Sermons on Controversial:

The Church's Message Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

The key to church life is not our methods, means, miracles, magic, marketing, ministries, money or medium – it’s our message! And the message is Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION I & II Timothy are known as “Pastoral Epistles.” They are letters written to inform, instruct and inspire. These letters came from the inkwell of the Apostle Paul and were written to his young assistant named Timothy. We might say these documents were written from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Creation

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Introdcution and Section 1 God Created

VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 2) Views Of Creation Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Battles of the Church with scientist like Galileo and God Created

VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Serving Our Generation” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2018

Every believer has an obligation to pass along the faith to the next generation.

Last time, we thought about serving God’s purpose. Today, let’s think about serving our generation. The Bible has a lot to say about one generation investing in the next. “One generation will declare your works to the next and will proclaim your mighty acts.” - Psalm 145:4 (CSB) “Let this be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

For The Man Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:11 (Amplified Bible) But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary, Ark Of The Covenant

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2013

The woman of the Visitation and the woman of the Book of Revelations are one person, the Mother of Jesus.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2013 The New Ark In the year 1981 a feature movie was released that immediately made Harrison Ford a household name, and that reminded the general public of something from the Bible. The movie was called “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and the Ark in ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus is the good shepherd

John 10 JN 10:1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If I Could Buy Every American Christian A Gift Bag Of Books And Dvds It Would Include

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday.

Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday. I was thinking about what I might give to American Christians to help them live out the truth of the scriptures and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

A House Not Made With Hands

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 7, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost Year B, Lectionary 10

June 6, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 3:20-35; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 A House Not Made with Hands Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “We have a building from God, a house not made with hands.” (2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Super Abundant Grace - Romans 5:20 Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 15, 2022

Romans 5:20 But then Law came in, [only] to expand {and} increase the trespass [making it more apparent and exciting opposition]. But where sin increased {and} abounded, grace (God's unmerited favor) has surpassed it {and} increased the more {and} superabounded,

Romans 5:20 But then Law came in, [only] to expand {and} increase the trespass [making it more apparent and exciting opposition]. But where sin increased {and} abounded, grace (God's unmerited favor) has surpassed it {and} increased the more {and} superabounded, According to our text, Grace is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

About Salvation Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 4, 2016

A sermon concerning what we believe about salvation.

Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About Salvation" Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of The Bible

The Study Of The Bible 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: "I have written for him the great things of My law, But they were considered a strange thing" (Hosea 8:12). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2015

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?" Luke 2:1-20 Where do you get your news? If you are tuned into one of the 24 hour Cable News Outlets chances are you hear a lot of politicians beating up on one another. Talking heads scream over one another. T-V Hosts try to get the guests and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is In Charge

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012

Here is a fabulous dream that made Daniel a little ill. And it is overwhelming, unless God is in control.

Passage: Daniel 7:1-14 Intro: We’ve come to the controversial part of Daniel. 1. liberal scholars are very confused, because they begin with the assumption that God does not prophesy events in the future 2. therefore, this dream recorded here is not predictive, and the same scholars ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mystery Of The Stumbling Stone

Contributed by Zachariah King on Sep 14, 2013

Mystery of the gospel, by faith or works? The stumbling stone leads to destruction, it is religion by works that lead many astray. Religion never saved any one, only Jesus saves

John 1:1-5 John Chapter 1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational