Sermons on Shunned:

Disagreements, Contentions And Strife, Oh My

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 11, 2007

There must be abounding love in the body of Christ.

Disagreements, Contentions, and Strife, ‘Oh My’ Proverbs 17:14 “The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.” Strife is defined as a conflict, struggle or a rivalry. Contention, which is many times seen connected to strife can be defined as: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Encounters #1: Jesus The Saviour Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 3, 2007

Over the next four weeks, we are going to study the person of Jesus, and discover what the Foursquare Gospel is all about... The goal is not just to learn facts, but to get to know Him more:

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE GOD KIND #1 – JESUS THE SAVIOUR OPENING: Great Truths from Small Children · No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. · When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair. · You can’t trust dogs to watch your food. · You can’t hide a piece of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: *other

Challenges For The Church

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 22, 2007

This message was birthed out of a heart to evangelize our community for God.

Challenges for the Church by: Donny Granberry Acts 20:27-32 NIV For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. 28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Window Seat

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2010

A warning to those with worldly tendencies (the danger of being a little more out than in).

I’m a very positive person, and I always try to speak a word that will lift people up and encourage them and help them to possess all the promises of God. But along the way sometimes in order to get the blessings we have to be corrected, or we might have to make some adjustments. I feel tonight ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness God’s Standard For All People

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Jul 16, 2011

The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is legalism.

Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people. The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Thomas, The Twin, And The Divine Mercy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2014

In the lives and work of St. Thomas, Pope St. John, and Pope St. John Paul, we can see the operation of the Divine Mercy coming from the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Divine Mercy Sunday 2014 Canonization of Two Popes In the first century, there were no printing presses, no typewriters, no word processors, no i-pads, and, in the Holy Land and Rome, no cheap paper. If a literate person wanted to read, he picked up a scroll of papyrus, or parchment, and almost ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

God's Authority Always Wins Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 9, 2014

When Jesus encountered a man who needed compassion due to a demonic possession, He was there to provide it without asking for an offering or something, anything, in return. What has Jesus done for you and who've you told about it?

God’s Authority Always Wins Mark 5:1-20 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sound Doctrine Vs The Cults

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 26, 2016

An outline on the 4 Major Cults

2 Timothy 4:1-4 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Walls Of Jerusalem Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 15, 2016

In the Kingdom of God, the greatest accomplishments come from unity. We are supposed to have unity in the church; a love for God and others because when we have unity of purpose it really is amazing what can be done!

The Walls of Jerusalem Nehemiah 3:1-32 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership, but also shows obedience to God - Last week we saw Nehemiah’s assessing of the project before him -- He also revealed the mission God had given him to those around him -- And also, we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yes, Christ Is Our King Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2017

We pray today that the families of nations separated by the wound of sin would be brought together under the dominion of Christ the King.

Christ the King 2017 Restoring All Things Extraordinary Form From the Epistle of Blessed Paul to the Colossians: Beloved, May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Exodus, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 6, 2018

We are each called to be obedient … just as Moses (eventually) was. Imagine how much different life would be if we obeyed God? Prayerfully, we'll respond when He calls us as well.

Exodus, Part 5 Exodus 3:11 - 4:31 Introduction - Exodus is an incredible study of God's faithfulness to man -- It is also a great encouragement to see man's ability to be faithful to God - Last week we saw the call of Moses into the service of God -- Today, we'll see Moses's replies to God's ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Going To Have Fear Or Faith? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

we can chose fear or faith in God

One of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at Jesus’ feet and begged him repeatedly, "My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live." So he went with him. And a large crowd followed him and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Episcopal

Signed – Sealed - Delivered

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Jesus signed, sealed and delivered us!

Revelation 1:5, Ephesians 1:12-14, II Corinthians 1:9-10 SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: John Adams (2nd President): “The Christian religion is, above all the religions that ever prevailed or existed in ancient or modern times, the religion of wisdom, virtue, equity and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, John, And Joy: Listening To The Right Prophet

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019

Sermon for Advent 3, year C. John the Baptist sent his disciples to Jesus wanting to know why Jesus allowed him to remain in jail. Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah back to him, and said, "rejoice."

Preparing for 2020 John, Jesus, and Joy: Listening to the right prophet. I do not wear pink very often (unless I lose a bet, like today…). But, there is one service in the church year where the priest can wear pink vestments. Rose Sunday, or the Sunday of Joy… Today. I didn’t want to wear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Everything She Had: A Life That Matters Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Nov 6, 2021

The first attribute of a life that matters that we will examine in this series of sermons this month is generosity. Generosity, as reflected in our gospel text this week, is about how we hold the stuff of this life lightly, even as we hold people and Christ tightly.

A well-known hymn that captures this idea of generosity is “Take My Life, and Let It Be,” 399 in The United Methodist Hymnal. The middle verse often catches us singing with our fingers crossed: “Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.” In this text of the widow’s mite, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: United Methodist