Sermons on Unfair:

The Prodigal Fathe Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father Luke 15:11-32 August 23, 2009 Merriam-Webster online Dictionary defines ‘prodigal’ as, 1: characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure: lavish <a prodigal feast> <prodigal outlays for her clothes>; and 2: recklessly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Some of us here are living as if we were in a dark cold tomb where no light could enter. We are dressed in our Sunday best and some of us will probably be buried looking very much like we are today. But friend what is on the inside in your heart?

I am the resurrection John Chapter 11 Mark Aarssen New St. Andrews Dover March 3, 2013 Week 3. We travel with Jesus from safety to danger The Holy Land was split in four sections ruled by four brothers As long as Jesus did not cross the line He would be safe from Herod As long as you and I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

M25 Christians

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on May 22, 2013

In being “Christ like” in the present day, we too can share in the whole of God’s mission; by demonstrating God’s love in the world we live in, by allowing our actions to match our words, we can demonstrate a very effective way of revealing God and makin

Just over ninety eight years ago, the founder of The Salvation Army stood on the platform of the Royal Albert Hall and gave what would be his last ever speech to the masses of Salvationists gathered in front of him. A small portion of that speech has found its way into the hearts and minds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Election In The "Poetry" Books Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 12, 2015

What God said about His sovereignty via David, the other Psalmists, Job, and Solomon.

Job At the end of the debate of the book of Job, it is God versus Job in a predictable win for the Lord God Almighty. In 40:8-14, God asks, "Would you condemn Me that you may be justified? There are echoes of this sentiment in Paul's words about replying against God, in Romans. The doctrines of ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fertilizers Of The Heart

Contributed by John Ong on Jul 7, 2015

How do you want to grow? Do you want a fruitful or an inconsistent life? What kind of soil is your heart?

How do you want to grow? Do you want a fruitful or an inconsistent life? What kind of soil is your heart? Browsing through the Bible, “The Parable of the Sower” could be found in Mark 4: 2-9, Luke 8: 4-8, Mark 4: 13-20, Matthew 13: 18-23 and Matthew 13: 3-9. It is all about a sower who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"We" Are Killing Our Children!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 24, 2018

in response to the Parkland massacre

On Valentine’s Day, a day to celebrate love, the expectation is that couples would enjoy a nice dinner, chocolates or roses, that would normally cause their hearts to flutter. However, this year on February 14th, hearts were not moved by love, but by the horror of yet another mass murder of our ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Workmen's Compensation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

God's blessings don't come as a result of the work we put in, but rather are totally dependent on God's grace.

Matthew 20:1-16 “Workmen’s Compensation” INTRODUCTION We all have a gut reaction when we perceive what we believe to be unfairness or injustice. Mention illegal aliens and blood pressures will rise as you talk about how they’re using our health and educational systems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Lazy Bones Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 1, 2009

Several jokes and illustrations on how to know if you are lazy--then what the Bible says about it and how to be diligent as a servant of the Lord. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Lazy Bones II Thessalonians 3:6-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LazyBones.html If a problem is not dealt with is usually doesn’t go away...instead it gets worse. Ill.—small splinter in finger is just irritating at first, but eventually it will become infected and much more serious over time. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

"I Will Not Believe" Series

Contributed by Tim May on Apr 13, 2015

When Thomas says, “I will not believe what he is really saying is I want to believe I just have a different set of criteria than the one you are offering me.

INTRODUCTION: Nobody likes to be perceived as being naive or gullible. - My experince at RAF Greenham Common - Having sailors stand the Mail Buoy Watch - Sending my brother to get a can of dehydrated water. When Thomas says, “I will not believe what he is really saying is I want to believe ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Methodist

"Check The Fruits, Fix The Roots” --8th Sunday In Ordinary Time

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 4, 2019

Our First Reading relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: faults revealed when one speaks, santification, and discernment

Sirach, chapter 27, from our First Reading, relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: 1). The first is the image of shaking a mesh strainer to reveal the husks from the kernel which is similar to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Working For A Living

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

We will define proper perspective for work; paid, unpaid, school, home

Opening illustration: This is a lesson I began to learn shortly after becoming a Christian, while serving in themilitary in England. There were several of us who had just set out on the Christian adventure. In ourenthusiasm to serve Christ we somehow concluded that we didn’t need to concern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Overcomers Sermon Ii: Overcoming The Negative Effects Of Yielding To Temptation Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 20, 2020

To overcome as did Joseph and Jesus, learn the principles that empower children of God not only to recognize but to withstand the temptations of life.

Overcome the Negative Effects of Yielding to Temptation When teaching Christians of your caliber and high level of maturity, my assumption is that yielding to temptation is for the most part a thing of the past, and that you have become a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Grumblers And The Scandal Of Grace

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 19, 2020

In this text Jesus tells the parable (Laborers in the Vineyard) in which Jesus is saying to his critics: “Your idea of God is all wrong, this is what God is like: The kingdom of God is like a “good employer.”

In Jesus Holy Name September 20, 2020 Text: Matthew 20:1-2,15 Redeemer Grumblers & The Scandal of Grace John Reuman in his book “Jesus in the Church’s Gospel’s” writes; “Jesus….stressed the “grace of God”. Mercy, goodness and love for sinful humanity is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-2, Matthew 20:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

"Tricky Words, Tricky Questions”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 16, 2020

Taxes, Taxes California is considering a "Wealth and Exit Tax" Religious leaders need Jesus dead. Jesus would have said, "Whose image is on you?" “Are you reflecting God’s character?” if the discussion continued. It did not.

In Jesus Holy Name October 18, 2020 Text: Matthew 21:45,46a, 22:15 Redeemer “Tricky Words, Tricky Questions” Benjamin Franklin has often been quoted as saying, "In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes." Many have figured out ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15, Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Gets The Last Word: An Exposition Of Matthew 22:34-46

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 17, 2020

Jesus has the last word with the Pharisees just as He did with the Sadducees. And He will have the last word on everything just as He had the first. Sermon for Proper 25 After Pentecost Year A

Jesus Gets the Last Word: An Exposition of Matthew 22:34-46 The passage we are studying this morning occurred at the Temple just a few days before His arrest, trial, and crucifixion. The Pharisees and Sadducees had taken turns trying to trap Jesus in His words. The Sadducees had just tried to trap ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible