Sermons on Retribution:

The Grace For Frogiveness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 1, 2017

Forgiveness is difficult to practice especially when one is greatly hurt or disappointed. We cannot forgive by our power, but must trust God for the grace to do so.

THE GRACE FOR FORGIVENESS Study Text: Matthew 18:21-22 Introduction: - After listening to Jesus’ teaching on reconciliation, unity, restoration and forgiveness, Peter asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” - Peter thought seven times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is For You Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 23, 2016

A 3 week look at psalm 118. An encouraging series showing God is for us!

God Is For You Psalm 118:5-9 July 24, 2016 Let’s start out with a bit of Bible trivia. What is the center chapter of the Bible is? According to the way most people count, it's . . . Psalm 118. The shortest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 117. The longest chapter is Psalm 119. There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Love Jesus? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

Is loving Jesus something we say we do, or do we really do. how can we say we love Jesus and not obey His commandments?

Opening Illustration: I love the story of the guy who pulled the covers over his head one Sunday morning and told his wife, he was not going to church. When she asked why, he said the people didn’t like him, he didn’t like the music, and the kids made fun of him. His wife said, it is your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, John 14:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Critical Choices Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Message 14 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land looking at the distribution of territory and Joshua's farewell address.

Joshua Series #14 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Critical Choices” Review I. Purge the Land 1-12 A. God Prepared Joshua for leadership 1 B. Joshua prepared the people to possess the land 2 C. Israel Purged the Canaanites 2-11 1. Central Campaign 6-10 2. The Southern ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

My Two Adoption Stories

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 5, 2011

My personal journey in realizing my part in God’s family

Spiritual Adoption Romans 8:12-17 I want to tell you a story today about a little fellow named Jason. The circumstances that Jason was born into not entirely clear. What we do know is that his birth parents, for what ever reason, decided not to care for him or could not care for him. Instead they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas Mystery Remembered

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

The incarnation is a unique touch of God in the world, unparalleled since the creation; all Christians are given a glimpse of this mystery to share.

Do you remember how exciting Christmas was when you were a child? The lead up into the great feast of the Nativity was almost too much to bear. We sang advent hymns at church; we colored candy canes and cut out snowflakes at school; we decorated the Christmas tree and set up the crèche at home. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Shepherds And Sheep Interrupted Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013

This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ.. IN this sermon we see when God wanted to announce the birth of His son, he went to the lowest of the low, reminding us that Go

Shepherds and Sheep Interrupted Luke 2:8-20 In this series, we’ve been looking at the Scriptures about the birth of Jesus which we don’t get to very often. The first three have been the stories after the birth of Christ but today we come to our first story before the birth of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Warfare: The Battle Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 17, 2016

As we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples, or dynamic discipleship, our focus this month has been on Spiritual Warfare. The focus of this message is The Battle of Temptation.

Spiritual Warfare: The Battle of Temptation As we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples or dynamic discipleship, our focus this month has been on Spiritual Warfare. This morning the focus of my message is The Battle of Temptation. Have you ever said, “It’s not my fault”? Maybe it wasn’t or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Ephesians 6:13-18, James 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pay It Forward Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 18, 2013

Paying it forward can be one of the most rewarding things we can do. God has been good to us, let us share that goodness with others!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Paying it forward is the concept of sharing the blessing you have received with others, not because they deserve it, but rather because you chose to do so. • The phrase PAY IT FORWARD was made popular by the release of the movie in 2000 entitled Pay It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What; No Condemnation?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014

When Jesus comes into our life, everything changes, mostly in the form of disaster; however we are given the ability to stand, and in doing so we are transformed into the glory God that wants from us. Yes it is painful, but we are victorious.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 10th July 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: When Jesus comes into our life, everything changes, mostly in the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal

True Worship Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014

Essential to the life and growth of any church is corporate worship. Corporate worship is a significant indicator of the true spiritual condition of a congregation. But what exactly should corporate worship look like?

Church Essentials: Part Three True Worship - Acts 2:41-42 Essential to the life and growth of any church is corporate worship. We are told that the church "continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers". Corporate worship is a significant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of A Loving God Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

Many people do not think of God in the way that He reveals Himself, as a God who is not only loving, but also angry at sin. He hates the sinner and the sin.

The topic I would like to deal with this afternoon is one that is rarely preached on, and this is very surprising because this aspect of God’s character is mentioned hundreds of times in both the Old and New Testaments. This subject is so important to study so we can have a correct ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Midst Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 22, 2019

We have seen the trials of job and then we say a silent prayer that it would not happen to us. We have questions and we have people that are willing to give advice and we have to sort out if it is good advice. What does the Lord say through the experiences of Job?

Lessons learned from Job #4 In the midst of suffering Job chapter 4 Selected verses Introduction- Sermon title- In the midst of suffering…What do you do? We have been in a study of Job. We have looked at the trials that have happened to Job and then we say a silent prayer that all those things ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanksgiving - The Fields Are Ripe

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 11, 2020

We need to go beyond being thankful for the blessings we have received this thanksgiving and share with the lost of this world what it is like to be a child of God who has every spiritual blessing in Jesus! The fields are truly ripe!

Thanksgiving – The Fields are Ripe Psalms 138 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As thanksgiving approaches my mouth begins to water and stomach growl as I think about all the mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, carrots, dressing and turnip smothered in gravy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What He Said About Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 8, 2019

Forgiven People Forgive.

Title: What He Said About Forgiveness Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Thesis: Forgiven people forgive. Introduction In his book, Lee: The Last Years, Charles Bracelen Flood reports that after the Civil War, Robert E. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational