dust and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Ripple Effects Of Communion

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 7, 2010

Since the first “last supper” there have been ever-expanding ramifications, waves if you please, of God’s grace extending to the world.

THE RIPPLE EFFECTS OF COMMUNION * Mark 14:12-24 Sermon Objective: Since the first “last supper” there have been ever-expanding ramifications, waves if you please, of God’s grace extending to the world. 12On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

All Things

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 14, 2010

Final message on the church's vision statement. Christ's lordship over all things means that there is nothing worthy that we can leave out of our work, but it will succeed if we are focused on Him and not on our own success.

At the very center of the Christian faith there is Christ. That sounds self-evident: it seems obvious. But we keep forgetting it. We keep on trying to live without a center. Think about a wheel which has no hub; if you try to roll that wheel, its spokes will collapse. And no church will hold its ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Guaranteed Superiority

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 10, 2011

Why is Jesus superior to what was?

“A Guaranteed Superiority” Hebrews 8:6-13 There are many types of guarantees. There are lifetime guarantees, good for as long as you live. There are limited guarantees, good for only certain things or times. There are ‘hopeful guarantees’ – such as an athlete ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Changing The World Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus sends out 72 to minister for His kingdom

19. Who is Jesus? December 26th, 2010 Changing the World Today we continue our study through Luke’s gospel asking the question: who is Jesus. We are in Luke 10:1 where Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples to the towns and villages of Judea. This sending is very similar to the sending ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: *other

How Much Of God Do You Want? Series

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 1, 2012

Oh there a lot of people that have been around it and even marveled at it just like I did. * they’ve sensed it! * they’ve smelled it! * they’ve felt it! * they’ve seen it in action! But they’ve never tasted it, experienced it a

The Holy Spirit (part one) How much? Of God? Do you want? Acts 2:1-8, 12-18 NKJ. 1. When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.  2. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Super-Size Your Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 1, 2013

Do you want to Super-Size your faith? Colossians gives use some keys to be able to do that!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • You ever go to a fast food restaurant extremely hungry. You have intentions of eating a salad or a diet drink, but your hunger takes over. • Now you are ready to order, the person behind the counter asks you what you would like to order and you start to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 22, 2012

Call it simple, call it basic, call it elementary: But I call it the greatest theme of the bible, If I can see Jesus (Then I can see who I’m supposed to be.)

Jesus came to Jerusalem and much people followed him with palm branches crying: Ho-sanna blessed is the king of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. Vs 20-21 And there were certain greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: The same came therefore to Phillip and desired him ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-21, John 12:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brought Near From Afar Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

13th in the series dealing with our having been brought near to God from alienation through the work of Christ.

“Brought Near from Afar” Eph 2:11-22 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Killed Jesus

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 11, 2013

The death of Jesus is a story of conspiracy, deception and drama that ends by shedding forth saving grace "once, for all".

Quotes: “We all make something. Some make excuses. Some make differences.”--Unknown “Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.--Dan Stanford” “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”--T. S. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Awakening Lent Week 1

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 14, 2012

Daniel's prayer is about God, about His Kingdom, about restoring His people so that God will be glorified.

Awakening Lent Week 1: Feb 26, 21012 Dan 9 It is dark. But I kind of like it. Not that it is good; no, it is cold, it is lonely, it is lifeless and it is light-less. But it is familiar. I am used to it. No matter that I am not free. I am used to it. I hear a voice: Come forth! ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:2-19

Denomination: Baptist