Sermons on Unhindered Forgiveness:

Jesus Made Me Whole

Contributed by Brian Young on Nov 20, 2016

Jesus makes us whole by forgiving us our sins.

Jesus Made Me Whole Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13, Psalm 51 I remember it like it was yesterday. A spot here. Then in two places. I went to the priest. He confirmed it. It was the skin infection. The kind everyone dreaded hearing. We waited. Each day seemed to get longer. A week later he looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Erasing Chalk Lines!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 6, 2018

If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way most people in the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian. What did Jesus say?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Matthew 18:15-35; Psalm 27:1 A. I believe that most of us, at one time or another, have had someone that we have fallen out with. There have been times when we have been so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35, Psalm 27:1, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Adulterous Woman

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018

What does the story of the adulterous woman teach us about how we are to act with one another

The Adulterous Woman John 8:1-11 Jesus went unto the Mount of Olives. And early in the morning He came again into the Temple, and all the people came unto Him; and He sat down, and taught them. And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto Him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter's Wonderful Surprise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 20, 2018

After denying Jesus three times, Peter must have felt that Jesus would want nothing more to do with him, but on resurrection morning Peter received two wonderful surprises that told him he couldn't be more wrong about that.

Introduction: A. One day an attorney gathered the entire family for the reading of the will of their wealthy relative. 1. Kinfolk came from near and far, to see if they were included in the bequests. 2. The lawyer somberly opened the will and began to read: “To my cousin Ed, I leave my ranch. To ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7, Luke 24:30-35, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father’s Love

Contributed by Timothy Lucas on Aug 27, 2018

A different perspective on the parable referred to as "The Prodigal Son."

Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Finding The Fathers Favor!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016

When children are taught about the love of God, they are also and can't help but be, exposed to the Favor of God. A life long love of God, also includes the Life Long Favor of God.

Finding the Fathers Favor You, " said the doctor to his patient, "you are in terrible shape, you’ve got to do something about it. *First, tell your wife to start cooking more nutritious meals. *Stop working like a dog. *Also inform your wife you’re going to make a budget , and she has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package - Part 3

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

A beautiful Psalm of Promise and Hope

Psalms 103:1-5 Part 3 of a Series TEXT: Psalms 103:1-5 NKJV Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Importance Of Perspective Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 21, 2017

A women weeps at Jesus’ feet and is forgiven. Both she and Simon the Pharisee are challenged to see themselves from a different perspective.

Introduction A high-school sophomore asks to talk with her parents after dinner. Sitting around the kitchen table, the young girl takes a deep breath and informs her parents that she is pregnant. The parents’ reaction is as expected. The dad threatens to kill her boyfriend after stringing him up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow-Jesus Says Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 6, 2017

We are to follow Jesus into a relationship to know God.

Title: Follow-Jesus Says Place: BLCC Date: 3/12/17 Text: Matthew 9.9-13 CT: We are to follow Jesus into a relationship to know God. [Screen 1] FAS: The following prayer has been attributed to a Muslim convert to Christ: "O God, I am Mustafah the tailor, and I work at the shop of Muhammad. The whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Commotion In Capernaum Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 29, 2017

Jesus returned to Capernaum, creating quite a stir. Word spread that He was in the house and a multitude gathered. We have the opportunity to meet with the Master at any time for any need. As we come by faith, He responds to our need.

Commotion in Capernaum Mark 2: 1-12 Following a season of ministry within the region of Galilee, Jesus has returned to Capernaum. Likely He is in the home of Simon Peter once again and it doesn’t take long for the crowds to begin gathering. The people in Capernaum were astonished at Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Communion: Better Than Manna Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2017

Holy Communion is better than manna because it's packed full of Vitamin F: forgiveness.

Teff. Kamut. Fonio. Freekeh. What are they? Islands in the South Pacific? Lesser known classical composers? Inuit words for various kinds of snow? The answer is none of the above. Gourmet cooks and health nuts will tell you that teff, kamut, fonio, and freekeh are ancient grains that are much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Ridiculous Excuses

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 13, 2022

There are times we hear when someone is in prison for life but because of forensics they are released.

The development of DNA testing and the ability to use the science of the body’s cells to solve crimes has made significant changes in the criminal justice field. Forensic is a wonderful thing, only God knows how many ennocent men who have died for something they did not do. But I want to show you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 20, 2022

All seven sayings of Jesus, as He hung on the cross of Calvary, have deep and abiding meaning!

We could take each saying and preach a sermon on it. For example, we could preach on: • His prayer, when He prayed, “Father, forgive them...” The promise of paradise He made to the repentant thief, Luke 23:43, “...Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” • His love ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

A God Of New Beginnings

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

There are many people who wish they had a new beginning; to those experiencing trials and hardship; and those who are suffering from poor choices; to those who are lost and dying in their sin - and God can give new beginnings!

In December of 1934, John and Betty Stam, a young American missionary couple assigned in China, were captured by Communists and eventually martyred for their faith. Captured with them was their baby daughter. One of the other prisoners, as he was being released from Jingde Prison, overheard the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

True Repentance

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022

When we think about the Ninevites we generally think of two things:

(1) First we think of Jonah, who was swallowed by a large fish because he refused to obey the Lord’s command to go preach to them. (2) Secondly we think of their ranking with the most wicked people who ever lived on earth. Illus: Once the Ninevites would capture a town they committed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:32

Denomination: Baptist