Sermons about Racial Reconciliation

So Close Yet So Far Away

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 1, 2003

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This is a sermon the the Great Commandment with the thesis that one can not love God and yet hate people for whom Christ died. Love for humanity is proff of our love for God.

SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR AWAY MARK 12:28-34; DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9; I JOHN 4:15-21 --by R. David Reynolds In One Church from the Fence, Wes Seelinger writes: “I have spent long hours in the intensive care waiting room . . . watching with anguished people . . . listening to urgent questions: Will my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Methodist

I'll Drink To That

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 26, 2005

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Woman at the Well - Worship

Because we switched computer systems, I helped put together the bulletin. So I wouldn’t be surprised if someone found a typo or blooper. Periodically a list of church bulletin bloopers circulates around the internet. In the, “you’ve probably heard this before” category here are a few. Bertha ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 28, 2009

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A call for the Church universal (individuals and institutions)to be united together "on the Lord’s side"

There once were a baker and a farmer who entered into a business agreement. The baker would purchase the farmer’s butter while the farmer purchased the baker’s bread. The agreement seemed like a match made in heaven. Day in and day out butter and bread would exchange hands. But all was not as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Musings Of A Seed Picker 3 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2008

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Exposition of Acts 17:26-28 about how God has dealt with man in general from a big picture perspective

Text: Acts 17:26-28, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 3, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/26/08, AM A. Opening illustration: maybe the quote from What is a Healthy Church Member re: knowing major biblical themes and storylines of redemption B. Background to passage: Again this is the continuation of Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

What If The Gift Never Came?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

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What be be missing if Jesus never came.

During this advent season, we have been talking about waiting. How the Hebrew people waited for their messiah and how we wait for his return. We have also considered how we tend to take the ancient meaning of Christmas for granted. The stress that has to be there because Mary and Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Congregational

The Faith Of Foreigners Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

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The woman was rebuffed by Jesus, yet responded with a deep faith in God's love for all people independent of gender or race. The people of the Decapolis were presented with an overwhelming demonstration of Jesus' Messianic power yet without believing.

In the previous section of Mark 7 Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees over the issue of washing hands. He responds by pointing out that their reliance on their traditions has blinded them to the much more central issue of purity of heart. He points out to them that washing your hands won't make ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Come Together

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012

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As the family of God our church is called to come together in relationship with one another. We support and encourage one another. We are better together

COME TOGETHER Sept 16, 2012 Jay Davis Robison ISA 64:4-8 GAL 3:1-8, 26-29 There are so many things that divide us our nation unsettling division Even at VBC if we were to choose many things can divide us Raise hand if right handed, left? Male, female, understand other sex How many of you are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Our Peace Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 30, 2020

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Jesus is our peace in the church. There will not be peace in the whole world until Jesus comes again. All scripture references are from the NASB.

As we move into the Christmas season, “Peace on Earth” is a common theme that you hear often. The angels praised God at the birth of Jesus and said (not singing-nowhere in the Bible is there a record of the angels ever singing – chanting maybe, but not singing) “Glory to God in the highest. And on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Idolatry Leads To Servitude Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

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Joshua led the nation of Israel defeating 31 kings, but Israel suffered a great failure.

Judges 3 (NASB) 7 The sons of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and forgot the Lord their God and served the Baals and the Asheroth. 8 Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, so that He sold them into the hands of Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia; and the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Eternity—i Got Heaven On My Mind.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 5, 2021

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Bend thy soul to study eternity, busy thyself about the life to come, habituate thyself to such contemplation, and let not those thoughts be seldom and cursory (Hasty), but be thyself in heavens delight.

Eternity—I Got Heaven On My Mind. 1 Corinthians 2:9NIV In his classical devotional book titled the Saints Everlasting Rest, English Puritan Pastor and Arthur Richard Baxter 1615-1691 wrote, why are not our hearts continually set on heaven? Why dwell we not there in constant contemplation?… bend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Appooaches To Life Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 25, 2022

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan show us the three approaches to like- beating people up, passing people up and helping people up

THREE APPROACHES TO LIFE Luke 10:25-37 From the Book, “Parables Found Only in Luke” bmarcaurelle@charter.net Last week we saw that the religion of the Scribes and Pharisees lacked love for people. They looked down on people socially, racially and religiously. This was strange because the Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Foundation Sure?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 27, 2023

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There is a huge difference between knowing the Name of Jesus and knowing Jesus as your Lord and Savior!

IS YOUR FOUNDATION SURE? (July 30 2023) Text: Matthew 7:21-29 Matthew 7:21-29 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. (22) On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Prayer Of Agreement

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 4, 2017

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We are better together and stronger together. When we walk in harmony with our brothers and sisters we have a stronger impact for the Kingdom of God!

The Prayer of Agreement Lakewood COG | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | August 30, 2017 Matthew 18:19 - “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-3, John 3:3-7, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Matthew 18:5-6, Matthew 18:7-14, Matthew 18:15-18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Bold Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Aug 24, 2007

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We have no reason to be ashamed of the Gospel

A Bold Spirit Have you ever been in a situation where you found yourself embarrassed by something you did or something you had? Like coming to a stop in your car at a crowded intersection and your brakes were squealing very loudly? Or a squealing fan belt? It sort of makes you feel like you wish ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rich Man, Poor Man

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 20, 2007

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An examination of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

Rich Man, Poor Man Luke 16:19-31 September 11, 2005 Luke 16:19-20 (NLT) Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. [20] At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. A Story of Two Men  There are many divisions amongst ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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