Sermons on Jesus Forgives:

"Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

Hospitality--Biblical instruction, Biblical examples, and how this relates to us today.

“Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers” -a sermon on hospitality Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction: We read in the Nativity story, “…there was no room for them at the inn.” Those are familiar words, but this is not a Christmas message. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Isaac: God's Laughter

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003

Discover the laughter of God in Isaac

This morning we return to study another Bible character. We find him recorded in Genesis 21 through 28. His name is Isaac. He is the son promised by God to Abraham. Connie emailed me with enthusiasm, “I’m looking forward to Isaac’s story. Usually, Isaac is presented as the son of a famous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-7

Denomination: *other

Sin's Atonement

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A message comparing the priestly sacrifices of the Old Testament with the Priestly sacrifice of Christ our High Priest.

Sin’s Atonement – Lev. 16:1-17 & Heb. 9:11-26 Lev 16:1-17 16:1 The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the LORD. 2 The LORD said to Moses: "Tell your brother Aaron not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-17

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2007

None of us seeks tragedy for ourselves nor should we ever wish tragedy on others. However, from a Christian perspective comes the confidence that God can and will use tragedy for good… He will redeem it for His ultimate purpose. Romans 8:28 says, “And we

“When Tragedy Strikes” Romans 5:1-5 Introduction Last week the world watched as the tragic events unfolded surrounding the random violence which occurred at Virginia Tech. A young man apparently for no specific reason, opened fire on fellow students with a handgun. At least 30 people were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

"Taking The Initiative To Reconcile" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Whose responsibility is it if reconciliation is to happen?

Last time we spoke of the role of forgiveness in reconciliation. We said that without forgiveness, reconciliation is not possible. For reconciliation results with the offended person forgives and the offending person repents. Forgiveness + Repentance = Reconciliation Our reconciliation with God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be The Pastor Of"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 16, 2003

It may have been the criticism of the elder brother that drove the prodigal son away from home, but it was the love of the Father who brought him back!

“The Kind of Church I want to be the Pastor of” Introduction: It seems the reason why the prodigal son left home might have been because of the attitude that his elder brother had towards him. What brought him home was the love of the Father. I do not want to frame my Church around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To React In A Contentious Situation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

How to respond when you face sharp differences of opinions with others

What To Do When You Have a Sharp Difference of Opinion With Others (Acts 11:1-20) Illustration: Paul overcame differences with the good of love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. (2 Tim. 1:5) Few do so today because they end up giving into feelings of anger, hurt or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Sin Is At Your Door"

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 17, 2001

The story of Cain and Abel offers us today some invaluable lessons on the destructive power of greed and jealousy, and the type of offering God is truly pleased with from us.

"When Sin is at Your Door" Genesis 4:1-15 INTRODUCTION The story of Cain and Abel offers us today some invaluable lessons on the destructive power of greed and jealousy, and the type of offering God is truly pleased with from us. I. NOT ALL GIFTS ARE EQUALLY PLEASING TO GOD (4:2-5). A. Abel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help Resolve Conflicts In The Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Resolve or Prevent Conflicts

How to Resolve or Prevent Conflicts (Acts 15:1-35) Conflicts, like the one in Acts 15, often occur because of differences of perspectives. Some people viewed the will of God differently because of their personal, cultural or religious conditioning. Resolving conflicts should always begin by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Concerned Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

Paul’s words to the Roman Christians in his introduction suggest ten marks of true spiritual service. Verse eight showed Paul’s thankful spirit. Verses 9-10a reveal a second mark of true spiritual service and that is a Concerned Spirit. Although he was gr

A Concerned Spirit Self-righteous service comes through human effort. True service comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ deep inside. Self-righteous service is impressed with the “big deal.” True service finds it almost impossible to distinguish the small from the large ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Burying The Hatchet Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

The importance of forgiving others

Burying The Hatchet or FORGIVE! & FORGET? Luke 17:1-6; Col. 3:12-15 I. THE MEANING OF FORGIVENESS A. Aphiemi = To send away; to cancel the debt; to remit; to totally remove; thus, never be liable for the obligation again. ·(Mat 18:27) The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6, Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Lost

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

The penalty of envy and the blessings lost because of it

Paul is here preaching in Antioch of Pisidia and his theme being “Justified by Faith.” Often times we get uneasy when we see new and different things going on in the church but most of the time these uneasy feelings cause us to loose God’s blessings and bestow them upon someone else or another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Wrong Fights Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

The pitfalls of fussing and fighting in the Family of God

World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to the world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear only commerce...men everywhere walk upright in the sunlight. The entire world is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Fresh Water Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

In this series, we will explore six traditions of Christian faith. The first is one that the Church of God strongly connects to: the holy life. We explore strengths/weaknesses and how to integrate it.

Streams of Living Water Fresh Water James 3:11-18 October 10, 2004 Mark Eberly “Streams of Living Water” is the title of this sermon series. During the next month and a half we are going to look at six streams or traditions of the church. These traditions are six different foci concerning our ...read more

Scripture: James 3:11-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Unstrained Mercy Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2006

Unstrained mercy needs to be constrained by the same constraints that God himself recognizes: by wisdom, by justice, by the long-term, eternal good of the person you are trying to help.

Every week it seems like there’s another new disaster. Wasn’t Hurricane Katrina enough, without adding Hurricane Rita to it? We were all so overwhelmed by the magnitude of those twin crises that many of us probably didn’t even pay much attention to the fires in California. After all, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed