Sermons on Oppressive: showing 406-420 of 13,491

Church As An Icu Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2020

Jesus came to heal those sick with sin. That means the church is meant to be a hospital for those weighed down with guilt. But what can a church do better heal those lost in their shame?

A Russian soldier was wounded and was ordered to go to military hospital for treatment. When he arrived he found two doors: One was marked, ‘For the slightly wounded,’ and the other, ‘For the seriously wounded’. Well, he wasn’t seriously wounded so he entered through the first door and found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparations Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is an Advent sermon.

Intro: Preparations for Christmas: decorations, shopping, food, company, travel, programs, parties, etc., etc. Read Luke 3:1-6. John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ ministry. Misconceptions about the Messiah’s first coming. Thought to be political and military. Reality it was spiritual. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pe - Psalm 119:129-136 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2012

The psalmist gives great insight into God's Word/Law

PE March 14, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:129-136 (ESV) – 17 of 22 PE – 17th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… The goodness of God is found in all of creation. The apostle Paul reflects this in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Baptist

God: Your Best Possible Friend And Ally (Nahum 1:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

God lets Israel know judgment is coming against Assyria, as an encouragement to them. God is good, and help is coming.

This week we start what's probably a three week series on the book of Nahum. Let's read the book's title, 1:1, to start: (1) An oracle concerning Ninevah. The book/scroll of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. There's a lot that verse 1 doesn't tell us. We don't know ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

True Judgment

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 22, 2014

BELIEVERS MUST SPEAK THE TRUTH WITH LOVE AND COMPASSION.

TRUE JUDGMENT OBSERVATION: ZECHARIAH (THE LORD REMEMBERS) WAS A LEVITE PRIEST AND PROPHET IN THE SIXTH CENTURY B.C. HE WAS ONE OF THE TWELVE MINOR PROPHETS OF HEBREW SCRIPTURE. HIS VISIONS CONCERN THE RETURN OF THE JEWS TO JERUSALEM AFTER THE BABYLONIAN EXILE AND REBUILDING THE JEWISH TEMPLE IN ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:8-10, Zechariah 7:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

If Jesus Had Not Come To This World : Imagine A World Without Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 25, 2007

IF JESUS HAD NOT COME TO THIS WORLD : IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT CHRIST 1.SPIRITUALLY 2.SOCIALLY 3.POLITICALLY 4.CULTURALLY 5.EDUCATIONALLY 6.HISTORICALLY 7.UNIVERSALLY

IF JESUS HAD NOT COME TO THIS WORLD : IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT CHRIST **************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SPIRITUALLY 2.SOCIALLY 3.POLITICALLY 4.CULTURALLY 5.EDUCATIONALLY 6.HISTORICALLY 7.UNIVERSALLY THE MESSAGE IF JESUS HAD NOT COME TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wicked

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE WICKED

Psalm 10 THE WICKED I. The Problem of Wickedness THE PROBLEM - vs.1-11 (a) The Wicked Seem To Doubt God - v.1,2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Prosperity With Generosity Shall Reap A Blessed Life Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 9, 2017

Part 12 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of his fury will fail. Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor" (Prov. 22:8-9). Proverbs 22:8-9 is about sowing, reaping, planting, and harvesting. Indeed, what you sow, that you shall reap. Here, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Difficulties

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 9, 2001

To lead the people to understand that God will always find a way to deliver His people from difficulties.

Deliverance From Egypt Let My People Go – Exodus 5:1-13;16 Illustration: Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace. Oswald Chambers in Run ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Mission, Your Mission, My Mission

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007

Sermon for Missions Conference, Evangelism focusing on "the heart of God."

HIS MISSION, MY MISSION, YOUR MISSION LUKE 4:14-22 INTRODUCTION: Life and how we live it sure can be pretty crazy sometimes, can’t it? Let me give you 3 illustrations of what I mean and how this is true. 1.)Dead Poet’s Society. Others “boxing” us in and determining our identity/roles for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

In The Still Of The Night

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

The story of the encounter of the shepherds with the angel at the time of Jesus’ birth and how they reacted.

In The Still of the Night Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: In the movies if the director wants to produce a dramatic effect, many times he will have the event happen at night. It seems that in the movies, the monsters (remember Jurassic Park?), criminals, and enemies always attack at night. Likewise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise Is Recognition Of What Really Is, Acknowledgment Not Added Knowledge

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 22, 2001

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Psalm 146:1-10 Title: “Praise is recognition of what really is, acknowledgment not added knowledge.”

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Psalm 146:1-10 Title: “Praise is recognition of what really is, acknowledgment not added knowledge.” This is the first of five hymns of praise which conclude the Psalter, called “Hallel Psalms, “Hallel” is Hebrew for “praise.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Preaching The Good New

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 22, 2013

Change happens whether we like it or not. God works to get us out of our comfort zone and into our dependence on him.

1. On the birthday of a 100 year old man in Maine a reporter interviewed the man and said, “100 years! Wow, you have seen a lot of changes.” The man replied, “Yes, and I have been agin’ every one of ‘em!” 2. Changes Come, Ready or Not • 90%t of all the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

Many in the Church have lost sight of Jesus. Many don’t even realize they have lost that vision.

We Would See Jesus Jesus came to Jerusalem and a lot of people followed him with palm branches crying: V. 13 Ho-sanna blessed is the king of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. Joh 12:20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:2, John 12:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of A Savior

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Dec 23, 2013

A sermon for Christmas Eve. The gift of a savior we celebrate at Christmas is that the birth of this baby is a sign that in the midst of all our fears, God is yet at work fulfilling God's promises and making this world a better place.

This past week, I watched little LuLu cautiously approach Santa Claus during the Fairview Christmas meal. Now, LuLu is past that age of squalling uncontrollably when seated on Santa’s lap. But as those of us at the Fellowship Meal observed this week, she is still a little bit uncertain, if ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: United Methodist