Sermons on Clergy Abuse:

Generation Of Christian Leaders Riding Into Sunset Spark Reevaluation

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 2, 2009

With the passing of Jerry Falwell and D. James Kennedy along with the dissolution of the Center for Reclaiming America and the Center for Christian Statesmanship, the issue has arisen once again as to whether or not conservative Evangelicals should partic

With the passing of Jerry Falwell and D. James Kennedy along with the dissolution of the Center for Reclaiming America and the Center for Christian Statesmanship, the issue has arisen once again as to whether or not conservative Evangelicals should participate in political activity. Since things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Two Laws That Changed America"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 4, 2012

Shows how laws have intimadated the church from preaching God's Word

“Two Laws That Changed America” October 7, 2012 2 Timothy 3:1-5 “You should know this, Timothy that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Transitions

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Vanities, Poverty And Destitution Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 22, 2018

We must find in our heart the vast chasm, the infinite need that only Infinite Goodness and Truth and Beauty can fill.

Thursday of the 24th Week in Course 2018 St. Vincent de Paul The book we call Ecclesiastes is often referred to as Qoheleth, for the Hebrew name of the author, here called “the Preacher.” The first words form one of the major themes of theology, that all things human are perishable, that even what ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Psalm 90:3-17, Luke 9:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Christianity Is Not A Spectator Sport Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2007

30th in a series from Ephesians. Every believer is to be a minister.

Last Saturday, Mary and I went to the U of A football game. And as we watched that game, it reminded me of how someone once described a football game: Eleven men down on the field, desperately in need of rest, and fifty thousand people in the stands desperately in need of exercise. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling The Law Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 3, 2014

Paul gives 6 characteristics of successful churches. We should not keep our burdens to ourselves. We are part of a caring community of faith, and we’re to help when people are hurting, we respond.

Introduction: People dislike accountability. They prefer to go their own way without answering to others. Among Christians, this attitude breeds self-reliant “Lone Ranger” believers and independent churches. Yet life works better when there is a “chain-of-command”, when ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Do People See The Face Of Christ In Us?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2018

What do you do when you are being ground between the wheels of governments mired in error?

Ss Philip and James 2018 Reformation/Revolution There’s a beautiful icon from the early part of the last millennium that shows a visualization of the Trinity. The Father is pictured looking to His left, and the Son is pictured looking to His right, and the Holy Spirit is right between. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-14

Denomination: Catholic

Drawn And Quartered

Contributed by Chris Thron on Feb 12, 2001

Socially and emotionally, American Christians are being torn apart, and the Church is only making things worse.

This article exposes a deep flaw in the American Church. This flaw, which has been largely overlooked, has set the stage for the current epidemic of serious social problems, including crime, divorce, depression, drug abuse, and suicide. It follows that the Church is indirectly responsible for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Under Fire

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” When I read the scriptures I sense that I am truly reading about God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift to us. Grace is, then,

Rom. 11.1-2a, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 I. Opening A. In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” B. Saddens me because the church has had such an incredible affect on me. C. Why? 1. Jesus shows grace and mercy to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being With It

Contributed by Paul Cull on Feb 6, 2006

The necessity of proclaiming the gospel, the necessity of cultural relevance and the necessity of spiritual integrity

Being with it - the necessity and challenges of cultural relevance There have been remarkable changes in rural communities over the last fifty years or even the last twenty years. When many of us were children, we grew up with a good understanding of the agricultural world. Many of the children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Marriage Is God's Design (Part 2)

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 18, 2009

The institution of marriage, as God established it, is under attack.

Intro. This morning we saw the Principle that Marriage is of God. It was established by Him, and in reality for Him. To pervert it is to defy God Himself. This morning we saw - I. THE DIVINE PATTERN A. Marriage, between a man and a woman, is Rooted in Creation B. Marriage was Reaffirmed by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Minister Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

If our hearts are right with God, we have an active part in the ministry of God.

The Heart of a Minister Acts 8:14-25 Intro: A number of questions arise from this passage. Why hadn’t the Samaritans received the HS under Philip’s ministry? When the apostles laid hands on them and prayed that they would receive the HS, what happened? When the Samaritans received the HS, was it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-25, Acts 8:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Core Value 5:- Have A Supporting Community Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010

In isolation the people of Jesus lose their fire and zeal, but in community we are strong. The church is designed by Jesus to be a place where we can be strong and stand firm.

Message “A Supporting Community” My mother has a large property and there is a path that leads from the front to the back. It is completely surrounded by trees. At night it is a very scary place. It is absolutely dark, even when the moon is shining. When you go down that path by yourself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Humble Churches (1 Corinthians 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2021

Paul suggests that though we don’t look to men, we ought to be humble, love and respect the faulty ministers over us in the Lord as we look to what God is doing.

Paul suggests that though we don’t look to men, we ought to be humble, love and respect the faulty ministers over us in the Lord as we look to what God is doing. 1 Cor 4:1-5 Ministers of Christ 1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Is An Act Of Worship

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 1, 2019

Clara Null of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma told of living in a small town with one bank and three churches. Early one Monday morning, the bank called all three churches with the same request. “Could you bring in Sunday’s collection right away?” We’re out of one-dollar bills.”

Giving Is An Act Of Worship Proverbs 3:5-10 NASB Giving can be a very touchy subject for many people. The reputation of the Church has been damaged by folks who have abused others for their own selfish gain. But the excesses of a few wicked folks do not absolve you from your responsibilities. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian Church