Sermons on Tolerance:

A Special Message: Our Only Hope

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 22, 2020

This special message is about how the church is to respond to this current worldwide pandemic, racial violence, and economic devastation. It is truly our only hope if we are going to survive.

A Special Message Our Only Hope by Pastor Dennis Lee ** Watch at also at: https://youtu.be/NrrvnNUK6l0 Who would have ever thought that in such a short amount of time, a couple of months to be exact, that we could have experienced such devastation and loss, not only here in America, with our loss ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3, 1 Peter 4:17, James 1:27, Ezekiel 33:11, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 37:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Don't Get Blind Sided Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 31, 2022

If you've ever said, "I didn't see that coming," you've been blind-sided. It happens to churches, too.

Blind Sided lanny smith Seven / Pergamum / Revelation 2:12–17   Intro: • Hit from the blind side [IMAGE]. • Generally, to attack or hit from an unexpected direction or from an area that is unprepared. • Well known as a football term to describe the left tackle for a right-handed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Ephesians 6:17, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forbearance, Long Suffering, Peace!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 12, 2022

Forbearance can mean long tempered... Keep your temper, no one else wants it... Longsuffering is a fruit of the spirit...

MEEKNESS! FOLLOW PEACE! FORBEARANCE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE FRUIT OF GOD’S SPIRIT IS CLEAR… MORE THAN TOLERANCE? FORBEARANCE! SEEK LOVE NOT MANIPULATION.. Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:12-13, Proverbs 25:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruitful Not Foolish Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 3, 2019

Immature judgmental attitudes and actions are foolish, but mature non-judgmental discernment of needs that leads to the doing of good deeds are fruitful and worthy of our Lord's commendation.

MATURE CHRISTIANS ARE KNOWN BY FRUITFULNESS NOT FOOLISHNESS! Have you ever been called to jury duty? Why were you called? If selected to serve, what were you expected to do? Make a judgment, based on evidence, with regard to a matter before the court. You were instructed by the judge to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

You Smell Like Hell Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

The last in our series on Jude. In this sermon we discuss how Jude tells his readers how to rescue those who are on the verge of eternity without the Lord.

You Smell Like Hell Text: Jude 22 – 25 By: Ken McKinley Well we are finishing up our study of Jude tonight, and we are going to be looking at verses 20 through 25 so lets go ahead and turn to the book of Jude and read the last few verses there (read). I’ve titled my sermon tonight, “You Smell ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 20, 2016

Would Jesus weep over America?

LORD FORGIVE ME IF I MAKE YOU WEEP John 11:33-35, Heb .5:5-7, and Luke 19:28-44 (Illustration) A little boy was standing outside a busy mall, crying. People would stop by and ask him what was wrong. He would say " I want my mommy" People felt sorry for him, and gave him dimes to stop him from ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

We All Got Issues!!! But God

Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on May 21, 2023

This story about the woman with the issue of blood in the Bible will empower, encourage and inspire you.

We all have issues. Some of us have big issues others have small issues but it can be certain that we all have issues. Some of us have come to realize that we have issues while others of us are still trying to figure out what’s wrong with everyone else in the world It is worse for a person who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s People’s Response To His Judgment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 16, 2025

God’s judgment will fall upon the whole Earth, but His city is kept within His protection; a place reserved & provided for by Him! It is a place that is guarded (walls and gates), with access only through one way: Jesus!

Isaiah, Part 10 God’s People’s Response to His Judgment Isaiah 24:1-23, Isaiah 25:1-12, and Isaiah 26:1-6 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve chosen to worship with us - Last week, we saw the future punishment of Satan, and the hope it does bring -- REALIZE: If God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-23, Isaiah 25:1-12, Isaiah 26:1-6, John 15:1-4, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Part Of The Harvest

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 20, 2025

Jesus sent his people out to evangelize the world. We need to be doing this today if we want the church to survive into the future.

Being a Part of the Harvest Luke 10:1-16 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 10:1 Now after this the Lord appointed seventy-two others, and sent them in pairs ahead of Him to every city and place where He Himself was going to come. 2 And He was saying to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Living The Truth Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

The believer needs to learn, receive, and practice the truth.

Living the Truth Introduction, Review – How to Have God’s Peace and Joy I. Rejoice in the Lord (v4) (Celebrate) II. Lighten Up (5) (Tolerate) III. Supplicate (6, 7) IV. Meditate (8) V. Activate Text, Philippians 4:9 I. Learn the Truth A. Greek word, Manthano (man-than-o) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unity Of Believers

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Paul begins to exhort the reader’s of the church of Ephesus and to us today to promote the unity of the church through godly living.

UNITY OF BELIEVERS Ephesians 4:1-6 INTRO: Paul begins to exhort the reader’s of the church of Ephesus and to us today to promote the unity of the church through godly living. Illustration Throwing darts at others and hitting Christ. “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Live & In Person Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Today we meet grace…live & in person. Literally the person who is grace. Not just a person named grace; a gracious person; a person with much grace…but grace Himself.

Today we meet grace…live & in person. Literally the person who is grace. Not just a person named grace; a gracious person; a person with much grace…but grace Himself. John 1:14-17 the Word, Jesus Christ Why is grace important? What will grace do for you? 1. Help you appreciate God’s gifts to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be In A Hurry

Contributed by Simeon Bali on May 29, 2020

All of us one time or the other have prayed and asked God for something and have had to wait on the answer. Waiting is one of life's most difficult tasks. The waiting room is a land where time stands still; it seems as if progress has come to a screeching halt.

We live in a society where everything is instant. We have become a society where delays are not accepted or tolerated. (We wait when in hospital, on ATM machine etc) Most of us are waiting for something and it could be; 1. Waiting and hoping that conditions will change for the better. 2. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3, Hebrews 10:37-38, Psalm 27:14

The Owner Of It All

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 11, 2004

God is the owner of all things and we are just the stewards of what He has entrusted us with! This is a newsletter devotional for stewardship month

The Owner of it All 2 Corinthians 9:8 Newsletter Devotional Is all of that stuff that you have really yours? Does it really belong to you or is there something else at work in this life? I think that for the most part, the church as a whole does not understand the concept of stewardship because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul's Prayer For The Philippian Church #2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Paul prays that the church would choose excellence,integrity, and the fruit of righteousness.

#6 4-29-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (2) Text; Philippians 1:9-11 Introduction; Summary: Paul was a man of prayer and he prayed for their spiritual maturity. That they would abound more in God’s love. III. Paul Prays that they would choose Excellence A. Excellence is built ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God