Sermons on Taking Offense:

Releasing The Pain

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 22, 2012

Jesus teaches us how to release the pain of unforgiveness through his prayer on the cross in which he is able to forgive his enemies.

I'll never forget the rejection and loss of the wonderful friendship I had with Shawn. At eleven years old we were best friends and did everything together - biking all over town, listening to music, playing games. Nothing could separate us until one day Shawn turned his back on me and began to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Lutheran

Church Discipline - The Spoiled Children Of Faith

Contributed by Pastor Michael Salman on Nov 6, 2013

The Sermon is on the importance of Church Discipline in the Church. The consequences of those who do not practice such and the fruit of those who do.

Spoiled Children - The growing rottenness of undisciplined Christians Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. In this article I would like to address the growing cancer that plagues Christendom today. It is a cancer that is not eating us from the outside but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:17-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Trap Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 21, 2012

We live in a fallen world full of sinners saved or not, who are all going to say and do things that hurt or offend us at some point. Not one of you in here has not done so yourself. In other words Jesus is saying expect it, why should you expect otherwise

“It is impossible that no offences should come” (Lk 17:1) The word for offence is literally where we get our word scandal from, and Jesus is making a very clear point that scandals, offences, temptations to sin will come. “But woe to the one through whom they come”. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10-13

Peter's Big Fish Story

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 15, 2012

This is one fish story that's true! It shows how we shouldn't limit God's meeting our needs. It affirms our special place as Sons of God and Jesus Himself models how to avoid offending people when unnecessary. Obedience brings blessings!

PETER’S BIG FISH STORY Mt. 17:24-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Tax Jokes from Reader’s Digest 1. “It’s time to pay my income tax. And, brother, that’s no joke. For after paying IRS, I find that I R broke!” —Jerry Henderson in the Lubbock, Texas, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

22 Steps To Rally People Around You Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

This sermon will teach you how to lead people without offending and scattering them.

…Rezon, the son of Eliadah... And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band… 1 Kings 11:23,24 This man Rezon became a leader in his time. The Bible tells us that he gathered people unto himself. Every true leader is able to rally a team of people around himself. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Test For Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

The real test of love is when things are offensive, trying, tough and tiring. Jesus did His best work under offense. John says this is a test of our true supernatural nature.

A Test for Living in the Light 1 John 2:7-11 "Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Cornerstone

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 25, 2013

Jesus is indeed the Rock of Ages. Jesus will be the rock that crushes in judgment or He will be the rock, the foundation of our faith.

Jesus The Cornerstone Text: Luke 20:1-19 Introduction: A. This is a follow up to act of Jesus cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem. 1) Jesus has made His “Triumphal Entry” into Jerusalem. 2) On the way to Jerusalem --- Jesus was descending the Mount of Olives – He stopped and wept ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Do You Take The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

The Route of Jesus with the woman at the well!

DO YOU TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED?? JOHN 4:3-39 The road to Samaria was less traveled!! But our reading said He must needs go through Samaria!! This was both a city and a region in the heart Of Palestine It was close to the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. The Holy Spirit sent Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ok, Lord, I'm Hurt And Angry. Now What? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 30, 2011

We want to heal and respond like Christ when we are offended and hurt, but where do we start? Help from the Psalmist David after his son betrayed him and broke his heart.

* This Psalm was written by King David at the time when Absalom, his son, had taken over the capitol, Jerusalem, and David and those loyal to him were leaving. * It was his sad recollection of the sad parade leaving the palace. * It was in time of sad memories of his feelings of betrayal by one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Favorite Sins

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012

We must look upon all sin as an offense to God.

Our Favorite Sins July 26, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must look upon all sin as an offense to God. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:19-21 It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your own way all the time: repetitive, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Heart

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 19, 2018

Are we so blinded by our church buildings and our rituals that we don’t see God? Are we blinded by the world’s sinfulness? Are we noble like the Bereans, studying our Bibles daily to see what God says?

Prelude Are we so blinded by our church buildings and our rituals that we don’t see God? Are we blinded by the world’s sinfulness? Are we noble like the Bereans, studying our Bibles daily to see what God says? What defiles us? Let’s look at Matthew 15:10-20 and see what Jesus has to say about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

0801 Trinity I: Hell Takes A Dive Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jun 15, 2009

Hell has gotten a bad rap these days. Dante wrote about its amusement park, but that’s fallen into disrepair. It’s no longer on the list of any popular tourist destinations.

Sermon: Hell Takes a Dive Text: Luke 16:19-31, Jer 23:23-32, Mat 7:13-14,21-29, I John 4:7-21 Occasion: Trinity I Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church When: Sunday, June 14th, 2009 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Murder: Its More Than Taking A Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 20, 2009

The 6th Commandment not only addresses murder, but the fact that God never intended for man to play God and determine who should live and who should die.

Murder: It’s More than Taking a Life Exodus 20:13 Introduction One American is shot, beaten, or strangled to death every minute. It seems that no matter where you turn in our society, or even our world, there are murders. It’s on the television and movies as fiction. It’s on the streets and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For The Surprise

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 28, 2009

A Surprise God, A Surprise Blessing, A Surprise Interruption Surprise on the Run

Today marks the beginning of the season of Advent, a time of preparation, a time of the Messiah’s coming, going and coming, a time of great expectation and great anticipation. But exactly what is advent and what are we anticipating? What are we getting ready for? What do we expect to happen? Are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Standing In The Gap Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 4, 2008

This series focuses on our role as intercessors, through prayer and action.

Standing In The Gap Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30; Isaiah 6:8 Introduction Two weeks ago Nikki and I traveled to Tennessee to visit our family. To get to Tennessee, we traveled east on Interstate 70. Interstate 70 runs from Utah all the way to the upper east coast. As we traveled east on 70 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:26-31, Exodus 18:13-24, Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational