Sermons on Religious Prejudice:

Playing The World's Games By God's Rules

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 4, 2007

In this parable, Jesus is teching those at the banquet how to play "musical chairs" using God’s rules not the rules of the world.

Playing the World’s Games by God’s Rules 22nd Sunday of Orinary Time, 2007 Children’s Sermon tie-in - Luke 14:11 - Using the game of "Chutes and Ladders" we discussed and how sometimes when you think you are going to lose you land on a ladder space and move forward and sometimes when you think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Haters

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 22, 2007

We must stand firm on the Truth!

John 15:18-15:25 JOHN 15:18"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20Remember the words I spoke to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cocooned

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 17, 2007

Christians must reach out not only with their hands but with their hearts.

COCOONED Scripture Reading: Luke 19: 1- 9 Closing Hymn # 573 1’11 go where you want me to go INTRODUCTION Have you noticed, there are fewer butterflies than before? I remember the time when everywhere you look you could see butterflies: butterflies of various shades and colours: yellow, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Adventist

Regurgitated Message

Contributed by Craig Eidson on Aug 3, 2007

Lessons learned from Jonah

Jonah 3:1 Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” I’d be willing to bet a nickel (maybe even a dime) that if ten people were asked what they know about the Jonah story, most of them would say, "the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Lied, They Died, They Fried

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2005

The importance of unity in the church.

In one of my favorite Peanuts cartoons, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they’re nothing but when I curl ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Women & A Baby

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 18, 2001

The story of salvation as told through the three women who played a part in saving the life of baby Moses.

Exodus 2:1-10 Tonight’s story looks at the birth of one of the greatest leaders recorded in the Old Testament, and a patriarch in the story of the Jewish and Christian faith. Tonight’s story is that of the birth of Moses Ironically, Moses is not the main focus of tonight’s story. Rather, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

I Surrender All Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003

God doesn’t want only part of us- we need to fully surrender everything to Him.

I Surrender All Purpose Driven Life #10 October 18, 2003 Cornwall/Montreal This story was in many newspapers on March 9 of this year: TERRIFIED Iraqi soldiers have crossed the Kuwait border and tried to surrender to British forces - because they thought the war had already started. The motley ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church Without Walls

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 14, 2004

I ahve a dream of us being a ’church without walls’. If we can remove the walls (barriers) God will naturally do the rest. Barriers to God, each other, seekers, age, GOing and serving.

A church without walls. WBC Away weekend . 16.05.04 am Do you believe =God wants the KOG to grow? Lives to be changed? - do you believe Jesus prayers (for unity, many to come to know Him, ¡¥greater things than these¡¦ etc) are answered? Yes? - do you believe God is more willing to answer some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Unity

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 17, 2004

This is a Pentecost sermon.

The late 1960s was a time of great disunity in our nation. People were protesting the war in Vietnam. Race riots occurred in many major cities. Upheaval was prevalent on college campuses. Meanwhile, in baseball, the New York Mets had been the laughingstock of Major League Baseball for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Freedom From Hopelessness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004

To overcome a seemingly hopeless situation, you need to (1) get to the right person, (2) assume a right posture, and (3) maintain the right perspective.

We thank God for Jesus Christ - who frees us from SIN and everything that comes with it. Our burden of guilt, of hopelessness, and a meaningless life - and we are no longer BOUND. This FREEDOM gives us renewed purpose for life, we experience a different kind of peace and joy in this freedom. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom From Hopelessness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004

To overcome a seemingly hopeless situation, you need to (1) get to the right person, (2) assume a right posture, and (3) maintain the right perspective.

We thank God for Jesus Christ - who frees us from SIN and everything that comes with it. Our burden of guilt, of hopelessness, and a meaningless life - and we are no longer BOUND. This FREEDOM gives us renewed purpose for life, we experience a different kind of peace and joy in this freedom. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On Or Off Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

We need to be fully devoted to God’s truth, especially when it comes to living for him.

On or Off Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / November 18th 2007 Intro: Frame the series title: Jesus illuminates – darkness blinds. On or Off – sin separates us from God. A true Christian doesn’t want to live in darkness. Read along; read ahead; read repeatedly Allow the light of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Break The Mold? Break The Form?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2006

We may be facing many problems and disappointments, but this problem is but an opportunity to release faith and see God’s purpose grow before our hearts. Quit reacting and start acting by faith. Break the mold and try again!

Break the mold? Break the form? IT IS TOO BIG --- WE ARE TOO LITTLE NO WAY HOSEA, WE DON’T HAVE A CHANCE! YOU CAN IF YOU WANT TO --- DO YOU WANT TO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's In It For Me

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

Christianity is not about us, it’s about the Lord

First Baptist Church Ardmore, Oklahoma Preached, Sunday March 30, 2003 Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Senior Pastor RevWLawson@... ST. MATTHEW 19:27 - then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? TITLE: WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27, Matthew 19:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On Hope In A World Of Hopelessness

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

There are so many people in our world today who feel like giving up because they do not have hope. Hope is a core, basic need of all human beings.

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13. This years week of prayer readings are on the theme ‘journey of hope’. As I have read through these readings over the past couple of weeks I have been impressed again and again with the value and need of hope. The message that comes through clearly from the various ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist