Sermons on Respect Of Outsiders:

The Importance Of Christian Unity Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

All true believers have God’s glory within, no matter what they may look like on the outside. Christian unity is not based on the external, but the internal. The very Spirit of God within us.

How important is unity in our individual lives? How important is unity in our church? Jesus had a lot to say about the importance of unity. If Christians cannot be unified, then we are not approaching one another in love. And we cannot be a good witness for Christ if we are bickering with one ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Shacking With The Church Series

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 26, 2010

There are millions of people today who live together, enjoy each other's company but do not share a relationship of mutual trust and commitment. On the outside they look happy, but on the inside they are unwilling or unable to make a full commitment.

SHACKING WITH THE CHURCH- There are millions of people today who live together, enjoy each other's company but do not share a relationship of mutual trust and commitment. On the outside they look happy, but on the inside they are unwilling or unable to make a full commitment. One of the unique ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Herod, Dead Babies, And Hope Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2017

There was a time in the seventies of the last century when Catholics seemed to stand alone among the Christian churches in their condemnation of abortion. Now they often stand with us outside the abortion mills and pro-choice lectures, praying.

Feast of the Holy Innocents 2017 Reformation/Revolution I don’t think it is possible to read or hear the account of the flight into Egypt and the intentional murder of an unknown number of children by Herod dispassionately. St. Matthew, writing at least forty years after these events, is probably ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Catholic

Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by David Zetterberg on Feb 6, 2012

We as Christians are at our best when we are personally growing in our intimacy with God, community with insiders, and influence with outsiders. (Special thanks to North Point Community Church for the 3 Vital Relationships concept.)

Three Vital Relationships: Intimacy with God This morning I want to start a short series on a subject I have covered a half-dozen times over the past 10-12 years: Three Vital Relationships. I have covered it so often because I believe it is crucial that we fully understand how important these ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community With Insiders Series

Contributed by David Zetterberg on Feb 6, 2012

We as Christians are at our best when we are personally growing in our intimacy with God, community with insiders, and influence with outsiders. (Special thanks to North Point Community Church for the 3 Vital Relationships concept.)

Community w/Insiders We are in week two of our vital relationships series. In week one we talked about our relationship with God. We talked about the importance of time—nothing can replace time with God—any truly healthy relationship that we have, is that way because of the time we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Creation

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 15, 2021

A sharp rise in elective reconstructive surgery has been attributed to a "Zoom Boom." People don't like what they see on the outside. But have we taken a look inside?

A New Creation 2021 Summer Series / Hope; Faith / 2 Corinthians 5:14–17   • [IMAGE] “Zoom Boom” because folks have had to look at themselves on video calls a lot more this past year. • It’s one thing to look in the mirror at a fairly static image but altogether something else when you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-13, Romans 6:3-5, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

A muscle man with a weakness for the ladies. Samson is Israel's final, most dramatic, and most violent judge. Samson broke vows, married outside of the people of Israel twice, and functioned as a fallen leader.

Text: Judges 13-16 Theme: Samson and Israel Part 1 Introduction: Now we will concentrate on the character of Samson. A muscle man with a weakness for the ladies. Samson is Israel's final, most dramatic, and most violent judge. Samson broke vows, married outside of the people of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Elijah And The First Child To Be Raised From The Dead Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 23, 2024

Elijah had been staying with a widow and several others in Zarephath, outside Israel's borders. Tragedy struck when the widow's son died. What would happen next?

Introduction: Elijah had come to Zarephath, a city in Sidon—Jezebel’s home country!—at the LORD’s command after living near the brook Cherith in Israel. In Zarephath, he stayed in a boarding house, we might say, operated by the widow whom the LORD had shown him. It seemed things were going well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 16 - Hinder No One Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 11, 2024

Jonah’s disobedience became a hindrance the entire crew of unbelievers aboard that ship. This is a caution to us that as believers we should walk in total obedience to God and not become a stumbling block to those outside the church.

We read in Jonah 1:13, “Instead, the sailors tried to get the ship to shore, rowing with all their might. But the storm was becoming worse and worse, and they got nowhere.” (GNB) As we continue these studies on the life of Jonah, there are many lessons that we can learn from the same. Though Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:13, Matthew 5:13, Genesis 12:18, Numbers 22:28, Luke 17:1-2, Mark 1:39-45, Mark 5:18-20, Jonah 1:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 4, 2024

The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Assignment, Not On Accident Series

Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025

God has given us each specific gifts and resources. He expects us to live for the advancement of the Kingdom on earth. When we fail to do this, we are outside of His will and off assignment.

1) Introduction a) Trouble in school—bad grades—didn’t care about learning—wanted to hang out with friends. b) The problem was that I failed to understand the value of the assignments the teachers were giving. I viewed them as an interruption to my goals and how I wanted to spend my time. By ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: Guaranteed Good News Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

I don’t pretend to understand everything that happened to Jesus before His resurrection, I do know this: several hours after their respective deaths, Jesus escorted a pardoned criminal inside the very gates of paradise.

Good morning to you and Happy Resurrection Day to you all! Easter is special day and we are so glad to have you join us. Most Sundays I am looking at nothing but a camera these days. But not this Sunday (show pics of people’s printed pics on the pews)! What a welcome sight. Many of you are new to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Demonic Powers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 7, 2004

Multitudes who start down the road of permissiveness are soon trapped in a lifestyle of enslaving addictions and shameless practices that rob them of self-respect, satisfaction, and hope. Essentially, Satan has them in his power, just as he had the maniac

Overcoming Demonic Powers (Mark 5:1-5:20) Jesus knew that some of the greatest battles are fought with demonic powers. The Bible promises us victory in advance if we appropriate Christ’s truth. "Greater is He who is in us than He who is in the world." (I John 4:4) When Jesus healed the demon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Predestined Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are Christians Still Sinners, Saved By Grace – Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

Are Christians Still Sinners, Saved By Grace – Part 6 (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational