Sermons on Welcome Stranger:

Hell Is Real PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the reality of hell, God's invitation to heaven, and the importance of salvation as the key to eternal life.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we are going to delve into the deep truths of the Word of God, tackling a topic that is both challenging and crucial for our understanding of God's redemptive work in our lives: hell. In the words of C.S. Lewis, "There are only two kinds of people in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:7-8

Topics: Not Welcome, Heaven

Entertaining Angels (Hospitality)

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 6, 2003

Hospitality isn’t just an admirable social skill; It’s essential for anyone who follows Christ. When we show kindness to outsiders, we reflect the character of God.

This morning, I’d like to talk about hospitality. Now, I realize that, being the Fourth of July weekend, you might have been expecting a sermon on a patriotic theme, something like "freedom", or "sacrifice", or "the faith of our founding fathers". So, to connect my topic with the holiday, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

Face To Face Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 1, 2021

Be careful of the “Just Us Club!” Be careful of any ministry that is designed for “Just Us.” We must welcome the Christian stranger, not welcome weird doctrine but believers with genuine hospitality!

“I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen & ink. I hope to see you soon so we will talk face to face.” V3 – Walking in Truth (The Beloved Gaius - indeed you are walking in the truth) I want to talk to you Face to Face to tell you about my prayer that all is well with ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

Hospitality--Biblical instruction, Biblical examples, and how this relates to us today.

“Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers” -a sermon on hospitality Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction: We read in the Nativity story, “…there was no room for them at the inn.” Those are familiar words, but this is not a Christmas message. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

He Welcome Me Home

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jul 23, 2003

He’ll Welcome Me Home

He’ll Welcome Me! My brothers and sisters, saints and sinners, bond and free children of the Almighty God, all of you that love the Lord, and to all of you in your respectable places. We do greet you in the name of the unparalleled, incomparable, and matchless name of Jesus, and do share with you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

'family & Friends'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 24, 2025

'Family and friends' - Romans chapter 16 verses 1-23 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Romans chapter 1 verses 1-27. SERMON OUTLINE: Be welcoming (vs 1-2) Be honouring (vs 3-16&21-24) Be discerning (vs 17-20) SERMON BODY: Quote: You all know the saying, "You can choose your friends, but you are stuck with your family." • Friends are a choice: • You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Brethren

Living As Pilgrims In This World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 27, 2024

The Bible often describes believers as strangers, exiles, and pilgrims on earth. This imagery reminds us that this world is not our home.

Introduction Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. In this sermon, I am inviting you to reflect on what it means to live as pilgrims in this world. The Bible often describes believers as strangers, exiles, and pilgrims on earth. This imagery reminds us that our true home is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent - Waiting, Wondering And Welcoming

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 1, 2007

A short Advent sermon. God waits patiently for us and welcomes us back into relationship with him. Will you welcome him today?

‘Www dot Christmas’. It’s not the world-wide web; but it is a challenge to the whole wide world to get ‘caught up’ in waiting, wondering and welcoming. This is a challenge 23 days before Christmas Day for all of us – you and me - to get ‘caught up’ in waiting, wondering and welcoming. Today is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18-24

Denomination: Anglican

Welcome To The Wilderness [population: You] Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009

Part 1 of 4 in our Lenten teaching series, "Survivorman." For more info, please visit www.newsongs.org

Luke 4:1-2 “Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry.” :: Teaching Series This morning we begin a new teaching series, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

Welcome Home Lord Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 6, 2008

Psalm 24 speaks of the ascension of Christ. It is known as the Psalm of the crown.

Roman Catholicism teaches many falsehoods. The Assumption of Mary is one. Rome teaches that Mary ascended up into heaven in the same way that Jesus did. We refute this lie. Scripture nowhere records that this was Mary’s experience. But scripture does record the fact of Christ’s ascension. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Welcome To Basic Training 01 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 8, 2012

A 10 week study on the book of Romans to help every Christian be all they can be.

My dad was a Marine and went through basic training in Camp Pendleton, CA. in 1959. I remember him talking about it often and telling me some of the boot camp stories. He would tell me that it was a lot of work. He would tell me how tough the drill instructors were, how bad the food was, how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Life On Purpose: Welcome Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 18, 2010

We come together to love, honor, and encourage one another.

New Life On Purpose: Welcome Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new Gallup study commissioned by Group Publishing shows that people with close friendships in their church are very satisfied with their congregation, less likely to leave their place of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Methodist

'tis The Season To Welcome Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 6, 2015

With the craziness of the advertised and commercialized season of Christmas surrounding us it is easy to miss the reason for the season. Welcome tinsel and lights presents and people but we must be sure to Welcome Jesus!

Read John 1:1-11. (focus on 10 and 11) John 1:11 He came to His own, and His own people[g] did not receive Him. HCSB John 1:11 The light came to His own people, and His own people didn’t welcome Him. CEB Intro: Help me finish this sentence, Tis the season to be ______________! In the next ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The "Post-Truth” World!

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

Those with discernment know that we have been living in a spiritual “Post Truth” world for a millennia. God's facts and truths have been less influential in shaping individual public opinion than have appeals to emotion, personal reason and perspectives.

Welcome to the “Post-Truth” World! You may have heard that, back in December, the Oxford Dictionary announced that "Post-Truth" is its 2016 word of the year. According to the Dictionary's website, the word is "an adjective defined as 'relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Jesus Welcome Among Us? Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 16, 2017

As Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth for the second time, His reception was any better than the first visit. He was not welcomed among His own people. This passage begs the question - is Jesus really wanted and welcome in the average church?

Is Jesus Welcome among Us? Mark 6: 1-6 I trust we have met tonight to worship the Lord. He is our Savior, the Master of our lives, and the Rock upon which the church is built. Ours isn’t a civic organization conducting community business, but a living organism concerned with heavenly business. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist