Sermons on American Sociological Review:

The Beginning Of… Temptation Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 16, 2010

God’s ways, words, and wisdom, are questioned in tempting us to sin.

Scripture Introduction So, three men walk into a museum, one British, one French, one Russian. They stand together admiring a painting of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The Brit says, “Look at their reserve, their calm. They must be British.” “Nonsense,” the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Noah (You Leave Me No Choice Part 1)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2017

Noah (You leave me no choice part 1) - Genesis chapters 5 to 6 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Chapter 5: Just a list of names? • 2 men who followed • 3 recurring Words. Chapter 6: Just waiting to happen! • The fact of the flood. • The purpose of the flood • The grace of God SERMON BODY: Ill: • As you are sitting on two sides of the room; • Let’s have a game of word ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Church's Prayer: Prayer For Salvation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 18, 2015

The church's top priority is to pray for people's salvation: that they come to know the Father through Jesus, the Son; and that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Top Priority Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 3, 2010

The top priority of the church is prayer. More than anything else, we must pray for people’s salvation. Pray that they come to the Father through Jesus, the Son, and pray that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Know... It Don't Come Easy!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 3, 2013

The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God's table.

Title: You Know It Don’t Come Easy Text: Luke 14:7-14 (14:1-6) Thesis: Unlike arrogance, Godly humility plays well in the mind of God and the public eye… (but) The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God’s table. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Persecution? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2018

Paul said that he hoped that he might share in Jesus' suffering. Seriously? Why would he want that?

An extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was made comfortable in the reclining dental chair a numbing agent was injected around the tooth, and then the dentist left the room for a few minutes while the medication took hold. When the dentist returned, the patient was standing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World System's Utopian Fantasies & The Resistance Awaiting A Better World

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

One may browse through a hundred news articles a day or reflect on the situations facing humanity with great trembling. And one may reflect back upon history to consider how history repeats itself.

I'd like to arrange several elements which we'll reference during this reflection. We'll be referencing sources including Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time, the novels 1984 and Animal Farm by Orwell, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, an obscure Walt Disney film from 1979 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Tower That Won’t Fall

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 13, 2011

The 10th Anniversary of 9/11 brings some lessons into focus. Let us learn them.

A Tower That Won’t Fall Proverbs 18:10 - 11 * It was a beautiful morning, a light breeze coming off the waters. The sun was on the rise and the soldiers were enjoying every minute of their military duty, thanking God and counting themselves lucky for where they had been stationed. Some were going ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Im Dying To Live

Contributed by Dan Myer on Jan 29, 2008

We are able to see God’s presence manifest in greater ways as we sacrifice ourselves to his will in greater magnitude.

“I’m Dying to Live” “The Sacrifice of Revival” We are able to see God’s presence manifest in greater ways as we sacrifice ourselves to his will in greater magnitude. 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph, Asking To Be Hated Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 4, 2019

If we concern ourselves with only ourselves, and we have no or little concern for how our words or actions impact others, we might get what we deserve.

Joseph, Asking to Be Hated (Genesis 37:1-36) 1. When it comes to appreciating how good we have it, sometimes we do not realize it until we lose it. One college student wrote home: 2. "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written sooner. My arm really has been broken. I broke it, and my left leg, when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finish Line 7: Reaching The Checkered Flag Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Aug 1, 2005

This is the seventh and final message in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon living a faithful life and finishing a life of faith. (06-05-05)

Reaching the Checkered Flag Hebrews 12:1-3 Sermon Outline: Bible Truths and LIFE Applications So many people honestly think that coming to know Jesus … being saved … is the end result of their spiritual journey. They could not be further from the truth! Knowing Jesus is only the beginning … it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Stand Against Domestic Violence And A Stand For Victims

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2014

Domestic violence is a plague destroying our families. We must take a stand against domestic violence of any kind and we must take a stand to support the victims of domestic violence.

Introduction: A. Today’s sermon will not begin with a joke or a cute cartoon, like many of my sermons do, because there is no funny or humorous side to our topic for today. 1. Today I want to address the problem and plague of domestic violence. 2. This is going to be a very hard sermon for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbelieving Believers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 18, 2004

We need to make three commitments: 1. Reading the Word of God. 2. Believing the Word of God. 3. Applying the Word of God.

On July 28, 1982, Keith Green, a Christian songwriter, was killed at the age of 28 in a small plane crash. Two of his children were with him and also died in the crash. Keith Green was from a Jewish background, but grew up reading the New Testament. He walked with Christ for seven years, and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2007

What does the Bible teach about security?

John 6:38-40 Baptist Distinctives: Security of the Believer Introduction A. Portuguese monastery illustration – how often do you change the rope? B. Review last week and series intent. Today we’re considering security. C. Doesn’t sound very interesting or exciting, but if you think security ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

2 Errors - Breaking The Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 11, 2006

Part 2 of 3 -- The Da Vinci Code is impacting our world today. Know the truth to the errors that are found in Dan Brown’s book

PowerPoint transitions (avaialbe upon request) + new slide, > dissolve in, X dissolve out Part 2 + Breaking the Da Vinci Code > Dan Brown 41 yr.(6/22/64) Wrote: Angels & Demons Deception Point Digital Fortress Modest 10,000 copies each > With The Da Vinci Code - Annual Income ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist