Sermons on Inviting Others:

Why Should I Forgive

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

Understanding what forgiveness really involves and why its so important.

Why Should I Forgive? Brennan Manning tells a story in his book The Ragamuffin Gospel. 25 years ago, he had a drinking problem. He voluntarily entered a 28-day treatment program. Early on in the treatment program they had to sit in a circle with a leader and tell the other people in the group, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing Right When You've Been Done Wrong

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006

BIG IDEA: We make our love revolutionary when we refuse revenge and generate grace.

"Doing Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong” Romans 12:14-21 INTRODUCTION: A man went into the preaching ministry, worked for seven years, then resigned to go back to medical school and become a doctor. He came to the conclusion that “People don’t want spiritual health. They just want to feel good.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven To Forgive

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

Once upon a time a great king was ruling over his kingdom. In that kingdom, there was a high ranking government official who owed the king a lot of money—10,000 talents to be exact. Today’s equivalent would be 9 million ounces of precious metal—let’s sa

September 4, 2005 FORGIVEN TO FORGIVE Matthew 18:21-35 Once upon a time a great king was ruling over his kingdom. In that kingdom, there was a high ranking government official who owed the king a lot of money—10,000 talents to be exact. Today’s equivalent would be 9 million ounces of precious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006

Forgiveness is essential to a healthy relationship (especially a marriage).

[Read Ephesians 4:25-32. Ask the congregation to look for statements that can be applied to marriage.] Series: MARRIAGE MATTERS Sermon Title: Forgiving and Forgetting When we are hurt or offended or wronged by someone, the intensity of our pain will be directly proportional to the closeness of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive & Set Yourself Free

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006

The ultimate proof of total forgiveness takes place when you and I sincerely petition God to let those who have hurt us off the hook, NO MATTER WHAT THEY’VE DONE!

Whenever I preached here a couple of months ago, I shared some of my testimony and I briefly touched on the subject of forgiveness and the powerful affect that it had on me. I know that the Lord dealt with some of you in that service and about some issues in your own life. Pastor Hanchey asked me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Your Enemy?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 2, 2006

We’ve all heard the question, Who is my neighbor? But no one ask the question, ’Who is my enemy?’ Inside you will find out the answer to this question and may be surprised just who our real enemy is.

WHO IS YOUR ENEMY? ROMANS 12:14-21 Pastor Ryan Akers Warrenton Wesleyan Church Romans 12:14-21: 14Ask God to bless everyone who mistreats you. Ask him to bless them and not to curse them. 15When others are happy, be happy with them, and when they are sad, be sad. 16Be friendly with everyone. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Beginnings Of Revival

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 22, 2001

In this time of crisis our nation and our churches need revival from God

The Beginnings of Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 October 2001 Introduction What does America need most right now? Some would say that we need peace the most Some would say that we need security the most Some would say that we need justice the most Some would say that we need victory the most On ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hope Of Healing Is A Healing Hope

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

The outline is origional but the meat could use a some work

The Hope of Healing is a Healing Hope, Mark 5:25-34 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ Sept 30, 2001 A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though they were a very large ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Balanced Christian Life

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 26, 2001

A Christian is someone who balances his life of asking and receiving blessings from God, with worshiping and thanking God.

Luke 17:11-19: The Balanced Christian Life It’s hard to find balance in our lives, isn’t it? Spending time at work versus spending time at home. How do you balance that? What is the proper amount of time to spend at work, or spend at home? We struggle to find balance in our lives. Or how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Remedy

Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Nov 1, 2001

Sermon based on 2 Chronicles 7:14 - God’s people who are called by His name, humbling themselves, seeking His face, and turning from their wicked ways.

God’s Remedy Read: 2 Chronicles 7:14 I. If We Are God’s People. That means that every person in this room this morning, every person in Hellesdon, every person in Norwich, every person in England, every person in Europe, every person in the world, is, is a creation of God. 1. The population ...read more

Scripture: John 8:39-45, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Home Again

Contributed by Michael Flowers on Nov 10, 2001

It is never to late to come back to God. This sermon uses Luke 15:11-31 to tell the story of the prodigal son and his return home. It also presents the gospel at the end.

Come Home Again By: God (Spoken by: Michael Flowers) - I really want a million dollars. - I can only think of all the things that I would do with all of that money. - I would buy a car, a house, and probably a few stores full of things too, while I was at it. - Everyday I wait for the voice to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Forgive?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

Forgiveness is a big problem in our lives. This message addresses our need to forgive.

HOW DO WE FORGIVE? Matthew 18:21-35 INTRO: Simon Peter’s question was a sincere one. He wanted to know exactly what the Master expected out of him. The prominent Rabbis of the day were teaching that one should forgive his brother three times. Was that enough? Peter wondered. So one day he asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

How To Hate Sin And Love Sinners Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 7, 2007

#24 in series. Christians in today’s sexually permissive society often face the challenge of how to deal with those accused of a sexual sin. It feels as if we are given the choice of either being too hard on sinners or too soft on sin.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 24 “How To Hate Sin and Love Sinners” John 8:1-11 Our story begins early one morning when a crowd had gathered in the temple courts to hear Jesus teach (8:2). “Now ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting And Reaching

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Reaching for the prize

Sermon Philippians 3:13 Forgetting and reaching Every experience you’ve had from the moment you were born until now has made you what you are today. The things that happened to you, both good and bad, determine how you’ll act and react for the rest of your life. Jesus said “(Read Mt 12:35)”. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah And The Whale Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007

Despite his tendency to do all those human things—to run away, to try to avoid responsibility—eventually he gets a new life.

Read Jonah 1:1-17; 2:1, 9-10 from "The Message" God says GO! Jonah says NO! God sends a storm to remind Jonah who is in charge. Jonah is thrown overboard by the others on the ship. Jonah makes the choice to keep trying to run from God. And you know what happens when Jonah is thrown ...read more

Denomination: Methodist