Sermons on Red And Blue States:

Four Crosses

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 2, 2008

Cut out 4 crosses of paper use different colors use one with each point. Use red for Jesus. take 1 cross for each point.

Cross # 1 the unbeliver Luke 23:39 _________________________________________ (1) Thief with doubt (2) Made lite of Jesus (3) Would not except (4) Satan still had a hold on him even as he death was up on him. _____________________________________________ Cross #2 The believer Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-46

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Compromise, Holy Joy

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

The word "compromise" is a red flag among people of principle. But in the real world of human relationships, compromise is perhaps the most overlooked source of genuine joy.

Mark 2:1-5 (3) "And they came, bringing to Him a paralytic, carried by four men." The word "compromise" is a red flag among people of principle. But in the real world of human relationships, compromise is perhaps the most overlooked source of genuine joy. The fact is (1) ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Pray Graciously Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 7, 2024

In what ways are we to forgive? (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 11 of the same title)

HoHum: It sounds like something out of a horror movie, but it’s real. In recent years, scientists have discovered a kind of bacterial infection called necrotizing fasciitis, more commonly called flesh eating bacteria. Once this bacterium enters a human body, it can multiply rapidly. Within 24 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Worshipfully Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2024

For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 14 of the same title)

HoHum: I love sports. Lately, I have been unable to watch sports so instead I go to ESPN and look at the stats for my favorite teams. Chicago Cubs (this year they are pathetic), North Carolina Tarheels basketball, Indiana Pacers NBA and now the Indiana Fever (Love Caitlin Clark). Been to several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 8:5-13, Romans 11:36, Psalm 118:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph: A Life Of Many Colors Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 22, 2013

Red (passion) Joseph shows he handles well the passionate advances of Potiphar's wife because he had a passion (deep love) for the one true God.

Last week we started a sermon series on Joseph, son of Jacob. Joseph’s the guy who had that cool coat – the one that’s often reported to be of many colors. While we’re not sure whether or not that coat was actually colorful, its owner’s life certainly was. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray Specifically Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2024

Jesus urges us to be specific in prayer (Adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 9 of the same title)

HoHum: Read Mark 10:46-52 Bob Hostetler encourages us to think of it this way: Bartimaeus heard the sounds of the crowd approaching from his spot on the roadside near Jericho. He couldn’t see them, however. He was blind. He was a familiar sight to others on their way in and out of Jericho, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Luke 11:3, Luke 17:5-6, Psalm 38:9, Luke 22:43, Acts 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When An Angel Crashes

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 22, 2007

On April 21, 2007, a Blue Angels jet crashed near Beaufort, South Carolina. Sometimes Angels (church leaders, pastors, etc.) do crash. How to cope and what to learn when an Angel crashes.

I. ANGELS DO CRASH A. Blue Angels – April 21, 2007 – Beaufort, South Carolina 1. Pilot killed 2. Destruction & Injury in its path B. Spiritually, Angels Do Crash 1. Revelation 8:10 and Revelation 9:1 a. the identity of the “fallen star” has been debated b. what is clear is that the “fallen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:10-11

Denomination: Church Of God

#2 Peacekeeper Vs Peacemaker? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2008

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE BLUE HAT OF A PEACEKEEPER? I would like to ponder what a PEACEKEEPER and a PEACEMAKER are? Is there any difference between a PEACEKEEPER and a PEACEMAKER? If there is a difference --- what is it? WHICH AM I?

#2 PEACE KEEPER VS PEACE MAKER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks to Pastor Joe Girdler, Kentucky District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God for the fodder that started the thinking of this lesson... This is part #2 of a 2 part series. TEXT: Mark 4:39 And he arose, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 6 - What God Has Joined Together Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 18, 2025

Marriage is sacred and God-ordained. When a couple follow God’s blue-print for marriage, love and honor one another and set boundaries for the safety of their relationship, families become havens of love, support, health, peace, and abundance.

We read in Philippians 4:8, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." (ESV) The word of God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Matthew 19:3, Malachi 2:7, Luke 4:2, Matthew 19:4-5, Genesis 2:23, Ephesians 5:28-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

I See A Star A Shining Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2011

Can you name the top two Christmas lighted "tree toppers?" Do you know why they grace most Christmas Trees? And do you know the kind of light that Jesus prefers?

OPEN: In many homes across the US, and around the world various families have set up Christmas trees. And these trees have all kinds of lights and ornaments on them But there is one decoration that stands out from the rest, because it sits on top of the tree, all by itself. It’s called a tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Good Citizens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” In Philippians 1:27, Paul acknowledged the fact that we are also citizens on earth and must therefore be careful about how we live:

I heard former President Jimmy Carter interviewed on WGN Radio a couple weeks ago. In commenting about the current presidential campaign, he said, “I’ve never seen it so negative and there has never been a sharper divide in our country.” He then said that of the 52 elections he has monitored around ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Eyes On The Prize Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 4, 2008

As Stephen Covey states, "begin with the end in mind"...doing this will assist us in finding God’s will and way for our lives.

Keeping My Eyes on the Prize Romans 6:15-23 * Some of the most famous words that the Apostle Paul ever penned are found in his letter to the church at Philippi. In chapter 3:13-14 he writes, “ Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

He Wants To Do It!

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

Whatever your state in this life, we serve a God that wants to work on your behalf.

At the beginning of this message this morning I want to tell you a little bit about the nature of God. I want to give you some things about God that make Him God. First of all the Bible teaches us that God is a spirit. John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17, Luke 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Price Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 18, 2002

Part of a series on prayer, this is about the price Daniel paid for stating committed to a life of prayer.

DANIEL THE PRICE OF PRAYER “How much will it cost me?” Date: Place: Text: Daniel 6:1-11 Introduction We come to a message in our study and series of “Prayers that made a difference”, about a great man of prayer. Daniel is most recognized as the one who was thrown into the lion’s den but escaped ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Feeling Abandoned?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 25, 2007

- Abandonment is such a desolate state - Never abandoned when we put our trust in Him

This weeks news June 18-23, 07 – Disappearance of Jessie Davis, the 9-month pregnant woman missing from Ohio, - Davis’ mother found the pregnant woman’s home in disarray last week, with her two-year-old grandson wandering around alone - A newborn girl has been found, left in a basket on a school ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10

Denomination: Baptist