Sermons on Things The Lord Hates:

A Compassionate Lord Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 13, 2017

As Jesus surveyed the multitude, He saw them as sheep without a shepherd. He saw their need and spoke many things to them. I am glad He is aware of our need and has compassion toward us.

A Compassionate Lord Mark 6: 30-34 As we continue through the sixth chapter of Mark, I realized we have discussed much in varied settings within this chapter. Jesus dealt with rejection in His hometown of Nazareth, the disciples were sent out to minister in pairs of two, and we read of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

Love's Response To Hate Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Thank God for the cross and the record we have of it, for not only is our salvation dependent upon it, but the reality of all Jesus taught is dependent upon what we see and hear at the cross.

One of the most diabolical criminals of his day, and the first big time American gangster, was also a very impressive pulpit orator. John Murrell as a youth was caught for horse stealing, and after a public whipping he was sent to prison. He declared eternal vengeance upon society for this, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

The Thing About This Series

Contributed by Tim White on Nov 7, 2011

What is the key to 2 Corinthians 4:15. You have to go back to verse six and an old testament story to get the full picture and impact to see the power of this promise.

The Thing About "This": 2 Corinthians 4:15 (6-15) I want us to take a look at our theme verse and see if we can find the key word to unlocking the meaning and power in it tonight. I hope to be brief. 2Co 4:15 For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Men Hate The Church? Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A sermon focused on how the church can better reach out to men

INTRO * New television series (I don't like) o Sons of Anarchy Anarchy = without government or law * Suggesting that tough, strong, cool guys are above the law * It's TV's version of the tough guy o A mans, man o Because TV often portrays the man as a „X Bumbling „X Out-of-date „X Lost ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2002

We must keep our focus forever on what is important to God!

KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 6: 33 But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. Acts 13: 22 --- I have found David the son of Jessie, a man after mine own heart, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hate In America The Death Of Charlie Kirk

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Sep 13, 2025

SHOWING GODS LOVE

Hate in America the death of Charlie Kirk We see more hate in our society today, because of this woke system being introduced to our society, they tell you, to do what makes you feel good, Don’t worry about anyone else, But yourself ,which we know is totally wrong. In I John 4 17 to 21 1 Jn 4:7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-21

First Things

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 21, 2004

At the first of the year it seems good to think of the “first things” God wants us to do. Following are most of the NT scriptures with the word “first” in them.

FIRST THINGS Matthew 6:31-34 and other Scriptures Intro One week a Sunday school teacher had just finished telling her class the Christmas story, how Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem and how Jesus was born there. So the teacher asked, "Who do you think the most important woman in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34, 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Hates Our Worship

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Our worship of God can be rejected. Today we examine ourselves to see if God accepts our worship.

Introductory Considerations 1. "I hate, I despise your religious feasts; I cannot stand your assemblies. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps." Your pianos and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Effective Worker For The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

We all know that some folks do some things better than others.

This is true in so many ways, for example: • Some handle their money better than others • Some are better at sports than others • Some do a better job in scholastics than others • Some are more skillful in music than others. (1 Samuel 16:16 tells us that David was skillful at playing the harp, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of Things Not Seen

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Joshua 1:10-18 [ NKJV ] Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, "Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, 'Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving yo

A. Joshua 1:10-18 [ NKJV ] Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, "Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, 'Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 2, 2005

Remembering what really matters in our walk with Christ.

“KEEPING THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING” LUKE 10:38-42 TREY HARRIS T-Boy and Marie had a farm. Mule died. T-Boy said, “Hitch me up.” Marie got behind the plow. Got to end of the row the man kept going. Marie yelled, “Stop!” T-Boy kept going until he was so caught up he couldn’t get out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Why Does God Hate Sin?

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

Some thoughts I shared about God’s hatred of sin in a recent sermon.

Some thoughts I shared about God’s hatred of sin in a recent sermon. 1) God hates sin because it is the very antithesis of His nature. The psalmist describes God’s hatred of sin this way: “For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; no evil dwells with You” (Psalm 5:4). 2) God hates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:4, Revelation 6:8, Genesis 3:8, Psalm 16:11, Matthew 15:14, 1 John 2:11, Judges 16:21, Romans 6:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do They Hate Us So?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2015

I must confess that there is something else that I don’t understand – why there seems to be such hatred in this world against anything that is considered to be Christian.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. There is a beautiful old hymn that begins with these words: “Love sent my Savior to die in my stead. Why should He love me so?" And ends by asking, "Why should my Savior to Calvary go? Why should He love me so?” How would you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

These Things Ought Not To Be

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2023

You can tell from the text of my sermon today I am going to preach about the tongue.

Perhaps some are assuming the reason I am preaching on this subject is because some members in the church are mis-using their tongue in the church. But if you think this you are absolutely wrong!!! God as my witness as I stand in this pulpit before you and the God I love and serve…I AM ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is Love, Why Did He Hate Esau?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 4, 2024

“Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have HATED, and I have turned his mountains into a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals’” (Malachi 1:2-3 NIV - emphasis mine)

The Bible is very clear that God’s essence is love (1 John 4:7-10). He has always been love, even before He created the first human beings. He has always sought to have a close relationship with them because they were made for this love. The entire story of humanity is wrapped up within it. Love is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13, Genesis 27:29, Proverbs 6:16-19, Malachi 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational