Sermons on Racial Prejudice:

A Samaritan Reject Series

Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 7, 2002

This is the first of a 3 part series on What Can I Learn From A Reject? (Part 1)

As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. The Salvation Army Herkimer, NY John 4:4-9 4 (Jesus) had to go through Samaria on the way (to Galilee). 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-9

Denomination: Holiness

To Separate And To Draw Together Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 16, 2010

God separated Israel from Egypt to make that people a beacon; in the Church, that beacon is a reality to draw all men and women to true worship in Christ.

Feast of St Luke October 18 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy It is important to our study of the spirit of the Liturgy that, when arriving at a new place, the disciple of Jesus is to give the occupants a liturgical greeting–Shalom aleichem, or “peace to those who dwell here.” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Came For Everyone

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

Jesus established His church to be open to all who wanted to worship Him. Why does today's not believe this? As a Jewish convert and pastor I have been on the receiving end of Anti-semitism in church.

Jesus’ attitude and language used in the narrative can be shocking to the reader. How can our Lord and Savior treat anyone in the way He is portrayed in this narrative? The pagan woman was looking for her daughter to be cured. Instead of immediately helping her, He calls her a dog, thus insulting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Discrimination In The Sanctuary Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2008

Favouritism dishonours God and destroys the Body of Christ.

JAMES 2:1-4 DISCRIMINATION IN THE SANCTUARY OF THE LORD “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Releasing The Shackles

Contributed by Rita Sims on Aug 22, 2001

Jesus wants us to be free from the shackles that may be binding us.

Each person in this scripture from Acts is imprisoned in one way or another. The slave girl is imprisoned in her insanity and by her owners. Even though she says something good, she is enslaved to it. Paul and Silas go to pray and she begins following them. She says something positive and true, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The Spirit Of R.i.p.p.e.r. Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jan 4, 2007

The Spirit of R.I.P.P.E.R. is in many of our churches and needs to be cast out.

The spirit of R.I.P.P.E.R Mark 16:17-16:18 R.I.P.P.E.R. Mark 16:17-16:18 The Spirit of R I P P E R ... acronym ... Religion = Luke 18:9-10, Mark 7:13, Matthew 23:4 Ignorance = Hebrews 10:26, John 5:3 Poverty = Deut. 8:18, 3 John 1:2 Prejudice = James 2:9, Mathew 27:21, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Sin Of Partiality

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that Christians are to love all peoples.

The Sin of Partiality Text: James 2.1-13 Thesis: To note that Christians are to love all peoples. Introduction: (1) There was a problem with favoritism/prejudice in the 1st century and there still is today in the 21st century. (2) Story: Behind the line in World War I, rest homes were operated ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Reaches Out, Beyond Human Boundaries

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 23, 2008

A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, series A.

3rd Sunday in Lent, February 24, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have revealed your will and grace for all people. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming God’s Catalyst For Changed Lives – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 1, 2016

The past few weeks, we have seen from God’s Word that God’s heart and desire is not for us to simply be a church that exists for us, but to be a church that exists to glorify Him and serve others.

Becoming God’s Catalyst For Changed Lives – Part 2 John 4 Introduction: 1. Last week, we began studying John 4, focusing on Christ’s encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. 2. The past few weeks, we have seen from God’s Word that God’s heart and desire is not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-54

Denomination: Bible Church

Five Ways The Devil Can Bind Our Worship

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

The devil wants to hinder our worship because worship brings revival. It brings the power of the Holy Ghost and with the power of the Holy Ghost comes deliverance, peace, and victory.

Five Ways The Devil Can Bind Our Worship Psalm 99:1-4 The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. [2] The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. [3] Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. [4] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Search For A Compatible God

Contributed by Gerald Nash on Nov 2, 2000

People are searching for a God that is compatible to them.

I. We Want A Compatible God A God who will: A. Adjust To Our Prejudice (v 9) B. Acknowledge Our Pride (v 12) C. Alleviate Our Pain (v 15) D. Annul Our Problems (v 17) E. Agree With Our Position (v 19) II. We Need A Consistent God A God who: A. Seeks Out Individuals (v 4, 6) (Luke ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-15

The Peril Of Bias

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 23, 2016

BIAS IS PROBLEMATIC AND DANGEROUS.

THE PERIL OF BIAS OBSERVATION: WEBSTER DEFINES BIAS AS AN INCLINATION OF THE MIND: A BENT, PREJUDICE. AUTHOR DOUGLAS CONNELLY SUGGESTS PROVERBS IS A COLLECTION OF PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES TO GOVERN YOUR LIFE. MOST SCHOLARS CREDIT KING SOLOMON AND A FEW OTHER WRITERS AS AUTHORS. INTERPRETATION: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:17

Denomination: Baptist

Identity And Language

Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 15, 2020

Mere observation may not be suitable to reveal the identity of a person/group but the use of language sounds appropriate.’.., say now Shibboleth: and he said Sibboleth for he could not frame to pronounce it right...’ The language was used to reveal identities among the ancient Israelites.

I. An encyclopedia is not necessary to define what an identity simply means. It is just what people use to trace who a person is. It could be the name, skin color, place of origin, culture or language (Genesis 10:31). Due to globalization and trade among nations, these characteristics are becoming ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons In Love Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 4, 2007

This is the last of four and looks at the heart of Jonah compared to the heart of God and the lessons in love that Jonah would need to learn as a consequence.

Jonah chapter 4: 1-11. Lessons in love. I recently watched documentary on the internet it we Louis theorux and he was spending some time with a Christian family from Texas who had formed a Church called Westboro Baptist church and part of their evangelistic strategy was to travel around America ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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