Sermons on Religious Prejudice:

Sitting Under A Tree

Contributed by Toby Powers on Aug 7, 2006

God saw Nathaniel sitting under the fig tree, and he sees us. Wherever we are, and whatever we are doing, he sees and knows.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA 30110 www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Sitting Under A Tree John 1:45-50 Intro: v. 48 and v. 50 tell of how Jesus saw Nathaniel under the fig tree. He sees us as well. Wherever we are, he sees us. In the case of Nathaniel, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

To Big For God

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jan 1, 2007

Jesus knew kings, priest,richmen,etc..but none knew the bosom of God like that of a child.

TO BIG FOR GOD (Mar 10:13) And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. (Mar 10:14) But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 22, 2011

Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost. How parables reveal the nature of God's kingdom.

Matthew 13: 31 – 33, 44 – 52 / The Kingdom of Heaven Intro: I want you to pretend for just a moment that I am your own magic genie. But, I’m a very frugal genie and instead of giving you three wishes like most genies do, I’m only going to give you one wish. If you were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Need For Renewal

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

New houses lose their magic after a mortgage payment or two. The new car smell generally wears off after about two weeks. Honeymoons don't last forever. Even in the spiritual realm, the newness of conversion and church wears off all-too-soon! The onl

The problem of sin has brought the consequences of the curse - one of which is that the 'new' never lasts (or costs too much to keep new). New houses lose their magic after a mortgage payment or two. The new car smell generally wears off after about two weeks. Honeymoons don't last forever. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Bold Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2015

Our words and actions have consequences for both ourselves and others.

Psalms 1:1-6 “Living the Bold Life” INTRODUCTION The Bible often talks about joy and happiness. Jesus talks about being happy, or blessed, in the Sermon on the Mount. One of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists in his letter to the Galatians is “joy.” Psalms, like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

1. Living In Rebellion Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

One of the unfortunate things about the book of Jonah is: most people know only about the great fish, but they know nothing of the great God.

One of the unfortunate things about the book of Jonah is: most people know only about the great fish, but they know nothing of the great God. Jonah is for real! He was the son of a Amittai. 2 Kings 14:25. A prophet who prophesied in the time of Jeroboam II. Our main concern should not be whether a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Preach Christ Not Ourselves

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 1, 2018

How are we to understand the New Testament? Are some of its instructions now irrelevant to us? Should we preach ourselves, our denomination, or popular opinion which contradicts the New Testament?

Prelude How are we to understand the New Testament? Are some of its instructions now irrelevant to us? Should we preach ourselves, our denomination, or popular opinion which contradicts the New Testament? Purpose: Let’s examine the popular notion that we can ignore or reinterpret clear New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Learn From A Veteran

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 1, 2019

We Can Learn a Lot from a Veteran

In the movie Glory, Col. Robert Shaw (Matthew Broderick), a determined, demanding military man, volunteers to head up the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment, one of the first units of the United States Army to be made up entirely of black men. Joining Shaw in battle are Private Trip (Denzel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Pouting Son Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

This in-depth view of Prodigal Son parable focuses on the elder son and the bitterness and resentment he displayed upon his brother’s return and how we sometimes have the same inflated sense of goodness and faulty understanding of our Father’s grace.

The Parable of the Pouting Son Luke 15:25-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the last three weeks we have been looking at what has been called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this masterpiece, Jesus communicates several lessons. I believe the main point of this story is to show us what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32, Luke 15:12-32, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get A Witness Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 16, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 8: 13 –30

John 8: 13 –30 Can I Get A Witness 13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, “You bear witness of Yourself; Your witness is not true.” 14 Jesus answered and said to them, “Even if I bear witness of Myself, My witness is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know ...read more

Scripture: John 8:13-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Error In Judgment - Matthew 7:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 7, 2024

Some use this passage to condemn all judging, which is self-contradictory. Not all judgment is wrong. We must make judgments, but this message will alert you to seven kinds of judging that are forbidden in Scripture.

Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

A Vision That Changed The World Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 23, 2001

How Peter’s vision changed the outreach of the church.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 20 “A Vision that Changed the World” Acts 10:1-33 God had called the people of Israel to a special relationship with Him so that they might be His people, his witnesses, His missionaries to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002

Get the good news out.

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED John 4:1-42 S: Evangelism Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GET THE GOOD NEWS OUT! ?: How? KW: Manners TS: We will find in John 4:1-42, four manners that describe how we get the good news out. The _____ manner that describes how we get the good news out is by… I. GOING, NOT ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is Truth?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 12, 2004

Pilate asked, but he didn’t really want to know. Knowing the truth calls for decision. Easter sermon.

“Pilate therefore said to Him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.’ Pilate said to Him, ‘What is truth?’” Two ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Orthodox

They Exchanged The Truth Of God For A Lie

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 3, 2006

It is tragic how so many are deceived by subtly exchanging the truth of God for a lie. The following are eighteen false views of God that pervade our world and need to be exposed.

They Exchanged the Truth of God for a Lie (Rom 1:16-22) It is tragic how so many are deceived by subtly exchanging the truth of God for a lie. The following are eighteen erroneous views of God that pervade our world. The first of the ten commandments is "I am the Lord your God. You shall have no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational