Sermons on Turn Other Cheek:

Be A Salty Christian

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 10, 2018

Despite the dangers of overuse, salt is essential for life and in proper proportions has many good qualities. No wonder Jesus said, “You are tye salt of the earth. This sermon explores 3 ways believers are to be like salt.

Be a Salty Christian Chuck Sligh June 3, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please ask for “Salty Christians 2018”. INTRO VIDEO CLIP: Deep Thoughts from a Shallow Christian: Salt of the Earth version (51 sec.) TEXT: Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Open Eyes And An Open Heart

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Let us reach out to those who are pushed aside like the Jews have been, those who are marginalized because of their race or religion or other prejudice. We should not fear that which we do not understand but rather we should seek to understand that which we fear.

Open eyes and an open heart Matthew 25:31-46NIV This week I helped my Mom with her citizenship. My Mother is an American citizen and proud of it. But here in Canada she is a landed immigrant and the last time she went through the border at Canada she was reminded that her landed immigrant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Makes The Church Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2020

What make a church successful? Is it lots of money? A great preacher? Great outreach programs and internal programming? Oddly enough, the early church didn't have that - and yet they turned the world upside down. What did the early church have that made the difference?

Flip Wilson was a popular black comedian several years ago, and among the routines he did were skits about a Preacher at the “What’s Happening Now Church.” One of his skits went like this: He’d shout out: "If this church is going to serve God it’s got to get down on its knees and crawl!!!” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go And Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 27, 2016

In the face of change, go and be a blessing.

When I say the word “Viking”, what comes to mind? For me, the word conjures up medieval people of the sea, who terrorized the poor land lubbers on the coasts of Europe and other places. However, the Vikings didn’t see themselves that way. They thought of themselves as farmers and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let Us Consider

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 10, 2019

We must understand our great obligation and mutual responsibility to care for each other and our Church community. May we spur one another on to love and good works!

THOMAS JEFFERSON WAS NOTED AS SAYING, “A CANDLE LOSES NOTHING WHEN IT LIGHTS ANOTHER CANDLE.” SHARING. MENTORSHIP. ENCOURAGEMENT. CARING. GIVING. SUPPORTING. LIKE A CANDLE LIGHTING ANOTHER CONDEL, THESE WORDS CAN USE TO DESCRIBE THE CHRISTIAN WHO CULTIVATES AND ENRICHES THE LIVES OF ANOTHER AND ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Corinthians 13:7-8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Benefits Of Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 20, 2019

Choose to love and receive God's assurance to your heart, God's answer to your prayer, and God's abiding presence in your life.

A young bride to be was very nervous on the day before her wedding, so she went to speak with her pastor. “I'm afraid I might not make it through the ceremony properly,” she confessed. The pastor assured her that everything would be fine: “When you enter the church tomorrow and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fly High - Acts Part 16 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2006

Acts chapter 18 reveals the importance of passing the torch onto to others so that the spread of the Gospel can continue. The Heart beat of the message of Christ goes on as others pass it on to others and take the time to mentor and disciple others.

Fly High – Acts part 16 On the lighter side of life: See funny pictures from aha.com Scripture Text: Acts 18 The Holy Bible, New International Version. Pradis In Corinth Ac 18:1 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. Ac 18:2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 10, 2005

Christ-followers seek to model His character when others choose to harm or humiliate us.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: Living a Life of Integrity"0 SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:38-48 TITLE: “LOVE YOUR ENEMIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A truck driver is sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing In The Gap

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 2, 2005

How we should pray for others and stand in the gap as a intercessor for other people and our nation. 6 things that we should pray for others

SBC Philippi 12/12/04 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Standing In the Gap Ezekiel 22:27-31 Primary Purpose: To speak to the church about the importance of intercession. Most of the great men of God in the Bible all had this one thing in common- they were great intercessors for their people. From Daniel’s ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Meaningful Marriage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 6, 2021

If you want to improve your marriage, spend time with each other, help each other, and fit each other for the glory of God.

After reading a book called Man of the House during his commute home from work, the enlightened husband stormed into his house to confront his wife. Pointing his finger in her face, he said, “From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house, and my word is law. Tonight, you are to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Have Seen The Lord! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 11, 2023

This is the narrative of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was such a radical event in human history that it turned the world upside down.

1 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2 She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crowd Or Friend?

Contributed by Daniel Park on Jan 11, 2016

You are either helping someone get closer to Christ (4 friends that carried the paralytic) or hinder them from receiving a healing (like the crowd)

From an early age, I was told that there are two types of friends in this world. One that would make you a better person and the other that would drag you down. When I was in junior high, I ran away from home. It was about a comment that my mom made on a Sunday afternoon that made me SO UPSET! As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Legacy Of The Pew: Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2016

Sowing seeds today results in bearing fruit tomorrow which in turn leaves a spiritual legacy!

Video Illustration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEbQswNB6Wc Chris Tomlin Jesus video Theme – Legacy of the Pew! (power point slide 1) Thesis: Sowing seeds today results in bearing fruit tomorrow which in turn leaves a spiritual legacy! (power point slide 2) Summary of new ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Deuteronomy 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Listen To Rose Or Sally

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 24, 2020

The devil has a large propaganda machine. Do not listen. Change channels or turn off the radio.

If you are somewhat a student of military history like I am, you are well aware of a couple of enemy propagandists named Tokyo Rose and Axis Sally. These ladies had a regular radio show that tried to demoralize Allied troops. They would talk about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Genesis 3:1, 1 Corinthians 14:10

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing Jesus Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 4, 2007

John 1 describes three ways in which Jesus was introduced to the world. Now it is our turn.

The Pastor/Spouse retreat Sue and I attended last week was an incredibly rich time. We got to hear a wonderful speaker and learned to know 50 other pastors and spouses a little better. I want to tell you what happened on Monday night as we heard stories about what God is doing in other ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Brethren