Sermons on melissa harris perry:

Generosity Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 12, 2024

The first of four messages on ownership of all things and giving, "Lifestyle of Generosity."

Generosity We have been working our way through Genesis, as part of a deep dive into scripture. I was talking about Abraham in my last sermon, before Easter, well actually, before cafe church. I talked on Abraham’s journey being a journey of faith and that the journey of faith is ours also as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:23-24, Genesis 3:20-21, Romans 8:28-32, Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Salvation Army

Your Servant Is Listening

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2017

The subtle theology of revelation that comes from listening to God.

Jed Harris, producer of Our Town and other plays, became convinced he was losing his hearing. He went to a specialist, who gave him a thorough checkup. The doctor pulled out a gold watch and asked, “Can you hear this ticking?” Harris said, “Of course.” The specialist walked to the door and held ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:3-19, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Catholic

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

You become what you worship.

Wired for Worship: You Become What You Worship 10.04.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes the Wired for Worship series. To subscribe to the podcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. Or check out Pastor Mark’s blog @ www.evotional.com. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living An Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 27, 2009

How desperate is your faith? Are you as committed to your faith in Christ as the Syro-Phoenician woman was?

Living an Unwavering Faith From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden. For a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit heard about Him, and she came and fell at His feet. The woman was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Always Faithful

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 11, 2001

God always has and always will be faithful to His people

Always Faithful Selected Passages Devotional for Perry County Home November 11, 2001 Introduction The Marine Corps has an interesting motto, Semper Fidelis, it is Semper Fi for short. We have all seen it on shirts, bumper stickers and various other items but do you know what those two Latin words ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Mole (New Age)

Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 28, 2001

This sermon is about the New Age movement creeping into the mainline denomoninational Churches

A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though they were a very large mammal their throat was very small. The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. The teacher reiterated ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nitty Gritty...meet Religion #2 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality and is designed to help seekers understand that God wants our Nitty and our Gritty Lives.

May 25 & 26, 2002 Luke 18:35-42 “Nitty Gritty…Meet Religion” John Currier in 1949 was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Later he was transferred and paroled to work on a farm near Nashville, Tennessee. In 1968, Currier’s sentence was terminated, and a letter bearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

You Want Me To Do What For My Enemy? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2018

Jesus said we should love our enemies. But I don't even like them, why should I even want to show them love?

OPEN: I’ve always loved limericks, and years ago I ran across this one: “There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, and they clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats (pause) there weren't any.” (Pulpit Helps 3/97 p. 8) Now that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Expectations

Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Feb 22, 2006

Don’t be anxious about your life

Great Expectations: The sting is Gone. (Pastor Craige LeBreton) Life is wonderful…Life is good…Life is hope…Life is experienced… In Life we need to distinguish between…the light and the darkness… …living and existing…expecting and being anxious… I once heard a simple…yet wonderful definition of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Keeps His Promises Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

An examination of the way that God keeps His promises.

Your name is important, isn’t it? I know it is, because I have a name, and I know how much it means to me. I also know because about the time I mess up a name or forget a name, I hear about it! Names, especially of people, have always been important to us. A Mr. Simpkin of Phoenix, AZ, gets ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foundation Of Forgiveness: Where Forgiveness Begins Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Forgiveness is a command for Christians. God will not forgive us if we cannot or do not forgive others.

(based on a series by Darryl Dash) SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: MATTHEW 18:21-35 TITLE: “THE FOUNDATION OF FORGIVENESS: Where Forgiveness Begins” OPEN: A. Old Joe was dying. For years he’d been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Age With Grace

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

Gives some guidelines for aging gracefully from the examples of Simeon and Anna.

DATE: July 15, 2001 TEXT: Luke 2:21-38 THEME: "How to Age With Grace" INTRODUCTION “There is something happening to every one of you this very moment as you sit here in church. Imperceptibly, but relentlessly. You are getting older - aging. The causes are uncertain, probably because our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Have Faith

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 10, 2006

To encourage the congregation that God can do anything if we have faith in Him

SBC Philippi 3/5/06 am Rev. Jeff Simms If You Have Faith Matthew 17:14-21 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation that God can do anything if we have faith in Him. We are following Jesus closer and closer to the cross and the resurrection. We come to the point in the story where the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Little Children Come To Me

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

it was put on my heart that since today is our Love Disciples launch, it would be appropriate to remind ourselves of what scripture tells Jesus said about the little children.

Last week we basically stayed in one passage of scripture, so today we’ve got some catching up to do, as we get back to scriptural gymnastics. Our key verses will be found in: Matthew 19:13-15 Proverbs 22:6 Focus on three main ideas today: Discipleship Training up our youth Overcoming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Proverbs 22:6

Mother's Day 2001

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 14, 2001

We should both appreciate and imitate our godly mothers.

MOTHER’S DAY - 2001 II Tim. 1:3-5 INTRO.- I am reminded of your sincere faith which lived in your mother Eunice and now lives in you. TIMOTHY GOT SOMETHING GOOD FROM HIS MOTHER! He apparently got some of his faith in Christ from his mother. Should that surprise us? Men, can you ever be too ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ