Sermons on Unfairness:

The Hand Of Grace

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023

It isn’t a story about work and wages. It isn’t a story about justice or fairness. It is a story about life in the church when new saints are included with those who have been in faith for a life time. They, too, receive the vast blessings of God’s grace, forgiveness, and eternal life.

Jesus, when speaking about the wealthy owner, said to the disciples, “Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or, are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Matthew 20:1-16 Friends in Christ, Let’s begin here: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Value Of Gratefulness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 8, 2022

The value of living in a perpetual state of gratefulness is that it always leads us deeper in faith and closer to Jesus.

DON MOEN, A HIGHLY RESPECTED CHRISTIAN MUSICIAN, PUBLISHED THESE WORDS FOR A SONG IN 1990: “GIVE THANKS WITH A GRATEFUL HEART, GIVE THANKS TO THE HOLY ONE, GIVE THANKS BECAUSE HE'S GIVEN JESUS CHRIST, HIS SON… AND NOW LET THE WEAK SAY, "I AM STRONG," LET THE POOR SAY, "I AM ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Romans 1:21, Galatians 2:8-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Favoritism Forbidden PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

Showing favoritism goes against God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves, and we should strive to treat everyone equally, as God does.

Good morning, church family! Today we are diving headfirst into the book of James. We're going to discuss a topic that we all wrestle with from time to time. That's right, we're talking about favoritism, and how it goes against the Golden Rule and God's judgement. It's a tough subject, but as Billy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Topics: Treat Others, Golden Rule

When Gods Are Entertaining But Not Convincing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores God's providence in our lives, encouraging us to trust in His divine wisdom beyond the noise and chaos of the world. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. We gather here today, our hearts filled with hope and our spirits eager for the Word of God. Let's take a moment to open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom that is about to be shared. Opening Scripture Reading – Our Scripture passage for today is Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Topics: Persuaded

Trust His Heart

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Apr 9, 2003

This sermon is based on Hosea 11 and is an attempt to help us feel the heart of God. Too often sermons deal with the divine will or mind while ignoring the divine heart. This sermon is designed to address this issue.

TRUST HIS HEART Hosea 11:1-11 If we wish to know God’s will we can refer to his law. If we wish to understand his mind we can study his revelation. But how do we handle his heart? I have but one intention today: To usher you into the presence of Almighty God and allow you to feel his pulse, to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

A Commitment To Joy Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001

How can we have true joy?

"Once . . . we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future . . . . this girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved." . . . Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Suicide - Waking Up In A Devil's Hell

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 24, 2001

A factual problem amongst our unbelieving youth between the ages of 15 - 19.

suicide "waking up in a devil’s hell" Outline 1) Rejection of God’s soverein authority 2) eternal separation We will look at an area of life that has not gotten it’s share of attention. Teenage suicide in america. as a character ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Do Right When You've Been Wronged

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002

How should a Christian react to being wronged?

How To Do Right When You’ve Been Wronged Open: The title of my message this morning is: “HOW TO DO RIGHT, WHEN YOU’VE BEEN WRONGED” It happens to all of us at one time or another. We know we didn’t do anything wrong, we were innocent in the situation. We didn’t provoke or incite, but someone ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Acts 8:32, Romans 12:19, Romans 12:17-18, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whine And Cheese

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 20, 2002

Quit whining and be happy with whatever God gives you.

Whine and Cheese Walk around the congregation for a few minutes complaining. Reminds me of a guy I used to work with who called complainers whinebabies. When I used to hear people whining and complaining, I would ask them what kind of cheese they wanted to go with their whine. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's The World Coming To?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 29, 2005

We can make a difference in this world today.

WHAT’S THE WORLD COMING TO? ACTS 10:34 - 44 1. INTRODUCTION You can’t have a conversation in England without talking about the weather – perfectly understandable when we seem to have all the seasons in one day – except for summer of course! Similarly it seems we can’t have a conversation with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

Chasing The Stable-Boy Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004

Instead of following after the "power and prestige of the world" how about following the humility of Christ?

I visited with an incensed high school student last week. Apparently her father had decided they weren’t going to get a Christmas tree or put up any of the other usually seasonal decorations. Instead they would have “Birthday” balloons and a birthday cake. And the presents would be arranged around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

These words of Jesus confront us as we consider what the implications are for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. This cross on whom my Saviour died remains a mystery to me. I cling to it because it is the center symbol of my faith. I know my Saviour died for me. I know he took upon Himself all of my sin. I have heard countless sermons about the cross and preached many about it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Commandment

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

A clear answer to the question, "What Would Jesus Do?"

Mark 12:28-31 The Great Commandment INTRODUCTION: Charles Sheldon’s classic, In His Steps has achieved its greatest fame in the last few years. The novel about one church’s decision to live by the question, “What would Jesus do?” has inspired sequels, merchandise, clothing, and every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Risk Taking- Risk Blessing

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 16, 2001

Are you willing to risk an encounter with Jesus? This is a new look at a very familiar scripture Passage

Risk Taking- Risk Blessing This morning’s scripture lesson one we probable have all heard before. It is about the 10 lepers who call out to Jesus asking him to have mercy on them. Jesus does indeed have mercy on them. He tells them to show themselves to the priest. He did this because that was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 18, 2005

The Holiness of God and how it applies to our lives

GodisHoly 12/4/05 am SBC Philippi, Jeff Simms Attributes of God: God is Holy 1 John 1:5-7 Primary Purpose: To examine what it means to us that God is holy. We come to a primary attribute of God that God is Holy. What does it mean to you personally that God is holy? What difference does it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist