Sermons on Ethical Dilemmas:

What Brings Out The Best In People

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 9, 2020

- I believe some of the greatest stories for this pandemic, is all the outpouring of help & love. - If the virus had not have come, I do not believe people would have noticed others like they do now.

Sermon- What brings out the best in people? - If you’re like me, I like to watch the mystery science shows. They present a mystery & then give you scenarios of what that something could be. They finally end up with showing you what the mystery is. Q- What’s the point of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Queen Esther Sermon Ii: Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength rise to the challenge of acting upon their moral convictions thereby doing the right thing rather than giving in to the pressures of worldly-minded folks who urge hostile responses.

ESTHER: THE RIGHT THING WHAT GOD’S PEOPLE WITH MORAL CONVICTIONS DO ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:21-23, Esther 3:1-6

Healing At The Beautiful Gate

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 26, 2020

In this brief story I want to notice four principles for thriving in our spiritual lives no matter the circumstance.

Healing At The Beautiful Gate Acts 3:1-10, 16 Introduction Last week we left the disciples looking up into the sky at Jesus who was ascending to be at the Father’s side. In Chapter Two the amazing story of the Day of Pentecost. Visible presence of the Holy Spirit that Jesus had promised. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defending The Faith Sermon V: Embrace The Distinctiveness Of Christ As King Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval, as the Christian Faith is attacked by unbelievers and scoffers, we Christians must separate ourselves from those that deny and defy the Lord God but we wholeheartedly embrace Christ as King and Lord.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE . . . CHRISTIANS EMBRACE THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF CHRIST AS KING Statistically, what’s true of Christianity worldwide is not true of Christianity in the USA. It is without a doubt true that our nation is like the rest of the world in that all have sinned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-11, John 14:5-7

Joseph - The Reluctant Stepfather

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

will we be like Joseph, willing to do what we are called to do?

Listen to the Scripture on Joseph’s side of the Nativity story: Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Joseph, The Righteous Man

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

disregarding the societal norms, Joseph accepts God's mission

Matthew 1:18-25 Here we are, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve is just two days away and we are all waiting for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. But waiting for what? • Some are waiting for travel and returning to families, for parties and merrymaking; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

For Unto Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 13, 2019

What is the basis of our hope in an uncertain world?

For Unto Us a Child is Born Isaiah 9:1-7 There is a lot of good music sung at Christmas time. One of my favorites is Handel’s Messiah. Even though it isn’t only about Christmas, there is much glorious Christmas music in it. Several of the most memorable come from the Book of Isaiah. Comfort Ye My ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Could Do Such A Thing?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 24, 2019

Why is there evil?

Who Could Do such a Thing? Matthew 2:13-23 This passage is certainly one of the most troubling in the New Testament. There are two parts to this passage. The one is how God warned Joseph to flee Bethlehem and later warns him not to come back there from Egypt because of Archelaus Herod’s son, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 16, 2019

David expresses jubilant confidence in the Lord despite the host of enemies that threatened his life. His prayer began full of anxiety that the Lord would not forsake him and leave him. but he quickly moves to faith that God would be his present help in the time of need.

Sermon- Making the Best of a Bad Situation Psalms 3:1-8 Introduction: This Psalm of David was written when he fled from Absalom his Son." You will remember the sad story of David's flight from his own palace, when in the dead of the night, he crossed the brook Kedron, and went with a few ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Getting In Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

So often we hear stories about dying and coming to the golden gate and dickering with Peter whether we should be allowed in or not. This would be a tragic mistake to wait until you die to find out if you can get in.

Everybody wants to get in on the action. Back in 1982 a crowd began to form one Monday afternoon in December at the River Front Coliseum in Cincinnati. By the time the police arrived at 3:00 P.M., hundreds of fans had gathered at the doors, even though they would not open until 7:00 P.M. The rock ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

The Peril Of Having Too Much Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2021

The rich young ruler and his decision to walk away from the call of Jesus shattered the disciple's beliefs about riches being an exclusive sign of favor with God. Money and possessions tend to be a hindrance to faith in Him instead.

A young man whom the Scriptures refer to as a "rich young ruler" came before Jesus with a question on how to obtain eternal life. After using the Law as a means of examining his motives, Jesus instructed him to go and sell all his possessions in order to receive spiritual treasure and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23, Mark 4:19, Mark 10:17-22, 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Getting In Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

It is important to people to get in. They wait in lines all the time to get into a favorite restaurant, or into a movie, or some sporting event. Nobody wants to be left out, and everybody wants to get in somewhere.

Everybody wants to get in on the action. Back in 1982 a crowd began to form one Monday afternoon in December at the River Front Coliseum in Cincinnati. By the time the police arrived at 3:00 P.M., hundreds of fans had gathered at the doors, even though they would not open until 7:00 P.M. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:23-27

The Folly Of Mr. Worldly Wiseman Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2023

The wise according to the world believe the message of the cross is foolish, and yet to us as Christians, it is the very wisdom and power of God on display for all to see.

Corinthians Series (Part Three): The folly of Mr. Worldly Wiseman Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16, Romans 5:6-8 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING (Give background reading from Pilgrim's Progress) We are continuing on with our study in 1st Corinthians this morning. And I hope the Lord is using ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dust On The Shelf: Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2026

Dirty lives from dusty Bibles grow. Spiritual dust can hid the real issues.

DUST ON THE SHELF --- OPEN YOUR EYES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GROWING DUST BUNNIES? I FINISH A BOOK, NOW WHAT? I love Leonard Ravenhill’s books. I heard Ravenhill speak several times. I bought his books and read every one of them. They were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11, 2 Samuel 11:1, 2 Samuel 21:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unless The Lord Was On Our Side: An Exposition Of Psalm 124

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 18, 2021

Perhaps the question should be: "Are we on God's side?" This is one of the Psalms of Ascents.

Unless the LORD was on our Side Psalm 124 Today, we are taking a look at the 124th Psalm which is listed both as a Song of Ascent as well as a Psalm of David. The songs of ascent are a collection of fifteen psalms (120-134). Some like this one are attributed to David, one to Solomon, and others ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible