Sermons on Learning Forgiveness:

Walking Like Jesus Walked

Contributed by James Webster on Jan 27, 2012

There is more to being a Christian than just having forgiveness of sins. Powerpoint available for this sermon, contact websterj@zoominternet.net

CATLETTSBURG SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012 MESSAGE AM WORSHIP “WALKING LIKE JESUS WALKED” I John 2:1-6 READING OF SCRIPTURE Stand with me as we read the text together this morning. 1 John 2:1-6- New King James Version (NKJV) 1 My little children, these things I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

New Clothes

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 2, 2005

We need to learn to clothe ourselves with Christ, not with the things of this world.

-We all like to get new clothes from time to time -<Hamrick’s Shopping> -There are many reasons we often get new clothes 1. We like to look good -We desire the newest styles -We need to look modest -The fashion industry hates modesty -We need to base our appearance not on selfishness, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Difference Between Christianity And Religion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 14, 2009

On the road to Damascus, Saul learned the difference between Christianity and religion.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND RELIGION Text: Acts 9:1 – 9 Introduction: • Do you know the difference between Christianity and religion? (answer later) • How many of you are currently in a “relationship?” • Picture of my wife o Began dating May 1, 1988 o Married August 4, 1989 • I have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 8, 2004

Being imitators of God will cause us to travel certain paths in life. The path of Love, Truth, Forgiveness, and Obedience.

Intro: There seem to be many imitators today. But for the most part the imitations are cheap imitations. They are just surface cover ups as a way to make a living or to cheat people. From Wal-Mart you have Great Value In branson and many other towns you have the famous people imitators But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004

1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

(Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessing Of Repentance

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

The church has become quick to judge others and slow to repent. Without repentance there is no freedom, no joy, no forgiveness, no blessing.

The Blessing of Repentance INTRODUCTION  During His earthly ministry, who were the people Jesus was angry with? – ‘religious’ people  They were so quick to point out everyone else’s faults but slow to examine themselves  Yet, even today the church has become quick to judge ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Acts 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Serve God Without Really Trying Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 13, 2008

You must learn to ride the waves that God raises up.

One of my favorite college instructors was a history professor named Dr. Oakley. I loved his Western Civilization classes because of the unique perspective he brought to the subject. He was also one of my favorites because he empathized with his students. On the first day of class I was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Judas: Volunteer Or Victim? (Good Friday Message) Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 28, 2024

What do we learn about Jesus from Judas?

In his State of the Union address in January 2002, President George W. Bush called on all Americans to become more engaged as active citizens and to volunteer 4,000 hours over their lifetimes to volunteer service. This “Call to Service” that President Bush suggested was for the purpose of “taking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75, Matthew 27:1-66

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace-Sustained Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to receive the grace of God and give away to others the grace of God.

If you’ve been with us for the last six months, you are in for a wonderful surprise today. We will complete Paul’s letter to the Philippians within the next 30 minutes! For some of you, I’m guessing reading and studying through one of the 66 books in the Bible is a new experience, and I hope ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: *other

Gone Fishin' PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasizes the Christian call to love and forgive our enemies, as demonstrated in the story of Jonah, and the destructive consequences of hatred and prejudice.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather here today, I want to invite you to journey with me through the pages of Jonah. A tale of a man swallowed by a fish? Yes. But it's also a tale of a man swallowed by his own hatred and prejudice, and God’s call to love and forgive even those we might ...read more

Topics: Jonah

Can You Hear Me Now?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 11, 2006

Learning to listen for the voice of God and being receptive to receiving a vision.

Can You Hear Me Now? – 1 Samuel 3: 1 - 10 Intro: If you watch television at all, you’ve seen the commercials for the cellular phone company where the man is walking with a phone to his ear and every few feet he asks, “Can you hear me now?” --- I wonder if they conceived of that commercial after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is God?

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 15, 2005

Who is this Holy God, Our Creator? We ought to learn all we can about Him, since we are created in His Image. As we learn about Him, we learn more about His plans for us.

Who is God? By: Rodney A. Fry Preached at New Hope Baptist Church ~ Conway, AR Sunday AM June 12, 2005 Isaiah 6:3 Intro Only once in scripture do we see the Seraphim, and only one thing do we hear them say, Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord Almighty. In the Hebrew language when a word is repeated it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Leper’s Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2019

What can you learn from a leper? From this one, coming from the other side of the tracks, you can learn how to act on your faith for healing, and learn to be thankful for all the little things we take for granted.

THE LEPER’S THANKSGIVING Lk. 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A family sat down to Thanksgiving dinner. The eight year old boy asked if he could say “the blessing.” Everyone bowed their heads. 2. He said, “I’m thankful for Mom who cooked the turkey, for father who bought the turkey, for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Back To School

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 22, 2009

: “Farfrumcheatin” (Confession)

When we have done something wrong it fester insides, gnawing away at our subconscious. It keeps us awake, makes us irritable, cross and quick tempered. It depresses us and grinds at self confidence. The guilt eats at us and we begin to get desperate to rid ourselves of it. So we hide it, ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Best Thing Possible For The Worst Person Possible

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon about loving enemies and allowing God to maintain justice for wrongs done against us.

Turn your Bible to Luke chapter 6, Luke chapter 6. And we are just kind of walking our way through the Book of Luke. And this is a fascinating part of—in fact, Luke 6 is one of my favorite chapters of the whole book. And the reason is because this is when Jesus really begins to unpack some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational