Sermons on Social Equality:

The Harvest

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 1, 2010

While Scripture is clear about our responsibility to those in need, we cannot forget the harvest, and we cannot forget that "If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men."

The Harvest TCF Sermon July 25, 2010 Many of you know that before I was on staff as church administrator and an elder here at TCF, I had a public relations business for about 15 years. One of the things I did for my p.r. clients was go to trade shows or conventions. This is where companies that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Best Answer To The Best Questions Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

Good-sounding Arguments of the equality or validity of all religions (or of their equal invalidity) fall flat at the feet of Jesus.

4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. 5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is. 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-7

Denomination: *other

Cure For The Corona Virus Blues

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 17, 2021

This message, written in 2020, shares the biblical cure for the stress, depression and anxiety associated with the Corona Virus pandemic.

If you haven’t noticed, there seems to be a lot of chaos in our world right now with the corona virus/Covid-19 pandemic. And in all honesty, there are times when I find myself feeling anxious and discouraged; but then I always find a way to bounce back emotionally. I am reminded of the blessings ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Five Question Part 3: Am I Networking?

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

A church that is socially, culturally and racially diverse.

A church that is socially, culturally and racially diverse. A church that has a profound influence upon the city. A church of 1000 active ministers of reconciliation. A church that touches heaven and impacts earth. A church where Jesus gets the credit, because Jesus provides the power. A church of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words And Their Meaning

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 26, 2015

The Word of God stands forever, because the Word gives us life. Jesus’ obedience to God created the foundation upon which God can build and enter the temple called our heart.

There’s a story about an elderly couple that was walking out of church one Sunday. The wife said to the husband, “Did you see the strange hat Mrs. O’Brien was wearing?” “No, I didn’t,” replied her husband. “Bill smith badly needs a haircut, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

I Have A Dream Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Equality. A contrast between the world and the Kingdom

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: I Have A Dream Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction: Crying Foul It’s not fair Not a typical family unless you hear the words "It’s not fair" "She always goes first" "He always gets more" "He never gets into trouble" [life experiences] Crying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Down, But Not Out

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Dec 31, 2003

To learn that rejection does not equal failure.

The Message of Mark #15: Down, But Not Out Text: Mark 6:1-13 Thesis: To learn that rejection does not equal failure. Introduction: (1) Jesus had been experiencing great success with His teachings and healings. (2) He decides now to go back to His hometown with the hopes that He will likewise be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Big! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2011

There is no equal to Jesus, the Son of the living God.

Title: Jesus is Big! Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Thesis: There is no one equal to Jesus, the Son of the living God. Epiphany series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The last Sunday in Epiphany and it is known as Transfiguration Sunday. At Christ’s transfiguration God, once again as at his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians And Politics

Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon addresses freedom of religion, the separation of church and state, and the level of social and political responsibility a Christian has in the United States today.

Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "...Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s." Matthew 22:21 These are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:21

Denomination: Baptist

Kreegah, Tarzan, Bundalo !!!-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 3, 2012

Admittedly a bit weird...the title of my latest Sermon? Well when some things are not heard if reported gently, then they have to be proclaimed like a herald to draw public attention. WHAT THINGS? Fulfillment of all Biblical Prophecies vis-a-vis imminent

KREEGAH, TARZAN, BUNDALO!!! ACTION: Animation of a Tarzan chest-thumbing primitive cry Let me begin with a Tarzan story! Well, this is as real as it is surreal. Johnny Weissmuller, the Champion Olympic swimmer who donned the role of Tarzan the ape man in the Silver ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7

Denomination: *other

Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 7, 2012

Today I want us to talk about one specific area. I want to talk about friendship. At some point in life all of us find ourselves close to people, those we work with, those we go to school with, those we socialize with-we find that spending time with peo

Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled “You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Boredom

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2011

Our approach toward life is the greatest factor in determining whether we find life as a Christian boring or filled with wonder and interest.

Defeating Boredom (topical) 1. I really do not want to bore you with today’s sermon because my theme is boredom! 2. America is suffering from a plague of boredom. And this boredom is wasting lives, destroying families, and makes us a nation of depressed people who escape life and boredom by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Became Poor

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Mar 29, 2018

He calls us to follow.

Presented December 18, 2011 at Shelbourne Street church of Christ, Victoria, BC, Canada Based on Radical Christianity: Peace and Justice in the New Testament For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Widow's Mite (Revised)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 17, 2018

God wants us to help those with the fewest of resources, to learn from them and we get blessed.

32B Fr. John Haughey, S.J., notes that Jesus, who spoke Aramaic, has an interesting word for money: mammon, which means “that in which you put your trust." Some people put their trust in their money, others in their looks, others in their muscles, their brains, their careers, house or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

The Surprising Path To A Life Of Impact In The Age Of Facebook And Twitter Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 27, 2013

This message focuses on the need to impact lives with small acts of love. Doing that is compared to the idea of living a life of impact because someone has 1,500 Facebook friends.

LIVES THAT HAVE IMPACT: Today many define impact in terms of Facebook friends, Twitter followers, and YouTube hits. - There is a presumption within many in our society today that having 1,500 friends on Facebook, a million followers on Twitter, or a YouTube video with 100,000 hits is evidence of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist