Sermons on social distance:

The Complacency Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 28, 2024

This is the 9th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#9] THE COMPLACENCY OF A NATION Amos 6:1-14 Introduction: About 25 years ago, I heard a young man that was struggling with a call to Ministry preach an interesting sermon. Since then, I have heard this illustration used many times; but it is still good every time. His ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 28, 2024

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#10] THE VISION OF A NATION Amos 7:1-17 Introduction: In the Book of Amos, we find a powerful message directed to a Nation that has strayed from its moral and spiritual foundations. Through vivid visions, God communicates the impending judgment that awaits due to the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Is "i Am" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2020

Jesus said He was the "I AM." What does that mean to us and what can it mean for our lives?

OPEN:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K80pozOfrU&fbclid=IwAR0T8oXzHhv4JoeIWzW6HuZ4lpgU4FNNRs3uyRJEGmyb2JW_7h9f0LDRCYE (thru time-stamp 2:27 “indescribable”) (The script of the video is from the sermon “That's My King” by S.M. Lockridge, which says “The Bible says my King, He's the King ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30, John 8:58-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once I Was Blind, Now All The People I Knew And Loved Hate Me

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 29, 2014

A man who was once blind can now see and this is only a small part of a horrible story where the man lost all the people he knew because his sight was restored. This is a lesson on social skills and how people can be horrid. It is a must read!

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 3rd April 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: A man who was once blind can now see and this is only a small part of a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Episcopal

Escaping Your Prison Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2020

As Christians we're supposed to live a different life than those around us. But how can we do that when we're surrounded with so many temptations to do things we know we shouldn't do?

Back in the 14th century, in the region we now call Belgium, there was a duke by the name of Raynald III. Raynald had a nickname – Crassus. Crassus means fat, and he was fat because he really liked to eat. He liked to EAT … a lot! In the course of time, he had a violent quarrel with his younger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free To Serve, Or Not Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2015

We will be judged on our service to the poor--but do our social systems make it easy or difficult to do so?

Thursday of 33rd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Two things tie our Scriptures together today. The obvious one is that they are texts written in or about a time of injustice and disaster. In the first reading, the Syrian king Antiochus IV has decreed that all his subjects would act like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Catholic

What's Your Immigration Status?

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Mar 4, 2010

This sermon draws a comparison between the civil rights movement and the call for immigration reform for full citizen in the context that the citizen that matters the most is our citizenship in heaven.

Sermon Title – What’s your immigration status? Sermon Text - Philippians 3:17- 4:1 17 Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. 18For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Easy Way To Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2020

The story of the Samaritan and his compassion is instructive for us to consider how we treat our neighbors.

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Loving your neighbor is not difficult as long as you get to define “neighbor.” - Luke 10:29. - We often define “neighbor” as those we like and who like us back. People like us who we are comfortable around. - Further, we define “love” cheaply: liking a post, offering a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013

3 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-III—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Attention: Well, it is not a pretty story. About 200 dead crows were found near the city of Regina & there was concern for Avian Flu. They had a Bird Pathologist examine the remains of all the crows, & he confirmed the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Going To Let God Guides Me All The Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 25, 2020

Life is a journey from here to there. We talked about that last week as I told you about the lessons I learned as we moved the church service from the church house to the parking lot.

Introduction: Life is a journey from here to there. We talked about that last week as I told you about the lessons I learned as we moved the church service from the church house to the parking lot. And one of the things that I said is that in a God initiated journey from here to there, God will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2019

The growth of Jesus in Luke 2:52 teaches us how to grow this coming year.

Scripture This Christmas I am taking a brief look at the three key human persons in “The Christmas Family”: Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. Last Sunday we looked at Joseph. On Christmas Eve we looked at Mary. And today we will look at Jesus. When Jesus was twelve years old, his parents, Joseph and Mary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Second Sign Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jul 2, 2011

Account of Jesus healing from a distance

• Passage where Jesus return to the scene of the wine. The wine that had formerly been water. Most in the church have some issue with that first miracle and would rather Jesus would have turned wine into water • LIQUOR STORE MIRACLE: Take that(bottles of water expensive too) 46 ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Lose Your Lonliness Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Jan 31, 2022

Loneliness is real. Loneliness is normal. Loneliness is pervasive. Even some very socially connected people can feel deep loneliness at times. Therefore, loneliness is a common problem. It is the painful awareness that we lack meaningful contact with others. So how should we handle our loneliness?

Lose Your Loneliness Habits of Happiness Part 6 Luke 19:1-10 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org Happiness is a choice. If we want to be happy, we must choose to be happy. And today we will talk about the importance of losing our loneliness. We are living in the age of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Struggle Of America: Authoritarian Secular Socialism Vs. Christian Free Society

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

We are the last hope of western civilization. And for America. We are the light of the world. Don't hide your light, but let it shine. Shine brightly because we are the people of the promise.

We are the last hope of western civilization. And for America. We are the light of the world. Don't hide your light, but let it shine. Shine brightly because we are the people of the promise. We are the chosen of God in the world. Jesus lives in us. We have the power to shape the world. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Setting The Table Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 19, 2021

Redemption, relationship, and reverence come before God gives the requirements.

Setting the Table Exodus 19:1-25 Rev. Brian Bill April 17-18, 2021 I’ve never been very good at setting the table. My mom was a Home Economics teacher and taught me how to do it, but I always did it wrong…on purpose. I figured if I didn’t get it right, I’d get out of having to do it all the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist