Sermons on Palliation Of Wrong:

You Owe Me (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 1, 2013

We focus on their debt to us, instead of our debt to God!!

Matthew 18:21-35-Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal's Father Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 27, 2018

The father maintains his love equally with both sons.

One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” Erma Bombeck in her usual humorous way wrote the following about fathers, “When I was a kid a father was like a light in the refrigerator. Everybody’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revenge Or Justice? (Genesis 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2024

Do we seek justice or revenge? Let's look at a case study in Genesis 34.

Do we want true justice or is our motive really revenge for wrongful acts? Should we fight every wrong in the world or sometimes wait on God for justice? Let’s look at justice and revenge in Genesis 34. What did Shechem do to Dinah? Did he want to marry her afterwards? Dinah, the daughter of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Pain Hurts Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

God intends to give us what we need, not what we want.

A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

A personal relationship with my very own Shepherd.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” (v. 1). 1. My relationship is personal, “my shepherd.” 2. My relationship is continuous now. Not “was” or “shall be.” 3. Not (Elohim) Creator God, i.e., my strength nor (Adonai) Master, to be obeyed. But He is the great “I Am,” the covenant keeping ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Picture Purple Series

Contributed by Justin Lewis on Oct 15, 2019

How were relationships really designed?

Purple- Picture Purple How were relationships really designed? {opening illustration} So we are in the final night of our series titled Purple. We had the Pre-Purple talk, we defined true relationships and last week we looked at the problem with purple. This week we are going to talk about a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Specifics Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2020

Letting go is an informal process, not a science; nonetheless, it is helpful to grasp two concepts about this matter.

Letting Go Specifics 1. Two weeks ago, I tried to prove to you that the Bible teaches forgiveness is conditional, requiring repentance on the offender’s part. We forgive as God forgives. 2. We saw that forgiveness is a continuum. In some cases, forgiveness in the fullest sense – relating as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27, Psalm 39:1-3, Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed By Truth: The Power And Purpose Of Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2024

2 Timothy 3:16-17 reminds us of the divine origin and purpose of the Bible, offering a comprehensive guide for living a life that pleases God.

Transformed by Truth: The Power and Purpose of Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of Scripture as described in 2 Timothy 3:16-17. These verses remind us of the divine origin and purpose of the Bible, offering a comprehensive guide for living a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Psalm 119:105, Ephesians 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Takes Two Wings To Fly Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Your works are empty without faith.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. It takes two wings to fly. Faith and human effort/prayer and programs/power of God and practical method. 2. Only faith in Christ saves us. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). a. Faith turns to God from idols. (I Thess. 1:9), which is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Problems Of Pain Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

God can use pain to bring us to Himself and perfect us.

A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Love Provides Security PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon encourages embodying and practicing the selfless, enduring love described in 1 Corinthians 13 within our families and communities.

Good morning, dear family of God. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, in the house of our Lord, to share His word. We gather here as a family bound together by the love of Christ. And today, we are going to focus on that very love, the love that binds us, the love that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Topics: Love, Family

Here I Am ... Send Him! Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Sep 11, 2013

Are you running from God?

For more resources related to this sermon, go to go.harvest.org. ******* Have you ever heard the story of “Wrong Way Roy”? His name was Roy Riegels. Sports fans listen up! You’ll appreciate this. He was playing in the Rose Bowl of 1929. Roy was an All-American center from the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Reasons For Reconciliation

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

5 REASONS FOR RECONCILIATION AMONG MINISTERS OF THE NEW COVENANT 1.

5 REASONS FOR RECONCILIATION AMONG MINISTERS OF THE NEW COVENANT 1. We haven't done anything wrong (:11-13) a. Paul could defend himself with a clear conscience because he was innocent of the charges levelled against him by his opponents in Corinth b. When we have done something wrong there is a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preaching Framework Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

The Motivated Sequence

The Motivated Sequence 1Co 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1. Attention 2. Need 3. Satisfaction 4. Visualization 5. Action 1. Attention Creating interest and desire 2. Need a. The development of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Do All To God's Glory

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 19, 2018

Whatever you do, make sure you do it to the glory of God.

Paul refutes those who were basing right and wrong on their conscience and opinion. He employs the glory of God as the ultimate guide to right and wrong. But how do we glorify God? We cannot give him glory because God is intrinsically glorious without us. Glory according to the Greek and Hebrew ...read more

Denomination: Baptist