Sermons on Non Judgment:

Divorce Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2022

The only countries that do not allow divorce are the Philippines and the Vatican City. The Vatican City is a state ruled by the head of the Catholic Church, a religion that does not allow for divorce.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:31-32 (Divorce) 31 "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Application Of The Fable [judges 9.16-9.21] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 14, 2019

We are given the fable in Chapter 38 and now in Judges 9:16-20, Jotham gives the application of his fable, because there was no necessity for any special explanation of it, since it was perfectly clear and intelligible in itself.

Chapter 39 Application of the Fable [Judges 9.16-9.21] Scripture: Judges 9:16-21 (KJV) 16 Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye have made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done unto him according to the deserving of his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Grumble-Free Zone - James 5:8-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

How to win the war against irritability

When you are being mistreated, strengthen your heart (so that you don’t become double-minded) because His coming is near (we need to be ready for it). And be nice. Suffering tends to make us irritable with each other, but we must be peacemakers instead, lest we be judged. God hates ...read more

Scripture: James 5:8-9

Encouragement & Appreciation

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001

This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-13, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Christ's Example Can Empower All Of Us To Endure Injustice.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.”

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.” Although the author is speaking specifically to Christian slaves in this section, what he says applies to all Christians. More correctly, what applies to all Christians, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejoicing In Suffering Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 29, 2008

In this sermon we see a fourth blessing of justification, which is rejoicing in suffering.

Scripture In Romans 5:1-11 we read of several blessings of justification. Let’s read Romans 5:1-11, paying special attention to verses 3-5, which is our text for today: "1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Top 7 Lies You’ll Hear At College

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2014

Many young people go to college as Christians, but due to the secularism and the anti-Christian propaganda force-fed them, they become agnostics or atheists.They must become knowledgeable of the foundations of their Christian faith.

THE TOP 7 LIES YOU’LL HEAR AT COLLEGE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT AISLE IS THE POLISH SAUSAGE ON? 1. People today over-react, especially about politically correct topics. There was a customer who asked, "In what aisle could I find the Polish sausage?" 2. The clerk asked, "Are you Polish?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 23, 2017

2 Timothy 3:1-17 teaches us that Scripture contains everything we need God to tell us for faith and life.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation began when an Augustinian monk name Martin Luther nailed Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. His propositions sparked a debate that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Two Remain Two: Marriage To An Unbeliever Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

As long as the divorce is sought by, and initiated by, the unbeliever, the Christian spouse is not enslaved to Jesus’ command not to divorce. Yet, the believer will plead with the unconverted spouse to change their mind on wanting a divorce.

Marriage is the story of our lives. It is the story of grandpa’s love for grandma for these past fifty years. It’s the backdrop of the world our children are born. It is the fabric of so many of our families where dad and mom set up a home. Their love is constant. Their love is normalcy. Romantic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom 11 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 26, 2022

In this message we examine what Jesus said about getting revenge; about doing "unto others AS they do unto us." This is a hard message for some Christians to hear because society tells us to defend ourselves at all cost. But what does Jesus say?

Living in the Kingdom 11 Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42; Exodus 21:23-24; Romans 12:17 This morning we are going to talk about what it means to turn the other cheek – in other words, we will be talking about not getting revenge or doing unto others as they “do” unto you. This is part eleven of my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Exodus 21:23-24, Romans 12:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Real Faith

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

Series from the Book of James

TITLE: Developing A Real Faith TEXT: James 1:18-27 THEME:James. Maturity, genuine faith, good works, service, growing on. P.S. The next part of the test is how our faith works itself in everyday life. James does not merely want believers to simply HEAR the truth, but also DO IT. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love And Sacrifice, Part 1

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 9, 2003

The twelfth chapter of Romans opens with one of the most powerful exhortations in the New Testament, as we are urged to offer our bodies as living sacrifices to God, refusing to be conformed to the world, but instead being transformed by the renewing of o

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In my reading this week, I came across a funny story that sets up our theme today. His name was Bud. He was a factory worker with more than a slight resemblance to Archie Bunker. Every single day he’d come home sweaty and dirty. He’d go in the back door, grab an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

How Am I Identified As A Disciple? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

What is it that identifies us as disciples of Jesus? The world can tell that we follow Jesus by certain aspects of our life. The question we need to consider is would people be shocked to find out you are a Christian?

“How am I Identified as a Disciple?” Introduction: How is it that people will know that I am a disciple of Jesus? I go to church every Sunday; does that make me a Christian? I tell people that I am a Christian; does that identify me as a disciple of Jesus? If I wear a WWJD does that identify ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen To Dad Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2004

In our society, dads have almost become irrelevant. But in God’s mind, fathers are almost indispensable. Find out why.

OPEN: A writer named Donald Ogden Stewart, had a son away at prep school. When his son reached the age of 14, Stewart wrote him the following letter: "Dear son, now that you have reached the magic age of fourteen, the time has come to tell you about the flowers and the bees. There is a male and a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Wedding Gifts To The Family Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jul 13, 2008

God gives the family four gifts that we can find at creation. If we will but live within the boundaries God has set up for the family, we will then reap a bountiful harvest of blessing!

TITLE: God’s wedding gifts! TEXT: Genesis 1:26-31; & 2: SERIES: Home Health Care TOPIC: Family OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, July 6, 2008 PROP.: IF WE WILL BUT FOLLOW GOD’S PLANS FOR FAMILY, WE WILL HARVEST A BOUNTIFUL BLESSING! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! At this time our Jr. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ