Sermons on Orphans:

Judging Or Discerning?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2006

Jesus taught us to be discerning rather than judging.

INTRO.- Here is an Aesop’s Fable to help us with this subject. ILL.- A Lion, unable from old age and infirmities to provide himself with food by force, resolved to do so by savvy or wit. He returned to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that his sickness should be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fulfilling God’s Purpose

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013

To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nevertheless Of His Knowing Series

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 8, 2016

This is the sixth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

Introduction • Illus. – A Navy cruiser was trying to secure to buoys near her flagship in a congested harbor. The admiral watched the cruiser make a good approach and signaled “GOOD”. Then things went wrong. The cruiser missed the buoys and got more and more tangled up. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed From Hurt To Healing

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Apr 1, 2002

Who are the people in my life who need to know that they are loved?

Introduction: Have you ever considered the impact that you are making for the Kingdom of God on a daily basis? The way that we act and react makes a lasting impression on the people that we come in contact with every day. What kind of an impression are you leaving? I. The Condition of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community In Action

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 17, 2007

the church is a living organism not a stale organization. Community in action explains a church that is active for Christ

Catherine Lawes was told to stay away from the prisoners, but that didn’t stop Catherine When the first prison basketball game was held, she went…..walking into the gym with her three beautiful kids and she sat in the stands with the inmates. Her attitude was: “My husband and I are going to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Forward

Contributed by Richard Reid on Aug 18, 2006

Taking your next step spiritually.

Moving Forward James 1:25-27 8/14/06 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Gospel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 24, 2021

The practical outworking of our relationship with the Father of lights

LIVING THE GOSPEL. James 1:17-27. James has already indicated that our God is a generous Giver (James 1:5). Here he cites God as the inexhaustible source of “every good act of giving, and every perfect gift” (James 1:17a). There is not so much as a shadow cast as a result of any ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Covenant Blessings (Deuteronomy 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 12, 2025

Are there differences between old and new covenant blessings? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 26.

What blessings did God promise to Israel under the old covenant? Could they rejoice in good things which God gave them, a land flowing with milk and honey? If they were faithful to the covenant would God put them high above all the nations? What blessings does Jesus promise? Let’s begin in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Attraction Of Affliction

Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Mar 8, 2003

How the afflictions of Christ should attract the church.

Divine Attraction of Affliction Text: Isaiah 53:4-7 4. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5. But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Stain Devils Clean Clothes, Christ's Blood Cleans Souls.

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 31, 2004

Your uttermost depths of sin can be cleansed away, but not by your actions.

Isaiah 1:18 ‘“Come now, let us reason together”, says the Lord’. Stain devils clean clothes, Christ’s blood cleans souls. INTRODUCTION. How wrong can someone get it! Through Isaiah, God has given a vision of condemnation, condemning a sinful and rebellious people; God’s people, Israel. Long ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Doer Of The Word

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 5, 2017

Sermon from James 1:19-27 on being a Doer of the Word

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #3 - "Be Doers of the Word" James 1:19 My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20 for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. 21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

More Comfort

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 14:16-18, Title: More Comfort, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/2/13, AM A. Opening illustration: What if President Obama says in 2016, “I have to go away, but don’t worry, I won’t leave you as orphans, I’m coming back to you. I am praying to my father, and he will send you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Providing Care Within The Community Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 31, 2014

A sermon on physical and spiritual care in God's community, the church (Outline and material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 3 Communally Responsible, pages 71- 79)

HoHum: Older baseball fans remember when Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play MLB, joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Wherever the Dodgers traveled, opposing players and fans spewed hateful words and racial slurs at Robinson. Pitchers threw fastballs at his head. Opposing base runners ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“he’s Big Enough To Provide For Me” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 18, 2013

God is big enough to provide for us in any and every circumstance.

All men live in one of two tents - content or discontent. Which one do you live in? The contented man looks beyond his circumstances and sees a better day; the discontented man looks at his circumstances and sees no other way. The contented man understands the purpose for which he was born; the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-19

Denomination: Baptist