Sermons on Controversial:

Infectious Love (Advent) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 7, 2007

Some infections are deadly once they get inside of your blood stream because they begin to take over and destroy healthy cells, causing your body not to function the way it was intended but we are called to be filled with the infectious love of Christ!

Infectious Love, I John 2:15-17 Introduction My family was infected with some kind of sickness a couple of months ago that we have had the most terrible time getting over. In fact, I think we may still have it. It all started when my wife Christina had a small cough and a little bit of a sore ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Company Of The Committed

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 19, 2012

A sermon to demonstrate the values, virtues and victory of the church.

“The Company of the Committed” Acts 2:41-47 Scripture Reading Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Father’s Gift

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 16, 2012

Father’s day sermon.

Titus 3 Doing What Is Good 1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. 3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosanna! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012

Passover was/is a key feast to the Jewish people. The days preceding the feast were significant as well. Preparations had to be made, including the selection of the lamb to be sacrificed. Jesus' triumphal entrance into Jerusalem was actually a display of

1. Henry Morrison Returning Home Henry C. Morrison was a great missionary who served the Lord in Africa for over 40 years. On the way back to United States, he began to wonder “will anyone remember us? Will anyone recall who we are? Will anyone meet us at the boat?” Well, unknown to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Challenging Our Religion Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011

So Jesus came to challenge and to change the way people think. And as He continued to challenge religion His ministry led Him to a variety of places. We see two of them today.

“Challenging our Religion” Matthew 12:1-14 Eventually the ministry of Jesus was sure to cause great controversy. After all, Jesus challenged all of the religious leaders of the day. The Pharisees, the Saducees, anyone who was teaching tradition over truth. Jesus was never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Age, Art, And Aim

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 21, 2011

A sermon on Proverbs 22:6 (Outline adapted from Stephen Olford)

HoHum: This particular passage of scripture has been the center of great controversy. There are many people who, with an aching heart, looking at their children who are rebelling from the things of the Lord, and their hearts filled with wonderment as to how the child could turn so far from God. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracles In The Church? Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

Prayer is a commitment to the will of God...and all true prayer shows the depth of it's faith by patiently waiting to see what He has determined to do. The unqualified statement that the prayer of faith will save the sick stands right alongside the many o

MIRACLES IN THE CHURCH? JAMES 5:14 Read James 5: 13 16 We've been talking a great deal lately about miracles. We've begun to see God work in some pretty awesome ways...in church and also in homes and other places as well. But I don't think we've really grasped the reality of God's power...and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14

Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Questions and answers about Speaking in Tongues

Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions Acts 2:1-4 As we begin our study, I encourage you to ask yourself this question: How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Re-Digging The Wells

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011

This is a message speaking to those who have lost their spiritual heritage and are working on restoring what has been lost. It speaks of how to move forward after dealing with those setbacks and disappointments and how to maintain a right heart and attitu

Re-digging the Wells TEXT: Genesis 26:12-22 New Living Translation, “When Isaac planted his crops that year, he harvested a hundred times more grain than he planted, for the Lord blessed him. 13 He became a very rich man, and his wealth continued to grow. 14 He acquired so many flocks of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Intolerable Tolerance Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011

Sometimes tolerance is not a virtue; a deviation outside the specifications can be a matter of life and death, not just sub-optimum functioning.

It’s been a week of tragedy, hasn’t it. Not on the scale of September 11, of course, but still - a tragedy. No one ever thought that the Columbia would crash. Particularly no one ever thought that it would crash on re-entry... But something did, and so today we are mourning the death ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unity

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Mar 26, 2011

A cry for unity in the local body.

Good morning. How is everyone this morning? Thank each of you for being here. I would like to ask you a few questions this morning. I would like to quote to you some sentences and you tell me if they are in the Bible. "Money is the root of all evil." 1 Timothy 6:10 "Do unto others as you would ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-23, Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: United Methodist

A Call To Rejoice

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

An overview message on the Book of Philippians

A Call to Rejoice Philippians 1:1 - Book Level Survey Philippians Topical Overview Series January 25, 2009 Evening Service Introduction Have you ever been waiting for an important piece of mail? You got out with expectations to find that mail each day. Sometimes we wait several days and other ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

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 Way We Were, Pt 4 Leader Following Without Gaps Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 22, 2009

Some leaders like a Gap, some follower create a gap, the way god meant his Church to be was good leaders leading and good followers following. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

We shall discover today that “Church as it was meant to be” was clearly a leader- following community of believers. We know the passage so well, that says “they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching…….” Acts 2:42. This highlights the fact that they came under the teaching and leadership of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

With Or Without You

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 23, 2009

A comparison between the U2 song, "With or Without You" and Paul’s teaching on marriage and our relationship with Christ.

-As we’ve discussed in the past, in this first letter to the Corinthians, Paul is basically responding to their questions -Even though Paul spent considerable time in Corinth (in Acts 18, Luke tells us that Paul stayed there for a year and a half), they still had some major theological and very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Lutheran