Sermons on Liberal Theology Hate Creeds:

Wanna' Bet?

Contributed by James May on May 20, 2007

Most Christians hate gambling and all the evil it brings upon mankind but what about the serious gambling that many do with their soul?

Wanna’ Bet? By Pastor Jim May Gambling is big business in America today. Right now, in the city of Baton Rouge, there is another large casino and resort that is trying to make the people of the area believe that the end justifies the means. A gambling conglomerate by the name of Pinnacle is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

American Idols Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

God hates idolatry. It competes for His attention and He is a jealous God. We belong to Him. Are we living like it?

Exodus 20:4-6 American Idols As I prepared this series, I realized how little we actually preach or teach on the Ten Commandments as if they are neither important nor relevant. They are both. It was very enlightening to me to preach through them. I learned a lot! I trust this series will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dialogue With Job

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Feb 28, 2022

Today we are going to go back in time and journey together with a man called Job. His name means hated or persecuted.

Job lived in a time when his culture believed that prosperity on earth was connected to a person’s goodness and consequently suffering was connected to an individual’s sin or offensive thoughts, words and behaviour. As a result of these beliefs, false perceptions were formed about the Creator of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:9-12, Job 42:1-5

Use Your Freedom Of Speech By Speaking

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 2, 2021

In a world where Biblical truths are accused of being hateful and bigoted, we need to keep on speaking the truth in a bold and courageous way.

7.4.21 Ezekiel 2:1–7 1 He said to me, “Son of man, stand up on your feet, and I will speak with you.” 2 The Spirit entered into me as he spoke to me and brought me up to my feet. Then I heard him speaking to me. 3 He said to me, “Son of man, I am sending you to the people of Israel, to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wrath Of People Against The Truth Tellers Of God

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016

People will hate you for sharing with them the correction they need from God's Word. It is persecution, but God expects us to uphold righteousness.

The Wrath of People Against the Truth Tellers of God by Kelly Durant 2 Tim 3:12 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. The prophets of God in the Bible, pastors of today, or any truth living Christian who will speak what is correct from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Are Not Of This World

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 1, 2018

The work hates you because you are if Jesus and God Almighty is on your side to protect you, fight for you and be with you forever

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOU ARE NOT OF THIS WORLD John 17:13-16King James Version (KJV) 13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Traveling Through This World Of Sorrow

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Nov 3, 2024

This world has always been a dangerous place for Christians. In John 15 Jesus said the world would hate His followers

TRAVELING THROUGH THIS WORLD OF SORROW TEXT: PSALM 20:1-2; 7 INTRODUCTION: The song, “I Want to Know More About My Lord,” was written by Lee Roy Abernathy. I believe David, who wrote Psalm 20, would relate to this song. The first verse says, “While traveling through this world of sorrow, I’m on my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7, 2 Corinthians 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Thin Line PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores the profound understanding of Divine Love, distinguishing between love and hate, and discovering who our true neighbors are in God's eyes.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather today in the warmth of fellowship, in the light of God's grace, to unwrap the precious gift of His word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, an understanding that will not only illuminate our minds but also invigorate our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Topics: Neighbor

Biblical Solutions To Stress Series

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 5, 2023

Can we say, “I am stress-free”? All of us will experience some stress in our lives; this is normal. We require some level of stress to keep us attentive and motivated. What about excessive stress, though?

Can we say, “I am stress-free”? All of us will experience some stress in our lives; this is normal. We require some level of stress to keep us attentive and motivated. What about excessive stress, though? We have all probably at some point or another felt the crippling effects of stress. Studies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Joshua 1:5, Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 9:9  (view more)  (view less)

Jacob And Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 4, 2022

God blesses Jacob, "Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you. Be Lord over your brothers and may your mother's sons bow down to you. Cursed be everyone who curses you and blessed be everyone who blesses you!"

Jacob and Esau Later, given the name Israel, Jacob is regarded as a patriarch of the Israelites and is an important figure in Abrahamic religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He had 13 children, 12 boys, one girl, Dinah. The boys became the heads of the 12 tribes of Israel. Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Called Christians. Do You Know What That Means?

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 8, 2019

Did you know that, in scripture, to be called a Christian was actually a put down?

Sermon- We are called Christians. Q- Do you feel a sense of pride, or good, to be called a Christian? - As Christians, we generally like the fact that we’re called Christians. - We say, I’m a Christian, I go to church! - Notably we’re known for our kindness, welcoming, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2020

3 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself & the Church) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-III—1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: ‘The Pen-less Pen’-Light? Our Franklin County school system gave one of it’s 3rd grade teachers what she supposed was a ‘pen-light.’ However, she soon discovered that the pen-light was only a light, for which she had no real ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For The Memories Series

Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 19, 2001

The church at Colossae was wrought with problems in theology and philosophy but still Paul heard some good things about them. This morning, listen to Paul as he says, Thanks for the memories …”

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES © 2001 Dr. Roy Mason Colossians 1:1-14 This morning we being a short series of messages entitled, NO MATTER THE QUESTION: Jesus is the Answer! We will use the short book of Colossians as our source. This obscure city, located 100 miles east of the Ephesus had once been a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Up With The Jones'

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Feb 7, 2007

We want what we do not have because we think that we deserve it. Grace does not jive with what some teach today - Prosperity Theology.

BP18KeepingUpJames4 Sermon: “Keeping Up With the Jones’” Scripture: James 4: 1-8a Theme: We want and do not have because we think we deserve it. Grace doesn’t jive with Prosperity theology! On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you love God, you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

How's Your Diet?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 21, 2007

We get so much watered down theology these days. We need to have a voracious appetite for God’s word. This is an encouraging message to get after it.

When our son was born he was feeding very well. We found out later he had acid reflux. He was basically on a starvation diet because he wasn’t eating very much and he wasn’t keeping much down at all. When I went to Ranger school I lost about 20 pounds in just a few weeks and I was fortunate to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran