Sermons on Love Those Who Hate:

Happy Are Those Whose Strength Is In Thee.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

When we are walking in the way of the LORD, it is He who is leading us.

HAPPY ARE THOSE WHOSE STRENGTH IS IN THEE. Psalm 84:1-7. At the end of the celebration of Passover, in Jewish homes scattered throughout the world, the parting toast is, ‘Next year in Jerusalem!’ The sentiment echoes a common consciousness, a restlessness if you will, which is forever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Righteousness Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Rick Young on Dec 1, 2004

What the real difference in being righteous in God’s eyes and in mans eyes? Why are we sometimes made to feel we have to GET righteous, in order to BE righteous? The answer may surprise you.

Have you ever felt rejected by a church or group simply because you weren’t "good enough"? Have you ever been told by someone you were living in sin because you couldn’t seem to live up to certain rules or guidelines? Have you ever wondered why it is that many times we are made to think we must ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Wants To Be A Winner Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 4, 2007

Being a winner does not have to be a worldly issue. God expects His children to conquer, win, triumph in this world. What are the attributes needed to accomplish this.

“Who Wants To Be A Winner” 1 John 5:1-5 > Regis Philbin seems to have a golden touch these days. Almost everything he touches seems to have public acceptance and is successful. Regis was the initial host of the show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” I have a different question for us this morning, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1, 1 John 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Befor Jesus Christ?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003

There is no corner of teh universe where God’s grace has not been preached.

1 Peter 3:18-22 “What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Before Jesus Christ?” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice hangs a painting that got the artist in trouble with the Inquisition. The painting depicts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Give Peace O Lord To Those Who Trust In Thee Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

The true path to peace lies through repentance and forgiveness of sins.

18th Sunday After Pentecost 2015 Extraordinary Form Saint Matthew would have had a vivid recollection of the stories of that day in Galilee, because just down the street at the tax office, Matthew the sinner, the tax collector, was sitting. And as Jesus passed by, Matthew heard the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Lesson 14: To Walk Properly Toward Those Who Are Outside Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2018

Paul said that those who are appointed to an office in the church should “have a good report of them which are without” - that is, we who are believers and name the name of Jesus should live a life above reproach.

9/1/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 14: To Walk Properly Toward those who are Outside (1 Thessalonians 4:12) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12 (NIV) “so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” Introduction: In 1 Timothy 3:7 Paul said that those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Treats Lightly Those Who Treat Him Lightly

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

What does God consider acceptable worship?

The Lord Treats Lightly Those Who Treat Him Lightly Malachi 1:6-14 Introduction The third of the Ten Commandments reads: “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). Often we think of this as ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Those Who Overcome: How To Be Free From All Sin

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

"He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne." -Revelation 3:21 NASB William Booth said, "I consider that the chief dangers which confront the coming century will be religion without the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27, Romans 2:11, Acts 2:23-24, John 6:63, Revelation 3:21, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

#11 Who, Me? — Jesus Loves Tax Collectors And Sinners Too Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 4, 2020

Jesus called an unlikely disciple named Levi, aka Matthew who would later pen the gospel that bears his name. He was a hated tax collector who ran with the riff-raff of society. But Jesus loved him too and had a place of service for someone such as him

#11 Who, Me? — Jesus Loves Tax Collectors and Sinners Too Series: Gospel of Mark Chuck Sligh March 1, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful Who You Love- False Love, Versus True Love, And Loving Truth Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2019

This is two devotional meditations on Proverbs 2:19-22 & 3:1-4. God's love is True & truthful. False love exists. We have to be careful who & what we fall in love with-because whatever we love sets our direction.

Proverbs 2 19 of all those who go to her none return, nor do they attain paths of life 20 so you go in the way of goodness, and keep the to it 21 for the right (straight, righteous) shall dwell (abide/remain) in the land & the mature (complete, whole) shall remain (be left) in it 22 but the ...read more

Denomination: *other

What Is Hateful Among Men?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that fool's thoughts are always sin, and the scoffer/scorners are hateful to mankind.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a fool? No, fools are unbelievers. Psalms 14:1 (Amplified Bible) 14:1 To the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David. THE [empty-headed] fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable deeds; there is none that does good or right. II. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 15 - With No Sorrow Concerning Those Who Have Died Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2018

The Lord will come as a thief in the night; and therefore they are to be ready at all times, like a good soldier.

9/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 15: With No Sorrow Concerning Those Who Have Died (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NIV) 13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord And Beware Of Those Who Place Confidence In The Flesh Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2019

If I were to give you a theme for chapter three, I would say "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering." This is Christian experience—to know Him. Not so much to know about Him, but to really know—Him. This is experimental knowledge.

Date: 12/26/18 Lesson #21 Title: Rejoice In The Lord And Beware Of Those Who Place Confidence In The Flesh • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3 (NIV) (1) Further, my brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Loving Kindness Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

this Psalm reminds us of God's covenant loyalty. He has special blessings for those who enjoy a relationship with Him

GOD’S LOVING KINDNESS Text: Ps. 103 Intro: 1. In the great fish story of the Bible, Jonah gets angry with God when he doesn’t punish the people of Nineveh 2. He has a most interesting prayer which very clearly highlights the content and condition of his heart: “O Lord, is this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22, Psalm 33:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 4, 2022

Paul shares with us who we are if we are following Jesus - We are People In Christ, We are People of Love and We are People of Hope

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14; Psalm 82 Title: Who Are You? In this passage we learn three things about who we are – 1. We are People in Christ Jesus 2. We are People of Love 3. We are People of Hope INTRO: Grace and Peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, 1 John 4:19, John 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene