Sermons on Should Be Forgiven:

Let My People Go Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2015

I'd always thought Moses just told Pharaoh "Let my people go." But Moses never said it quite that way. What did Moses actually say... and why should it matter to us?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SJrHDSlE7A from 0:50 to 1:31 (it’s the part of the move “The Ten Commandments” where Charlton Heston/Moses confronts Pharaoh/Yul Brynner and declares “Let My People Go.”) There’s an old Negro spiritual Louis Armstrong made ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Calling Of The Twelve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 10, 2017

Jesus called twelve men to serve as disciples. These men came from different backgrounds, varied occupations, and unique personalities. Jesus used ordinary men in extraordinary ways. That should challenge and encourage every believer.

The Calling of the Twelve Mark 3: 13-21 Surely you would agree that our study thus far has revealed a very busy, and often difficult time for Jesus. His ministry had gained momentum and immense popularity among the common people. Everywhere Jesus went, He was met with large crowds of people, all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is At Your Gate Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 8, 2016

This message is about reaching out to those who lie outside of our gates - be they Lazarus or the Rich Man. As Jesus reached out so too should the Body of Christ. May it be ever be so true today!

Scripture: Luke 16:14-31 along with Psalms 146 and Jeremiah 32:1-15 Title: Who Is At Your Gate? This message is about reaching out to those who lie outside of our gate - be they Lazarus or the Rich Man. As Jesus reached out so too does the Body of Christ. May it be so today! INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Giving Thanks As We Grow Olddr Sermon I: Jesus Gave Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

By giving thanks, Jesus made a custom that seemed so ordinary sacred . . . by lifting the level of its meaning beyond the material to the spiritual. Our Lord was aware, as we should be, of Who our Provider is.

JESUS GAVE THANKS – John 6:1-15 Somewhere I read about a woman who boarded a bus and could not find a seat? Every seat was taken. She was tired and carried several packages. Noticing her plight, a gentleman stood up and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Love And Respect Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

It should not come as a surprise that men and women are wired differently and thus have differing needs. While we all need love and respect, men and women each distinctively need more of one than the other.

We Both Need Something It should not come as a surprise that men and women are wired differently and thus have differing needs. While we all need love and respect, men and women each distinctively need more of one than the other. Women by nature want to know that their husbands love and adore them. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking At?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

Should the saint be different from the sinner in what they look at? What are you looking at????? Does it really matter? If no one was looking, what would you look at? What are you looking at?

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT???? Time Study -- Watching TV vs. Doing Things With or For the Lord (Discuss the content of Television programs and movies.) Do you think that what you are looking at will affect how you behave and how you speak? "But it's only a movie!" Scripture: Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:16-20, Proverbs 27:20, 1 John 2:15-16, Psalm 101:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Listening To?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

Should the saint be different from the sinner in what they listen to? What are you listening to????? Does it really matter? If no one was listening, what would you listen to? What are you listening to??

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO???? Should the saint be different from the sinner in what they listen to? What are you listening to????? Does it really matter? If no one was listening, what would you listen to? What are you listening to?? II. THE EARS -- are more than just sensory organs. They are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:31, Matthew 13:19, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Queen Of Sheba & Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2019

Solomon was a type of Christ, he was the son of David; but there is a greater son of David – Jesus Christ. The Queen of Sheba represents a person seeking Christ. Her fervency in seeking Solomon should be compared to our seeking of Jesus.

THE QUEEN OF SHEBA & JESUS 1 Kings 10:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: True doctor office stories 1. JOKE. a. About to have a blood test, Janet nervously waited while the nurse tightened a tourniquet around her arm. "I understand you're from Huntsville," she said. "Are you a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-7, Matthew 12:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Everyone's Invited To The Reception

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 2, 2019

The sermon​ looks at Luke's Parable of the weddings guests who compete for the best seat​ at the table. Jesus makes it clear that everyone should be invited (poor, lame etc.), not just the rich and powerful. Such is the kingdom.

Everyone’s Invited To The Reception Intro If you've lived through a wedding you know, they are of all things most stressful. What few people realize is how stressful weddings are for the clergy. Although we will never say it with parishioners around, when clergy get together, we inevitably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Was The Early Church The "Golden Age"? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 31, 2018

Christians today tend to romanticize the early church as a Golden Age when passages like this one present a picture of a church with plenty of struggles. What does that mean for how we should view the church today?

- Read 2 Corinthians 1:12-17 and 2:1-10. An Early Church Story: - What we are looking at today is just one story from the early church. 1. There was serious sin in the church. - 2 Corinthians 2:6; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13. - We know this from 1 Corinthians 5 and Paul’s extensive instructions to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-17, 2 Corinthians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"I Don’t Want Jesus To Come Back!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2018

Some Christians don't want Jesus to come back! Here's 5 reasons Christians don’t want Jesus to come back, and then 5 reasons we SHOULD want Him to come quickly!

“I DON’T WANT JESUS TO COME BACK!” Titus 2:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BAD DAY 1. A trouble-making biker walked into an all-night café, walked up to the counter and grabbed a man’s coffee and gulped it down in one swig. "Well, whatcha gonna do about it?" he says, menacingly. 2. The man ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Values Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 11, 2019

Our values make us who we are, Our values drive us to do what we do. As a Church and as individual Christians, our new DNA in Christ should impact our values.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • DNA, it determines a lot concerning your life. DNA is the code of life, DNA determines your eye color, hair color if you keep your hair, skin color, among many other things. • Last week we discussed our mission is woven into our new DNA in Christ and how effectively we are ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 8:32, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Thankful Life (Thanksgiving 2013)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 22, 2013

Part of being a Christian is living a thankful life. One of the main discriminators that sets us apart from the world should be living a life of thanksgiving. There are four elements that are in this passage that speak of our living a thankful life.

Living A Thankful Life 1 Chron 16:8-13 & 23-36 Intro The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-36

Denomination: Baptist

Everyday Is Thanksgiving Day

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2013

Whether we chose or not to participate in the abundant life God has given us and realize His generosity, Doesn't negate the fact that we have the opportunity to....and we should be thankful For the opportunity!

Everyday is "Thanksgiving Day" With all the talk lately, about the decisions of corporate America, to open on thanksgiving, Instead of the normal Black Friday push of the early am hours, only the diehard bargain hunters flock to. There's a lot of hoopla, everything from that's disrespecting the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prayer: Dying, Receiving, Listening-Luke 3:21-22 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 11, 2014

Prayer should follow Jesus' example. Prayer is dying (drowning ourselves completely in the waters of baptism) Prayer is receiving (submitting whole-heartedly to the guidance of the Holy Spirit) Prayer is listening (listening quietly to the Voice of God

January 12 321 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form liker is dying (drowning ourselves completely in the waters of baptism) Prayer is receiving (submitting whole-heartedly to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: *other