Sermons on Racial Prejudice:

What's With All Those Begats?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2013

Where you come from is important.

What’s With All Those Begats? Matthew 1:1-17 I am sure that some of you are wondering what I am going to do with this text. Those who have studied the Bible know that this is one genealogy of many. It is hard to read names that seem so hard to pronounce. I spared you a little by not reading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

Today is an ordinary day! And the power of God is ready to burst through in our midst! The question is: Are our eyes open to see it? Are our hearts open to receive it? Are we ready to be amazed at the ways that God chooses to work!?!

Just Words: Power Scripture Text: Mark 1.21-28 Scripture Reading: Psalm 111 INTRODUCTION Read Psalm 111.1-4, pref NLT TRANSITION [This sermon was preached on SuperBowl Sunday…] Tonight, most of America will be tuned-in… watching a game. Sports-fans anticipate that the game w ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

A Woman’s Great Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 12, 2013

Consideration of Christ encounter with a woman, who was only one of two individuals of whom Christ commended them for their great or mega faith. Her expectations and Christs response.

A Woman’s Great Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus Christ had traveled to the district of Tyre and Sidon to the north of Galilee in what today is coastal southern Lebanon. Here Christ encounters a woman, who was only one of two individuals of whom Christ commended them for their great or mega faith. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, The Divider

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 28, 2018

Salvation is God’s gracious gift offered to all broken people to deliver from the penalty and punishment of falling short of His demand for moral perfection.

Christ, the Divider Luke 23 & 24 Salvation is God’s gracious gift offered to all broken people to deliver from the penalty and punishment of falling short of His demand for moral perfection. ? This text affirms three great biblical truths: 1. We are saved in a moment of time. 2. We are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What A Great Difference

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 10, 2018

There is a difference between dark and light. Fellowship should be with those on the same spiritual journey.

WHAT A GREAT DIFFERENCE SCRIPTURE: II Corinthians 6:14 “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: or what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” What a great difference. “You can’t get two things more opposite than light and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Children's Champion

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 26, 2018

A message to adult's about the Lord's emphasis on children.

“The Children’s Champion” Mark 10:13-16 Mark 10:13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of A Tax Collector Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 29, 2018

During the first year of Jesus’ ministry, and while He was in Galilee, and shortly after the calling of Peter, James and John, Jesus’ invitated a tax collector by the name of Matthew to be a disciple.

The Calling of a Tax Collector Luke 5:27-5:32 Introduction Today, we are going to look at Jesus’ invitation to a tax collector by the name of Matthew to be a disciple. This event takes place during the first year of Jesus’ ministry, and while He was in Galilee, and shortly after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

"And He Sent Them Out?”

Contributed by Craig Mccourt on Aug 12, 2018

Jesus Sends out the 12 two by two - as he sends us out today.

Jesus went away from there and came to his hometown and his disciples followed him and on the Sabbath, he began to teach in the synagogue and many who heard him were astonished saying, where did this man get these things? What is this wisdom given to him? How were such mighty works done by his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"Blessed Are The Peace Makers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2016

A sermon for the 15th anniversary of 9/11.

Blessed are the Peace Makers Isaiah 2:4 Matthew 5:9 We live in a broken world. Something has gone terribly wrong. People are angry at one another. They are angry and suspicious of people who do not look like them, do not worship the same god, do not live in the same country, and vote for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: United Methodist

A Victory Story Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 15, 2018

1. Victory now, Positional: occurs at salvation, Progressive: the process of growing in and becoming more like Jesus, Perfected: when we are in the literal presence of Christ, perfected and complete. 2. Victory forever

A Victory Story Selected Texts 1. Victory now sanctification (hagios): to make holy Positional: occurs at salvation 1 Peter 2:9 1 Corinthians 6:11 Progressive: the process of growing in and becoming more like Jesus Colossians 2:6-7 John 10:10 Titus 3:5-6 Ephesians 5:18 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Titus 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 10, 2017

Spiritual heart surgery

Spiritual Open Heart Surgery Psalm 26:2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. Psalm 139:23 Ps 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: As most of you know on November 23rd I had a double by-pass surgery which required the opening of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Working Women And Titus 2:5

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

Decades ago, most Christian pastors, teachers, and counselors in effect tore-out of their Bibles the portion of Titus 2:5 which enjoins that women (especially younger women) are to be “keepers at home.”

For over a half-century, we have witnessed our society depart from God's will in regard to the differing roles and responsibilities that individuals are to play based upon their gender. Feminism, more than any other ungodly philosophy, has motivated American and European societies to reject the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 21, 2017

Like faith, true wisdom is seen in our actions.

TRUE WISDOM Text: James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: Have you ever heard the phrase, "Out of the mouth of babes?" Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: · Patrick, age ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Reel Talk - Pt. 3 - Rogue One 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017

Movies + Pop Corn + Church = Reel Talk

Reel Talk Pt. 3 - Rogue One 1 I. Introduction Any Sci-Fi Fans in the house? I am admittedly not one of those. So, for those of you who are like me that are oblivious to the whole Star Wars scene let me try to explain the plot. The movie opens by showing former scientist Galen Erso living on a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moses: "I Can't Speak So Good" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 8, 2017

Excuses, God's Provision, People Who Support Us

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Moses: “I Can’t Speak So Good” Exodus 4:10-17 (p. 41) August 13, 2017 Introduction: I had someone this past week ask me if I would do something I really didn’t want to do…it was to attend a luncheon and discuss social media and it’s effects on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ