Sermons about Patient Acceptance

The Problem With Priscilla

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002

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The challenge not just for mothers but families is to develop and maintain an environment in which affirmation, acceptance, and appreciation, can thrive and grow.

TEXT: One of the classic episodes of the Dick Van Dyke Show concerns a problem that Ritchie is having with a girl named Priscilla. For a period of time he comes home every afternoon after school battered and bruised by this girl. Rob and Laura are at a loss to know what to do and so Laura goes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Telling The Truth

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 16, 2002

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We can afford to be honest about our flaws and failings, because we are completely loved and accepted in Christ.

"Most Christians are habitual liars." Let me repeat that: "Most Christians are habitual liars." And quite proficient at it, too. Now, of course we don’t call it lying. And we don’t think of it as lying. In fact, we don’t think of it at all; we just do it, and that’s part of the problem. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

What In Hell Do You Want?

Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003

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Confront those who repetedly say, "No" to the invitation to accept Christ as Savior by demonstrating there is nothing in hell to be desired.

"WHAT IN HELL DO YOU WANT?" (Text: Matthew 13:41-43) 2/2/2003 By: Larry L. Schoonover) INTRODUCTION: I have a question to put before you this morning for consideration. The question is perhaps one of the most serious that I have ever put before you and its importance is such that I haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:41-43

Denomination: Baptist

John: The Trial

Contributed by David Petticrew on May 11, 2003

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A look at the trial motiff in John, where we are the ones on trial to see whether we accept or reject Jesus.

At the height of a political corruption trial, the prosecuting attorney attacked a witness. "Isn’t it true," he bellowed, "that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?" The witness stared out the window as though he hadn’t hear the question. "Isn’t it true that you accepted five ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Holiness

Dry Bones, Dead Dreams

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

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How to deal with failure in your life, when you know it’s a failure you should not accept.

by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh January, 2001 Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com Ezekiel, in our Old Testament lesson, stands on the battlefield. The battle is over, and his side lost. The battle has been over long enough for the smoke to have cleared and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness- What Do We Carry And What Do We Let Go?

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

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Forgiveness is not about accepting that something wrong is somehow right, or trying to forget it: a prayerful reflection on Matthew 18.

Today I would like to say a few words about things in our lives that we carry and things that we let go. I find today’s Gospel reading one of the most challenging in the Bible. With any apology, Jesus talks quite bluntly about the forgiveness God offers to us, and the expectation God has of us, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When God Hates Our Worship

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Our worship of God can be rejected. Today we examine ourselves to see if God accepts our worship.

Introductory Considerations 1. "I hate, I despise your religious feasts; I cannot stand your assemblies. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps." Your pianos and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shining Light

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 7, 2005

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People need to have a better knowledge of what God will do for them when they believe in and accept Him into their lives.

It is so amazing to me to see different people in the world reject the needs they have. People come into the Salvation Army for financial support because they have lost their jobs, but when we give them a couple of employers that are hiring, they seem to back away. When we get into some sort of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Let's You And Him Fight Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 2, 2003

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Attempting to sow conflict works on the basis of insecurity and the need to compete. But God in Christ is about reconciliation, forgiveness, acceptance.

No doubt we love our children and think they’re wonderful. But if you ever need proof of the perversity of human nature, just watch the children. If you ever doubt the Biblical idea that all sin and come short of the glory of God, just stop at the playground and watch a while. Children fight. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Sunday - Amazing Grace A Gift That Needs To Be Opened Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 12, 2007

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Amazing Grace a message of salvation being built around the acronym of GRACE. Gift, Received, Accepted, Changed, Enriched.

AMAZING GRACE a gift that needs to be opened – William Akehurst 1/12/07 Harford Senior Worship Center – Non-denominational Bel Air, MD 50+ Amazing Grace a message of salvation built around the acronym of GRACE. Gift, Received, Accepted, Changed, Enriched. Scriptures Referenced Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mighty To Save - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 18, 2011

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The error of making the text subjective, post modern thought, accepting the scripture as authoritative, and finding sweet, sweet grace.

Dakota Community Church May 15, 2011 Mighty to Save 1 Last week with mother’s day and communion we did not get to finish our look at how we reconcile the Just and Holy judge who commands the death of “everything that breathes” in the nations that occupy the promised land (in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

True Faith Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jun 18, 2007

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Churches fight over worship. Members leave over worship. But what is true worship, worship that is acceptable to God?

Introduction I. Worship A. Church talk about it B. Churches fight about it C. Churches sometimes even split over it. II. When it comes to the issue of worship A. I have heard people say, “I go to that church because of their incredible worship.” B. I have heard people say, “I stopped ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

How Sheep Become Shepherds

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 24, 2007

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This is an ordination sermon I wrote when we accepted 2 deacon couples and a minister as leaders in our church.

HOW SHEEP BECOME SHEPHERDS Murray had a little lamb…shouldn’t that be Mary? No, my brother Murray once had a lamb named Lambert that was white as snow and terribly cute. But then it grew up. And boy was it the stupidest animal ever. I had heard that sheep were dumb but this one was a prime ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Enjoy Life Together Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 19, 2008

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Let us assess ourselves accurately, accept our place in the body and assist others through our gifts.

Dr. Francis Schaeffer, a noted Evangelical thinker, wrote, “Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful—Christian community is the final defense of our faith.”[1] Today we will look at how we can enjoy life together as a community. Last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Talking To Me Too? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 26, 2007

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The perspective of Joseph is changed from a shocking surprise to a willingness to accept the cultural pressures associated with seeming to break the rules.

Are you talking to me too? Week 2 – Joseph’s perspective - Last week we started off the advent season talking about perspective. I encouraged you to break away from the perspective that comes from the world. The views we pickup from the culture, like when we hear elevator music where we tend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Congregational

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