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Jesus Hates Hypocrisy

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2025

Jesus took a very firm line in today's Gospel reading about how we shopuld walk the talk

Jesus hates Hypocrisy Our Gospel reading today shows clearly that Jesus hadn’t read Dale Carnegie’s book How to win friends and influence people Because the way Jesus spoke to the Scribes and Pharisees in this passage was tough and he wasn’t out to make friends that day The setting is a meal. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-46

Denomination: Anglican

Holy Hatred Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 14th sermon in the series.

HOLY HATRED PSALM 119:113-120 INTRODUCTION A. If the title Holy Hatred did not grate against your Christian sensibilities, it probably should have (Matt 5:43-45). B. Was David’s declaration of his hatred for the double-minded a prophetic utterance? Was it a weakness of the flesh at which God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-120

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder At The Cross Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

THE WONDER AT THE CROSS

Galatians 6:11 - 18 THE WONDER AT THE CROSS I. HE EXPOSES THE CRITIC (12, 13) - Their Conceit - 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, Their Constraint - they constrain you to be circumcised; Their Cowardice - only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Cross Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

THE CROSS

Galatians 6:11-18 THE CROSS 1. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CROSS - THE LEGALIZERS – 6:12-13 Their Conceit - 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, Their Constraint - they constrain you to be circumcised; Their Complaint - only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Holiness

Unconditional Love: A Message For Valentine's Day SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

The gift of Christ is the ultimate demonstration of God's unconditional love.

The gift of Christ is the proof of God's love. This Saturday is Valentine's Day. It's the day when a man is supposed to give his girlfriend or wife a special gift to show that he loves her. Popular gifts include flowers, candy, and jewelry. But God gave us a much costlier gift to prove His love for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Topics: Unconditional Love, Valentine's Day Message

The Miracle Of Life Restored SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the miraculous healing of Jairus' daughter by Jesus.

Today, on Father's Day, we gather to reflect on the importance of fathers and their love for their children. While this day may not hold the same significance as Mother's Day, it is crucial to recognize the role of fathers in our lives. Unfortunately, for many, Father's Day brings back painful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Topics: Miracles Of Jesus, Healing

Revival Through The Whisper Of Water SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A sermon inspired by the metaphorical language of Job 14:7-9, illustrating how a seemingly dead tree can spring back to life at the mere 'whisper of water'. God calls us to be carriers of this life-giving water.

Today, I want to share a message inspired by the poetic language found in Job 14:7-9. In this passage, Job speaks of a tree that appears dead and without hope, but miraculously comes back to life at the "scent of water." This imagery reminds us that God wants us to be like water carriers, bringing ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9

Topics: Encouragement, Hope, Revival

Redeemed By The Blood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023

This sermon explores the profound truth of our redemption through Christ, the significance of His sacrifice, and our response to this incredible gift. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a blessing to gather together in His name, bound by His love, and warmed by His grace? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to celebrate the redemption realized through Christ, to appreciate the relevance of His ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14, Titus 2:11-14, Ephesians 1:7-10

Topics: Redemption, Christ Alone

Open Invitation To Salvation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023

This sermon explores accepting God's invitation, harnessing hope, and embracing salvation to find rest, resilience, and spiritual abundance in our lives.

Good morning, dear friends. Today we gather in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united by our love for God and His everlasting Word. As we immerse ourselves in His divine teachings, we are reminded of the words of the great Christian theologian, J.I. Packer, who once said, "Once you become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Topics: Living, Hope

Funeral Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

___ is the time to honor and mourn a life that has been lost. But it’s also a time to celebrate the hope of their reunion in eternity and the comfort that brings. It is hard for us to lose ___, but I also want to remind us that there is much to take comfort in as well. Comfort In Knowing Heaven Is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4

Topics: Funeral Service

Trust God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

The sermon encourages trusting God wholeheartedly, heeding His Word, and holding onto His promises amidst life's uncertainties and challenges.

Good morning, beloved family of God! How blessed we are to gather again under this roof, bound by the unshakeable and unfathomable love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the God we serve, and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Trust, Him

Set Free From Shame Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the transformative encounter of the Samaritan woman with Jesus, illustrating God's intent to save rather than condemn, and the possibility of turning guilt and shame into healing and belonging through God's grace.

The story of the Samaritan woman perfectly illustrates how God sent Jesus not to condemn the world but to save the world through him. Jesus humbles himself, engages the woman in conversation, and sets her free from shame and guilt. She arrives at the well as a sinner, but leaves as a saint. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Topics: Shame And Guilt, Healing And Belonging, Divine Encounters

How Could This Happen

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2002

This is the funeral sermon for a 14 year old. This young man was "on fire" for Jesus Christ and this sermon celebrates that fact.

Wednesday Morning July 3, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Funeral Service For Arturo “Spike” Castillo, Jr. HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? John 14:1-6 Introduction: 1. This morning as we honor and celebrate the life of Arturo “Spike” Castillo Jr., many of us are asking the question, “How could ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Commendable Giving

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

I submit to us that The Offering Is An Important Part of the Worship Experience. The Offering is so Important that John Mark writes in verse 41 that "JESUS SAT over against the TREASURY,and BEHELD HOW THE PEOPLE CAST MONEY INTO THE TREASURY ...."

I submit to us that The Offering Is An Important Part of the Worship Experience. The Offering is so Important that John Mark writes in verse 41 that "JESUS SAT over against the TREASURY, and BEHELD HOW THE PEOPLE CAST MONEY INTO THE TREASURY ...." In the Giving of our Offerings, we are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Fool Some Of The People Some Of The Time

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 2, 2003

Are we really and truly trying to please God with our communication, customs and conduct, or are we trying to please man?

COMMUNICATION - Our words will be kind and not foolish KINDNESS IN SPEECH V. 1 Matthew Henry said that “if wrath rises like a threatening storm, then a soft answer will turn it away like the winds.” The Speech Research Unit of Kenyon College has proved that when a person is shouted at, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist