Sermons on unconcious bias: showing 76-90 of 813

Can We Always Just Get Along?

Contributed by Edward Mccrary on Mar 8, 2013

Remember Rodney King's words? After having his rights violated, being beaten and left disfigured he coined a phrase that will out live him. He said "Can't we all just get along".

CAN WE ALWAYS JUST GET ALONG? Romans 12:10-21 Remember Rodney King's words? After having his rights violated, being beaten and left disfigured he coined a phrase that will out live him. He said "Can't we all just get along". His profound phrase poses a great question. Can we come to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Palestinian Problem, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 10, 2005

I want to try to my best ability to set the record straight about the issue at hand between the Jews and Arabs in the land named “Palestine” and the problem with the so-called “Palestinian refugees”.

“The Palestinian Problem” Pt. 1 Jeremiah 4:19 Today I want to try to my best ability to set the record straight about the issue at hand between the Jews and Arabs in the land named “Palestine” and the problem with the so-called “Palestinian refugees”. There are many myths to this problem and as ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #6 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2007

Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #6 Sermon Objective: Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Nazarene

A Call For Praise

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011

A simple devotional on praise for God

Psalm 33:1-22 Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. 2 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. 3 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. 4 For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why God's Impartiality Is So Important?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

(Romans 2:11) 1.

(Romans 2:11) 1. Have you ever wondered what would happen to us if God were not impartial? We live in a day when special interests are constantly seeking preferential treatment for a particular group and individual. Many people around the world suffer because of biased treatment given to some on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handling God's Word

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Apr 24, 2001

There are many preachers today who mishandle God’s Holy Writ--some use it to make money and teach false doctrine, some use it to beat people over the head, some use it to justify wicked habits and styles of living; look into II Timothy 2 and find out how God wants His servants to use His word!

HOW WE SHOULD HANDLE GOD’S WORD II TIMOTHY 2:9-26 Introduction: Read II Peter 3:15-16. Many preachers and teachers are just what these verses describe—unstable—and many times as they get up to preach or teach, they actually wrest the Scriptures. We must learn how to respond to God’s word and how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16, 2 Timothy 2:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow & The Judge

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 18, 2008

Its obvious what this is all about – yes, no. Another challenging way of reading this passage.

The widow & the judge Its obvious what this is all about – yes? Actually just in case we didn’t get it, Luke tells us Jesus gave His own interpretation. So, its a story about persistence in prayer and God’s compassion and responsiveness. Isn’t it? Well let’s just think a little about it. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Sins Of The Saints And Its Remedies Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 4, 2016

This passage talks about misunderstanding developed by Joseph on Mary. Misunderstanding could have spoiled the plan of God. Many Godly people give place for Satan to use them and destroy the ministry. Real understanding of the Scripture brings joy to all

First Advent Sunday Mathew 1:18-25 Introduction: After the period of 400 dark years, the Lord sent good news to Mary that he would be born in her womb. But Satan tried his level best to destroy the plan of God by bringing dis honor to this couple by separating them. However Joseph listen to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

How Oft Is Oft

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 10, 2024

Over the years, I have seen some confusion over how often oft is.

1 Cor 11:25  After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. Over the years, I have seen some confusion over how often oft is. Some churches practice this monthly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Jan 16, 2021

A walk with Christ is life changing and affirming. One worth sharing with others.

THE JOURNEY Proverbs 1:1 - 5 An old quote attributed to an ancient Chinese philosopher named Lao Tzu, who lived in the 4th century BC goes as follows; “A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” What Lao Tzu implies with this philosophical thought is that it does not matter ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-5

Denomination: Adventist

No Publicity Stunt: Missing God In Plain Sight Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 16, 2024

How do you explain that when people want to curse, they don’t say, “Muhammed,” but they swear by saying the words “Jesus Christ”? Why do Muslims, Sikhs, Mormons, Unitarians, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Deists all find a way to incorporate Jesus into their religion?

Have you heard someone say, “I wouldn’t bet the farm on that if I were you?” There are a lot you cannot of people you cannot count on. But there’s one you can bet the farm on, and His name is Jesus. Find John 7 with me, if you will. Jesus finds Himself poked and prodded by the public in every ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro Class #7a - Foundational Rules Of Bible Interpretation Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A class on the Fundamentals of Interpreting the Bible (2 Parts)

1. The Bible is generally easy to understand. It is not confusing or mystical. This is why it’s OK to study a Bible in our language. Most passages and verses are plain and clear. We understand what is being said easily and right away. But in some verses we can run into difficulty, so we turn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Out Of Your Mind

Contributed by Anne Robertson on May 26, 2003

The understanding of Holy Communion comes through experience more than rational thought.

GOING OUT OF YOUR MIND TEXT: Luke 24:13-35 One of my favorite books for mindless reading is the Science Fiction parody, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, probably because it contains one of my favorite illustrations of being mindless. The people of the universe are burning to know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Methodist

Familiarity Breeds Contempt Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 12, 2007

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

Familiarity Breeds Contempt Mark 5:17; 6:1-6 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Sermon point: From a human perspective the adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” has some truth to it. However, from a divine perspective, God is fully familiar with us and loves us with an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Joseph The Grand Vizier Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2006

Joseph was a key figure in Egyptian history, but was he Imhotep?

Joseph the Grand Vizier (Genesis 41) 1. The sermons and presentations in this series will be, by nature, uneven. Some weeks, more Bible less Egyptology. Other weeks vice-versa. I could solve this by speaking for two hours at a shot, thus giving us a balanced mixture. Some instinct in me tells ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible