Sermons on Slavery As Progress:

Runaway Slave

Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jun 30, 2014

This sermon is designed to inspire the reader to include others into our fellowship, regardless of what they once were. We must break down the walls that divide us and have a heart of "inclusion" with everyone we meet.

Illustration: Many years ago, my wife and I visited my parents in Florida, and we attended my Mother's church. She was relatively new to the congregation but she was proud to have us. As we entered the foyer, she began to introduce us saying, this is my son Jeff and daughter- in- law Rita. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Organizing A Community As Jesus Would Have It

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2023

Paul is telling us what every community needs to order itself around in order to give effective witness, both to itself and to the world.

Homily Col 3 (Found in the Office of readings, Wednesday 2nd week of Christmas) Reading the clear command: “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” gives us the opportunity to take a short cut. Make the sign of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-25, Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Catholic

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2023

A message about freedom in Christ, and some of the things that can impede that freedom.

January 15, 2023 Sermon - Boundaries: Burdens and Loads Freedom in Christ. I don't know how you respond to just those three words, but those words bring me joy. They bring me joy because they remind me of my experience of coming to faith, leaving behind a way of living and thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Introduction To The Book Of Exodus

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2020

What can we learn today from the history of Ancient Israel?

An Introduction to the Book of Exodus Exodus 1:1-7 The Book of Exodus is the second of the five books of the Bible written by Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. These five books are called the Torah by the Hebrews, which means “law” or “instruction.” The Greek name is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Year Of Release (Deuteronomy 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2025

Did the year of release from debts picture a greater release from a greater burden? Let's look at Deuteronomy 15.

Did God give Israel an economic model based upon cycles of 7 and 50 years? How did the year of release work? Did the sabbatical year, the year of freedom from debts, picture a better release, a rest from far greater burdens? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 15. How would a year of release, the shmita, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Far From Perfect World

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 18, 2024

Peter’s words to slaves in the first century are relevant to our world in the twenty-first.

I suspect that a number of you have heard the old story of the young man who was desperately seeking God’s guidance for some crucial issue in his life. For some reason he decided that the best way forward might be simply to allow his Bible to fall open randomly and then follow the wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, Luke 6:27-28, John 18:10-11, Acts 2:36-38, 1 Peter 2:18-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

It's Not Christian Politics

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 27, 2024

We cannot let the rhetoric of racial division, prejudicial chaos, and religious rhetoric continue. We must give unto Ceasar the political system what is theirs and give to God what belongs to Him and that is our hearts, our souls, our minds.

It’s not Christian Politics By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER OPENING: - Habakkuk 2:1 says, “I will stand upon my watch and set me upon the tower and will watch to see what he will say unto me and what I shall answer when I am reproved”. The spiritual duty of a true watchman is a noble, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Psalm 101:7, Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Understanding Who You Are? Your Identity In God Part #4

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 19, 2025

I was asked the question is it really that important to be concerned about the descendants and who we are when it is all about salvation anyway? To a point that seems to be a fair question until you understand that the concept of salvation is twisted and manipulated and used to control slaves.

Understanding Who You Are Your Identity in God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Part #4 This week I was asked the question is it really that important to be concerned about the descendants and who we are when it is all about salvation anyway? To a point that seems to be a fair question until ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Furtherance Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 20, 2008

PAUL WRITES TO THE PHILIPPIANS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FORWARD PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL.

FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:12-18 INTRO: JOURNEY OF PAUL 1: CONVERTED ON DAMASCUS ROAD A) GOING TO KILL AND IMPRISON CHRISTIANS B) ENCOUNTERS THE LORD JESUS CHRIST C) CONVICTED, CONVERTED, CONSECRATED POINT: GOD WOULD USE ONE OF THE BIGGEST PERSECUTERS OF THE EARLY CHURCH TO HELP ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Other

Steps To The Walls Coming Down

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

A look at the progression of events that led to the walls of Jericho coming down.

STEPS TO THE WALLS COMING DOWN: By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Hebrews 11:30 1. Crossing of the Jordan on the 10th day of the first month. 4:19 a. Just before Passover was to be observed, God brought them into the place of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Messiah Of Transformation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2009

While the Christian life is a process, we need to be making progress.

A Messiah of Transformation Text: Matt. 9:14-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: As you all know by now, my favorite football team is the Cleveland Browns, and may God have mercy upon me! Our current coach, although hopefully not for long, has a favorite saying when ask about why his team is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Nature Of Sin Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Aug 8, 2020

Paul is progressing in his description of the sin of both Jews and Gentiles

The nature of sin Romans 3:1-18 An old man got his wallet stolen while on a bus. When he realized, he started warning everyone: "Whoever stole my wallet better give it back or I’m warning you that what happened in 1983 is going to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Slow Starters Are Not No Starters. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Abram is finally getting into gear and making some real spiritual progress.

Intro: 1. Some things are slow starters. The first electric light was so dim that a candle was needed to see its socket; One of the first steamboats took 32 hours to chug its way from New York to Albany, a distance of 150 miles; Wilbur and Orville Writght's first airplane flight lasted only 12 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Thundering Throne-Room Of God

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The heavenly progressive sequence in the Revelation of Jesus Christ is studied for its significance

The Thundering Throne-Room of God While lightning is spectacular and draws us to wonder at the great power of God in the heavenlies, the ground shaking, ear rattling effect of thunder is the real attention getter, as the power of a fierce and furious thunderstorm passes by, when the majestic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Unashamed , Week 3 Series

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Aug 2, 2012

How can you progress in your walk with Jesus? Find out.

Am I ashamed of Jesus Christ Two weeks ago, we addressed the question, Am I ashamed of Jesus Christ? Meanning, as a Christian, am I ashamed to connect my name and my life to the Person of Jesus Christ? Last week, we discussed the first step in the process of being bold for Jesus. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible