Sermons on Ethical Issues:

Mighty Army Or Milling Rabble Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

The Apostles Creed - The Holy Catholic Church the Communion of Saints

Today I want to talk about the church, but the trouble is the Church can mean so many things. It might mean our church. It might mean the Anglican Church in Australia. It might mean the worldwide Anglican denomination. It might mean all Christians everywhere. The trouble is, when the Bible talks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

Adjust Your Vision: Seeing Black And White Where The World Wants Gray

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004

The world and our sinful flesh are happy when false teachers tell us God’s Word is unclear or can be ignored. God will have none of that - his Word is clear.

August 29, 2004 — 13th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Jeremiah 23:23-29 Adjust Your Vision: Seeing Black and White Where the World Wants Gray Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Sure Reasons Why Christians Shouldn't Drink Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2007

Four good reasons why Christians should not drink alcohol

Sure Reasons Why Christians Shouldn’t Drink (Series: Why It Matters) Rom 14:10-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 10, 2006 *Some people try to say that Jesus never drank alcohol, but that doesn’t make sense to me. In Matt 11:16-19, Jesus was talking to a crowd about John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Living In A Secular World

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 21, 2007

How do we live in, and respond to, the culture in which we live? The examples of: Jonah, Esther and Daniel.

How do Christians live in, and respond to, the culture in which they find themselves? About a half century ago, H. Richard Niebuhr attempted to answer that question in his book Christ and Culture. He offered five possible responses to the question. First, he said that some Christians have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Talking Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 29, 2007

A message from James 3 on the power of the tongue.

Foolproof – A Study of James January 21, 2007 TALKING Faith – James 3:1-12 Video: One Word – from www.sermonspice.com Recap: A few weeks ago we started a series in James about having a foolproof faith. That is, possessing a faith that can’t be fooled into thinking we have real faith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Honorable Hero Helps Heroine Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 9, 2007

After the marraige, Joseph and Mary had to travel ninety miles to pay a Roman tax. Once in Bethlehem, Baby Jesus was born and changed the lives of His earthly parents and all of the world forever.

LUKE 2:1-7 HONORABLE HERO HELPS HEROINE I. HERITAGE: A. Home. B. Honor. C. Hardiness. II. HAPPENSTANCES: A. Hostel. B. Helper. C. Happiness. III. HOSPITALITY: A. Heir. B. Harbingers. C. Honed. If we combine the stories concerning Joseph here in Luke’s writings with that of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Jacob, Pt. 4 (Final)

WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER (GENESIS 29:15-30, 31:36-42) Charles Sykes, a senior fellow at the Wisconsin Policy Institute, a public policy think tank, didn’t like the way his fellow citizens whine, evade responsibility, and point fingers. The infamous 1991 Los Angeles riot was a case ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No One Like Him Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 5, 2010

In this lesson we explore the truths that God is and that God loves.

Introduction: A. One day, the children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. 1. At the end of the cafeteria line was a large pile of apples. 2. The nun had made a note, and posted it above the pile of apples, “Take only one. God is watching.” 3. Out ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pay Out To Caesar What Belongs...

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jul 17, 2010

For July 4th, I wanted to cover the idea of Christian citizenship, but felt impressed that Jesus' admonition to "Render unto Caesar" didn't end with citizenship but expanded into the area of stewardship.

Life, as we all know, is a constant flow of choices. Do I eat something healthy or “reward” myself with something decadent? Do I get something done now that I don’t really want to do so I can enjoy myself later or do I procrastinate so that I can enjoy something now? Do I make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: *other

The Character Of God's Word. Are You Taking Time To Read The Book

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 20, 2010

The Bible is the Christian's guide through life

The Character of God's Word. Are you taking time to read the Book A challenge to read the Bible Joshua 1:8-9 Psalm 119:11 Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna poll reveals that many born again Americans hold beliefs contrary to Scripture. Among the most disturbing is that 68% ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gift Giving Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

The gift of God’s Son is our Christmas gift.

December 2 ,2007 Matthew 2:1-12 Gift Giving There are only 23 days left before Christmas, so I hope you have your Christmas list set. Normally it works this way in our house, Debbie asks me what I want for Christmas and I always give her the same answer, “You’re all I need baby.” Actually, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Navigataing The Gray Areas

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 30, 2009

We are acting in love when we are considerate of the other person’s conscience.

Title: Navigating the Gray Areas Text: I Corinthians 8:1-13 Thesis: We are acting in love when we are considerate of the other person’s conscience. Introduction: In the Roman Catholic Church there is a list of the seven deadly sins: Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Wrath, and Sloth. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Manifestation Of Grace

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 3, 2008

If we are to glorify God, then we should practice justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. In so doing, we can be a manifestation of grace, in Christ Jesus.

A Manifestation of Grace Scripture Text: Micah 6:8 (Read) Introduction: Do we sometimes take advantage of the things that mean the most to us? Are we honest about what is right, and true? Do we sometimes fail to treat others as we would be treated? Do we make an honest effort to move beyond ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Is Proven In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 28, 2011

Until a person recognizes that he stands guilty & condemned before God & that he is a sinner who does not meet God's standard of righteousness, there is no possibility of salvation. Only repentance that causes one to be severed from sin in a daily obedien

ROMANS 2: 1-11 REPENTANCE IS PROVEN IN LIFE (The Judgment of Visible Verifiable Deeds) [Luke 18:9-14 / Matthew 16:27] Every person comes with a basic knowledge of good and evil built into them or nothing could be agreed upon in society. That's why any ethical or moral person would heartily concur ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Does The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2011

Jesus teaches us to do the right thing because it is the right thing.

A Messiah Who Does the Right Thing Text: Matt. 17:24-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is the story of a taxpayer who needed to ease his conscience. "A taxpayer wrote to the Internal Revenue Service, "I have not been able to sleep well for two years. Here is my check for $1,200 for back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Methodist