Sermons on on the offensive:

Is This True, "To Forgive Is To Forget?" Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

Well here we go with another urban legend. Lets see what we can debunk today.

Urban Legends Part 4 “To forgive is to forget” I Cor 13:5, Heb 12:6, Psalm 99:8, II Sam 12:13-14 Introduction A. We have been doing a sermon series on Urban legends. It seems with the invention of the internet and emails urban legends get passed around much more quickly. The sad thing is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Vineyard

Solving The Mystery Behind Abel's Murder.

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Nov 12, 2018

An important narrative to live more connected and meaningful lives.

An important narrative to live more connected and meaningful lives. The Genesis Narratives are most important constructs of first mention: The original Sin, the first Murder. The destruction of our relationship with God, then the destruction of the brotherhood of man. In the same way we understand ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgivness

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 19, 2004

This sermon advocates Forgivness.

FORGIVENESS IS ESSENTIAL Rev. John W. Gerald I. FORGIVING TO BE FORGIVEN Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Mt 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: Mt 6:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Being A Respectful Witness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Respecting the Unsaved: You can’t beat people over the head with the Bible nor shove it down their throats.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS: RUDE, CRASS, DISRESPECTFUL, HATEFUL, MEAN, INSENSITIVE, AND OFFENSIVE? YOU MIGHT THINK THEY COME FROM AN ACT OF A “STAND UP COMEDIAN” OR POSSIBLY THE DIALOG FROM AN “R” RATED MOVIE. WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED IF I SAID THAT THEY COULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Give Unconditional Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Love Endures Long - Love is slow to lose patience.

1. Love Endures Long - Love is slow to lose patience. It does not show irritation, undue anger or exhibit a hot temper. Love has the courage to change the things it can, the serenity to accept the things it cannot change and the wisdom to know the difference. 2. Love is Kind - Love looks for a way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Glory In The Cross

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Thank God for The Cross

I WILL GLORY IN THE CROSS GALATIANS 6:14 1. THE CROSS REPRESENTS CONDEMNATION: Romans 5:17-21 (NKJV) 17 For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: *other

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Fraternal Correction In 632 Words

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 8, 2023

God’s watchful eye.

On the backside of a one-dollar bill, we are reminded that we are being watched; that eye on top of a pyramid is officially called “the eye of providence: God’s watchful eye.” Although the masons, still today a forbidden group for Catholics to join, adopted the image, the eye was actually added by ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

What’s Up With Forgiveness?

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 4, 2017

This sermon deals exclusively with the topic of forgiveness, what it isn't, why we need to forgive, and how we go about the process of forgiveness.

What’s Up With Forgiveness? With our Spiritual First Aid series underway, and since the next message in our series dealing with the topic of guilt and shame, I couldn’t think of a better topic to talk about than “Forgiveness.” And truthfully, there aren’t a lot of topics that could really be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Foursquare

The Four Promises Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003

One of God’s favorite words is “forgiveness.” As we look at the first words of Jesus on that last day, we can’t help but say, “God really thinks this is important.”

But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you not seven times, but seventy-seven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Forgive..."

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003

This is the 2nd in a two-part message on our responsibility to forgive based on God’s forgiveness of us. This part focuses on our forgiveness to others.

January 19, 2003 Matthew 18:28-35 ¡§Forgive¡K¡¨ INTRODUCTION Every now and then, Tammy will surprise me by using a new word that I would not expect her to use. She calls it her ¡§word for the day¡¨, and she¡¦ll find every situation possible to use it as often as she can for that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution And Trouble Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002

Part 3 of a 3 part series on suffering

Persecution and trouble Dealing with people will always be a difficult challenge. God has given us the responsibility to become the bridge builders. Human nature causes us to look at each situation from a selfish perspective. We will always feel wronged if we are in the short end of any given ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15, Matthew 5:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Shield And The Sword

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 9, 2003

The fundamentals of our faith are constantly under attack. This lesson considers the Christian’s response.

Faith Under Fire The Shield And The Sword Introduction 1. The fundamentals of our faith are under constant attack: the virgin birth, Jesus’ death on the cross, and the resurrection. In the previous lesson, we warned of the danger of constant exposure to such attacks and the consequences to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2 - True Conversion Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 11, 2005

THE HOME AS GOD INTENDED - This sermon looks at true conversion and why the churches are failing. Creadits to www.wayofthe master.com

The Home as God Intended Part 2 – True Conversion First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 19:7 – KJV “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul” PRAYER We are going to begin our series “The Home as God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7

Denomination: Bible Church

Surely

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 27, 2010

One man, and one man only is wholly competent to tell us the story of the death of Jesus. That man is this roman centurion. It was this centurion, who sent his band of men across the brook Kedron in the soft moonlight to arrest Jesus.

Hark 15:39...And when the centurion who stood facing him,saw that he so cried out, and gave up the s p i r i t , he said surely t h i s m a n i s t h e S o n o f G o d . ; S U R E L Y One man, and one man only is w h o l l y competent to tell us the story of the death ofJesus. That man is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sharing Church Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

The second in a series of messages based on our the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

“THE SHARING CHURCH” Acts 4:8-31 INTRO – Football season is upon us. How many of you are ready for it? Looking forward to it? I know these guys seated down here in front are ready. Monday Night Football kicks off September 10! Football is a game of strategy, hard hits, and determination. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-31

Denomination: Baptist