Sermons on Social Visits:

Our Purpose - Daring To Care Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

When you look closely at the history of the first church there in Jerusalem, you see an exciting & growing church. And as they grew, they became more & more concerned about helping those in need.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019)) TEXT: Matthew 25:31-40; Acts 4:32-35 A. During the past 2 weeks we've been looking at the purpose of the church & found that as a church we're called first of all to seek & to save the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Threshing In The Winepress

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

Those who go forth in the service of the LORD are empowered for the task He sets them. We commence our mission from the altar named, The LORD our Peace.

THRESHING IN THE WINE-PRESS. Judges 6:11-24. God calls people everywhere, from all walks of life, to serve Him. The call of God comes to deliver us from our sins, and to set us upon the path of righteousness. This path involves duties, which will vary from person to person, but which make up the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent4c- Mary And Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2018

Mary and Elizabeth offer us some insights into the disciplines and practices of the interior life.

Our Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.” This reminds me of a sign I saw outside a church this morning, “Hurry in this Sunday to beat the Christmas rush.” Mary’s visit to Elizabeth recalls the importance of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 12: A Holy Conversation

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 21, 2021

Our Christian conduct speaks volumes.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, Part 11: A Good Conversation 1 Peter 2:11-12 Introduction Royalty has its privileges. We can think of England’s royal family, for instance. They possess great wealth and influence. They live a lifestyle which is the envy of many people. How many people have dreamed that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Without Hypocrisy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 2, 2023

Agape love in action.

LOVE WITHOUT HYPOCRISY. Romans 12:9-16b. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. So far in Romans, ‘agape’ has spoken of the love of God toward us (cf. Romans 5:5; Romans 5:8; Romans 8:35; Romans 8:39). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Night Caller

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Jul 25, 2004

Nicodemus Visits Jesus at night

The Night Caller John 3:1-16 Intro. It was late at night a knock on the door. We do not know why Jesus was alone, this was during the time of his great popularity we would have thought that some of his friends might be with him, they may have gone for food or most likely he had sent them out ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Strangers From Heaven.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 29, 2004

Jesus pays a visit to Abraham.

Strangers from heaven. Genesis 18. 01/05/05 Heavenly guests come to visit Abraham. They were three in number and appeared as traveling strangers when they came to Abraham. Of the three Angels two were ordinary angels the other angel was Jesus Christ. The identification of Jesus is verified in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The First Episode Of Nick At Night

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Mar 30, 2011

A study of the visit of Nicodemus at night

2nd lent 11 The first episode of Nick at Night John 3: 1-17 We have all heard jokes about people showing up at the pearly gates seeking entrance into Heaven. While many of these jokes bring a smile to our faces, behind most of them is the false assumption that we must do something to get into ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

The Night Visit That Changed Everything

September 19, 2020 "There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: He came to see Jesus by night…" John 3:1 Before we consider the encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus, let’s look at the events leading up to the night-time visit. The book of John begins with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Tested By Your Partner's Doubt Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

When God came for a visit

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Abraham believed God’s promise of a son. “Abraham fell to his face and laughed” (17:17). 2. Sarah doubted God’s promise. “Sarah laughed . . . shall I have pleasure my lord (Abraham) being old also?” (18:12). 3. Five categories of doubt (note progression). Weak faith, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

Bringing America Back To God

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 17, 2009

The parallels of America and Israel are staggering - both denied the Lord, defied the law, and defiled the land. Is God about to judge us like He did them? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Bringing America Back to God Judges 1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BringingAmericaBack.html This book records the history of the nation of Israel for 305 years after the death of Joshua. Israel declined, backslid, and got away from God. And in this new study we will see many frightening ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Current Issues Of His Day Which Still Apply Today

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 3, 2016

Humanity is the same as before and Jesus addressed the needs by responding to racism, bearing arms,socialism, infanticide, government relations and civil disobedience, and world religions. The scriptures make clear what attitudes He wants us to have.

Jesus on Current Issues of His Day Which Still Apply Today Kelly Durant Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. 2. Racism: The Good Samaritan Luke 10: 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Crown Pince Of Chaos

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 23, 2016

A message that describes the spiritual, social and sexual confusion in this world and its cause.

"The Crown Prince of Chaos" 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace... ILL -- "One woman wrote to a national magazine to say that every year, it seemed, her family would get on a highway a few miles out of the city, and her mom would wail, "Oh my goodness! I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Trouble With People

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 28, 2015

When Jesus saw people he valued them, felt for them and did what he could to help them.

Title: The Trouble with People Text: Mark 6:30-44 / John 6:1-14 Thesis: When Jesus saw people he valued them, felt for them and did what he could to help them. Introduction Recording artist Seth Glier sings in his The Trouble with People” album, “The trouble with people is they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, James 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational