Sermons on Racial Prejudice:

Jaw-Dropping Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on May 23, 2019

The Centurion is the only person who ever demonstrated such faith that Jesus was "amazed." There are four characteristics of his faith which make it extraordinary. We could learn a lot from this man!

JAW-DROPPING FAITH Luke 7:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. RESPECTING AUTHORITY FIGURES 1. Have you ever been in a grocery store and saw a child best described as spoiled? 2. The mother would say, “Put that candy back’, and the kid would say, “No”, and then rip the package open. The mother would say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship And Revival: Living The Zeal Of The Word

Contributed by Ronald Camiling on Aug 2, 2015

WORSHIP is the visitation of God which brings to life Christians who have been sleeping and restores a deep sense of God's near presence and holiness.

THEME: WORSHIP LIVING THE Zeal of the WORD- CHECK YOUR VITAL SIGNS Worship is a vital part of our walk with God. Pulse or heart rate, breath, blood pressure! If any of those 3 isn’t normal…then someone is in big trouble. Your vital signs are good indicators ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Terror Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 3, 2004

Part 5 of Dealing with Series. How do we as Christians deal with terror?

Dealing with Terror, part 5 of Dealing With Series. How do we as Christians deal with terror? Terror has been an effective tool of Satan from the beginning and He will continue to use it until Christ does away with it. Terror is a spirit and if left unchecked will destroy a mans faith in Gods ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is For Everyone Series

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Mar 2, 2006

Jesus is for all people of all races, cultures and social backgrounds. No man made barriers should keep men from Christ or cause division in the church.

Jesus is for Everyone 11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Colossians 3:11 NIV Greek for “Here there is no” is ouk eni. (There cannot be) Eni is the long (original) form of en and estin is to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformation Of The Twelve, Part Two Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus.

The Transformation of the Twelve, Part Two (Matt. 10:2-3) Main Idea: The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus. I. John, The Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing Terrorism Firsthand

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 13, 2001

In wake of the September 11, 2001 attack in New York and Washington, D. C., this may serve to help convey some shared feelings in the Church and in America.

Psalms 46:1-3 On Tuesday Morning, September 11, 2001, the United States of America, this blessed land, was recipient of the worst terrorist attack in the world’s history, forever altering our way of thinking and our way of life. America will never, and should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Christ: The Great Evangelist, Part 1

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2022

In the fourth chapter of John's Gospel, the Lord Jesus is presented as the Great Evangelist. From the time He won Nathaniel (John 1:48-51) to the thief on the cross (Luke 23:39-43), He was busy bringing sinners to Himself.

In Chapter 4 of his Gospel, John has us turn our attention to the Lord Jesus as the Master Soul-Winner and our example for sharing the good news of salvation to everyone regardless of background, culture, nationality, or any circumstance. No one is exempt from hearing and receiving the message ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30, Psalm 58:3, Matthew 22:42, John 6:44, Ephesians 2:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 16: A Rebuke Of Partiality (James 2:1-4) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

This section assumes the rich and the poor’s understanding that appears at other places in James and reflects the influence of the reception of the poor by Jesus in the exhortation not to show partiality in the church.

Lesson Text: James 2:1-4 (KJV) 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3And ye have respect to him ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

What is it that hinders us from doing the good that we should be doing? We are often like the Priest and the Levite, sometimes we just miss the point of our faith. Sometimes Christianity becomes just a religion to us and not a lifestyle

“Parable of the Good Samaritan” Introduction: At approximately 3:20 on the morning of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old …(Kitty) Genovese was returning to her home in a nice middle-class area of Queens, NY…. She parked her ….(car) in a nearby parking lot, turned-off the lights and started the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unconditional Love

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Seeing love in the story of Ruth

One of the things we realize is that often we don’t love like we should. We’re not good lovers! Now, you might think you’re a pretty good lover -- at least your spouse thinks so. You show affection well. You give nice gifts to family members. You provide well for your family. You have ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unconditional Love

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Love in the book of Ruth

One of the things we realize is that often we don’t love like we should. We’re not good lovers! Now, you might think you’re a pretty good lover -- at least your spouse thinks so. You show affection well. You give nice gifts to family members. You provide well for your family. You have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Require? (Online) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 25, 2024

The Lord revealed His righteousness and gave commandments to us. They are to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before Him. The lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places and provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic, making it particularly relevant to America.

INTRODUCTION Outline 1. That We Do Justly 2. That We Love Mercy 3. That We Walk Humbly Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will explore the profound theme: "What does God Require?" Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:7-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Women Of The Church Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007

May all women rise up within the leadership of the church and find their rightful place.

WOMEN IN MINISTRY. WOMEN AS PASTORS. WOMEN LEADING IN THE CHURCH. THESE FEW STATEMENTS HAVE PROBABLY SPARKED MORE DEBATE AND HAVE CAUSED MORE DISSENTION AND TRAUMA WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH THAN ANYTHING BEFORE. I WONDER HOW MANY GREAT AND OUTSTANDING WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF HUMAN HISTORY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lessons In True Power Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 3, 2019

Lessons in True Power Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – June 2, 2019

Lessons in True Power Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – June 2, 2019 Text: Luke 9:43-55 Intro In shaping the lives of those who enter the reign of God… Jesus is reorienting human nature to live in the way true life really is. There are many aspects of life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gentile Pentecost Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

The Gentile Pentecost

Acts 11:1 - 18 The Gentile Pentecost 1. The Report - 1 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. A Very Dynamic Report - the apostles and brethren throughout Judaea A Very Dramatic Report - heard that the Gentiles had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Holiness