Sermons on Controversial:

The Gift And The Giver

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A look at gifts and their purpose in the Kingdom of God. To be "special" means to be "used".

The Gift And The Giver November 10, 2002 Introduction: How it feels to be the last person picked to play on a team -sense of emptiness, worthlessness -one who has no abilities Psalm 139:13-16 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Holiness

With Jesus, We Can Walk On Water

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To learn how to “walk on water” in order to live the life that Jesus desires.

With Jesus, We Can Walk on Water Text: Matt. 14.22-33 Thesis: To learn how to “walk on water” in order to live the life that Jesus desires. Introduction: (1) One week a bulletin listed next week’s sermon titles as: A.M. – Jesus walks on water P.M. – Searching for Jesus (2) We know the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Model Mother-In-Law

Contributed by Charles Clary on May 22, 2003

This sermon addresses a very common family problem, namely, the old in-law conflict.

Some years ago our Assemblies of God national radio program, Revivaltime, offered a highly controversial book to anyone sending a specified amount to the program. The book was written by a high profile daughter-in-law. In it she blasts her ex-husband and his famous family. The hot lava freely ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Christ's Witnesses Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2010

Christ calls all of us to witness to the love of God and the presence of a Savior

Monday After Ascension “You Will Be My Witnesses” 17 May 2010 Jesus came to reverse the curse of Babel. In the Mesopotamian plain, human beings played gods in their arrogance, and God scattered them over the earth, multiplying their languages. In the upper room, and at Pentecost, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

The Blessings Of Last Place Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 3, 2007

We live in a society obsessed with being number one, while following Jesus who calls us to humble, faithful service. To meet the challenge of Jesus’ call, we must start at the foot of the cross.

Luke 14:1, 7-14 “The Blessings of Last Place” INTRODUCTION This week a 41 year-old father was indicted on drug charges. He was pumping steroids into his 13 year-old son, who was competing for a place on the Olympic staking team. The father wanted his son to be number 1. Controversy has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Christians Effectively Minister Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Christians are called to make mature disciples in the power of the Holy Spirit and the word

CHRISTIANS EFFECTIVELY MINISTER A CHRISTIAN IS… Colossians 1:24-2:3 OBJECTIVE: Christians are called by God to minister to others and He equips them to minister effectively. Let’s begin today’s message by correcting a misunderstanding of ministry: MINISTRY BELONGS TO PASTORS AND CHRISTIAN ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Christ Or Jesus Barabas? Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Choosing that which is good for us.

Which Jesus do you want? Matt 27:15 You may notice a difference in this version of this account. On researching this passage I found that in many Ancient Greek manuscripts of this occurance Barrabas is given a first name and that name is Ihsoun (Jeshoun) which happens to be translated Jesus. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Good Enough Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

The contrast between enough, being good enough to be righteous in God’s eyes & understanding the true source of righteousness.

EPIC-9/14/03-Are You Good Enough?-Matt. 5:17-37 Clip from movie Ground Hog Day-early on where Bill Murray realizes he is reliving the same day over and over about 2-3 minute clip that shows various events from those days that he is reliving. Stuck in a day-list of all the good things he can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-34

Denomination: *other

Who Is Your God?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 2, 2004

As many people get involved with, movie stars, pop artist, Money Mogoles and polotictions ,who becomes more important in their lives?

Who is Your God? The Bible tells us in no uncertain terms, Thou shall have no other Gods before me. Who are some people making a god of? Acts 12:20-23, Lets read these verses. And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon; but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church That Impacts

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 7, 2007

How can we be a church that brings an impact? The Antioch church sets an example for us

Title: The Church that ImpactsThe Text: Acts 11:19-30 Introduction -Third largest city in the Roman Empire -well known for its commerce and sin -In spite of the difficult spiritual climate, unknown witnesses who preached the gospel in Antioch managed not only to win many converts, the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Tongues And Interpretations Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 5 of 13.

THE GIFT OF TONGUES AND INTERPRETATIONS 1 Corinthians 12:10 INTRO: A little, old American lady was touring London as part of a group. They were in Westminster Abbey, and the very proper English guide was pointing out the magnificent tombs, architecture, and other features of that great church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 2.5-8

The Mind of Christ Text: Phil 2.5-8 Introduction: • What is Christmas all about? -v.5. • Christmas doesn’t belong to the world and they world cannot give Christmas its meaning. • The passage tells us what Christmas is really about, it’s about Jesus Christ. He truly is “the reason for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Haiti

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 20, 2010

This sermon reminds us that none of us are exempted from disaster. Time and chance happens to them all. Ecc. 9:11

Sermon Text: Ecc. 9:11 / Proverbs 19:17 / Deu. 15:7-11 “Responding to the Haiti Crisis” Introduction: Recently a major earthquake struck Haiti. The land of Haiti is full of poverty, disease and despair. Scholars are calling it the worst in two centuries. In a land where we are inundated with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

Call Upon Me In The Day Of Trouble;

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

call upon me in the day of trouble;

“And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” — Psalm 50:15. THE Lord God in this Psalm is described as having a controversy with his people. He summons heaven and earth to hear him while he utters his reproof. What the Lord missed in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:15

Denomination: Holiness

Catholics Becoming Americans--Sharing The Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018

We are Americans, and celebrate the wonderful gifts God has given to us as Americans. But we are first of all members of the Church that Jesus founded.

July 4, 2018 “Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you, the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.” The words of the prophet Isaiah. Nobody would willingly leave home and allow himself to be crammed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11

Denomination: Catholic