Sermons on Strangers And Foreigners:

Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 20, 2019

The people returned to the sin of intermarriages with the foreigners. Nehemiah rebuked and corrected them. We see the need to guard our faith and pass on our faith. Nehemiah left a lasting legacy.

As mentioned, the final chapter of Nehemiah did not end as most would have liked, as in fairy tales: “And the Israelites lived happily ever after.” • On his return to Jerusalem, Nehemiah was not only saddened, but for most parts, very angry at seeing his people returning to their old sinful ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Depression And Mental Health Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 30, 2025

Depression and mental battles are not foreign to Scripture or to God. He cares, He listens, and He heals. The Church must be a place of restoration, where the emotionally broken are embraced and helped, not judged.

DEALING WITH DEPRESSION AND MENTAL HEALTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 34:17-19 Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Kings 19:4-8, Isaiah 41:10, John 14:27, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 INTRODUCTION: Depression and mental health struggles are real and rising, even among believers. Many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience And Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002

The point of this study is to see the necessity of obedience in this first matter (they were to do this so as to provide for the Levite, the stranger, the widow, and the orphan of those among them) before a prayer for blessing can be uttered by the Israel

Introduction: Last Wednesday PM we examined what Deut. 26:1-11 teaches. We examined it from the perspective of giving thanks in prayer for all that the Lord has done for us. The Israelites here were to review their past history of how the LORD had rescued them and preserved them and brought them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Conspiracy Of Kindness

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003

Showing kindness to others is not only God’s command, but it also is the character of God. Perform acts of kindness toward strangers who cannot repay you and do it in Jesus’ name instead of your own.

The Conspiracy of Kindness Ephesians 4:29-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION This world could use a little more kindness and love. Judson College in Alabama is a Baptist college for women. A few years ago, the chaplain from Judson told about the time he was leading in prayer in the all-female ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Benefits Of Negative Things Series

Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016

Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad because of religious persecution not to think it strange when the fiery trials come as though something strange happened to them. They were rather to rejoice in the trials that come their way.

The Positive Benefits of Negative Things May 15, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 4:1-19) Command Baptist Church TEXT: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Veterans Of War

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 11, 2002

Our armed service veterans need to be honored as well as our veterans of faith.

INTRO.- ILL.- Gen. Sherman once said, "You don’t know the horrible aspects of war. I’ve been through two wars and I know. I’ve seen cities and homes in ashes. I’ve seen thousands of men lying on the ground, their dead faces looking up at the skies. I tell you, war is hell!" I don’t mean to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 30, 2008

Apart from Christ, there can be no peace.

Peace In Christ Text: Eph. 2:11-22 Introduction 1. There are a lot of differing opinions as to what brings peace. 2. Illustration: One man said, "My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far today, I have finished 2 bags of chips and a chocolate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

Eph.2:1-14 Our Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 29, 2011

In this sermon you will find that all of us were at one time lost sinners, but now that we're saved God has directed our new life in such a manner that it is obvious to all that there has been truly a change in our lives, now we tell people every time He

EPH.2:1-14 OUR PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE 9-3-11 1And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Paul here points out man's condition outside of Christ-- the unsaved person is the same as a corpse, a walking dead man, --Jesus told Nicodemos in John 3:17-18 For ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are There Apostles Today?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Many today are seeking church offices that appear higher than that of Pastor, Jesus warns us to be wary of such folks.

Are There Apostles Today? These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living As Citizens Of A New Kingdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008

Our response to the grace we have received through the risen Christ, new birth and living hope of eternal life, is holy living.

Last week on Easter Sunday we focused on the resurrection of Jesus. We looked at how the resurrection of Jesus changed everything. People who encountered the resurrected Jesus were completely changed. One disciple in particular, Simon Peter, had abandoned Jesus in his hour of need, along with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Why He Came

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2014

She lived in a poor country that was occupied by a foreign army, violence was never far away and often during the night you would hear soldiers entering the home of neighbors looking for the patriots they had called terrorists.

12-13-04 Why He Came Luke 1:26-1:38 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Of Messiah-Ruth Of Moab Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 12, 2021

She grew up a pagan in a pagan land, but became a believer in the God of her mother-in-law. The story of Ruth is a beautiful story of God's grace and redemption. Another foreign-born girl became a mother of the Messiah!

Introduction: Ruth is only mentioned in the Old Testament book bearing her name. She was a native of Moab, a country to the east of Israel across the Jordan River. Eventually she married a Hebrew man, lost him to death, but journeyed with her mother-in-law to a new land. She became a believer in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Songs For The Journey - Psalm 120 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2002

The Olympic judging scandal reminds us that this world is not our home.

This past week, the eyes of the whole world were focused on Salt Lake City. The winter Olympic games are being held there, of course, and normally that would be enough to draw attention and provoke discussion. But this week, the drama was heightened even more because of the controversy over the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Sure Heritage

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 21, 2003

On the eighteenth of July, A.D. 64, during the reign of that tyrannical emperor, Nero, the great fire of Rome took place in which three quarters of the city was consumed. It has been usually thought that Nero caused the fire and that while he watched from

A SURE HERITAGE SCRIPTURE: I Peter 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION On the eighteenth of July, A.D. 64, during the reign of that tyrannical emperor, Nero, the great fire of Rome took place in which three quarters of the city was consumed. It has been usually thought that Nero caused the fire and that while he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Among Giants

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Oct 7, 2020

Have you ever lived among the giants? This is an important question that will help encourage us as we serve Christ.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever lived among the giants? Many of the great fantasy books have a land of giants. Of course we have great children’s literature with giants as well. You have Jack and the Bean Stalk. That giant was not so friendly when Jack stole his gold egg laying goose. Then you have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ