Sermons on Reconciliacion Racial:

The Controversial Truth Is Looking America In The Face Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 25, 2015

IN ORDER FOR AMERICA TO MOVE FORWARD, ANY KIND OF DISCRIMINATION, RACISM, SEGREGATION, OR WHITE SUPREMACY MUST BECOME A THING OF THE PAST.

My fellow Americans and those that chose to call themselves Americans, I was born on July 9, 1964 on Lakeland Farms in rural Perry Count and the evidence of the racial prejudices and the demeaning injustices we faced as African Americans filled the early years of my life. For the first sixteen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Famine

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 23, 2015

When we neglect God and His word, when we turn to God-substitutes, the result is spiritual dryness. When we want God to leave us alone, He just might. Amos tells what it will be like to live without a prophetic voice.

“Spiritual Famine” Amos 8:9-14 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (23 Aug 2015) In 1968, the USS Pueblo, a Navy intelligence ship, was captured by North Korea, a week before the start of the “Tet Offensive” in Vietnam. The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:9-14

Denomination: Congregational

Slave Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 29, 2015

In this overlooked parable Jesus describes the life of discipleship in terms of service. Rather than focusing on our rights and needs, and deciding what we'd like to do, we need to focus on how we can serve our Master.

This has been called “the most troubling parable” in the Bible. Why does Jesus say we are like unworthy servants? I know I must have read this before, but somehow I glossed over it. I've got a lot of books on the parables of Jesus and most omit this one. A year ago an article in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Congregational

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 27, 2019

Today we will take a look at the Good Samaritan and glean from the conversation that Jesus had with a lawyer about this dynamic man.

Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: • Paint the Picture o The story of “The Good Samaritan” is known far and wide in Christendom. o It’s a story of treachery, thievery, hypocrisy, racism, compassion and care. o This story teaches us to look beyond religious, social, racial and societal barriers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Deuteronomy 6:5, Leviticus 19:18, Luke 9:52-53, Leviticus 19:33-34, Deuteronomy 10:17-19, James 1:19-27, Luke 6:30, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 5:20, John 4:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Rooted And Grounded In Love Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021

Proper 12 (17) Ninth Sunday after Pentecost July 25, 2021 Prayer is an Action word! We are rooted in the love of Christ!

Sermon Text: “History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. This quote has haunted me – perhaps for years – but especially since George ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Iii: Enduring In Anti-Christian Environments Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when anti-Christian rhetoric and actions have become viral, Christians are encouraged to remain faithful and true to godly principles and lifestyles - whether it be in the sacred or secular realms of responsibility.

Enduring As Christians in Anti-Christian Environments Christian woman flies out of Sudan, meets Pope . . . (Headline July 24, 2014): “A Sudanese woman sentenced to death for converting from Islam to Christianity walked off the plane cradling her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-21

Down With The Walls Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 9, 2020

We can construct walls that isolate and insulate us. When we break down the walls God comes into our lives and we can see others as He does.

1. Berlin Wall Under the cover of darkness on Aug. 13, 1961, a wire barricade was stretched the middle of Berlin. It ended up 28 miles long and became one of the most controversial boundary lines of the 20th century. It eventually became known as the “Berlin Wall.” It was the symbol of the border ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10 The Interrogation Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Sep 18, 2020

This is the 10th of 31 devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' These devotions are based on the book of Jonah.

# 10 - The Interrogation Jonah 1:7 – “And they said to one another, ‘Come, let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this trouble has come upon us.’” And they said to one another This was a team problem – not just a problem faced by one of the sailors; and for a team problem, there ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving In America After Corona

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 23, 2020

There will be thanksgiving to God all over America when a vaccine for Covid is found. But I am afraid it will not be the right kind, even in our churches. There will be little commitment to make God and helping others a priority in our lifestyles.

THANKSGIVING IN AMERICA AFTER CORONA “Weren’t there nine others who were healed?” - Jesus in Luke 17:11-18 Bob Marcaurelle Leprosy was a horrible disease. People looked like the “walking dead”; they had to cover their mouths and cry out “unclean” when they saw people coming, or be hit by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-15, Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Thoughts From The Journey Of Jonah

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 17, 2019

Five Powerful truths that we can learn from the experience of Jonah.

400 kilometers west of Baghdad lies Mosul, but you’ve probably heard it by another name: Nineveh. The town, once home to the foremost research universities in the Middle East, today lies in ruins by it’s most recent caretakers, ISIL, who devastated the city during their reign of terror and who also ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Maintaining Your Peace During Tragic Times Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 7, 2017

How may believers maintain their peace during times of personal or national tragedy? David writes a song in Psalm 46 where we might find the answer.

MAINTAINING YOUR PEACE DURING TRAGIC TIMES PSALM 46 This has been a very difficult year. All over Europe, Islamic extremists have committed numerous terrorist attacks. There were 5 major attacks in England alone. America has had its share of tragedy also. For the last few years, we are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Looking Good On Paper

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 16, 2017

A sermon about living a life of thanksgiving to God.

“Looking Good on Paper” Luke 17:11-19 In one Peanuts comic strip Lucy, who is in love with the piano-playing Schroeder, is watching him play the piano—she’s looking at him all google-eyed. Lucy asks Schroeder, “Do you know what love is?” Schroeder stops the music and says, “Love is a strong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

How Not To Respond To God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 22, 2013

Be careful when you read the story of Jonah that you are not distracted by the big fish, the big city, or the popular prophet. The story ks about the God who is bigger and above yet completely involved in the story of grace.

Intro: Top 10 THINGS TO DO INSIDE A BIG FISH 10) “Can you hear me now?” 9) Pray the fish is ….. bulemic 8) Bonfire and a fish fry! 7) Open a sushi bar 6) “Consider it pure joy” 5) Floss . . . the whale 4) Finally get motivated to read Moby Dick 3) Listen to tapes of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Christians Compass Series

Contributed by Uwomano Okpevra on Nov 10, 2023

In Christianity today we see much division and confusion. Why? Because we fail to be guided by the true standard of authority! We must all agree on an authority in Christianity what will it be? The Christian’s Compass – the word of God!   (2 Timothy 3:16, 17).

THE CHRISTIANS COMPASS By Uwomano Ben Okpevra, PhD, MA, Div. In Christianity today we see much division and confusion. Why? Because we fail to be guided by the true standard of authority! The result is hundreds of churches with many different teachings. Before this confusion can be cleared, we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Exerting Extra Effort: Seeds Of Good Deeds!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 1, 2023

Jesus needed to go and spend some time at Sychar, Samaria. There was a little sinner lady that Jesus saw her potential. Jesus invested time and love to win her. He that wins souls is wise.

EXERTING EXTRA EFFORT… THE SEEDS OF GOOD DEEDS! VISIT AT THE WELL VS LIVING AT THE WELL! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverb 11:30 (Amplified) The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30, John 4:4-11, John 4:12-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God