Sermons on Disputable Matters:

Humility Of Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

In our text we see the Lord Jesus loving men who did not deserve it. Luke (22:24) tells us that at the Lord’s Supper, just after Jesus announced that one of them would betray Him, the disciples got into a dispute about which of them was the greatest.

Opening illustration: We all can relate to Linus in the “Peanuts” cartoon strip when he shouts in frustration, “I love mankind; it’s people I can’t stand!” It’s easy to love the human race in the abstract, but when it comes to loving specific irritating people that I can’t avoid, the process ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming One

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

Satan's key tactic is divide and conquer. The church should remain united – focused on the task ahead instead of the trivialities of disagreement.

“Becoming One” John 17:16-23 OPEN In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn't. Linus asks, “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” Lucy replies, “These five fingers. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Apr 23, 2008

An excited little boy was telling his dad about what had happened to him that day. His dad said, Slow down, you’re talking too fast! His boy shot back at him, Oh, no, Dad, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow! Are you listening?

ARE YOU LISTENING? Matthew 13:18-23 An excited little boy was telling his dad about what had happened to him that day. His dad said, Slow down, you’re talking too fast! His boy shot back at him, Oh, no, Dad, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow! Are you listening? I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Settling Doubt

Contributed by Don Baggett on May 10, 2008

It is biblical obedience to examine ourselves, concerning our faith, however, when the examination is over, we need to be perfectly settled in the matter of faith. We need to be at peace about the matter of our salvation, for several reasons: 1. Our ow

It is biblical obedience to examine ourselves, concerning our faith, however, when the examination is over, we need to be perfectly settled in the matter of faith. We need to be at peace about the matter of our salvation, for several reasons: 1. Our own emotional well-being. 2. Our productivity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Ii: Jesus Is God's Answer To Life's Supreme Problem Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 5, 2020

No matter who we are or how good we may be, the fact of the matter is: We all have sinned and need to be saved from the inevitable consequences of this supreme problem of life. There in one great Savior. His name is Jesus.

JESUS IS GOD’S ANSWER TO LIFE’S SUPREME PROBLEM A political candidate this past week took a verse from Genesis totally out of context to try to support his party’s stance on multiple deviations from traditional Christian doctrines such as marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-23

Be Ye Angry And Sin Not

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2021

What does this mean? Are supposed to be angry? Of course the phrasing is in Old English from the 1600's and newer translations put it this way, "In your anger do not sin." Is such a feat even possible? What does God's Holy Word say?

Be Ye Angry and Sin Not Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, Matthew 5:38-48, 1 Corinthians 11:20-22, 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, John 13:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Accept Him Whose Faith Is Weak Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 22, 2014

What does this text say about accepting others in regard to their faith? 1- We must accept others who eat everything 2- We must accept others who observe sacred days 3- We must accept others without judging them

INTRO.- ILL.- A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don't jump!” "Why shouldn't I?" he said. I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saving Halloween (Updated For 2014)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

Halloween-a time or Satanic oppression or a strategic opportunity? This sermon debunks the myth that Halloween is intrinsically evil and encourages Christian to shine a light into the darkness by offering a historical, holy, and hands-on perspective.

Halloween: 2014 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/25/2014 PLAY VIDEO: Halloween Beliefs Collide (sermoncentral) This time of year is unlike any other in many respects. Every shopping center and grocery store is filled with all sorts of candy, costumes and colorful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Tenacious Love - 1 Peter 4:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 26, 2025

No matter how deep your love, it can grow cold. We must make every effort to keep it growing.

1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Jesus Can Handle Your Storms

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 27, 2002

No matter how severe your storm may be, Jesus can handle yor strom.

St. Matthew 8:23-27 Topic- Jesus Christ can handle your storms. In these passages of scriptures, we see Jesus Christ and his disciples getting into a ship to sail across the Sea of Galilee. And while they were sailing across the Sea of Galilee, Jesus and his disciples were met with a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

What The Stable And Your Heart Have In Common

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Dec 16, 2001

It doesn’t matter where Christ was born if he has not been born in our hearts

Lk.2:1-7 To compare the birth of Christ at Bethlehem with his birth in our hearts "The birth of Christ means little or nothing to us if he has not been born in our heart" 1. God has not left this world without a yearly witness of the birth of his son 2. This time of year the witness that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Zacchaeus Became Free

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

No matter what the obstacles facing a person, they can find Jesus as Savior if they will sincerely seek Him.

THE DAY ZACCHAEUS BECAME FREE "And Jesus said to him, ’Today salvation has come to this house, because he, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." Luke 19: 9-10. I. HE FACED FORMIDABLE BARRIERS IN SEEKING JESUS! His profession was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Cleanse From All Sin

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Nov 22, 2002

This sermon outline deals with God being able to save you no matter what your sin.

God Can Cleanse Us From All Sin Isaiah 1:18-20 There have been many times in my ministry that people have said to me they have sinned in a way that God could or would not forgive them. I do not believe there is any one that is in the sound of my voice today that cannot be forgiven. It does not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

On This Rock

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Salvation is a personal matter but the church still has an important role in our faith, according to Jesus

Introductory Considerations 1. "I really do not need the church. I grew up in a church and I was not too impressed. Saw these people come each week dressed in their Sunday best, not only their best clothes but in their best behaviour. They sounded so sincere but if I saw them during the week, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Son Only A Father Could Love

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2006

No matter what we’ve done, our heavenly Father will always take us back.

A Son Only a Father Could Love Text: Lk. 15:11-32 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 15:11-19 2. Illustration: Once a mother allowed her children to get a hamster with the understanding that they take care of it. So they got a hamter and named his Danny. However, after a while it was the mother who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist