Sermons on prejudice: showing 286-300 of 3,790

Give Me 'living Water'

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 22, 2017

Jesus once again proves that he brings salvation to all people when he meets the Samaritan woman at the well

So he came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon. A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Sharing In The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 19, 2004

The story of Mary and Martha gives us a perspective on what is truly important in our lives.

Sharing In The Kingdom Of Heaven Luke 10:38-42 What pictures come to mind when you think of the story of Mary & Martha? Sibling Rivalry Jealousy Doing Vs. Being I have heard many sermons on this text, as I’m sure most of you have also. There are many twists to this very short pericope or short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

Accept One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 1, 2021

This is an uncomfortable, difficult, and counter-culture teaching that is based solely on the love of Christ. They had a hard time with it - it was a shock to their system to hear it - but it was God’s way forward.

-Building Up One Another- ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER Romans 15:7 Introduction Romans 15:7 “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” In his letter of 16 chapters, he raises this in chap 15! This is an uncomfortable, difficult, and counter-culture teaching ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samaritans Are People, Too!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 29, 2002

A message encouraging us to reach out to the people outside our normal circles.

Samaritans Are People, Too! John 4:4-42 April 28, 2002 Introduction Last Tuesday, I went to listen to Dana Scott, sister of Rachel Scott, who was one of the students killed at Columbine High School. And one of the points of Miss Scott’s message was that we need to be more compassionate toward ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Declare If You Know Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 1, 2007

Declare if you know. Interesting word, “Declare”. As in the Declaration of Independence, or the Balfour Declaration. The word suggests speaking with force and clarity, with certainty and intensity. Some folks do not declare, they merely suggest.

Declare if you know. Interesting word, “Declare”. As in the Declaration of Independence, or the Balfour Declaration. The word suggests speaking with force and clarity, with certainty and intensity. Some folks do not declare, they merely suggest. They offer timid little ideas and apologize ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Outside Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Christianity is rooted in moving outside of ourselves – to the oppressed and the powerless. If we are going to go where God desires we will need to move outside of ourselves and move into the lives of others. In chapter 2, James provides two illustrations

Outside Of Ourselves James 1:26-2:26 Caring for unwanted children, building hospitals and schools, providing financial assistance to needy families, providing food for the hungry and homes for the homeless, advancing literacy, caring for widows, championing the abolition of slavery, advocating the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should The Work Stop? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 17, 2008

For Lent and for Black History Month: Those who are threatened by progress will always ask us not to go too far. But this church must not stop reaching all people, serving all needs, touching all children and youth.

In the fall of 1955 I sat in the auditorium of the Speed Scientific School at the University of Louisville, one of about 300 newly admitted engineering students. The dean welcomed us, and yet also warned us. He instructed us, “Look at the person on your right. Now look at the person on your ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Barriers Roadblocks And Bottlenecks Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 15, 2010

Ultimately, the Gospel will not be hindered.

I had this job one summer where I delivered eggs to omelet shops, small groceries, bakeries and such on the East side of the San Francisco Bay. It was a crazy job fraught with difficulties and adventure. You would think the most difficult place to make deliveries would be Berkley because of all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marked Men

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2009

Cain’s problem is ours: we are fearful and anxious if someone else seems to be getting ahead of us, and our anxiety is the root of our violence. But in God’s curse there is a mercy and a clue for brotherliness.

For today’s message we are going back to the earliest moments in human history to look at one of the most basic issues in human life. We are looking at the way we feel about differences, and what we do about that feeling. The Book of Genesis, in its opening stories, teaches us about what it means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 11, 2021

If I asked you, “What was a distinguish mark to a Christian?” Jesus shows us that real believers are distinguished not by a drink, or their clothing, or even their speech, but their actions toward others.

Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? is a series designed to introduce our fall focus of connecting with the people closest around you. Throughout all of our Bible Fellowship Groups, you’ll be hearing about this follow-up over the next weeks to come. We are asking many of you to read The Art of Neighboring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Our Determined Savior Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Nothing could stop Jesus from the cross. It was a rough road with pot holes galore, and obstacles everywhere, but He plowed ahead not looking back.

Robert Fulghum, who became famous for his book All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten, has written another funny book titled, It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It. He has officiated at over 1000 weddings and knows by experience that they are the events that bring out the ding dong in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Pride And Offense Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 2, 2023

Haman lets offense take over

After King Xerxes's life was spared, a man named Haman was promoted to a place where his seat was above all the princes who were with him. The king commanded his servants to bow and pay homage to Haman. Everyone except for Mordecai followed the command. Even though the servants would speak to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-4

How To Overcome Personal Biases

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul, the apostle said, "To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews.

Paul, the apostle said, "To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. to those under the law I became like one under the law, so as to win those under the law. Too the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by ALL possible means I might save some." (I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: Why Did Jesus Come To Us? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

I’m really glad God came up with the idea of Christmas. But what did God have in mind when He created Christmas? What motivated Him to bring Christmas to us?

Christmas is really enjoyable on so many levels. But a widow names Stella has an unusual experience on Christmas. Stella’s first Christmas as a widow brought incredible loneliness. One day her doorbell rang and she was greeted by a messenger holding a box. “What’s in the box?” she asked. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13, Genesis 12:1-3, Revelation 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Hospitality

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2005

The most important thing you can do in serving the Lord is not serving the Lord. Living for Jesus is more about “being” than “doing.”

Christian Hospitality Luke 10:38-42 James 2:1-4 The most important thing you can do in serving the Lord is not serving the Lord. Living for Jesus is more about “being” than “doing.” When I was a student at Central College I had a classmate who was an outstanding student. After he graduated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist