Sermons on Oppressors:

Hope In Suffering

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 28, 2014

A perspective on Matthew 25: 31-46. The good news continues when Jesus will remove all oppression in our life by removing the goat from our presence.

Matthew 25: 31-46 Hope in suffering Many editors of Bibles and commentaries subtitle our Gospel text as, ‘The judgement.’ They focus on judgement portrayed by the shepherd separating the sheep from the goats, the righteous from the self-righteous, and the good from the bad. Our Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Just Do It!

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 1, 2015

A message about the importance doing unto others.

Title: Just Do It! Theme: Text: Matthew 7:12; Mark 12:28 - 31 Opening Scripture Isaiah 53:1-5 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? (2) For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

That One Should Die For The Nation

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 23, 2021

God uses even evil people to speak for Him, even if what they say isn't what they intended by saying it.

That One Should Die for the Nation: An Exposition of John 11:45-54 Jesus had just done a great miracle by raising Lazarus from the dead. You would think all of Israel would rejoice that Mary and Martha’s beloved brother had been restored to them from the dead. And some did rejoice. Others believed ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Off The Chart” Egos Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 12, 2022

Isaiah prophetically recalls the fall of Lucifer while addressing God’s judgment upon Babylon. Lucifer, whose name would be changed to Satan (“the adversary”) is conceptually linked to the arrogance of the King of Babylon.

“Off the Chart” Egos Isaiah 14:3-20 1. Today’s joke is short, but one of my funnier jokes. I think I shared it last in 2005. Here goes. There is an old story about a pastor leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next pastor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:3-20, Ezekiel 28:11-15, Luke 10:17-20, Revelation 12:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On A Sacred Birth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 30, 2024

Birth is generally defined as the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother. It encompasses the start of life as a physically separate being.

Richelle E. Goodrich, an American author once remarked: “New light in the sky announces a sacred birth. Shine brightly young star. Hallelujah song carries on a gentle wind, heralding a king. Shepherds lift their heads, not to gaze at a new light but to hear angels. ‘Unto you is born in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:6-7, John 1:14, Micah 5:2

2nd Advent - Peace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 8, 2023

Advent 2nd week – Peace. The Advent of CHRIST was to bring us peace. Not the kind of peace we relate to, rather, Peace with GOD. Know JESUS Know Peace – NO JESUS NO PEACE

2023.12.10. Sermon Notes. 2nd Advent – PEACE KnoW JESUS KnoW PEACE William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea. Advent 2nd week – Peace. The Advent of CHRIST was to bring us peace. Not the kind of peace we relate to, rather, Peace with GOD. Know JESUS Know Peace – NO JESUS NO PEACE Scriptures: John 14:27, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:8-14, Colossians 1:19-22, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Philippians 4:4-7, Colossians 3:15, John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, 2 Thessalonians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Blocks: A New Covenant

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Jul 28, 2024

God entered into covenant 6 times and man failed every time. What makes this new covenant different and why does it matter to us?

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God to join together this man and this woman in Holy Matrimony. Marriage is a sacred and joyous covenant, which should be entered into reverently. Now, you may be thinking, “But Scott, it’s Sunday morning, we’re not here ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Real Meaning Of "blessed Are The Poor In Spirit.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 22, 2022

The other, more important meaning, is that there will be a coming reversal of circumstances for those who are unfortunate, the marginalized, the abused, those who live in poverty, so these beatitudes are not just virtues to attain in this life.

Dear Abby, the popular advice column in the newspaper still published today with authorship changes, once received a letter that describes the "if only" attitude: "It was Spring, But it was Fall I wanted, the colorful leaves and the cool dry air. It was Fall, but it was Winter I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Catholic

Fourth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 79:8-10, Genesis 3:17-19, Romans 8:18-23, Luke 6:36-42. A). AN APPEAL FOR MERCY. Psalm 79:8-10. God’s people can sometimes see their afflictions as the outworking of their own rebellion against Him. Our failure to keep the LORD’s covenant may often be the cause of our problems, but our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:8-10, Genesis 3:17-19, Romans 8:18-23, Luke 6:36-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old School Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2011

A review of chapter 3 verse 16 through chapter 4 verse 16

Ecclesiastes 3: 16 – 4: 16 Old School 16 And I saw something else under the sun: In the place of judgment—wickedness was there, in the place of justice—wickedness was there. 17 I said to myself, “God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Mission Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2009

1) The Savior Proclaimed (Isa. 61:1-3), 2) The Salvation Protrayed (Isa. 61:4-7), 3) The Saints Promoted (Isa. 61:8-9) and 4) The Savior Praised (Isa. 16:10-11).

In 2008, a human rights tribunal ruled that Christian Horizons, an evangelical Christian group that provides care and homes for the severely disabled, should not have enforced a religious code of morality on its employees because the work they were engaged in was not religious. Rather, it involved ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Other

Religion Or Relationship Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2011

A study of chapter 1 verses 2 through 31

Isaiah 1: 2 - 31 Religion Or Relationship 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the LORD has spoken: “ I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; 3 The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Moving Mountains - Mark 11:20-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2024

What did Jesus mean when he promised we could cast mountains into the sea?

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Mark 11:20 In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig-tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-24, Matthew 21:20-22

God's Foolish Plan

Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 3, 2002

Why the cross was foolishness to the Greeks and Weakness to the Jews--and sometimes to us too.

God’s Foolish Plan Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Introduction Love those old hymns, do you know this one? In a prison far away, stood an old electric chair... At the lethal injection, at the lethal injection where I first saw the light... There’s room in the gas chamber for you... You say that’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Now, Lord?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 2, 2004

Two TRUTHS about God’s Agenda which should make our own agenda a resident of the scrap heap

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- August 1, 2004 6When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: United Methodist