Sermons on Controversial:

New Birth Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Sep 11, 2008

This sermon explains why Jesus says we all must be "born again". It also goes into an explanation of what is a sacrament and why we baptize. This sermon is based upon John Wesley’s sermon #45 by the same name preached in 1760.

First, a little humor: A preacher once heard about another preacher who gained notoriety by preaching the world’s longest sermon. He felt led to preach some kind of notable sermon, too, and get in the record books. But he didn’t want to bore people with a long sermon. So he decided he would ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Weeping King

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 7, 2009

Jesus weeps when we do not recognize Him as Messiah-King.

THE WEEPING KING Luke 19.41-44 S: Palm Sunday C: Royalty, kingship, sovereignty Pr: Jesus weeps when we do not recognize Him as Messiah-King. CV: We will relentlessly reach out to people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.. I. CONFUSION II. DESTRUCTION III. REJECTION PA: How is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Here Am I; Send Me!

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 3, 2009

Let us cast off inadequate views of God and embrace His sovereignty, Holiness, and Power in our lives and in the world.

Here Am I; Send Me! Isaiah 6:1-13 Introduction “No controversy swirls around the date for Isaiah’s encounter with God in the temple. It happened in 740 B.C., the year in which King Uzziah died. Unresolved controversy, however, does come from the question, "How does Isaiah’s experience in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Everything Minus Love Equals Nothing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

In this great love chapter Paul makes it clear that love is the supreme gift. All of the human relation problems in the world are caused by a lack of love, and only love can lift us above the hatreds in the hearts of mankind.

Where love is absent hate will reign. This is true in every area of life for individuals and groups of all kinds. We are grateful for those who give their lives to protect us from enemy forces, but we cannot thank God that their sacrifice was necessary, for we would not have needed such ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-2

Renew Sex Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

Jesus did not come to abolish the law but fulfill it. He calls on us to live understanding Heterosexual relations are for the purpose creating, understanding relational intimacy and continuing God’s will in the world

On July 20, 1969, as commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. His first words after stepping on the moon, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,” were televised to Earth and heard by millions. Urban legend has it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-48, John 8:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straight Outta Context: Jeremiah 29:11 Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 27, 2015

Jeremiah 29:11 is not about our own personal fulfillment, it’s about our spiritual fulfillment. If we take scripture out of context, we run the risk of making scripture fit our life, instead of making our life fit scripture.

Jeremiah 29:11 You all know that I love history, and I love bringing up historical events in my messages. But instead of going back to World War II or the Civil War or something else that happened a long long time ago in a galaxy far far away, let’s go back to September 11, 2001. How many of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Mark 9:42, Jeremiah 29:4-6, Jeremiah 29:10-14, James 2:5, Luke 13:4-5, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 8:7-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Priesthood Of Believers

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2015

We look at the O.T. Priesthood, the many jobs at the Tabernacle, their symbolism of Christ & the Church, requirements of Priests to God, & spiritual ministry today, as Priests.

THE PRIESTHOOD OF BELIEVERS 1 Pet. 2:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An old lady had always wanted to travel abroad. Now that she was getting on in years, she thought she would really like to do so before she died. 2. But until now, she’d never even been out of the country. So she began by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Redeemer Is Strong - Rest And Unrest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 13, 2014

To show that the LORD can grant rest/peace to us and unrest/turmoil to our enemies at the same time. He is our Lawyer in the court room where He is also our Judge.

I. EXORDIUM: Can the LORD quiver with great anger and great fear? YES. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD can grant rest/peace to us and unrest/turmoil to our enemies at the same time. He is our Lawyer in the court room where He is also our Judge. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Takes Away Worry Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 13, 2016

Jesus takes away worry that just holds us back from enjoying today's blessings

Third in our series of "Jesus takes away" - shame, fear, worry, rejection and apathy. Most of them are pretty interconnected. Some of you worry that your shame will be exposed. Some of you are worried that your fear of rejection will mean you will never get a partner. Some are so apathetic that you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is The Rapture

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017

A KEY DOCTRINAL AREA IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IS THE AREA OF THE RAPTURE.

WHAT IS THE RAPTURE 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT SOME OF THE KEY DOCTRINAL ISSUES OF OUR FAITH. WE HAVE STUDIED THE ORIGIN OF SIN, AND HOW WE WERE ALL INFECTED BY IT. WE LOOKED AT THE ISSUES OF DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION, STUDYING THE WORDS OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Book Of Galatians Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017

To see Paul's passion for grace.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF GALATIANS The story is told about an intensely focused husband that did not like to be disturbed when he was involved in a project. One day as he was working on his truck in the garage his wife came out with some news. She waited for about 10 minutes until he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Goodbye Is Not Forever

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Conflict

GOODBYE DOES NOT MEAN FOREVER (ACTS 15:35-40) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Insiders And Outsiders Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2014

God destroys the barriers that divide us. In Him there are no insiders or outsiders.

EPHESIANS # 4 Last week I took the text for the message from Ephesians 2:1-10. That passages hinges on two words in v. 4 – “But, God...” With those words darkness is turned light, hopelessness is thrown aside for favor, a desperate situation is changed to one of amazing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mystery #1 "god Was Manifest In The Flesh" Series

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014

Most people think of this Mystery of God manifest in the flesh as applying only to the deity of Jesus Christ. But it also have huge implications for godly Christian living.

The Mysteries of God: Mystery # 1 “God was Manifest in the flesh” (I Tim. 3:16 KJV) The Scriptural definition of a “mystery of God” is understood by comparing scripture with scripture. The New Testament "mysteries" are spiritual truth not revealed during the Old Testament, but now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Devisive Christ

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 15, 2014

Jesus gave eight reasons for coming to the earth. Two of those reasons were controversal. He came to bring fire and a sword.

This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It is the beginning of his last days on earth. Passover is a festival celebrated every year in Israel. It celebrates the night that the angel of death passed over the homes of the Jews, sparing their first born. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-51

Denomination: Foursquare