Sermons on Social Injustice:

The Heart Of A Father Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 16, 2022

Based on Malachi 4:4-6 - Sermon challenges hearers - men & fathers in particular - to consider what it means to have their hearts turned toward the Lord & toward their children.

“THE HEART OF A FATHER” Malachi 4:4-6 FBCF – 5/15/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Heart problems – big health risk for many people. Leading cause of death in men & women in US. I’ve seen results of heart disease many times. - 25 yrs as firefighter – CPR many times – as recently as this past ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

King Jeroboam Ii Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2024

I would like to highlight three things from these six verses: Jeroboam II was a magnificent but unspiritual King, Israel was an unsatisfied nation, and Yahweh was all sufficient God. What is your identity.

Text: 2 Kings 14:23-29 Theme: Jeroboam II Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. Introduction: Observation of the Text: Jeroboam II son of Jehoash, reigned forty-one years, did evil, did not turn away from sins of Jeroboam I, caused Israel to commit, restored the boundaries ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:23-29

Denomination: Methodist

Labor Of Love

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 21, 2023

Whenever and wherever we are doing God’s work, we are on holy ground. Wherever we find ourselves, we can make it holy by being God’s representative in that place.

I know this isn’t Labor Day weekend. But it’s too important a topic to skip. It’s big in the news these days, what with unemployment still above 6%. We all know people who are looking for work - and have been for more than 6 months. But hey - work isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, right? How many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-37, Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divine Formula For Stability

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

This sermon unpacks Isaiah 33:6 as God's blueprint for stability in a shaking world, showing that an unshakable life is built on the foundation of divine wisdom and knowledge, with the fear of the Lord as its priceless, foundational treasure.

Introduction: The Constant Tremor I want to begin by asking a question that I think is on many of our hearts. Do you feel it? That low-grade, constant tremor beneath the surface of our world? It's a feeling of deep-seated uncertainty. We feel it when we scan the news headlines, which seem to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:6

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Christ's Disciple In A Broken World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Explores discipleship, Christ's return, and serving the marginalized, emphasizing the necessity of Christian fellowship for spiritual growth and action.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not merely as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We assemble not just within the four walls of this church, but in the vast expanse of God's creation, under the canopy of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Second Coming, Christ

Repentance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance as a profound realization of sin and a determined turning away from it, as a path to God's grace.

Good morning, beloved. It's a blessing to gather together once more in the house of our Lord, to find comfort in His presence and to be nourished by His word. Today, we find ourselves in the 13th chapter of the Gospel according to Luke, verses 1 through 9. In this passage, we are invited to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Topics: Repentance

To Look Like Christ, Look Up To Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

Explore and understand the themes of living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a truly transformative part of Scripture. We're going to explore Colossians 3:1-17, focusing on three key themes: living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ. As C.S. Lewis once said, "'Putting on Christ'...is not one among many jobs a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Topics: Live For Christ, Unite In Christ, Love Like Christ

One In Ministry To All ~ Calling Series

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 25, 2025

This is the third and final sermon in the One Cord series, which has three strands. I asked people to write their commitment or prayer for the church on paper and tie them together, like a commitment wall.

TRADITIONAL SERMON Today, we gather for the final message in our stewardship series: Commitment Sunday. Over these weeks, we have explored what it means to be one with Christ, one with Each Other, and one in Ministry to All. This is not merely the end of a series. It is the beginning of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9, 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 5:13-16

Persistent And Demanding Prayer

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2016

Do we persist with God? Do we give up and not bother to pray because we do not believe that he will hear?

Intro Do we persist with God? Do we give up and not bother to pray because we do not believe that he will hear? Goal Let’s learn that God sometimes will only hear persistent, demanding prayers. Sermon Plan We will discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Hope And Trust”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 17, 2002

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust”

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust” The heading of this psalm attributes it to David, but Jeremiah could have written it, so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-37

Denomination: Lutheran

"Fear Of God Causes One To Respond Rather Than React.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 28, 2002

May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 3:13-22 Color: White Title: “Fear of God causes one to respond rather than react.”

May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 3:13-22 Color: White Title: “Fear of God causes one to respond rather than react.” The author is convinced that how a Christian behaves in the face of injustice, especially personal injustice done to that Christian, is so powerful an example that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

"Happy After Persecution" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 19, 2006

Sermon 7 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Orthodox

What's In A Greeting? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2012

Almost every writer of the epistle in the NT begin their letter with two beautiful words - Grace and Peace. Grace is the delight or the favor or the benefit one receives from God and Peace is the harmony or the tranquility. You must receive the grace of G

As I look at the first verse, I am reminded of the discussion in one part of Shakespeare’s play, Romeo & Juliet. Juliet is lamenting the fact that Romeo has the long last name, because his family has been in feud with her family for generations. And she says: “What's in a name? That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: *other

Better . . . Than Proverbs Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 12, 2012

Wisdom can be presented by comparing one person or situation to another. A contrast is presented by the words better & than instead of “but.” There are 19 verses in Proverbs that use the “better . . . than” formula. These comparision statements challenge

Proverbs 12:9 BETTER . . . THAN PROVERBS People all over the world are constantly looking for a better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we believe is better. I can’t imagine anyone saying, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:9, Proverbs 16:8-32

Denomination: Baptist

Habakkuk

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

The burden we should have for the lost

Habakkuk Read Hab 1:1-5 Why was Habakkuk afraid? He needed a word from God because of his burden He needed faith to cling to at this time when the nation was in terrible violence Like Habakkuk, we question His ways and His timings Why are you doing something Lord? When will you move your hand and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God