Sermons on Contemporary Social Views:

A View From The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION

TITLE: A VIEW FROM THE FINISH LINE – FINAL REFLECTIONS FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION I. (:6) PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS THE PRESENT: CONTENTMENT A. Content to be a Living (and Dying) Sacrifice “For I am already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prophecy In The Rear View Mirror

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 29, 2002

Indeed, to hear that "Christ really did come in A.D. 70" reminds one of those against whom Jesus warned us about.............

I recently came across a booklet that declared that all prophecy is now only a thing of the past. This booklet stated that the book of Revelation is only a historic account of things long ago fulfilled. We will discuss a few of the points that this booklet in vain tried to make. Perusing thru the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical View Of Being A Father

Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 8, 2002

To address the Father’s role Biblically on the observance of Father’s Day.

Biblical View of being a Father Introduction: The first recorded observance know was in 1910 by the Spokane Ministerial Association. In 1946 officially the third Sunday of June was designated as Father’s Day. 1. What would be God’s estimate of us as a Father? a. Genesis 18:19 “For I know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mature View Of Ministers And Ministeries

Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 6, 2009

Mature believers respect the ministers and their ministries even as they themselves fulfill their roles in the salvation effort.

A Mature View of Ministry in the Church Rev. Sean Lester March 5, 2009 For the Seniors’ Chapel at Grass Lake, Michigan Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Key verse: 1Co 3:8. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. Main ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ghosts: A Christian View Of The Paranormal

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2010

How do Christians account for the paranormal – ghosts and the like?

A Christian View of the Paranormal (topical) 1. Rob Vance and non-occult Halloween party here at HPC about 15 years ago. Got sheet for his son, Andrew, and cut holes in it. Andrew came as the "holey ghost!" 2. I spoke about ghosts and the occult at the King’s Academy school in Jonesboro, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The World-View Buster"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 6, 2010

The Parable of the Good Samaritan can be used as a morality tale,but that’s not necessarily why Jesus told it.

Luke 9:51-55, 10:25-37 “The World-View Buster” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN This passage is one of the best known in all of Scripture. Whether one attends a church or not, most people know the details of the story long before it’s read to ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

A Good Man's View Of Calvary Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Apr 13, 2011

A sermon examining how Calvary is redemptive in real life...Jesus' view of Calvary.

A Hill With A View A Good Man’s View of Calvary (Luke 23:24, Matt 27:46, Luke 23:46) Introduction: It’s appropriate in the weeks leading up to Easter that we devote extra attention to the story of Calvary. The preaching of the cross is central to Christianity...there can be no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Apostolic

Content To View From Afar

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008

Encourages the audience to go ALL THE WAY across Jordan - like Elisha, while all of the other prophets were content to view Elijah’s end from afar.

1 When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2 Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here; the LORD has sent me to Bethel." But Elisha said, "As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you." So they went down to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A God's Eye View Of Abortion Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 25, 2008

One in a series concerning morals and ethics in the USA. With "church attendance" at an all time high, our morals have slipped to an all time low, let’s understand God’s perspective on these matters and be a nation drawn to God again

A GOD’S EYE VIEW ABORTION Text: Psalm 139:13-24 Scripture Reading: Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION 1. Abortion is a plague that has tormented our society for decades a. Since the Roe V. Wade decision handed down January 22, 1973 humans have had the right from the state to kill their own children b. Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A God's Eye View Of Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 31, 2008

There is much talk from advocates of gay rights and homosexuality, how does their rhetoric measure up against the true teaching of the Bible?

A GOD’S EYE VIEW HOMOSEXUALITY Text: Romans 1:24-27 Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:18-26 INTRODUCTION 1. Let me share with you some insight into the mind of gay rights advocates: a. “The main thing is to talk about gayness until the issue becomes thoroughly tiresome…” b. “Seek desensitization and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defending The Biblical View Of Marriage

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 9, 2006

Discussing the issue of same-sex marriage, which is a ballot issue in our state this year.

Defending the Biblical View of Marriage Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6 October 8, 2006 Introduction Today we’re going to look at the first of two very controversial topics – same-sex marriage and abortion. It’s also possible that we might look at the issue of video lottery, but I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

An "Under The Sun” View Of Church Series

Contributed by John Hubert on Mar 23, 2007

Using the criticisms of the disillusioned church goer in Ecclesiastes, this message presents how Christians can grow as individuals and as a church.

Ecc 5:1-7 (ESV) Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. (2) Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Roman Centurion's View Of The Cross

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007

This is a dramatic monolgue of the Roman Centurion and some of what He may have seen and thought about the events surrounding the crucifixion and resurection of Christ.

Title: The Roman Centurion’s view of the Cross Text: Mark 15:21-39 Date: 4/5/2007: Location: Franklin AARP I expected nothing but a routine day of work for my men and me. Jerusalem was for the most part "easy duty." Our job was to keep the peace and preserve law and order. However, from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39, Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Three Views Of Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Terry Rolen on Feb 15, 2007

In this sermon we will explore three ways "grace" is used in Romans 5. Grace as a place, grace asthe manner in which God reaches to us, and grace as salvation.

Three Views of Amazing Grace Romans 5 Grace is a thoroughly biblical concept. More precisely it is thoroughly New Testament concept. And no author of the New Testament uses the word more often, more broadly than Paul. Grace is used just a handful of times in the gospels. But approximately 50 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

A View From The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005

The Apostle Paul gives us a "Real Life" view of the finish line-his finish line. Have we ever considered what our finish line will look like?

A View From the Finish Line Text: 2nd Timothy, Chapter 4 Introduction. In the last few years, Schools have made an effort to move the classroom out of the classroom. They have concluded that sometimes you’re better able to educate a student by moving them into different environments in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ