Sermons on Revenge:

What Does Jesus Think About "I Have To Find Myself"? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 8, 2013

An examination of what it means to "deny yourself and take up your cross."

JESUS' OPINION: Jesus says the path to life is not in “finding yourself” but in “denying yourself.” - Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34. - I’m thinking of the stereotypical statement that is so common that it’s almost a cliché: “I’ve got to go find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother’s Request Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

JESUS PROGRESSES ON HIS JOURNEY TO THE CROSS AND HAS AN INTERESTING CONVERSATION WITH THE MOTHER OF THE SONS OF THUNDER.

A MOTHER’S REQUEST MATTHEW 20:17-28 MARCH 31, 2019 A FEW WEEKS AGO, WE BEGAN A SERIES OF MESSAGES DEALING WITH VARIOUS INCIDENTS AS JESUS MADE HIS LAST JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM. OUR JOURNEY STARTED WITH HIS FIRST PREDICTION OF HIS DEATH WHERE HE PRAISED PETER AND THEN REBUKED HIM, FOR SELFISHLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

Freed By Forgiveness

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 23, 2020

Coronavirus "stay-at-home" orders are causing an avalanche of divorces worldwide as people find out they don't like who they're living with. We need to fall on our knees and let God give us grace & patience to forgive those who offend us!

FREED BY FORGIVENESS Mt. 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A story out of Fort Sumner, New Mexico, describes the power of revenge. Luciano Mare, 81 years old, caught a mouse inside his house and wanted to get rid of it. 2. He was burning leaves out in his yard, so he carried it out and threw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satan’s Secret Weapon: Offenses

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 12, 2024

Getting offended is a common Christian experience and shouldn't cause Christians to leave churches, but it frequently does! This examines wrong and right responses to offense and outlines why we should forgive, without strings, the offenders.

SATAN’S SECRET WEAPON: OFFENSES Matt. 17:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There was a Christian lady who did a lot of flying for her business, but flying made her nervous so she always took her Bible along with her to read and it helped relax her. 2. One time she was sitting next to a man. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:27, Matthew 15:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Angry, But Do Not Sin!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 26, 2024

I don’t think you would do anything like that. But have you ever lost your temper? Do you ever do things you wish you hadn't done, or say things you wish you had never said?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK BE ANGRY, BUT DO NOT SIN! TEXT: Proverbs 14:17, 15:18, 18:13,19:11 &19; Mark 3:1-5; Eph. 26-32; Matt. 5;21 ILL. The story is told that in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:17, Proverbs 15:18, Proverbs 18:13, Proverbs 19:11, Proverbs 19:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Best Offense Really A Good Defense?

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 17, 2022

Why are so many so offended by everything today, and are we exempt from this problem? What is the best response (the Christlike one) when things are offensive to us?

INTRODUCTION: Illustration- There’s an old saying – “The best defense is a good offense.” It’s been used in sports, in business, and in war. It’s also known as the strategic offensive principle of war. The theory is that being proactive with a strong offensive action will make your opponent so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Romans 12:14, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26-27, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Who Would Not Forgive

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Examining the life of Ahithophel and what happened when he refused to forgive David

Notice four things about Ahithophel’s life and his unforgiving spirit... 1. His GREATNESS (16:23) A. He was great because of his position. 1 Chronicles 27:33 Psalm 41:9 Psalm 55:12-14 B. He was great because of his posterity. Son: Eliam (one of David’s mighty men) Granddaughter: Bathsheba (future ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 34 - Caveat On Depravity - The Rape Of Dinah Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 2, 2017

Immorality no longer lingers in the shadows. Violence and lawlessness no longer seek to hide around corners. How do we respond to the cultural depravity around us when it touches our lives?

Genesis 34 – CAVEAT ON DEPRAVITY Immorality no longer lingers in the shadows but openly parades in the streets in the guise of normality. Violence and lawlessness no longer seek to hide around corners but carry knives and guns and bombs shouting out their chanted slogans in the guise of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would Jesus Do ... About Enemies

Contributed by David Hughes on Feb 10, 2003

This sermon aims to help Christian teenagers (and adults) consider how they might respond to people who apparently take a disliking to them.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ... about enemies? I wonder if you have ever had, or even have now, someone who just doesn’t seem to like you and who would apparently do anything to get at you? We probably don’t want to have enemies, but they’re there anyway, so what do we do about them? Well, first, ask ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive Blessings

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003

If you want to receive blessings from God, the Bible tells you how.

How to Receive Blessings Matt 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Promise To Abram"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 24, 2005

God’s promise to Abram can be applied to our own life. We just have to believe it and expect it to be ours as well.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church June 26, 2005 “God’s Promises to Abram” Genesis 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture takes place after Abram won a great victory. He defeated the kings and was fearful that these kings would later come back and take revenge on him. After these things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"God's Promises To Abram"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 28, 2005

Three promises made to Abram are as much ours today as they were for that time in history. We have to claim these promises and believe God.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church June 26, 2005 "God’s Promises to Abram" Genesis 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture takes place after Abram won a great victory. He defeated the kings and was fearful that these kings would later come back and take revenge on him. After these things occured the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom Through Self-Denial

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008

On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Nazarene

Developing A Heart After God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 16, 2005

going after God

Intro: in 20 years of pasturing I have made many trips to the hospital for people having open heart surgery, but only once did I have someone who was having a heart transplant. This is an amazing thought, you have a heart that is so diseased that you are going to die, and you receive a brand new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Converted On A Cross!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2007

A sermon on the world’s perception of the church vs the authentic Jesus.

Luke 23:33-43 “Converted on a Cross!” (Many of the ideas for this sermon come from Everything Must Change by Brian Mclaren) By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn The Rock Band Jethro Tull has a song entitled Hymn 43 in which they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: United Methodist