Sermons on Racism In America:

Gripped By Fear

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Fears in America

Psalms 64:1-4 "... Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity: Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words; That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaches The Lawyers Neighbor Hood Skills

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jul 10, 2016

In the aftermath of violent deaths this week in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Dallas, Texas, we speak to a nation that is overwhelmed with anger, grief, frustration, and despair. We have to address these issues.

Jesus Teaches the Lawyers Neighbor Hood Skills Scripture Lesson Luke 10:30-37 (The Parable of the Good Samaritan) This parable is packed with invisible truths of our lives. Jesus Teaches the Lawyers Neighbor Hood Skills Scripture Lesson Luke 10:30-37 (The Parable of the Good Samaritan) This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Is The God Of Justice?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 25, 2010

For Martin Luther King Day 1988: It is irresponsible to continue to whine about God's absence in the face of injustice. He is refining His church to address justice, and will bless us when we give ourselves without reserve to His purposes.

Some twenty-four centuries ago, when the prophet Malachi's ears were assaulted by an impertinent question, he heard it as a confession of irresponsibility. When the men and women of Judah shouted at this prophet, who had accused them of wearying God, who had charged that their blabbering talk was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Liberty And Justice For All

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

We must never forget what God has done for America and what He is doing to America and realize what He will do to America.

Liberty and Justice for All Psalm 33:12 Intro: One of the main things that America stands for is “Liberty and Justice for all.” We must never forget what God has done in the past for America. We must have our eyes opened to see what God is doing for America in the present. Then we must realize ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Peter And Cornelius: From Pronouncements To People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 14, 2009

Prejudice deals only with groups, not with persons. Peter had to get beyond outworn principles, and both he and Cornelius had to learn to give and receive what was needed. All need Christ.

If you have to choose between principles and people, choose people! Do you agree? If it comes down to deciding whether to adhere to certain principles and thereby injure people; if it comes down to violating your beliefs or violating another person, what will you choose? The principle or the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Gospel: Black And White

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 21, 2010

We are prone to reduce tensions by choosing not to live in diversity. But the Gospel calls us to embrace diversity and yet to recognize that all sin, all are worthy, all need the Gospel. Our issue is our own insecurity, which Christ’s death can address.

Takoma Park Baptist Church February 21, 1988 All of us, it seems, have a tendency to choose comfort. All of us appear to prefer to choose a way to live that involves as little tension, as little discomfort as possible. I am not talking just about luxuries and material things; I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Painful Visit

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 10, 2009

For Martin Luther King Sunday. Misunderstanding comes about because we do not hear one another, we do not have the context to understand, or someone deliberately creates distance. Racial understanding needs to take all this into account.

Misunderstanding is an inevitable part of life. Just because we are human, just because we have limitations and are imperfect, we are going to misunderstand one another. And the sooner we accept that as a part of life and learn to deal with it, the better off we’ll be. There are several reasons ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And Prejudice Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 22, 2008

When we are envious or jealous of the life someone else has, we show we are not grateful for what God has given us. Also a section that deals with the issue of Interracial marriage found in this passage.

There was once a young man decided to join a monastery that had a vow of silence. The monks were not allowed to speak with the exception of their birthday. Once a year on their birthday each monk could come before the monk in charge and speak two words. They always chose their words ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What I Learned From Black History Month

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

As I have gone back and studied Black History, some Biblical principles keep pressing into my mind: principles that could have saved mankind so much sin, suffering and sorrow.

LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Text: Acts 17: 16–28 Introduction: 1. Isn’t this a wonderful day the Lord has made. A day to – “Rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. Open your Bibles please to Acts 17: 24-28. 3. Read text. “For we are indeed his offspring.” 4. The Title of today’s lesson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reconciliation And Unity Series

Contributed by Catharine Rhodes on Jan 23, 2023

Answering the question “how can the church be more inclusive” through Paul’s letters to the Romans and Ephesians. Includes a summary and concluding prayer.

Reconciliation and Unity Sermon Summary (Ephesians) Note: this is only a summary. The full sermon given at our church is below. 1. “Sin” “Breaking the Law” Actual sin: prejudice Virtue: Kindness A. -Weird things that are illegal -Weird things people thought others should get arrested ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14, Ephesians 4:24-31, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoice In The Lord, Always In The Lord

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 1, 2016

Beyond our three decades of ministry, and in spite of the terrors of this world, we have great reason to rejoice in the Lord! (Context of sermon: Preached on our Congregation's Rally Day and 30th Anniversary.)

[Singing] “This is the day / This is the day / That the Lord has made / That the Lord has made / I will rejoice / I will rejoice / And be glad in it / And be glad in it!” I worked at a camp in Wisconsin one summer, and we sang this song every day. Every. Sin-gle. Morning. It was the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Refusing To Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2019

If you want God’s favor, don’t treat people with favoritism.

Over 30 years ago, when I was serving on a church staff in the Chicago area, Paul Harvey, the nationally recognized radio personality, attended one of our services. Harvey passed away in 2009 and had a radio show for over 50 years, reaching 26 million people a week. As soon as the service was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundations Of Freedom

Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon addresses the foundations of spiritual and national freedom and uses stories from American history to illustrate the freedom we enjoy in Christ.

Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" Psalm 11:3 The year was 1833. The place was the island of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

Hearts Without God

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jun 28, 2020

What is the core issue behind the unrest in the United States and around the world? How should we as Christians respond?

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 25 June 2020 Reacting to our Modern Crisis: Hearts Without God Introduction When you turn on the news right now, what do you see? The major story blowing up all over the nation deals with racism, hate, corruption, violence, and protests. We see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man Has His Way And God Has His

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 19, 2013

Look at america today.

MAN HAS HIS WAY AND GOD HAS HIS 2 Peter / 2 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2:2 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist