Sermons on Debatable:

Don't Quit, Keep Playing

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

"Why are we doing this?"

I started this sermon last Sunday afternoon before the elections were held and was going to share several stories about past elections and voter apathy. And do you know that the events of this past Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday has some commonality with these illustrations? The first is from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus, The Son Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

Phrase two of the Creed, "And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord."

JESUS, THE SON TEXT: Matt. 3:13-17; 2 Sam. 7:11b - 16 For those of you just tuning in, we have begun a look at one of the ancient maps of the Christian faith, the Apostles’ Creed. I think it’s fair to say that every line of this creed has been questioned and debated from the very beginning. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 10, 2004

A Narrative approach to preaching the Prodigal son. Inductively preached to be about the change in attitude.

THE PRODIGAL SON TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Mary was a well known girl in her high school. She was one of the prettiest girls and one of the most talented. She was involved in everything, from church to drama to basketball. She was captain of the J.V. cheerleader team and was voted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Key Players In The Crucifixion: The Chief Priest Destroyed By Envy Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

We see here Jesus being brought before the high priest Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin immediately after His arrest. The chief priest, the elders, and the teachers of the law have assembled to look for evidence against Jesus. Witness after witness is broug

KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: THE CHIEF PRIEST: DESTROYED BY ENVY TEXT: Mark 14:53-65 INTRODUCTION: We see here Jesus being brought before the high priest Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin immediately after His arrest. The chief priest, the elders, and the teachers of the law have assembled to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

Csi Jerusalem - Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2006

Christ’s death on the cross was a crime of passion. The crime was ours... the passion was God’s.

OPEN: (began with music theme of CSI – “Who Are You”) The year was 1910. The place - Chicago, Illinois. The time - The early hours of the morning. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hiller were lying in bed when Mrs. Hiller sensed something was wrong. She awoke to see that the gas light outside their bedroom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adam- The One In Each Of Us Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 6, 2006

A biographical message on Adam, who is like us in sin, in sorrow and in salvation

From Adam to Malachi (37 Biographical Sermons (One of over 850 messages on one data CD that may be ordered from The Pastor’s Pulpit, 2003 Lynn Ave, Anderson, SC. 29621 for $30 pluse $3.00 shipping.) Sermon 1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 12, 2006

Only by grace can we be saved.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “SAVED”? Amazing Grace What is “grace”? Grace It is UNDESERVED KINDNESS. Someone has said, “Grace is everything for nothing to those who don’t deserve anything.” An atheist once said, “If there really is a God, may He prove Himself by striking me dead right now.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Roles Of Women In The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

This is among the most controversial sections in the Bible. Paul appears on the surface to be against women, but if you look at the context there is much more here - and more important issues than how we dress and act.

There is no doubt that 1 Timothy 2 is among the most controversial passages of Paul’s writings. In this chapter it appears as if Paul calls men to pray and women to shut up - while dressed in sackcloth and ashes - staying home barefoot and pregnant. Although it is short - only 15 verses - it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Life God Intended Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An exposition of Genesis 2 that reveals the life God intended before sin entered the picture.

The Life God Intended Genesis 2 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of my favorite parts of Boy Scouting was orienteering. I was a scout for about a year before I dropped out in favor of sports. During that year, I learned the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 29, 2007

By faith, learn to face the giants that can defeat you.

I heard of a group of people who visited a zoo. As they passed the elephant pen they noticed one of the attendants sitting and crying. One of the visitors asked another attendant what was wrong. The attendant replied “The elephant has died.” The visitor said “Oh, he must have been fond of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:14-51

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Monkey Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

More Than A Monkey: A Thoughtful Yet Incomplete Attempt, In Less Than 30 Minutes, To Address Questions Of Creation, Evolution, And The Origins Of The Universe And Why Such Questions Have Any Relevancy Or Importance In A Community Of Hurting People Stumbl

More Than A Monkey: A Thoughtful Yet Incomplete Attempt, In Less Than 30 Minutes, To Address Questions Of Creation, Evolution, And The Origins Of The Universe And Why Such Questions Have Any Relevancy Or Importance In A Community Of Hurting People Stumbling Towards Christlikeness In The Power Of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Do All To Stand Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

How should a Christian stand when dealing with political issues.

Series: America, Bless God Sermon Title: Do all to Stand Sunday, October 23, 2004 Intro: “the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” We have now reached the point when political debates deal essentially with the most fundamental matters of right ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

#2-3 Understanding The Power Of Division Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2007

We study the power of disagreement and division and this negative power will destroy God’s plan.

UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF DIVISON By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts. This lesson is part two and three of a three part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Did you hear about the good news? An old woman called their Pastor to discuss a matter of great ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Needs Grace?

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 22, 2007

If we don’t know the sin problem we won’t want the Grace cure.

Who Needs GRACE? Amazing Grace Sunday February 18, 2007 Ephesians 2:1-10It is like you have an uncle you hated, mistreated, made fun of, never did a kind thing to, because someone told you lies about him, you never visited, you hung out with his mortal enemy. In your total poverty, as you 1 As ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Relationships Are Everything - Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

It’s not if conflict happens, but when - how do we get through it?

Relationships Are Everything Dealing With Conflict Matthew 18:15-20 A funny thing happened quite a few years ago in Darlington, Maryland. Edith, a mother of eight children, was coming home from visiting a neighbor one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the house, she spotted five of her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational