Sermons on Ostracism:

A Friend Named Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 12, 2016

The following sermon outlines 7 reasons why Jesus Christ is our very best friend!

A FRIEND NAMED JESUS Hebrews 4:14-16 This is a world that is interconnected with everyone. No longer are religious or political groups local but global in perspective. For example, when I was growing up I heard very little about the other religions such as Islam, Buddhist and Hinduism. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

When The Leaders Lie

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 2, 2025

God has a lot to say about leaders, their behavior, their integrity and their resulting impact on the people they rule. The Bible is a warning and a guide concerning corrupt leaders and our response and duty when faced with the likes of such leaders.

“When The Leaders Lie” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - This week while watching the news the one thing that stood out to me among all the chaos and buffoonery and the blatant ambush on the Military Hero the Ukrainian President Zelensky was when the President of France Emmanuel Macron ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Psalm 58:1-2, Proverbs 28:15, 1 Timothy 2:2, Daniel 2:20-22, Proverbs 16:12, Ephesians 5:11, Exodus 28:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Focus On Jesus Christ. Run Your Race

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 25, 2024

We are witnessing the intimidation, humiliation and silencing of Christian preachers, an outright war against Christianity sometimes by Christians themselves. This is a call for the Body of CHRIST,for each to run their race with their focus on JESUS CHRIST our SAVIOR.

Luke 9:49-50 49 “Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us.” 50 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said, “for whoever is not against you is for you.” Focus on ME Nowadays, it seems like it is the trend to analyze, debate and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-50

Rev'd Up Pt. 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 19, 2018

Chapter 7 of Revelation speaks of what is happening between the opening of the sixth seal and the seventh seal at the throne of God. There is a sealing or a marking of those who belong to God and there is a Great Multitude which appears before the Lamb –

Opening for Message Rev'd Up pt. 12: Start with prayer on your knees to the Lord and have a time of silence before giving message. Then repeat the following prayers and declarations from Revelation: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.” “You are worthy, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Responding To Grace.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 10, 2001

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. October 14, 2001 Heavenly Father, empower us to acknowledge you, with praise and gratitude, when you work in our lives. Amen. Luke 17: 11-19 Title: “Responding to Grace.”

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. October 14, 2001 Heavenly Father, empower us to acknowledge you, with praise and gratitude, when you work in our lives. Amen. Luke 17: 11-19 Title: “Responding to Grace.” Of ten cured lepers only one, a Samaritan, returned to Jesus to give thanks. “Leprosy” was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Oops...an Omission Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 6, 2002

Sin not only includes doing bad things. It also involves not doing the things we know we should do.

What is the first word a little baby learns to recognize? It would be so nice if it were “momma” or “daddy” but anyone who has been around children knows that it’s not true. The first word a child learns to recognize, and because it is an easy one to say, the first one they learn to say is usually ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Believe In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 20, 2003

1. The resurrection of Christ is more than a story. 2. It is the core doctrine of the Christian faith. 3. It is the distinguishing mark of Christianity.

In one of the great novels by George MacDonald, a Scottish writer from the 1800’s, an agnostic questions a young clergyman and asks, “Tell me honestly, do you really believe one word of all that? Did you ever notice how these Christian people, who profess to believe that their great man has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-20

Denomination: Methodist

Bema Judgment

Contributed by Jason Robertson on Jan 31, 2003

A doctrinal and practical understanding of the Judgment Seat of Christ that all Christians will stand before one day.

Bema Judgment Two most important judgments in the future: Great White Throne Judgment and Judgment Seat of Christ (Bema). I. The Meaning of Bema Judgment. Bema = a Greek word translated in English as “judgment seat.” At the large Greek Olympic was an elevated seat that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Turn A Sinner From The Error Of His Way Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 10 of 15

BLESSED ARE THE MEEK (NUMBERS 12) There are people who genuinely think they are God’s instrument to mete out justice of discipline and correction and maybe even punishment. These critics make you question yourself and mess with your motivation, head and development. In the classic words of an ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Have A Fresh Start

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 10, 2004

How do you start over in a dead-end life?

In the old movie, City Slickers, there is a scene in which three friends are together, and one of them is telling the others about how he has messed up his entire life. He’s lost his wife. He’s lost his child. He’s lost his job. He’s lost his self respect. He’s lost everything. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where's Your Help Coming From?

Contributed by Kymone Hinds on Jan 4, 2003

We need to recognize who sustained us through our past and be faithful to Him in the future.

Where’s Your Help Coming From? Psalm 124 December 28th, 2002. I can picture the processional party of pilgrims passing through the pleasant countryside. From all different walks of life, they come. Some are common shepherds who had toiled all year round under the brisk, bleak blanket of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

The Perseverance Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2007

1. He faced opposition from people. 2. He faced the evil of a fallen world.

Annie Dillard is one of my favorite authors. In her book Teaching a Stone to Talk, she writes: “You don’t have to sit outside in the dark. If, however, you want to look at the stars, you will find that darkness is required. The stars neither require it or demand it.” Darkness is a part of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Judging Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007

Artificial Faith is marked by critical, judgemental spirit.

Foolproof – JUDGING Faith James 4:10-12 Recap: We’ve been studying in James about how to have a foolproof faith – a faith that can’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if you’re saved, and a faith that can’t fool you into thinking you’re saved when you’re lost. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Down Is Not Your Destiny

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on May 10, 2006

The enemy may have barraged you with trouble, he may have even tripped you up and you may have stumbled, but being down is not where God has destined you to be. You shall arise!

MICAH 7:8 NIV “Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I WILL arise! Though I sit in darkness, the Lord WILL be my light!” Folks, I won’t be long this afternoon, but I am here to preach to somebody today that “Down Is Not Your Destiny”. There are some, who have been under ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two P's Of Christian Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 11, 2006

To see a change in our world today, we need to PRAY and PROCLAIM Christ. Pray is to talk to God for men, and proclaim is to talk to men for God.

2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible