Sermons on Racial Reconciliation:

The Cleaning Process

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 21, 2007

Our text reveals the cleaning process of the soul. 1- Alienation 2- Reconciliation 3- Continuation 4- Glorification

INTRO.- How many of you men do laundry? ILL.- Many years ago when my daughter Holly and her hubby Chris were home on a weekend from Lincoln Christian College they had to do laundry. After Holly did a load of wash she brought them into the room and dropped them in front of her hubby Chris and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Atonement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 1, 2025

Atonement is a central theme in the Bible, referring to the reconciliation between God and humanity through the sacrificial work of Jesus Christ.

ATONEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 5:11 "And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement." Supporting Texts: Leviticus 17:11, Isaiah 53:5-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 9:12-14, 1 John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking Barriers Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the theme of unity and reconciliation between divided groups, using the conflict between Jews and Gentiles in the New Testament as a reference, and emphasizing the role of Jesus as the ultimate bridge builder.

Welcome church, I am so excited that you have come to worship with us today. Over the last few weeks we have been exploring our series called Bridge Builders. Using the bible as our blueprint and opening our spiritual toolbox to see that we have the right tools, we now look to the next step in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Topics: Bridge Builders, Jewish-Gentile Relations, Unity In Christ

Sermon Series: Bridge Builders

Drowsy In The History Class

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010

For both Transfiguration Sunday and Black History Month: We must not fall asleep to our racial and ethnic history, to the history of action for justice, or to our own personal histories and who has shaped us.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC February 13, 1994 This, as you know, is Black History Month. Black History Month. What image does the word "history" conjure up for you? It may be that you are with industrialist Henry Ford, who said, "History is mostly bunk". Well, that's short and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Your Physical Provision—part 3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

This is part 3 of 3 in the 2nd of a 5-sermon series describing God’s provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This sermon deals with God’s provision for His people’s autonomy or self-governance.

Your Physical Provision-II —Joshua 15:1--19:51 Terriotrial/Jurisdiction/Atmosphere for Glory God-given autonomy provides us with an atmosphere for God’s glory. God provided Israel with physical/territorial autonomy. God’s Provision for the territorial autonomy of His people produces an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David & Bathsheba: Preserving The Marriage Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 27, 2005

If marriages are the highest of all human relationships, why do so many fall apart? What can we do to prevent this kind of disaster from happening to us? (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes David & Bathsheba: Preserving the Marriage 1 Kings 15:5 (Sixth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: David was a great man, distinguishing himself as a man of God, a composer of psalms, and a leader of men. Yet his record was not without blemish. David had problems with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Better Than Looking Good Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 12, 2011

We make Christ known when we practice exceeding righteousness... when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ.

Title: Being Better than Looking Good Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Thesis: We make Christ known when we practice an exceeding righteousness… when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • On the Sixth Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oikos Tou Theo: The Household Of God Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

We are the church, the body of Christ based on what Christ has done for us in breaking down the wall of hostility and bringing us who were far very near. Because of the peace of Christ, we are now reconciled both to God and to one another.

Oikos tou Theo: The Household of God Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Introduction I’ve been sad and disappointed lately...and it has to do with a few families that decided to leave the church and other individuals who are pondering it themselves. And even though some have told me that those people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

The Call For Evangelism

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Sep 25, 2009

A message reminding us that we are ambassadors for Christ. Men and women need to be reconciled to God and God uses His children to deliver this message! We are His ambassadors...what a privilege.

e[Scripture Introduction] [Read Text] Notice with II Corinthians 5:11-21 [Introduction] They worked in their family business. More than likely, unless something went wrong they would inherit the business and carry on a long line of family tradition. They were good at what they did. Their father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 15, 2010

A sermon on forgiveness (Two articles from Guideposts and Our Prayer.com are featured and adapted)

Sermon for 2/7/2010 Give Forgiveness Introduction: Play the song “Live Like You Were Dying”- Focus on “I gave forgiveness I’d been denying. Oh, one day I hope you can live like you are dying.” WBTU: A. (Psa 90:12) Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changing Lanes

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jul 3, 2008

Words shape your actions. There is a constant risk in changing lanes, even though our signal is turned on. It is called the “blind spot”; it is the area where the car mirrors are not sufficient to display all other vehicles. It is the area that we sometim

OPENER DVD SEGMENT START: Menu Selection #2 - “The Accident” - 4:30 min. END: When it starts to rain on Samuel L. Jackson Two men (Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson) on their way to separate court dates fight for a spot on the freeway and crash into each other. The accident causes no physical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Babel And Pentecost

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 12, 2011

A contrast between Babel and Pentecost. Pentecost undoes what happened at Babel.

The Philadelphia Daily News reported that 46-year-old David Vassallo boarded a jetliner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a flight to North Carolina. He began talking to the man seated next to him and boasted that he was an undercover federal sky marshal. The man he was talking to was quite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 13, 2011

How do we prepare ourselves to approach the Lord's Table? What does it mean to 'prepare' yourself? What does it entail? Why is it important? When we celebrate the Lord's Supper, we must do it in a worthy manner and with a worthy heart...

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 13, 2011 Date Preached: April 17, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Preparing our Hearts for What He Has Done Sermon Text: John 19:16-18 [ESV] 16So he delivered Him over to them ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Make It Right

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

EOLS: Jesus teaches us to address conflicts with our brother (sister) quickly and to follow four steps toward resolution. (sermon is preparation for Communion as written)

Matthew 18:15-20 (15) "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. (16) But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Help, I Married The Wrong Sister!

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 2, 2010

When you feel like Jacob - "Help, I married the wrong person." Within every man and woman there lies 2 dimensions - the lovable Rachel side and the difficult Leah side. Successful marriages recognize both sides and learns to embrace both sides.

HELP, I MARRIED THE WRONG SISTER! Read: Gen 29:15-31 I. HOW COULD JACOB POSSIBLY MARRY THE WRONG SISTER? A. Raises Lots Of Questions 1. Was it really that dark at night? / Did she have a bag over her head? 2. Was Jacob simply drunk at the wedding? B. Custom Practiced During Some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-31

Denomination: Church Of God