Sermons on No Discrimination:

Let's Be Practical Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

First message on James. James’ letter is more a practical paper on corrrect conduct, than a doctrinal discourse. He assumes a knowledge of doctrine (dangerous assumption today!) and urges us to live out the truth.

“It is a bewildering paradox that one-third of all American adults claim to be born again and yet fail to impact our society which becomes sicker and more corrupt by the day. Religion is up but morality is down,” says Chuck Colson. George Gallup reached the same conclusion when he polled the nation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Through Endolence The Rafters Sag

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003

This sermon explores the Christians duty to be salt and light in our communities. What has happened in America as the Church has lost it’s voice

Through Slackness The Rafters Sag Ecclesiastes 10:16-20 This morning some of you might not like my topic. Some of you might go away from here upset that I have dared speak on this subject in the church. But I want to assure you that as sure as I am standing here today I believe God put this ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:16-20

Denomination: *other

Love Thy Neighbor

Contributed by John Gerald on May 14, 2005

To discover the evidence of a real Christian life.

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR! Rev. John W. Gerald I. LOVE, A GODLY QUALITY Lev. 19:18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD. Vengeance and bearing grudges are ungodly qualities, quite contrary to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Amos - The Country Prophet (7:1-9:15) Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

In this third and final lesson on Amos, we will... a. Focus our attention on the last three chapters which contain... 1) Five "Visions" of Amos 2) An "interlude" in which Amos defends his prophetic role 3) A closing glimpse of a b

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Amos - The Country Prophet (7:1-9:15) INTRODUCTION 1. In the first two studies on the book of Amos, we briefly surveyed... a. The "Oracles" of Amos, concerning sin and judgment of eight nations (ch. 1-2) b. The "Sermons" of Amos, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Bubble Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

A sermon on the social "bubble" of Christian culture and how we can reach beyond it to bring more people to Jesus.

INTRO Video "The Bubble Boy" -- Seinfeld <walk in, in a bubble>  I am so excited about my new bubble  No germs -- no sickness  But hard to live life o Have friends o Have a job o Relate to people  Eventually I would die. * Yet many Christians have made this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pulling Down Strongholds

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 5, 2013

What is a stronghold? Where does it come from? How do we pull it down?

Pulling Down Strongholds 2 Corinthians 10:3-7 What is a Stronghold? In worldly parlance a Strong hold = fortress For our purposes today… A sin or a sinful attitude that is fortified or strengthened until you can’t overcome it Sin – evil action or habit Sinful attitude - a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Down Strongholds Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 18, 2013

3rd in the series of sermons that discuss winning the battle Paul spoke of in Romans 7:15

Pulling Down Strongholds 2 Corinthians 10:3-7 What is a Stronghold? In worldly parlance a Strong hold = fortress For our purposes today… A sin or a sinful attitude that is fortified or strengthened until you can’t overcome it Sin – evil action or habit Sinful attitude - a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Conformity And Holiness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

This passage of scripture helps us to see a view of how Christians are to live following the resurrection.

CONFORMITY AND HOLINESS Text: I Peter 1:13 – 25 “In a recent article on the suffering church, FaithWorks listed the degrees of persecution one could face for practice of religious faith: 1. Disapproval 2. Ridicule 3. Pressure to conform 4. Loss of educational opportunities 5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Defeating Temptation

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 21, 2008

May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have to deal with the “tempter” whose object it is to get everyone to be unfaithful to God!

A couple of years ago FOX came out with a new reality show called “Temptation Island” and it was a smash hit for two years. Over 16 million people watched it weekly. And if you haven’t noticed reality TV shows are very popular today. May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Relief Of God's Grace

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

The terrible disappointment of our sin and helplessness is met with the tremendous relief of God’s grace in Christ.

The relief of God’s grace Terrible Disappointment! Without Me you can do nothing John 15:5 By the deeds of the law no flesh shall be justified in His sight Romans 3:20 We are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags Isaiah 64:6 Every one of them has turned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thyatira: It’s Christ’s Way Or The Highway Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the fifth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Thyatira and the dangers tolerating false teaching.

It stood like a lonely sentinel guarding an indefensible post. There were no hills to hide it, no great height to offer any fortified advantage. Yet it held the awesome responsibility of being the gateway to Pergamum, the capital of the province. Protected by only a small garrison of Macedonian ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Eye For An Eye Makes The Whole World Blind

Contributed by Greg Colby on Aug 23, 2017

The scriptures in Exodus provide a limitation on unlimited vengeance being meted out when someone is wronged, however Jesus declared that even an eye for an eye was going too far - Jesus commands his followers to turn the other cheek - to not resist evil

Be Holy. Be Perfect. Our Gospel and our OT readings this morning present us with two illustrations of how God expects his people to live. Each one describes different things to do, and not to do – however the goal of both readings is to provide us with a framework within which to seek justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Deuteronomy 24:10-22

What Do We Do About Our Neighborhood?

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 9, 2016

It’s a scary time and a deadly time for many. If anyone can show us the way to be good neighbors …it’s Jesus!

What Are We Going to Do About Our Neighborhood? Luke 10:25-37 
Introduction Watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood is a pleasant childhood memory. There were real life characters like Mr. McFeely the delivery man, Lady Aberlin, Chef Brockett. But it was the puppets I loved the best … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Distinctions; Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 4, 2021

James points out the economic distinctions that we are all too likely to make in our hospitality ministry. But it wouldn’t be too big a leap to talk about racial and immigrant and gender and orientation distinctions at the same time.

Making Distinctions Doers of the Word FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B September 5 2021 James points out the economic distinctions that we are all too likely to make in our hospitality ministry. But it wouldn’t be too big a leap to talk about racial and immigrant and gender and orientation ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, James 2:14-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Come Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 15, 2021

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Come Holy Spirit Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 5:16-25, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today, let us take the gospel according to Saint John (John 20:19-23) on the day of the Pentecost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 5:16-25, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other