Sermons on Open To Others:

Forgiveness Seventy Times Seven Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 27, 2015

Will you accept God’s forgiveness today? Will you forgive as God has forgiven you? God through Christ has forgiven us, forgiven me, so we, so I, must forgive others.

As we continue in our series on Supernatural Streams this month our focus is on Forgiveness. So the first question as we begin this morning is this: Do you think forgiveness is a good thing? Ok, second question: Do you find it easier to forgive yourself or forgive other people? Sometime we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father, I Forgive Them

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 9, 2018

When Jesus prayed for the Father to forgive those who were mistreating him I said in the sermon a couple of weeks ago that if Jesus can forgive those who mistreated him then we can forgive those who mistreat us. It's not easy, but we can do it.

FATHER, I FORGIVE THEM When Jesus prayed for the Father to forgive those who were mistreating him I said in the sermon a couple of weeks ago that if Jesus can forgive those who mistreated him then we can forgive those who mistreat us. But that isn't easy. No, but with the Holy Spirit living in us, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mission Sunday 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Missions opportunities are all around us local, regional, national and international. Is God calling you to a mission field of some kind. Be open to His call and let the love of Jesus fuel your faith to serve.

Mission Sunday 2017 1 Peter 1:17-23 "Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do What You Can And God Will Do The Rest : Do What Is Possible And God Will

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 20, 2012

The Lord wants us to do what we can and He will do the rest. When we do what is possible then God will do the impossible. When we give what we have then God can use it to perform miracles. The Lord does not ask to do what we cannot do .

DO WHAT YOU CAN AND GOD WILL DO THE REST : DO WHAT IS POSSIBLE AND GOD WILL DO WHAT IS IMPOSSIBLE OUTLINE THEY DID WHAT THEY COULD - EXAMPLES FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT 1. MARY OF BETHANY POURED PRECIOUS OINTMENT ON JESUS . JESUS COMMENDED HER AND SAID SHE DID WHAT SHE COULD AND THAT IT ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sacrificial Gift Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 22, 2010

God's inexpressible gift is a sacrificial gift. What are we willing to sacrifice in order to help others open that gift?

If you’ve been to almost any store lately, you know that Christmas is on its way. Given the stakes for many retailers, it’s not surprising that so many stores begin their preparations for Christmas earlier and earlier every year. According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Goes To Africa

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 19, 2005

A preacher with an open mind hits the open road, meets a man with an open book, opens his mouth and reaches the open heart of his hearer.

The Gospel Goes to Africa Acts 8:26-40 INTRO.: Before Jesus departed from the earth, He gave His apostles a commission to preach the Good News in "Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8) the Book of Acts chronicles the unfolding of that plan. The Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 23, 2002

In order to receive God’s forgiveness, we must forgive those who harm us. This is how to do it.

Forgiveness September 26, 1999 Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. I recently saw a news item that was a follow up on a shooting that had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

The Difference God Makes Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 18, 2002

New Life in a lost life

What a Difference You Made in My Life Ephesians 2:13-22 · This morning we looked at the pagan’s condition ‘without Christ’. That defines lostness. You can be very worldly and lost or you can be very religious and lost. The question is your relationship with Jesus Christ. The ‘Gentiles’, which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

No 3-Strike Rule Here!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001

A very short message about the forgiveness available to all who call on God through Christ.

“No 3-Strike Rule Here” 1 John 1:9 This morning I’m wearing my favorite tie. It is my Minnesota Twins tie. You may or may not be aware that baseball season is just about to start. In fact, they are in Spring Training right now, and the Twins have one of the best records of anybody right ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lets Play - The Blame Game

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 20, 2002

In this age of irresponsibility, it is easier to assign blame to others than to be honest with ourselves.

Lets Play - The Blame Game Genesis 3:12 & II Samuel 12:13 & John 9:2 Already, get ready to play the "Blame Game": You are driving 100 mph in a 45 mph zone, you lose control, flip your car on a sharp curve, and critically injure yourself, who is at fault? No, not you, the Dept. of Transportation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, John 9:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Kiss Of Betrayal

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

While pretending to kiss Jesus, we may be betraying Him without even thinking about it.

April 8, 2001 John 13:18-30 “The Kiss of Betrayal” INTRODUCTION What do you think of when I say the word “kiss”? Now, I’m not talking about the rock group by that name, and I’m not using it as an acronym (Keep It Simple Stupid). I’m talking about that thing that two people who are in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion A Sign God Is Present

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 27, 2008

A sermon that highlights why compassion is important in the church

Romans 9:1-5 In today’s readings from Matthew and Romans we see that compassion for others is a sign of the Christian faith. Listen again to the dialogue between Jesus and His disciples, reading from Matthew 14:15-16. 14When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Reception

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008

Good reception with God requires right relationships with people.

Divine Reception Matthew 5:21-26 Intro: During the last couple of weeks up at Camp Elkanah near Starkey, I found myself a bit cut off from the rest of the world. I’m really not all that attached to our cell phone, but needing to check messages at the office, I found myself wandering around camp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do I Know I Have Truly Forgiven Someone? Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

Five test to Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

How Do I Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? After Repentance, forgiveness & Reconciliation a Question that comes Up…. How Do I Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? The Quick Answer is When you don’t need to think “have I forgiven them for …….” Unforgiveness can be out of sight / mind until ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Brotherhood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2008

In a school, there are ways to build a brotherhood and ways to destroy it; Scripture leads the way.

It was pretty early in the morning that September Tuesday. I was a brand-new principal; you all were about eight or nine years old, just about the age when long-term memories begin to stick in your head. I walked out into my assistant’s office; she was turning on the television to see what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Catholic