Sermons on Un Friendly:

La Respuesta De JesÚs Al Prejuicio Y La DiscriminaciÓn

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

En mi adaptación de un sermón de Eric Carey-Holt, me he centrado en lo que creo que fue la intención original del Señor en su parábola del buen samaritano, abordando el problema de la discriminación racial y prejuicios socioeconómicos, de género y religiosos.

Un investigador descubrió en una encuesta que el 49% de las personas entrevistadas dijo que podrían contar la historia del buen samaritano si se lo pidieran, el 45% dijo que no podría hacerlo, y el 6% no estaba seguro de poder hacerlo. Entre los que asisten a los servicios religiosos ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Quand Notre Cœur Marche AprÈs Nos Yeux

Contributed by James Dina on Jun 26, 2021

Veille sur tes yeux et ton cœur avec une grande diligence. Gardez vos yeux, de peur qu'ils n'ensorcellent votre cœur. Veillez sur vos cœurs, de peur qu'ils ne soient pris au piège par vos yeux. Là où l'œil est plein d'adultère, le cœur l'est aussi.

QUAND NOTRE CŒUR MARCHE APRÈS NOS YEUX " Si mon pas s'est détourné du chemin, si mon cœur a marché après mes yeux, et si quelque tache s'est attachée à mes mains ;" (JOB 31:7) Le cœur peut-il marcher après les yeux ? OU l'œil peut-il ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

De-Friending

Contributed by James Maxwell on Feb 14, 2012

FACEBOOK allows us to communicate in good ways and bad.

“DEFRIENDING” Mark 14:10-11 10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. 11 They were delighted to hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportunity to hand him over. How many of you use FACEBOOK? Say a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Schemes Of The Devil Part 4: Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Parts 4 & 5 of this series focuses on unforgiveness.

The Schemes of the Devil Part 4: Un-forgiveness Scripture: Eph. 6:11-12; Mark 11:24-26; Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: This is part four of my series focused on the schemes of the devil. The foundational scripture for this series is Ephesians 6:11-12 which says “Put on the full armor of God so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Of Moses And The Stool Pigeon

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 25, 2002

Change in the congregations of America is difficult and is often resisted. This sermon looks at Moses as a model for transformation and change in a church.

The Story of Moses and the Stool Pigeon Exodus 13:17-18 Deuteronomy 8:1-16 In 1914 a very sad thing happened when Martha died. Martha was the last of passenger pigeons. One hundred years earlier the passenger pigeons covered the landscape. It was not uncommon for flocks of over one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18, Deuteronomy 8:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If God Is For Us.

Contributed by Chris Summers on May 11, 2005

If God is for us who can be against us.

If God is for us who can stand against us. Good morning everyone . Today i want to talk about that special someone at work , or school for some of us, the person who you just want to avoid at all cost . The one you are sure doesn’t know Christ and never will. The one who pushes every button ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Do They See Jesus In Me?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2008

A sermon about being the Church of unconditional love.

"Do they See Christ in Me?" Luke 19:1-10 By Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN graceumcsd.org Let’s ask ourselves this question. Would the most reviled of sinners feel welcome and loved in our churches? Would drug addicts, prostitutes, those who have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Either All For God Or Not At All Series

Contributed by David Hanna on Sep 15, 2013

Galations, Romans, and Revelations..it's either all for God or not at all

For every boy and girl, man and woman, for the uplifting of the Body of Christ who's under the sound of my voice, not for a big name or a reputation of mine own, I testify to God that with the only True non foul-able edifying Word of God that.. this is my Bible it's trust-worthy and true, right ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: *other

#4 Understanding Loove: Kindness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 5, 2016

In this series we are pondering LOVE? What is real love? Love must be kind. Do we care more for others than for self? KINDNESS IS LOVE IN ACTION.

#4 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: KINDNESS... LOVE IN ACTION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV) Charity suffereth long, and is kind; --- 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NLT) Love is patient and kind. --- 1 Corinthians 13:4 (MSG) Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom Isnt Free, Persecution Comes To The Church.

Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Jun 7, 2014

Speaks of the Positive Mindset that comes from being ready to suffer persecution.

Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Free, Freedom what does that mean? Freedom is a Paradox Word. In the Midst of Suffering there is Joy…….Generosity in poverty…Power in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Communicate Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Communicate how the innovation will meet a genuine felt need of the people. Demonstrate how the change will meet some immediate needs as well as holding promise for long term needs. Distinguish between needs and wants. Some people may want to own a new Pe

HOW TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE 1. Communicate a respect for the people’s traditions, culture, and appreciation for its leaders. Express your desire to see that the people receive the maximum benefits both in the short range and the long range. Benefits should include not only monetary, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slow Down And Shut Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 5, 2005

24th in series on Joshua. This is about jumping to conclusions about someone else’s faith, and how it’s much safer not to speculate.

Joshua 22:1-34 – Slow Down and Shut Up (NOTE: I draw heavily on Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christian for this message. And the reference I make to Pentecostals are towards the Jesus-only variety, not the Trinitarian varieties.) Maybe you have heard the poem called The Cookie Thief, by ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34, Joshua 22:11-34

Denomination: Baptist

Submission Is Not Weakness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024

submitting ourselves to the Lord.

Help Wanted: Relationship or Religion Submission is not weakness James 4:7-10 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. We continue with our series Help Wanted; Relationship or Religion. We won’t take the time today to recap but we have looked at several key things about having a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Nazarene

"Radical Hospitality"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2007

To become a vibrant, fruitful, growing congregation requires a change of attitudes, practices, and values.

Romans 15:1-12 (the Message) “Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Radical Hospitality” (Based largely on the book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by: Robert Shnase) Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United Methodist Church 9833 Hixson Pike Soddy Daisy, TN During a recent Bible study here at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Called To Be Rebels Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006

Looking at Jesus’ Temple cleansing, we can see He was a social revolutionary and a rebel against the culture, even the religious culture. This sermon calls people to rebel as well, as long as they’re obeying God.

John 2:13-25 – Called to be Rebels You may have heard of Emily Post. She was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. She was the Martha Stewart of her day. Although she wrote a syndicated newspaper column and for a time also hosted a radio program, what made her famous was her book, called ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist