Sermons on Disputable Matters:

An 'offal' Way Of Service

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010

As ministers of the LORD, let us follow in the example of Levi, which leads to blessing, and not in the example of the Priests addressed in Malachi, which leads to cursing.

An 'Offal' Way of Service Text: Malachi 2:1-9 Preached at: Young Guns for the Lord 2008 Conference Rock Tabernacle - Griffin, GA May 2008 By Sterling C. Franklin Proposition: We should follow in Levi's blessed way of service. Organizational Sentence (Interrogatives: How & Why?): As ministers of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Attitude For The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 5, 2005

There are disputes over how often we observe the Lord’s supper, disputes over what type of bread, what type of wine, or juice to use. But there should be no dispute that we should observe the Lord’s supper in a right attitude!

A.T. Pierson (A pastor in the 1800’s) The link between the cross and the crown is the Table of the Lord. Do not forget when you sit down at the communion, that the bread and cup point back to Christ’s accomplished work, and forward to your accomplished salvation. I. Our attitude should be one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure- Build Others Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2023

This is the 145th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 25th sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#145] THE CURE- BUILD OTHERS UP Romans 14:13-15:13 Introduction: The Drake family has had many challenges recently. We finally have a surgery date for Karen and are praying that all of the cancer will be removed. I have had my new pacemaker for almost a month. Dad had cancer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Don't Sweat The Small Stuff--Revised"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 10, 2005

A plea for Christian Unity.

Romans 14:1-12 “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org It may come as some surprise to us that John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, who preached 40,000 sermons in his lifetime that brought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

What Will They Show After Your Death?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

It is true that deeds of believers follow them even after death. Thus when death occurs, let us be just this blunt about it, some believers leave a vacuum that just cannot be easily filled. After we become Christians, our deeds do matter here & beyond.

WHAT WILL THEY SHOW AFTER YOUR DEATH? ACTS 9:36-42 36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. 37 About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room. 38 Lydda was near ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Charismatic

Get It Right Sermon Iii: Mature Christians Build Each Other Up In The Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 30, 2020

Unity in Christ is needed as never before, so love for God plus love for others takes priority over differences on issues that do not matter as much as words and deeds that show God's love toward all people.

Mature Christians Build Each Other Up In Word and In Deed “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Oh yeah? Listen to this: An elderly man had serious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Building Our Lives With God: Lessons From Lego Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Beyond the fun and creativity, Lego can teach us profound spiritual lessons about our relationship with God.

Building Our Lives with God: Lessons from Lego Introduction Today, I want to take you on a unique journey into the world of Lego. These colourful building blocks have been a source of creativity and joy for generations. Lego, the beloved Danish toy company known for its iconic plastic bricks, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25, 1 Corinthians 12:18, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judge Not, Least Ye Be Judged! Really?

Contributed by John Hickman on Oct 21, 2013

Working through a difficult passage of scripture on judging others. What did Jesus mean? If it is okay to judge others, what are the tools we need to use to make fair assessments? And, do we judge Christians any differently than non-Christians?

JUDGE NOT, LEAST YE BE JUDGED! (loudly – Like old time Preacher). That sure sounds good from the pulpit, doesn't it? But really. Can we just put an exclamation point after it, chisel it in stone and make it a commandment? One of the top five questions I’ve been asked over the years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

It Doesn't Matter: To God & It Shouldn't Matter To You Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 29, 2019

This is about how it doesn't matter to God where you are from, where you have been or what you have done God can use you anyway

What am I talking about this Morning? What doesn’t matter to God? It doesn’t matter where you have been or what you have done. What matters is where you are headed. I want you to be honest with yourself this morning, I want you to think about something. If it doesn’t matter to God where someone ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Don't Sweat The Small Stuff"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 9, 2005

Are Christians tolerant enough; are we majoring in the minors?

Romans 14:1-12 “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org It may come as some surprise to us that John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, never preached a sermon on the Virgin Birth or the Second ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

A Matter Of Perspective - Rom. 14:5

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A Matter of Perspective (Rom. 14:5) Levels of perspective that we need to speak to by the power of the Spirit and the Word of God.

A Matter of Perspective (Rom. 14:5) Levels of perspective that we need to speak to by the power of the Spirit and the Word of God. "One man considers one day more sacred than another. Another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind." (Rom. 14:5) It is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon #1 - Focus On What Matters Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jan 22, 2004

An introduction to the book of Philippians, discussion of where you CAN’T find joy, and a look into the first chapter to find Paul’s secret of joy.

Series: Put the Joy Back In Your Life _______________________________ SERIES THEME: Everyone wants to be HAPPY! Everyone wants to enjoy life -- but how can we find this happiness? How can we find this joy? Joy is the emotional result of right spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

No Matter What! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 26, 2004

There is a big difference between WANTING and being DETERMINED. Pastor Jose Jr. shares his perspectives.

2:1: When I came to you, brothers, I didn’t come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. 2:2: For I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 2:3: I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day - Leading In Matters Of Faith

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 30, 2003

Will you fulfill your God given responsibility to lead your family in matters of faith?

TITLE: Father’s Day - LEADING IN MATTERS OF FAITH TEXT: Acts 16:15 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. "If you consider me a believer in the Lord," she said, "come and stay at my house." And she persuaded us. Acts 16:31 They replied, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Part I: A Matter Of Confession

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

ONLY WHEN WE ARE WILLING TO CONFESS IS GOD OBIGATED TO ANSWER OUR PRAYER!

PRAYER PART I: A MATTER OF CONFESSION NEHEMIAH 1: 1 – 11 FEBRUARY 9, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A NATIONAL PRAYER OF REPENTANCE Joe Wright is the pastor of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in Topeka. He prayed a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist