Sermons on Controversial:

Things You Can't Buy

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

Listed in the outline are a few things that are not For Sale. Items that have been bought and Paid for, and are no longer on the auction block

THINGS YOU CAN’T BUY I Corinthians 6:19-20 Introduction; The text tells us that a price has been paid. That we have been purchased, a slave being purchased at the auction block in no longer his/her own, but to the one who has paid the highest cost. We can look back into the Story of Hosea and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Big 7

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 3, 2009

A sermon on the basis for unity from Ephesians 4:4-6

Sermon for 8/2/2009 Ephesians 4:1-6 (vs. 4-6) Introduction: From that great philosopher Charlie Brown “In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Un-Fair Doctrine Known To Humanity

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 24, 2009

The Fairness Doctrine? There is really nothing fair about it. It only goes so far. They won’t let us teach creation in the public schools. However, grace is really the most un-fair doctrine known to humanity. We get what we don’t deserve!

The Most Un-Fair Doctrine Known to Humanity Selected Passages First radio, now the Web-Internet? Media analysts and bloggers are warning that fresh efforts to bring back the so-called Fairness Doctrine could go too far, following a report that one prominent politician is looking into ways to apply ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

What Have I Done? Series

Contributed by Matthew Bordes on Feb 28, 2009

In response to Jeremiahs words we look at and answer the question: What have I done.

02-15-2009 “WHAT HAVE I DONE?” What is a question? It is an expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply. 2. A subject or point open to controversy; an issue. 3. A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics. 4. A point or subject under discussion or consideration. 6. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eye Witness News 4 - Bethlehem (Advent 4, 2009) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week four focusing on the little town of Bethlehem.

Luke 2:1-7 NIV In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unshakable Devotion Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2010

The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

Welcome to- 2nd week- Dangerous Church series what is a dangerous church, how does it contrast with a safe church, do we want to be a safe/dangerous church? God never called His Church to be safe. In fact we are called to be a people who are serious about our walk with God, and dangerous to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Advent 2 - Shepherds

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This is the second week of our Advent series 2010

Luke 2:8-18 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"We Preach Christ Crucified"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011

LENT 1 - We preach Christ crucified. This gospel message is both the wisdom of God and also the power of God.

“WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED” (Outline) March 13, 2011 - Lent 1 - 1 CORINTHIANS 1:21-25 INTRO: The cross of Christ is central to Christianity. Sadly, today some arrogantly declare the cross of Christ to be “too controversial”. No cross means no sacrifice. No ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Authority In Christ And You

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 31, 2010

Jesus ministry demonstrated the authority of God. Not everyone applauded. The authority of God in us brings great blessing and responsibility. Do we take seriously the authority God has given us? Jesus did.

Imagine having a photo album of the events in Jesus’ life. That describes well what God has given us in the first gospel. Between five major spoken messages of Jesus in Matthew, we find narrative pictures of Jesus’ in action. Last week we looked at chapter 8 and today Matthew 9 gives us seven ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Myths About God’s Judgment Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2010

A look at the two foundations and four popular lies about final judgment.

1. Myth: “The line dividing heaven and hell is. . . who claims Jesus’ name.” - Matthew 7:24, 26 – “puts into practice,” “does not put them into practice.” - Focus: empty religion. [a, c, g, o] - There is a lot of empty religion out there. - And, as I’ve shared before, one of the biggest myths ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Learn A Lot From A Lot Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 28, 2011

The book of ACTS shows that this new church seeking to make sure that everything is ready for the Lord to move upon the church.

• One of the first acts in the book of ACTS shows that this new church seeking to make sure that everything is ready for the Lord to move upon the church. • While they are waiting in Jerusalem, as told to do, they begin to deal with the issue Judas, what he did, and what they should now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Dealing With Diotrephes

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011

John writes a letter that commends his friend Gaius, encourages him, and assures him that the troublemaker Diotrephes would be dealt with.

VERSES 1-2 FROM JOHN WITH LOVE Once again we have John addressing himself as the elder, which is more a title of authority than speaking of age. He addresses his letter to his dear friend Gaius and once again, as we saw in his gospel and his first two letter, emphasizes LOVE. He declares that ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Deacon Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 22, 2011

There are many misconceptions about the ministry of a deacon. This is a brief outline summarizing the role of deacons in the early Church. These should be guidelines for the 21st century deacons.

In the original language, the word, Deacon, means Servant The title itself, is as descriptive as any job description could be. In the Bible, words have meanings and the word "deacon" means servant. Here is how the word has been defined in its various forms: "Diakoneo and its derivatives, as their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Church Conflict Part Deux Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008

Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Celebrate Same-Sex Marriages?

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 23, 2008

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Series A, Proper 16, based on the second lesson.

15th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 16] August 24, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, from the beginning you created us male and female, and through the gift of marriage, founded the basis for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran