Sermons on Ministry Of Reconciliation:

Absalom

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 15, 2018

Dis functional family, lack of self control, anger, vengeance and ambition caused the downfall and death this young man named Absalom. The life of Absalom teaches many lessons to parents and young adults.

II Samuel 14:25-27 & II Samuel 18:33 Absalom, the 3rd son of King David was a handsome young man. He was exquisitely good looking in the entire land of Israel (II Samuel 14:25). This young man had everything that he could ask for along with his charming looks which includes name, fame, wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Opposition Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 29, 2020

Sermon from Nehemiah 4-5 that deals with Nehemiah's response to opposition

“DEALING WITH OPPOSITION” Neh. 4-5 FBCF – 6/28/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – The movie, “Jaws,” was released on my birthday – June 20 – back in 1975. Was a blockbuster movie. Some folks who went to see it actually stopped going to the beach for a while. But things got back to normal until 1978. That’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Iii: By God's Grace Jesus Died To Solve Liffe's Greatest Problem Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

Choices have consequences and we all are judged by the same criteria - sin versus righteousness. God loved us and acted to save us by giving His Son to die for our sins so that we might have everlasting life.

BY GOD’S GRACE JESUS DIED TO SOLVE LIFE’S SUPREME PROBLEM Well, here we are. We did not ask to be born into this world but we were. At some point in our childhood we might have asked where we came from and were given some kind of evasive answer like, “We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Your Sins I Will Not Remember Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2012

The tussle over paying for contraception has raised our awareness of sin; it should also raise our awareness of the need to repent, confess sin and receive the forgiveness of God.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2012 “Your Sins I Will Not Remember” There’s a story told about one of the members of our extended family, a man who was a smoker until his first heart attack, and about what he did on this Sunday before Lent. As the story goes, he bought a carton of cigarettes and smoked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

2nd Advent - Peace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 8, 2023

Advent 2nd week – Peace. The Advent of CHRIST was to bring us peace. Not the kind of peace we relate to, rather, Peace with GOD. Know JESUS Know Peace – NO JESUS NO PEACE

2023.12.10. Sermon Notes. 2nd Advent – PEACE KnoW JESUS KnoW PEACE William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea. Advent 2nd week – Peace. The Advent of CHRIST was to bring us peace. Not the kind of peace we relate to, rather, Peace with GOD. Know JESUS Know Peace – NO JESUS NO PEACE Scriptures: John 14:27, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:8-14, Colossians 1:19-22, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Philippians 4:4-7, Colossians 3:15, John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, 2 Thessalonians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2023

What does it mean to be in Christ? Let’s allow the Bible to tell us. Several churches claim that eternal life is only available within their walls. Who does Jesus say will have eternal life?

What does it mean to be in Christ? Let’s allow the Bible to tell us. Several churches claim that eternal life is only available within their walls. Who does Jesus say will have eternal life? For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Forgiveness Fruit

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 26, 2024

Have faith, right attitudes, right requests and forgive to see what God will do. Maranatha!!!

Mark 11:15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; 16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Day Of Atonement (Leviticus 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 15, 2024

What does the Day of Atonement teach us about our Messiah? Let's look at Leviticus 16.

Does the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur, reconciliation, covering over) teach us that animal sacrifices did not permanently remove sin but were reminders of sin? Did Yom Kippur remind people that even the priests were but sinful men who needed an offering for their sins? Do we through Jesus now have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Practical Deeds Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To explore the transformative power of sincere love in action, and how it can impact not just our personal lives but the world around us.

Good morning, Church family! We are going to dive deep into the Word today, exploring a passage that truly shines a light on the transformative power of love, not just in our personal lives, but in our world as a whole. Brennan Manning, a wonderful Christian author, once said, "In every encounter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-21

Topics: Love, Action

The Unforgiving Debtor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the power, necessity, and blessings of forgiveness as taught by Jesus in Matthew 18:21-35, emphasizing that forgiveness is a liberating journey.

Good morning, family! You know, I recently came across a quote from C. S. Lewis, "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." Friends, that got me thinking about our own journeys and how forgiveness plays such an essential role in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Topics: Forgiveness

How Many Times? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the power, necessity, and example of forgiveness as demonstrated in Matthew 18:21-35, emphasizing the importance of forgiving others as we have been forgiven by God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dig deep into the power, the necessity, and the example of forgiveness as shown to us in Matthew 18:21-35. It's a passage that might make you squirm a little, but boy is it powerful! Before we dive in, I want to share a quote from Dag Hammarskjöld, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Topics: Forgiveness

The Forerunner And The Final Trumpet: Preparing For The Coming King (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 17, 2025

Two thousand years ago, God broke four hundred years of prophetic silence by raising a man named John the Baptist—a forerunner crying in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” Today, the same Spirit is stirring the remnant Church to take up that mantle again.

The Forerunner and the Final Trumpet: Preparing for the Coming King (Parts 1 & 2) October 18, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 1:67-80 Somewhere in the halls of our universities, in our capitol buildings, on the glow of our screens, and even inside our sanctuaries, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Brethren

Salvation - Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 24, 2024

Working through the book of 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Salvation – Part 2” 1 Peter 1:1-12 A sermon for September 22, 2024 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, Revelation 7:9-10, Revelation 21:1-2, Colossians 1:26-27, Romans 5:1-5, James 4:7-8, Galatians 5:19-25, 1 Corinthians 15:57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

How To Pray More Strategically

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 2, 2002

How to Pray More Strategically - Matt. 21:21,22

How to Pray More Strategically - Matt. 21:21,22 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not ony can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ’Go throw yourself into the sea, and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Can't See, Just Have Faith

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003

Faith is truly the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. But how is your faith? Faith never says, "I see", but it always says "I believe"

WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE, JUST HAVE FAITH ENCOURAGEMENT FOR AN EMPOWERED COMMUNITY: MATT 9:27-31 (PREACHED AT THE VA. BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION MEN’S RETREAT - BY REV. W. D. SCOTT SR) THE VERY REAL PRESENCE OF EVIL IN THE WORLD AND THE SINFULNESS OF HUMAN BEINGS, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Baptist