Sermons on Oppression:

Love The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 30, 2023

For the love of family. The family of God, the church, the bride of Christ should be a place where love is felt most, expressed as help, care, and support. Unfortunately that is not always the case. We need to learn from Scripture what it means to love the family of God.

Video Ill.: Without Love from Shift Worship What is love? Love is the perfect expression of God. I chose that video to start our new study, because I wanted just for a few moments to think about what life would be without love. I wanted us to think for just a few moments about how important ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:32-35, Galatians 6:1-3, Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's No Me In Team

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 1, 2023

A Super Bowl Sunday message about the greatest team in human history, the church.

There Is No ME In Team NOW – this morning ‘Super Bowl Sunday’ WE ARE - stepping out of the Beatitudes, HOWEVER - we are staying in our series “The End Of Me, Where Real Life Begins…’ TODAY’S… conversation is, ‘There Is No ME In Team.’ LOOK 3 PEOPLE IN THE EYE… NOW - I’m sure that you have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Your Guardian Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 8, 2022

We all need help at times in life Where do you go when you need help? Do you call on family? Friends? Dial 911?

Who is your guardian? Psalm 121. The collection of psalms known as “The Songs of Ascent,” which includes Psalm 121, are pilgrimage psalms that were sung by God’s people on their way to Jerusalem. If you’ve ever gone on a road trip, you know people traveling together sing together. The ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steady And Unswayed In God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Ed Lu on Feb 9, 2022

Have you ever been blamed for actions that was meant for the good of others? Have you lost friends, even members of your own family because somehow THEY have developed an idea that YOU were the bad guy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjx1duoyfZA Have you ever been blamed for actions that was meant for the good of others? Have you lost friends, even members of your own family because somehow THEY have developed an idea that YOU were the bad guy? Story of a woman whose husband had been slipping ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

21st Sunday After Pentecost. October 13, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 4, 2021

Year B, Proper 23.

Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17, Psalm 22:1-15, Amos 5:6-7, Amos 5:10-15, Psalm 90:12-17, Hebrews 4:12-16, Mark 10:17-31. A). HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. Job 23:1-9; Job 23:16-17. “When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold” (Job 23:10). An active faith may question suffering - but it will ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17, Psalm 22:1-15, Amos 5:6-7, Amos 5:10-15, Psalm 90:12-17, Hebrews 4:12-16, Mark 10:17-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Our Friend Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

God is our Father, but that is not enough. The message is not complete until we know too that God is our Friend.

Martin Luther spent a major portion of his life looking for a God who liked him. He was devoutly religious from his childhood, but religion was more a burden than a blessing, for his God was not his friend. He knew God hated sin and demanded perfection and so he was obsessed with trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

18th Sunday After Pentecost. October 12th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 3, 2022

Year C, Proper 23.

Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Psalm 66:1-12, 2 Kings 5:1-3, 2 Kings 5:7-15, Psalm 111, 2 Timothy 2:8-15, Luke 17:11-19 A). A LETTER TO THE EXILES. Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7. This letter is addressed from Jeremiah in Jerusalem to the elders, priests, prophets, and people in exile in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Psalm 66:1-12, 2 Kings 5:1-3, 2 Kings 5:7-15, 2 Timothy 2:8-15, Luke 17:11-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mission That Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2022

A Mission that Changes Everything Roots: The Book of Acts September 11, 2022 - Brad Bailey

Intro Imagine someone invited you over today to sit back and watch a football game… or perhaps if you’re more attune to cooking… a cooking show… or a concert. That may sound nice. Now imagine that you get a different call… you get a call from the coach of that football team telling you that you are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Ordain/Allow Evil And Suffering?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 12, 2022

Within the church, there is a belief that everything is under the direct sovereign control of God, therefore He ordains what satan and his minions do.

It is also believed that when people get sick or suffer horrible tragedies, it is the will of God because He "allowed/ordained" it. God is the Holy and transcendent one. He is sovereign, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent and omnibenevolent. He knows all things past, present, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, James 1:16-17, John 8:42-44, Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Created On Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 21, 2022

God created us on purpose for His purposes.

On Tuesday of this week, another world record was broken when the population of our planet topped 8 billion people! I’m not quite sure what baby’s birth put us over the top, or even how they count this, but it’s fair to say humankind has kept at least one of God’s commands which is to “be fruitful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

2. Mountain Politics Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Nov 26, 2022

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Check out the book "The Upside Down Kingdom" by Donald ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10, Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tested Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022

Faith produces worth & approval in those who undergo severe afflictions, adversity & trials. Faithfulness in suffering produces character & virtue, & ultimately it produces a better resurrection

HEBREWS 11:35-40 A TESTED FAITH [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] [Romans 8:35-38] Many have been the triumphs faith has obtained against incredible odds and many have been the times when the faithful suffered because they chose to remain faithful. This section deals with many unknown men and women who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To An Unforgettable Meal (Revelation 19:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 22, 2023

A practical, no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Last week, in Revelation 18, we read about the vision John saw of a future, when Babylon has been destroyed by God. No matter how secure she looks, and powerful, the truth is that she cannot stand against God. Revelation 18 told us there were many reasons why God judged her: her boastful speech ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

Christians: We Must Love One Another! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 25, 2023

In today's Scripture God wants us to know: 1. That this is an old commandment (vs. 7). 2. That this is a new commandment (vs. 8). 3. That this is the only way to walk in the light of the Lord (vs. 9-11).

Christians: We Must Love One Another! 1 John 2:7-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared November 25, 2023) MESSAGE: *Christians: Are you walking in the light of God's love? *Somewhere, I have an old cartoon where the pastor is closing out the service. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Seal Judgments - Part #1

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 17, 2023

The breaking of the first 4 seals brings tremendous devastation and death to people who are confused, bewildered, amazed, perplexed looking for people who have suddenly been raptured.

The Seal Judgments Part #1 The Four Horsemen By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - For the past few weeks, I have been teaching from the Book of Revelation and I believe I am to stay here for a while until I go all the way through Revelation or until God says move on. I believe that there ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic