Sermons on Radical Hospitality:

Welcoming Love - 1 Peter 4:9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 26, 2025

You love your family and friends--how are you doing with stranger love?

1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's multifaceted grace. 11 If anyone speaks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9

"The Uncomfortable Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2010

A sermon about the radical nature of Christ.

Luke 4:14-21 “The Uncomfortable Jesus” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN People want to see persons who are living Christianity in the world. They are hungry to see the Body of Christ at work and involved. Study after study and survey after survey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Where R U? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012

How many of us have ever heard the question; Where R U? How many of you have asked that question of someone else? Jesus brings that question to us on a regular basis because HE is concerned about us & the people HE intends to touch through us.

? R U Pt4 CM “Where R U?” Jeremiah 6:16 NLT How many of us have ever heard the question; Where R U? How many of you have asked that question of someone else? If you are a parent, then it is a real good chance that you have said those words to your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Life

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 17, 2017

What is life for the Christian?

Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Just as Christ had no will of His own, but lived to fulfill the will of the Father we are to have no will or life of our own but to fulfill the will of Christ since we have His mind. Having His mind we should have His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

"An Outcaste From The Beginning"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 15, 2010

A sermon on the inclusiveness of God in Christ.

Matthew 1:1-17 “An Outsider from the Beginning” by: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com How many of you have ever thought to yourself, “I am not good enough to play a part in God’s unfolding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Revolution: Now Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 30, 2015

All My Life. All For Him.

Revolution: Now Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So the life I now live in the body, I live because of the faithfulness of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. There is a lot of things that go on in our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No More Excuses!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 9, 2024

Jesus shows us the importance of radical obedience through the encounter with three would-be disciples that offered excuses for not wanting to immediately go with Jesus.

IN THE WALT DISNEY MOVIE, “ALICE IN WONDERLAND,” ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES A CHESHIRE CAT UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE THEN ASKS THE CHESHIRE CAT, “WHICH ROAD DO I TAKE?” THE CAT RESPONDS, “WHERE DO YOU WANT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Disturbed Woman Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 29, 2023

Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well. Jesus is absolutely willing to break cultural norms. He is led by scripture. And the meeting brings great results.

We’re in the third talk in our series on ‘Encounters with Jesus in John’s gospel.’ Last week, we looked at a passage in John 3. A man called Nicodemus met Jesus. He was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council. In short, he was a very respectable man. Jesus told him that he needed ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Appointments

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 4, 2025

Saul meets Jesus on the Road to Damascus

Divine Appointments Acts 9:1-16 Many have heard the term “divine appointment,” which refers to an encounter that the LORD arranges, sometimes with another person, to use that interaction to affect both people’s lives. Sometimes, divine appointments can be when you run into a neighbor who has a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watersheds: What Radical Shifts Define Your Life?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022

There have been several points in my life where a radical shift took place. The first was being born. That's a radical shift, from not-existing to existing.

There have been several points in my life where a radical shift took place. The first was being born. That's a radical shift, from not-existing to existing. Others took place. Going from teens to twenties. 18 to 27 was the most destructive period of my life. Total disaster. Yet the mental ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Metanoia: The Radical Transformation Of The Mind Matthew 4:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 8, 2024

We delve into the profound concept of "metanoia"—a term rich in biblical significance, encapsulating the radical transformation of the mind. As we explore this concept, may our hearts be open to the transformative power of God's truth.

Metanoia: The Radical Transformation of the Mind Matthew 4:17 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound concept of "metanoia"—a term rich in biblical significance, encapsulating the radical transformation of the mind. As we explore this concept, may our hearts be open to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Acts 3:19, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Traits Of Radical Faith Christians And Spiritually Compromised Christians. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 21, 2025

God's grace and redemption are available to all, and prayer, Bible study, and community can help believers grow in their faith.

Radical Faith Christians: Unwavering Trust: Radical Christians trust God completely, even when circumstances seem impossible. (Proverbs 3:5-6, Daniel 3:16-18) Bold Obedience: They obey God's commands without hesitation, even if it's uncomfortable or challenging. (Acts 5:29, 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, Matthew 19:21

Religious Intolerance In Our Time

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

We live in a restless, violent, ever changing world that moves in unknown directions every day. We were witness to this sad reality this past week when those victims at Virginia Tech lost their lives.

Religious Intolerance in our Time. Acts Chapter 5:17,41 The Apostles Persecuted 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What R U? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012

It is so vitally important that as a person understands their need of Jesus & accepts Him as Savior that they begin getting an understanding of “What they have become in Jesus.”

? R U Series Pt 2 “WHAT R U?” 2 Corinthians 5:17 GWT Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence. You ever see people during the holiday seasons where people dress up in costumes for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Unto Jesus And Not Your Faith

Contributed by Simeon Edigbe on Jul 13, 2016

Faith is not rules concerning what we must do to receive from God. When we see Jesus as big as He really is then we relax in Him. This is where faith is born.

I recently had a chat with a good friend and I opened up that there is a need to understand the difference between the faith of Jesus and our faith. There are many Christians who always want to start off asking themselves “Do I have enough faith?”. They want to be sure that they are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal