Sermons on Unconditional Pardon:

The Lord Whose Name Is Jealous Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 21, 2022

The way this name of God is used here is unique and only as part of the ten commandments or in the giving of the ten commandments. You could sum up the name of the Lord, Jealous as: it is his nature to give and expect us to obey the first two of the ten commandments.

The Lord Whose Name is Jealous Exodus 34:14 God is without sin. He is perfectly Holy. He is perfectly righteous. There is an exclusivity of worship God desires from his people. There are two of his names that reflect these aspects of his character. The Lord is our Holiness. The Lord is our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:14

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing God’s Promise Of Hope Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 15, 2022

The Lord gives us remedy for doubts that creep in about His ability to help or His concern to help when we are in a great crisis. God addresses His people, those redeemed by his grace to look away from their crisis (and doubts about Him) and embrace the facts about Him and the Hope they bring.

Sermon: Embracing God’s Promise of Hope Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31 “O Jacob, how can you say the Lord does not see your troubles? O Israel, how can you say God ignores your rights? 28 Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Methodist

"we're All One Family"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 15, 2023

Prejudice is a social evil present in every culture of our fallen world. It is holding negative attitudes towards others based on generalizations and stereotypes, resulting in discrimination. It is forming conclusions without consulting the facts.

The Apostle Paul affirms the unity and diversity of all nations in Acts 17. He was addressing Greeks who regarded themselves as superior race. Race matters only to racists; the rest of us care about character. It is distressing how people have twisted this passage to justify segregation. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Congregational

The Greatest Of These Is Love!

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jan 30, 2024

I was asked to lead the Bible study for this Sunday, February 4. I chose a love verse because Valentine's Day is in February.

The Greatest of These is LOVE! What are some powerful forces in life? What has the power to move you? Is faith a strong force? A mustard seed of faith can move mountains (Mark 11:23). What about hope? One great gift we have as believers in Christ is hope for the blessed future that lies ahead. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Hebrews 11:1, 1 John 4:16, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace For Salvation Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

In this lesson however, we will focus on the first aspect of Grace, which is the grace for salvation.

UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD The grace for salvation THE TWO MAIN DEFINITION OF GRACE In lesson 1 of this series, we defined what grace is and also learnt that Grace is like a two-sided coin. The grace of God involves more than the dimension of it simply being God's unmerited favor and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Omicron Christmas

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 9, 2021

Christmas Reflection

Omicron Christmas Christmas Reflection Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6, John 1:1-18. Dear sisters and brothers, We are in Omicron period of the deadly pandemic during the time of Christmas 2021. And we have Jesus the Word, the Light of the Human Race. Jesus the Word, the Light ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

"what Should We Do Then?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2021

A call to radical repentance.

“What Should We Do Then?” Luke 3:7-18 John the Baptist has appeared on the scene in order to prepare the people for the coming of Christ, the Messiah, the Kingdom of God incarnate in human form. “He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: United Methodist

And The Greatest Of These Is Love: A Sermon For The Fourth Sunday Of Advent.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 11, 2021

how should we understand love?

The Greatest of these is Love: A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 The verses we have just read from First Corinthians has been called “The Love Chapter.” It has been read at many weddings to set an example of how the bride and groom should love one another. /if this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"the Kind Of God We Are Dealing With"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2022

A sermon about learning to love like God.

“The Kind of God We Are Dealing With” Luke 6:27-38 Somebody hurt you and you can’t forget about it. Maybe it was yesterday; maybe it was last month. Maybe it was years ago and the memory of that injury still lurks in unguarded corners of your mind. It’s a monster, that irrepressible hate—an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

"identity"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 2, 2022

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent.

“Identity” Luke 4:1-13 A four-year old asked his mother: “Hey mom, what do you know about the devil?” Quite startled by this question she replied: “What YOU know about the devil?” “Well,” he began, “the devil talked to Jesus and the devil was mean.” Then, leaning closer to her and dropping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed With Every Blessing

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 2, 2022

We’re thoroughly blessed and cherished--absolutely, unconditionally and infinitely--by God, the great Lover of our souls. What would your life look like if you lived believing that wholeheartedly?

Henri Nouwen, the late Dutch Catholic priest, had a very interesting life and ministry--teaching courses on spirituality at Harvard and Yale, spending a year at a Trappist monastery, serving as a missionary to the poor in South America, and finally, coming home in the closing chapter of his life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

"the Messiah On A Colt"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 28, 2023

A sermon about the love and grace of God as seen through Palm Sunday.

Matthew 21:1-11 “The Messiah on a Colt” Palm Sunday stands out. We celebrate it every year, it’s the only time we get out that wooden donkey and have the children process down the center aisle waving palms. It’s an incredible worship experience. At the same time, it can be hard to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Supreme Demonstration Of God's Love

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 8, 2023

A sermon examining God's love for mankind.

THE SUPREME DEMONSTRATION OF GOD’S LOVE Romans 5:6-8 R.C Sproul said “The glory of Gospel is that God pronounces people “just” while they are still sinners. 1 John 4:8 says "God is love." God personifies love; in fact, if it has to do with God, it has to do with love. Someone has said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Family Tree

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2024

For the first Sunday in Advent. There is no one who is not good enough for God to love.

Matthew 1:1-17 Jesus’ Family Tree When I was in college I was walking across campus when I came across a woman who was in one of my classes. She also came to our Campus Bible study. She was maybe in her 50’s, which seemed ancient to me. We got into a long and in-depth conversation that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Righteousness?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2024

A sermon that seeks to answer the question: What does it mean to be righteous in the eyes of God?

“What is Righteousness?” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word “righteous?” Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with a red face who points a finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry god? Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist