Sermons on prejudices: showing 106-120 of 3,752

The Stubborn Evangelist Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

This short story is one where Jonah is in flight; it’s also one where God is in pursuit. Jonah’s life is really one of a boomerang for he ends up in the place that ran from in the beginning. For four chapters we’ll witness Jonah’s futile flight as well as God’s persistent pursuit.

Note: The entire book of Jonah is read before I preach. Today we launch a new four part series entitled Jonah: The Stubborn Evangelist. And it is coming at just the right time for our church (more on the timing in just a moment). Most only know it as an amusing story about a prophet and a “whale.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not Part Of Jesus' Agenda

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 27, 2022

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 13

June 26, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 9:51-62 Not Part of Jesus’ Agenda Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In 1845 Sir John Franklin set off with two ships from England. They were in search of the Northwest Passage across the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

A Nose Job Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004

From the expositional study of the book of James this message looks at the instruction regarding prejudice in the Body of Christ.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART FIVE “A NOSE JOB” JAMES 2:1-13 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. [2] Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Peter And Cornelius: From Pronouncements To People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 14, 2009

Prejudice deals only with groups, not with persons. Peter had to get beyond outworn principles, and both he and Cornelius had to learn to give and receive what was needed. All need Christ.

If you have to choose between principles and people, choose people! Do you agree? If it comes down to deciding whether to adhere to certain principles and thereby injure people; if it comes down to violating your beliefs or violating another person, what will you choose? The principle or the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Through The Tough Stuff

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2006

This message deals with a subject that is often controversial, prejudice. As Christ followers we are to demonstrate love to all without exception.

*************************************************************************************Getting Through the Tough Stuff -Prejudice- James 2:1-4 Tomorrow we as a country recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Day. King had a dream that was grounded in the Word of God that all people and ethnic groups ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Squabbles Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013

Even though saved, long held prejudices and human selfishness threatens division among the early Christians.

Acts 6:1-14, 7:47-60 “Squabbles” INTRODUCTION One of the things we crave most in life is power. We want power to make our own decisions, and power to determine our own goals and our path through life. The struggle for power can be seen in the arguments parents have with children ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Go And Do

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 10, 2010

Rather than identify with the Samaritan, this sermon encourages individuals to identify with the Jew in the ditch.

Go And Do – Luke 10: 25 - 37 Intro: I’ve heard and preached many sermons on this parable. Most contrast the actions of the 3 travelers and hold up the behavior of the Samaritan as that which is to be emulated. But I want to talk about something else. I want us to look at this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obstacle To The Truth Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 19, 2009

The Leaders of the Jews stumble when they viewed Jesus. The allowed their Pride, Physicality and Prejudices to stand in the way. We must guard not to do the same thing.

Obstacles to Christ For Previous sermon notes, please email pastortimwhite@gmail.com John 7:31-36 31 And many of the people believed in Him, and said, “When the Christ comes, will He do more signs than these which this Man has done?” 32 The Pharisees heard the crowd murmuring these things ...read more

Scripture: John 7:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Racists And Bigots And Bias, Oh My!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 15, 2020

The death of George Floyd brought the problem of racial injustice to the forefront again. Although there may be a need for police reform, the underlying problem goes deeper. What does God's word say about things like racism, prejudice and discrimination?

RACISTS AND BIGOTS AND BIAS, OH MY! The death of George Floyd brought the problem of racial injustice to the front burner again. This time it seems like the protesters are not letting up until there's at least some level of reform. Although there may be a need for that, the underlying problem ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7, Philippians 2:1-2, Philippians 4:2-3, Leviticus 19:14-15, James 2:1-4, Acts 10:34-35, Colossians 3:15, Galatians 3:26-28, Psalm 133:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2003

Is it right to say that Jesus is the ONLY way? Unless you deny the Word, you better preach the truth and He is the truth and the only way!

Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive It is often said that Christianity or at least some sects of Christianity are too exclusive or intolerant in that they do not accept any other faiths as valid and even reject other sects of Christianity. There is a lot of truth in that accusation. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 20:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Gone Fishin' PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasizes the Christian call to love and forgive our enemies, as demonstrated in the story of Jonah, and the destructive consequences of hatred and prejudice.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather here today, I want to invite you to journey with me through the pages of Jonah. A tale of a man swallowed by a fish? Yes. But it's also a tale of a man swallowed by his own hatred and prejudice, and God’s call to love and forgive even those we might ...read more

Topics: Jonah

Peter's Second Conversion Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

I want you to watch for two conversions in our story today – a conversion for both Cornelius and for Peter. Each man had a powerful turning point and each man had a powerful story they would tell around campfires for years to come.

Acts 10:27-47 is read before the sermon. There’s a powerful story tucked away in the middle chapters of Acts. Our story tantalizes us with angels & visions but at it’s essence it is the story about our 2 main characters to today’s story, Cornelius & Peter. Cornelius represents the power ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Ahead When You Don't Think It Is Necessary Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 8, 2014

Many times we do NOT move forward because we are afraid, but very often we also find ourselves NOT moving ahead because we are comfortable where we are and we just do NOT see the need to move ahead...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 07, 2014 Date Preached: January 12, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When You Feel There is NO Need Sermon Text: Acts 10:1-43 [ESV] Introduction: Last week we started ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

"we're All One Family"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 15, 2023

Prejudice is a social evil present in every culture of our fallen world. It is holding negative attitudes towards others based on generalizations and stereotypes, resulting in discrimination. It is forming conclusions without consulting the facts.

The Apostle Paul affirms the unity and diversity of all nations in Acts 17. He was addressing Greeks who regarded themselves as superior race. Race matters only to racists; the rest of us care about character. It is distressing how people have twisted this passage to justify segregation. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Congregational

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 6, the early church identifies Their Problem, Their Project, and Their Priorities. Custom Pow

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 6 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/24/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Nearly two millennia ago on the opposite side of the planet, 120 ordinary men and women—tax gatherers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church