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Judging The Scriptures Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you judge the Scriptures rather than being judged by them

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

Jesus sees, calls, and transforms the overlooked and broken, offering grace and belonging to all who respond to His invitation, no matter their past.

Friends, picture it with me: a crowded street in Jericho, hot dust swirling, elbows and shoulders jostling for a glimpse of a traveling Teacher. At the edge of that scene is a man who feels small in more ways than one. He has money that can buy him furniture but not friends, status that sparks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Jesus' Love, Undesirables

Love In Overalls Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 23, 2000

How to love people enough to like them by developing the art of unconditional acceptance.

Love In Overalls (Message #12 of the Series: View From God’s Mountaintop) Matthew 5.1and John 13.34-35 October 22, 2000 ------------------------- This morning we connect two texts. The first is the prologue to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:1

Denomination: United Methodist

"And All God's People Said, 'amen!'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2003

The gracious meaning of our relationship with Christ is not a matter of yes and no, but God’s gracious presence is always around us.

2 Corinthians 1:18-22 “And All God’s People Said, ‘Amen!’” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Whether it be in politics, business, or ministry, there have always been crooked people. But today, it seems like everywhere we look, trust is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Restoring The Ruined Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 4, 2002

A message raising the question of where we find the lepers of the 21st century and how we should deal with them in light of Jesus action.

Restoring the Ruined Introduction: Casey House in Toronto is a modern day leper’s colony. None of the residents who live there has any hope for a cure. None of the residents who live there has any family interested in their plight. None of the residents who live there has any dreams for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Anger

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 23, 2003

Anger is something we all experience. How does the Bible deal with it? Our text says, "Be angry and do not sin ..." Let us deal with that today.

ANGER EPHESIANS 4:26 Be Angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. [NASB] INTRODUCTION Who this week has been angry? Just out and out mad at someone or something? ▪ You have been stuck in a long traffic jam or you have got behind the slowest driver in the whole ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

'don't Worry.... Simplify!!!'

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

The Fourth and Final Sermon of the Fall 2008 Series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So That You Can Say ‘Yes.’

In the past month, we have taken time each Sunday to think about the issue and reality of overload on our lives. (Slide 1) We spent time with 1 Peter 5:7, ‘Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.’ How to deal with worry was our main topic of discussion. Then ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Wise Up Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 15, 2008

1 or 13 of Galatians. This Sermon calls Christians to wise-up about simplicity and certainty of the Gospel through the eyes of the Apostle Paul

Wise up Sunday sermon July 30, 2006 (Galatians 1:1-5, through Galatians part 1) Intro: People do some of the dumbest things. Here is a top 10 list of famous last words: • Okay, Let it down slowly • What does this button do? • Step back a bit, I can’t get you in the picture. • It’s OK, I saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of The Strong And Weak

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 24, 2009

Is your faith strong, is it weak? Does God love you any differenly if it is?

Sermon 062809 Mark 5:21-43 Sometimes things don’t make sense unless you look at the whole thing. If you look at or Gospel Lesson this morning you can tell even before you read it that it’s a long lesson. The next thing that becomes noticeable is that there are two very separate accounts going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

What Time Is It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 25, 2005

It is time for the church to be a redeeming factor in the world.

“What Time is It” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Chronicles 12:32 “And of the children of Issachar, [which were men] that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them [were] two hundred; and all their brethren [were] at their commandment.” Today I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Apostolic

Eschatological Worship {part 4}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 31, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 4} Rev. 22:8-9; Rev. 15:1-4; Matthew 21:1-11 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was preach on Palm Sunday and dovetailed with the worship theme of Jesus as King. MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

"Who's Coming To Dinner?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 22, 2013

A sermon about table fellowship.

"Who's Coming to Dinner?" Luke 14:1, 7-24 I heard of one pastor who preached on this passage. He really, really emphasized to his congregation Jesus' Words: "When you host a lunch or dinner, don't invite your friends...Instead...invite the poor, crippled, lame, and blind." Apparently, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: United Methodist

"Freedom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 23, 2015

A sermon about allowing Jesus to help you stand up straight and not have to live a stooped over life.

"Freedom" Luke 13:10-17 The woman crippled for 18 years and unable to stand up straight does not ask for healing. Instead, Jesus calls her and sets her free from her disability by laying hands on her. Her response is to stand up straight and start praising God. Over the years, she has become ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Sound - Pt. 3 - Sound Stage Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 29, 2013

We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?

Sound Pt. 3 – Sound Stage We have been talking about the importance of sound. I stated that our problem is that our world has learned to harness the power of sound more effectively than the children of God. Our world understand that sound has the ability to create and produce change. So on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Grow Together With Others Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2015

Groups, Relationships, Involvement vs. Isolation

I WILL – “I Will” Grow Together with Others Acts 2:46 (pg. 759) October 18, 2015 Introduction: About 15 years ago I was walking down the hallway at Fern Creek Christian Church on a Wednesday night and I ran into a guy I’d never met before...I’m not sure of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ