Sermons on Reconciliacion Racial:

Worship In Spirit And In Truth Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 11, 2016

Is your testimony dry and dusty? Is your worship forced or restrained? Have we come to God as honest sinners in need of living water?

Worship in Spirit and in Truth John 4:19-26 19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Message

Contributed by Joe Rodriguez on Mar 10, 2018

Sermon preached at a parishioner's wake.

Last week, most of the world said goodbye to a legendary figure. A man who was able to draw thousands of people, both physically and via the airwaves, to one single event. He reached over 200 million in over 180 countries. He was able to bring them together regardless of race, color, age, sex, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We Well Connected?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2014

A sermon on reaching out to various groups both in the church and outside the church (Material adapted from David Faust in Lookout Magazine May 4, 2003 edition, article entitled, "Are You Well Connected?")

HoHum: Can You Hear Me Now? Cell phone needs to have a good connection or frustrating. WBTU: Good connections are vital in the church. We share a “partnership in the gospel” (Philippians 1:5). Just as an ear or a hand can’t fulfill its intended function if it’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crumbs Under The Table

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 15, 2014

Whay did Jesus seem to treat this woman so roughly?

The Crumbs Under the Table Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction This passage about the Canaanite woman and the way Jesus seems to treat her has been the source of many a discussion. Some are even offended at Jesus over this. Others try to smooth over what Jesus said and try to make it easier to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Racism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Peter said it was unlawful and against his conscience to enter into fellowship with Gentiles, but God broke through the barriers of both law and conscience to show him that all men were to be accepted as equals in the church.

George W. Gradleck, a German psychiatrist, said that it is truer that our lives live us than that we live our lives. What he meant was that repression, early loyalties and prejudices can get such a grip on one’s life that they compel one to be what he is. Once the attitude of racism, for example, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:28

Prophetic Word For 2020: 'my Church Will Burn Brightly In The Coming Darkness' Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Apr 1, 2022

Just as the Lord proclaimed to Samuel the fulfillment of his prophecy concerning judgment of his leaders who were unfaithful and the establishment of faithful leaders over his house, so now He is coming to judge His church leaders.

As the first day of 2020 arrived, I found myself doing what I have always done for the last 40 years: seeking the Lord's word and focus for the coming year. This time, Jan. 1, 2020—something different happened. As I prayed and listened—"Here am I, Lord, speak"—I began to have a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9

A Call To Action

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 18, 2008

Our church should be the most vital rescue team anywhere!

What would you do if you seen an apartment building, full of people, burning from the ground & going up to consume all 10 stories? LOOK! Men, women, children, young, old, & handicap... Some would start hollering to get help Some would attempt a rescue Others would see to it that the needs of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas In Code Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Dec 25, 2016

Christmas didn't begin in Bethlehem.

Text: Luke 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. Christmas Is the Season of Wonders. (1) It holds the wonder of the Virgin Birth (Isa. 7:14). (2) It holds the wonder of the angels (to Mary, Joseph, and he shepherds). (3) It holds the wonder of the Incarnation (Phil. 2:5-7). B. Christmas Was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Kill The Mockingbird

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

We must not lose our song in the darkness of night.

Don't Kill The Mockingbird “To Kill a Mockingbird” was a novel published in 1960 by a lady named Harper Lee. It was a book dealing with racial inequality. Based on a story of a white attorney representing a black man who was accused of raping a white woman. The book was made into a movie in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eclipse Of The Sun - Return Of The Son

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 17, 2017

A brief sermon/devotion based on the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 and how it compares to the return of Christ

Eclipse Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse is coming to a town near you! The path of totality is just miles from Gainesville. The whole process of the moon blocking the light of the sun will take place over three hours. In Clayton, GA (where you can see the total eclipse) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Thinking With The Church And Jesus, Not With Social Media Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2021

Perverse patterns of thought and will can even mess up your brain chemistry.

On those times when we open the newspaper or click on the news and immediately are confronted with the evil of the world, we may reflect on how apparent the doctrine of original sin is. We don’t even need special revelation to realize that the tendency of the world is toward selfish behavior and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Luke 17:1-6, Psalm 139:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Unity Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 7, 2021

Most people cannot remember a more divided America than the one we live in today. How did we get here? How can we heal?

The Revolutionary Gospel Galatians 3 – Unity September 12, 2021 Most people cannot remember a more divided America than the one we live in today. The vitriol has escalated to dangerous levels and our culture is on the verge of a meltdown not seen in decades. These perilous times require us to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29, Revelation 7:9, John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Love That Knows No Barriers!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 30, 2006

# 10 in series. Points out four things about contact with Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 10 “Love That Knows No Barriers!” John 4:1-30 Our story today begins with Jesus on a journey. He has been traveling and has paused for a rest and some much ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Strengthens Our Families

Contributed by Grant Bennington on May 9, 2004

This sermon was used on Mother’s day for the Blessing/Dedication of Children. It discusses Parents duty to Children based on Mark 10:13-16.

Today is a very significant day in which we recognize and celebrate the nurturing, sustaining and unselfish love of Mothers. There is an old Jewish proverb that says "God couldn’t be everywhere so he made Mothers". There are probably a few mothers who consider this a great honour, however, they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesians 3: The Mystery Of Christ

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on the multicoloured wisdom of God and mystery of Christ. Let us not forget what we are called to be...

"In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:4-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican