Sermons on Liberate The Oppressed:

Christianity, Jesus Style

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 23, 2012

What is a true Christ follower?

A few years ago I was driving to the Adirondack Mountains where I would spend a week in the Whitney Wilderness area. My canoe was on top of the car, my backpack and other equipment was in the back and I was set for the long trip to upper state New York. Driving that far is a little boring so I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Messiah's Manifesto

Contributed by Jim Pye on Jan 27, 2001

Jesus fulfils the mission that Isaih spoke of.

21/1/01 6 p.m. Luke 4:14-21 : The Messiah’s Manifesto 14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Full Life In Empty Places

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Aug 8, 2010

God

Isaiah 58:1-12 (Amplified Bible) Isaiah 58 1CRY ALOUD, spare not. Lift up your voice like a trumpet and declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins! 2Yet they seek, inquire for, and require Me daily and delight [externally] to know My ways, as [if they were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Declare The Acceptable Year Of The Lord

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 9, 2023

The past few years has placed us in captivity physically, mentally, and spiritually, the whole world has been turned upside down and people have been messed up. It is the time of restoration. It is the time to get back what the devil has stolen from us.

Declare The Acceptable Year of the Lord By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. DEFINITION: - Acceptable means pleasing, desirable, favorable, and welcome. Declare is to say something in an emphatic manner, to acknowledge possession of something. OPENING: - There is a show on Television I watch ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-8, Luke 4:18-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Palm Sunday: The Triumphal Entry Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Apr 4, 2024

Palm Sunday commemorates a significant event in Christian tradition—the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. This event holds profound symbolism and spiritual significance for believers worldwide.

Title: Palm Sunday: The Triumphal Entry of Jesus Text: Matthew 21:5-11 ““Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serving God Is Not Optional

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2023

In one sense, God gives us the freedom and option to serve Him or not. We know the outcomes of that choice, so it is not really an option to reject Him.

Serving God Is Not Optional Patriots have their eyes open to the destruction of our republic. Even the people who are asleep or are not patriotic know something is wrong. Our forefathers knew that having God as the basis of our society was essential, not optional. They knew that when people know ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Require? (Online) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 25, 2024

The Lord revealed His righteousness and gave commandments to us. They are to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before Him. The lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places and provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic, making it particularly relevant to America.

INTRODUCTION Outline 1. That We Do Justly 2. That We Love Mercy 3. That We Walk Humbly Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will explore the profound theme: "What does God Require?" Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:7-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Partiality Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Sin of Partiality James 2:1-13 I. Introduction A. I trust you have your Bible this AM...go ahead and turn to James Chpt 2. We are continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. B. So far, we have examined How to Respond ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Grace

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Feb 21, 2002

An examination of the Church at Macedonia.

Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org 2 Corinthians 8:1-2: ”Moreover, brethren, we make know to you the grace of God bestowed upon the churches of Macedonia: that in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Who Can Believe It?

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 20, 2000

We often miss God because we only look in the expected places

Who could believe it? Who would have ever thought it would have come to this? Such a powerful and glaring historical spectacle, nothing has gone as it seemed…. All of the professionals and most of the amatures got this one wrong. In fact as I read the record, no one suggested at any time that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Preachers Theme

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Jun 15, 2006

Jesus went about preaching. Paul was compelled to preach Christ. What is the preacher’s central theme?

We have just heard that reading from Mark’s gospel where we hear of Jesus, first healing Simon’s mother-in-law (Do we, by the way, realise that Simon- or Peter as he was renamed, was a married man?), then healing many sick people and driving out many demons in Capernaum. Mark’s Gospel is an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus' Preaching

Contributed by Ian Lyall on May 24, 2010

Jesus, in his ministry healed the sick, raised the dead, proclaimed God's Kingdom, yet his real work was to proclaim the Good News

We have just heard that reading from Mark's gospel where we hear of Jesus, first healing Simon's mother-in-law (Do we, by the way, realise that Simon- or Peter as he was renamed, was a married man?), then healing many sick people and driving out many demons in Capernaum. Mark's Gospel is an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Zacchaeus The Tax Collector PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

To explore the transformative power of an intimate relationship with Jesus, as demonstrated by Zacchaeus' encounter and subsequent transformation. Key

Good morning, family of faith! I am thrilled to be standing here, in the house of our Lord, ready to open His word and share with you a message that I believe is profoundly relevant to our lives today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound by a love that transcends ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Grace

A Dynamic Church Witnesses To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 13, 2008

God enables those who have received mercy to witness to the gospel through deeds of mercy.

Scripture Introduction “Who is my neighbor?” “Who is my neighbor?” One of the most intriguing and studied questions ever asked. It all began when a religious leader, in order to test Jesus, asked: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus’ answer was simple, if impossible: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beautiful Benedictus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The beauty of the benedictus lies in its eloquent description of the salvation of the Messiah. Inverse 78 the tender mercy of God is behind the beautiful dawning of the new day.

One morning the 5-year-old son of a doctor overheard his father tell his mother "I don't know when I will be home. I have been called out on a maternity case." A few minutes after his father left the doorbell rang, and the little lad went to the door. "Is the doctor in," ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:51-80