Sermons on Messengers Of Reconciliation:

Introduction To Galatians Series

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

An Introduction to Paul's Letter to the Galatian Church

Introduction In the last couple of years we have spent time looking at some of the important parts of the Old Testament, the life of Jesus and who he is and recently Jesus’ blueprint for being a Christian. Of course when Jesus returned to his Father, the Church began to grow around the world. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

A Faithful Watchman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the believer's responsibility to warn others about the consequences of sin and to actively participate in leading others towards Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to set aside the worries and cares of this world, and focus our minds on the Word of God. The Word that is alive, active, sharper than any two-edged sword, and the Word that has the power to transform our lives. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-19

Topics: Dissuading, Unbeliever, Destruction

The Primacy Of Spiritual Healing: Understanding Jesus's Message Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 3, 2024

The Primacy of Spiritual Healing: Understanding Jesus's Message of the Kingdom

The Primacy of Spiritual Healing: Understanding Jesus's Message of the Kingdom Scripture: Mark 1:29-39 Reflection Jesus's ministry on earth was characterized by acts of compassion and miraculous healings, but his ultimate mission transcended mere physical restoration. Through a careful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Other

Breaking Barriers Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus brings peace and unites divided groups. Through Christ, we can reconcile any broken relationship.

Today, we're gonna talk about smashing walls and fixing broken friendships. When we do this, we find a peace and unity that's out of this world. So, as bridge builders, we gotta do something. In Ephesians, Paul talks about the beef between Jews and Gentiles and how Jesus fixed it all on the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Topics: Overcoming Obstacles, Constructive Communication, Cultural Integration, Social Inclusion

How To Treat One Who Has Wronged You Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Apr 26, 2007

What do we do when someone has wronged us? We know that we must forgive, but when is restoration necessary? Paul’s letter to Philemon gives us some insights into when it is appropriate to restore someone who has wronged us.

How to Treat One who has Wronged You Philemon Over the next four weeks we will be taking a look at how to treat what we often ignore. These messages will come from four of the smallest books in the Bible, all one-chapter books. Today we’re going to walk through the book of Philemon and then next ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (Part 2)

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 15, 2004

Divorce between believers

1 Corinthians 7:10-16 When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (part 2) Introduction According to the National Center for Health Statistics, last year—in 2003—there were 2,187,000 couples that got married in the United States. And the Center reports that there were 1 million couples that divorced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shining Shoes For Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

A 3 part series designed to help people work through conflict. part 3 of 3.

Matthew 18:15-20 Shining Shoes for Christ When Brennan Manning, an evangelical Catholic, was waiting to catch a plane in the Atlanta airport, he sat down in one of the many places where usually black men shine white men’s shoes. And an elderly black man began to shine Brennan’s shoes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Communion 2 -- What Happens After Supper?

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Apr 17, 2005

Communion, The Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist. Ordinance, fellowship, sacrament. Communion means something different to each one of us and to all of us together. But what about after supper?

COMMUNION 2 -- AFTER SUPPER Introduction: The celebration of Communion or the Eucharist as some refer to the practice of commemorating what is also called the Lord’s Supper, has different meanings in the spiritual lives of each one of us. It is a personal experience of sitting at the supper ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Gospel

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

Presents the gospel message as good news today for America and that the gospel is for ALL.

The Gospel Acts 10:34-44 September 14, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church In America today the good news of the Gospel has become sad news—let me give you some examples: Only 13% of Americans believe in the Ten Commandments. There are only 12 churches in the US for every 10,000 Americans. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Seeds Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 17, 2024

A sermon for Pentecost B, Lectionary 11

June 19, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 2 Cor. 5:6-10, 14-17; Mark 4:26-34 The Seeds of the Kingdom Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Let’s pray: Almighty God, we pray, your kingdom come. Your kingdom certainly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Zechariah's Song Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2018

This Christmas, realize that God has visited you, trust Him to save you. Then, after He has saved you, serve Him without fear. It really is the only way to experience His peace.

Michele Hardie, of Holland, Michigan, describes a time when her family was getting ready for Advent. Recalling their preparation for advent a year earlier, she asked her children, “Who can tell me what the four candles in the Advent wreath represent?” She was looking for them to say hope, peace, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Paul's Opponents Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2022

Did the Apostle Paul have enemies? He sure did! I never thought about it before, but I think he had many opponents (enemies) because His preaching must have ruffled many feathers. I love him because I love the books of the Bible he wrote and the stand he took for Jesus Christ.

Paul's Opponents 6/4/2022 Did the Apostle Paul have enemies? He sure did! I never thought about it before, but I think he had many opponents (enemies) because His preaching must have ruffled many feathers. I love him because I love the books of the Bible he wrote and the stand he took for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36

Denomination: Baptist

The Sent Ones Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the idea of the church acting as a 'trailer' for Christianity, aiming to live in such a way that it entices others to want to learn more about the faith.

Are you the kind of person who enjoys watching the trailers for upcoming movies? Maybe you get to the theater early especially to see those trailers on the big screen. Trailers are tasters, short film versions of the soon-to-be-released feature, and they usually include the best special effects or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 10:7-8

Topics: Movie Metaphors, Church Influence, Spiritual Impact

Sermon Series: Surprise The World

Is There A Murderer In Your Mind? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001

Our anger can create destructive tendencies. Jesus wants us to handle it properly.

I. A False Interpretation (21-22a) A. Observing the Law Outwardly 1. Jewish leaders had reduced 6th commandment to only an act 2. Only judgment feared was from courts of earth B. Neglecting the Law Inwardly 1. Jesus said 6th commandment deals w/matters of the heart 2. “To be unjustly angry and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

That The Grace Of God Be Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2014

Each one reconciled by Christ is to be involved in reconciling the world to God. But not all those in the church are. They have missed their ministry. According to our text, they have received the grace of God in vain.

2 CORINTHIANS [5:17-] 6: 1-2 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THAT THE GRACE OF GOD BE NOT IN VAIN [Luke 16:1-13] The first two verses in the sixth chapter carry on the instruction from chapter 5 concerning our calling and task as ambassadors. God has just finished a passionate plea that each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist