Sermons on Injustice:

Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

There are some who do not see the Christian life as one that involves physical or emotional pain. The popular message to preach nowadays is the “prosperity message.” That message satisfies a lot of people.

As we continue our study on THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, we will see tonight that the direction in which Jesus was teaching (in the first nine verses) takes a sharp turn in the highway. The verses we have already studied have been inspiring and uplifting for me, personally. But what we will read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Australia Day

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Australians long to own a piece of Australia, but we need to recognise that before we own anything God owned it first and he owns us as well.

What does it mean to be Australian? What’s important to us as Australians? Well you’d have to say a number of things to answer those questions wouldn’t you? Our freedom matters. We love the fact that this is a land where we’re free to do what we want. That’s certainly the reason that many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

It's Not Fair!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

Can we hear ourselves saying “It’s not fair!” And you are probably right! It isn’t. Ask Jesus – He knows.

INTRODUCTION Do you agree we live in an unfair world? It’s strange how quickly children are aware that life is not fair. Just listen into what children have to say and it’s not long before the words “It’s not fair!” can be heard. Someone has more sweets or a bigger present than another, having to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

The Truth, The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth, So Help Me God

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Dec 6, 2003

Hold on to the truth in an age where truth has become anything you want it to be.

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God Isaiah 56:1-2 Isa 56:1 Thus says the LORD: "Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation is about to come, And My righteousness to be revealed. 2 Blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who lays hold on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-2, Psalm 119:160

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anti-Judge Abimelech Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 12, 2002

The faith-response to corrupt leadership

“Anti-judge Abimelech” Judges Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Politics is often a quest for power, and power can corrupt. We all know of individuals who’ve been seduced by power and do whatever it takes to get to the top. It’s been said that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57

Denomination: Congregational

God The Father Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 13, 2002

Who God is, how the Bible describes Him, and what He does.

God the Father (God at Work series) Dt. 6:4, 5 INTRO.: A six-year old child looked into the crib of his brand new baby brother and said, "Quick, before you forget, tell me what God is like?" What the child was asking about has been the pursuit of scholars for many centuries. Scholars call it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

17 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

This is a ridiculous story about forgiveness, ridiculus but true, ridiculous but filled with grace.

17 Pentecost A Matthew 18:21-35 September 15, 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen The story of Jean Valjean, written by Victor Hugo, is powerful. It is the story of a man driven by hunger and poverty to steal bread to feed his family. He is imprisoned and the anger at the injustice results in his striking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

"Heaven's Glory"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 22, 2002

Heaven seems to us like an abstract concept, yet it’s a real, substantive place. If we’re uncomfortable here on earth, it’s because we’re not home yet.

“Heaven’s Glory” Revelation 21:1-7, 27 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A wealthy Christian was preoccupied with the idea of bringing some of his riches to Heaven. He knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. Nonetheless, he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

The Four Crosses Of Calvary

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 8, 2002

AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY.

FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY LUKE 23:32-43 INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY. I. THE CROSS OF REBELLION AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Should We Do?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Oct 15, 2002

"How often do we hear people ask, "What should I do?"--Daily the Christian needs to ask, "Lord, how should I live?"

“What Should I Do?” Deuteronomy 10:12-13 Micah 6:8 Mark 12:30 John 15:11 INTRODUCTION How often do we hear people ask, “What should I do?” They ask advice for simple and complex issues. Sometimes they get good answers. Sometimes bad answers. Sometimes they get conflicting answers and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Nazarene

A Clear Call To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 2, 2005

The fourth message from the series on Malachi

“A Clear Call to Faithfulness” Malachi 2:10-16 In our passage today Malachi turns to dealing with the subject of the people’s indifference to the Lord’s will. They are visibly blaming their problems on God rather than seeing them as a result of their own unfaithfulness. The people are being ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fatal Torment Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 2 in series on the Resurrection - Christ’s pain and death. Based on Hank Hanegraaf’s FEAT acronym.

Isaiah 53:1-12 – The Fatal Torment In April 1996, the entertainment world suffered a loss. Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey Pokey", died at age 83. That’s right, somebody actually wrote the song. He led a full, quiet and happy life, and he died peacefully in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Total Commitment

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Apr 11, 2002

Sometimes our commitment is more words than action...

Our Total Commitment Romans 12:1 – 2 Introduction — Doing something that really matters will always come at a cost. At the 4th of July and on Veteran’s day we always think about the high cost of our freedom. Soldiers, sailors, and airmen in untold numbers have died to keep us free, and we need ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"When I And Thou Become Them And Us!"

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 5, 2002

To be included overall is a seekers goal whether it is in the Christian faith or in another phase of living. How can boundarys be broken down that can cause one to ve included rather than excluded other than by mercy and forgiveness being a primary goal

When I and Thou become Them and Us Sermon by Thomas F. Bracewell Opening Statement One of the truly great preachers who was a product of the Alabama West Florida conference, was Dr. Andrew Turnipseed. Dr. Turnipseed was among the forerunners of the age of reason in this conference and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: *other

God Is The Great Planner

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 1, 2006

God is not only a Healer, Savior, King, Creator, Protector, Comforter, and other positions we are familiar with Him but He is also a Planner!

Jeremiah 29:11 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future and a hope. The verse shows that God is not only a Healer, Savior, King, Creator, Protector, Comforter, and other positions we are familiar with Him but He is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist