Sermons on Shunned:

Working Out Your Salvation Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

As we look at chapter two, there is a major theme that runs through this chapter and that is Paul was encouraging the church to grow to maturity in their faith.

Opener: Welcome and good morning everyone ! So blessed to see everyone here today! If you do not know me, my name is Pastor Steven and I am one of the Pastors here at Family of Christ. We started a new sermon series last week on the book of Philippians and it was a tremendous start to this ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"finding God's Presence In Your Suffering."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 29, 2025

As we journey through life, we inevitably encounter moments of pain, heartbreak, and struggles. Yet, what if these experiences, far from being signs of God's absence, are actually evidence of His deep presence and transformative power, that can lead us to a brighter future.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-13) [12] Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: [13] But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fear Of The Lord Helps Us Turn Away From Evil Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 15, 2025

“Through the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided.” In other words, when we fear the Lord, we learn to turn away from sin—not out of fear of judgment, but out of love for the One who redeemed us.

THE FEAR OF THE LORD HELPS US TURN AWAY FROM EVIL Ptr. Joel Bernardino – October 13, 2025 Introduction: Have you ever known someone who learned to stay away from doing wrong — not because they were afraid of punishment, but because they didn’t want to hurt the person who truly loved them? For ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:6, Job 28:28, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 9:10

The Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

There is always a thorn that is sand paper that rubs us wrong. Paul tells us how we can deal with them in our lives.

The Thorn in the flesh 2 Cor. 12:1-10 Good Morning everyone…Let’s pray Prayer- Father, in the powerful name of Jesus, we come this morning and we are wanting you to do something fresh and new! It is our prayer that each time we gather here in your name, we want to see you do something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon # 36- Privileges Of A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 16, 2025

The greatest privilege to anyone who puts their faith is Jesus is that we become sons and daughters of the Most High God. As children of God we approach God with the confidence that we can pray to Him and draw near to Him knowing that He is merciful and gracious to us.

Today’s meditation is based on Galatians 3:26, “It is through faith that all of you are God's children in union with Christ Jesus.” (GNB) The above mentioned verse explains to us that everyone who has put their faith in Jesus Christ are children of God. We have the blessed privilege of being ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26, John 1:12, Luke 3:38, 1 John 5:14, James 1:6, Hebrews 10:19, Hebrews 4:16, Luke 15:11-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Why God Created Women

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

Biblical reasons why God created women.

WHY GOD CREATED WOMEN By: C. Mason Davis In the beginning of time, God created the world and then rested. Then he created man and rested. Then God created woman. Since then neither God nor man has rested. But why did God create women? Well, perhaps he took one look at the man he created and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:8

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 1 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 30, 2025

Today we commence a study of the 7 Parables of the Kingdom found in Matthew’s Gospel. The first is the Parable of the Sower (more to the point, “The Parable of the 4 Soils.”). There are 7 parts for this parable and in Part 1 we look at the Parable as a whole. I hope you enjoy.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 1 of 7 THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES We are going to study the seven parables Jesus spoke to the people. Matthew states the setting for these – {{Matthew 13:1-2 “On that day Jesus WENT OUT OF THE HOUSE and was sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-2, Matthew 13:36, Matthew 13:3-4, Matthew 13:5-6, Matthew 13:7, Matthew 13:8-9, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 13:9-11, Luke 8:10, John 3:16, Luke 19:10, John 5:40, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 13:11-15, Matthew 13:14-15, Isaiah 6:9-10, Luke 11:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 3 - Let Your Light Shine Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 24, 2024

As believers in the Lord Jesus we are called to keep our lamps burning bright so that those around us who are still in the darkness of sin and unbelief can come into the light. The question is, “Is are our lamps shining bright for the Lord or are we hiding our lamps?

It is recorded in Mark 4:21, Jesus said to them, "Does anyone bring a lamp into a room to put it under a basket or under a bed? Isn't it put on a lamp stand? (GW) As we meditate on the questions Jesus asked while here on earth, we realize that these questions were asked to help people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21, John 5:35, Psalm 104:4, Matthew 25:8, John 1:9, John 8:12, Luke 18:8, Matthew 5:16, Luke 14:18-19, Proverbs 22:13, Genesis 2:15, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Anatomy Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores the power of prayer as a divine dialogue, emphasizing its necessity, prudent use, and the different types it encompasses in our lives.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sanctuary of faith and fellowship, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to deepen our connection with our Creator, our Father in Heaven. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Topics: Prayer, Power

Set Free From Shame PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

Explores the transformative power of encountering Jesus, using the story of the Samaritan woman at the well as a guide for personal redemption.

Dear brothers and sisters, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with anticipation. We gather in this sacred space, not by chance, but by divine design. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has orchestrated this moment for us to come together, to share in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Topics: Jesus, Shame And Guilt

Job's Death Wish PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores Job's response to suffering, examining his painful predicaments, his perplexing questions, and his pursuit of purpose amidst pain.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. I am so grateful to stand before you today, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to delve into the profound depths of God's Word together. Today, we are going to be examining a portion of Scripture from the book of Job, a book that speaks to the human ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:11-13

Topics: Painful Life, Want To Die

The Power Of Thankfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of gratitude in fostering humility, compassion, and faith, and its role in deepening our relationship with God.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the sheltering wings of our Lord, basking in the radiant glow of His everlasting love, to reflect upon His word and the profound message it has for each one of us. We are here to uncover the truths laid out in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:13-14

Topics: Thankfulness

Woman At A Well Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

What would it be like to sit down with Jesus one on one? A woman at a well found out.

Woman at a Well January 31, 2010 Series: One on One with the Master Last week we started imagining what it would be like to sit down with Jesus one on one. We watched as Nicodemas met Jesus in the dark… and how Jesus brought him into the light. We said that meeting Jesus might be a little ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gospel Of Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2021

With the Gospel, believers are: 1) Armed with the Mind of Christ (1 Peter 4:1), 2) Armed with the Life of Christ (1 Peter 4:2), 3) Disarming the life before Christ (1 Peter 4:3-5), and 4) Armed because of the Judgement of Christ (1 Peter 4:6).

1 Peter 4:1-6. [4:1] Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, [2] so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. [3] For the time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Other

The Ultimate Question Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 25, 2021

Who is able to enter into God's presence? In Psalm 15, David gives a picture of a man or woman after God's own heart.

Summer in the Palms: Psalm 15: The Ultimate Q and A Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-25-2021 Strongly Recommend? As an adjunct professor at Moody Bible Institute, I have former students that ask me to do recommendations for them as they head off to seminary. I’ve filled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist