Sermons on Ethical Issues:

Bustin' Barriers

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

Our fears of sharing our faith often revolve around how people will respond. What if they reject us or worse raise questions and issues for which we have no answer? Then what do we do?

Bustin’ Barriers I Peter 3:15b-16 and 1 John 1:5-7 Our Scripture today commands us to always be ready to share the hope we have in our lives, that is, the Good News of Jesus Christ. Those moments can come to us spontaneously. But more often than not, they happen when we are intentional about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Bible And God's Will

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 1, 2021

The Bible is life’s operating manual. It teaches us how to live in every major issue we face in life. It’s a sure guide to success. Unfortunately, too many fail to read the instructions.

Last time, we talked about God’s Will versus our will. We learned a little about predestination. And I tried to answer many of the questions about predestination. Does God choose us even if we don’t want Him to? Does God choose some people but not others? How can you know what God’s will and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Aware

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 29, 2020

Jesus shares with us his awareness of our issues in the text he is aware of everything, aware of His compassion for us, he is so aware he touches us, and he so aware he provides.

Matthew 14:13-21 “Jesus is Aware” 1. Today’s reading tells us • Jesus has just heard that his cousin, John, had lost his head. • He's trying to find a solitary place. So he may grieve for a while. 2. Our text reminds us of Jesus’s Awareness • He is aware of the tragedies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Traditions Attacked Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2017

The scribes and Pharisees quibbled with Jesus over the issue of His disciples eating with unwashed hands. They were great men in the Jewish church, but they were enemies of the Gospel of Christ. They were very enthusiastic about the Law of Moses, ...

-AD 29 Capernaum Lesson: Traditions Attacked (Exodus 21:17) Matthew 15:1-20, Mark 7:1-23 Matthew 1 Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, 2 “Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20, Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Family Secrets Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018

Family secrets harm families. In Jacob's family, there was disunity and favoritism. Family secrets need to be brought into the open, where they can be dealt with. Families can change the way they deal with issues: truth, attitudes, and actions.

FAMILY SECRETS—Genesis 26:34-27:45 Are you familiar with the phrase, “the elephant in the room”? Imagine some people in a room, with an elephant in the middle of the room, but no one wants to recognize that the elephant is there. The people in the room talk about a lot of things, but no one ever ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith In Healing

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 1, 2023

Everything in Mark chapter 5 concerns itself with healing and restoration: from the healing and restoring of a demon possessed man to the resurrection of a little girl. In-between these two healings are that of the woman with the twelve-year issue of blood.

Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. For she said, “If only I may ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, James 2:26, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worry Less, Pray More

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022

People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach.

People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach. To worry also causes spiritual issues. It consumes our thoughts, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Part Of "i Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life" Do You Not Understand?

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 29, 2022

Jesus Christ made it clear to His disciples in the Upper Room and to everyone that He and He alone provides us access to God the Father. There is no other way to God and salvation except through Him. The issue is settled.

Just who do we think we are to question the Sovereign Lord God Almighty, Creator and Sustainer of all things (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-4; Colossians 1:16-18) as to how He has solemnly decreed from all eternity the means by which He has chosen to redeem our sorry, self-centered, malevolent, cruel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1, Psalm 37:39, Psalm 62:2, Isaiah 43:11, Isaiah 43:25, Isaiah 45:22, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 3:10-18, 1 Timothy 2:5-7, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Ocd Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2021

OCD is often joked about but this mental health issue can severely impact people's lives. Saul's obsession over David ultimately impacted his ability to rule Israel.

In 1884 he moved to the United States with nothing but a letter of introduction to Thomas Edison. The letter was written by his former employer, Charles Batchelor, and it simply read, “I know two great men, one is you and the other is this young man.” Today, when we think of Tesla, we think of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Challenges To The Older Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2019

Preached for Grandparents day; talking about aging issues; Thesis: Let us consider some signs- characteristics, qualities, or practices- along the journey that may help us as we navigate “the land between”

HoHum: To the tune of Jesus Loves Me Jesus loves me, this I know though my hair is white as snow, though my sight is growing dim still He bids me to trust in Him (Chorus: Yes, Jesus loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, the Bible tells me so) Though my steps are oh so slow with my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Proverbs 1:7, Philippians 4:8, Luke 12:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Life

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 9, 2018

This blog address the issue of good life. What is the good life? How to have a good life based on God's word? Read and see how the good life is in our attitude and not in our possessions.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured This sermon address the issue of good life. What is the good life? How to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8, Ecclesiastes 1:16-17, Ecclesiastes 2:4-6, Ecclesiastes 4:2-3, 1 Peter 3:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proof Adam & Eve Existed

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2017

The reality of Adam and Eve is a huge issue! It underlies at least 6 major Bible doctrines and many passages of Scripture. In addition, four new extra-biblical areas are substantuating the reality of Adam and Eve. Check it out!

PROOFS THE BIBLE IS TRUE, Part 1 ‘PROOF ADAM & EVE EXISTED’ I. A MAJOR TEACHING OF SCRIPTURE A. ARE REAL, NOT MYTHOLOGICAL The Bible presents Adam and Eve as real human beings, not as mythical characters. Here are some examples: 1. “[God] made out of one man every nation of men.”—Acts 17:26. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No One Is Beyond The Pale For Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 1, 2024

No Jewish rabbi would have touched Jairus's dead daughter and the woman with the issue of blood because that would make Him ritually impure, yet Jesus did so and brought healing. Why?

The Marcan Sandwich Story: Sermons and eggs As some of you may know, I have recently retired after 12 years as Vicar of the East Marshland Benefice in the Diocese of Ely As we were taking the bed apart in our bedroom I was surprised to find two baskets under the bed One with 3 eggs in and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 33 – The Most Horrible Conditions Caused Through Starvation - Chapter 4:8-11 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 7, 2025

For some they will find this section of Lamentations distasteful but it is scripture and must not be ignored. It speaks of the effects of starvation, and women boiling their children. We MUST understand what is behind all that and I address that issue. Try to read and meditate.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 33 – THE MOST HORRIBLE CONDITIONS CAUSED THROUGH STARVATION - CHAPTER 4:8-11 We continue working through Chapter 4 and right now have been looking at the terrible conditions of the starving people. Some turn away from this but we are speaking about the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:8, Lamentations 4:7, 2 Samuel 1:19, Lamentations 4:9, Lamentations 4:10, 2 Kings 4:38, Deuteronomy 28:53, Lamentations 4:11, Luke 3:7, John 19:29-30, Mark 9:43-44, Revelation 15:1, Revelation 1:14, Revelation 2:18, Revelation 8:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 17, 2025

We determine where this mustard seed parable fits into Church History and its relationship to the church at Pergamum. Mainly we look at a number of practical issues in being overcomers in a world infiltrated by these foul birds of the air.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 4 of 4 We continue from last time and begin with practical matters to help prevent the evil of the mustard seed for gaining control. These will help in being overcomers. COMING DOWN TO PRACTICAL ISSUES The mustard seed started ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4, Psalm 1:3, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 60:1-2, Malachi 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational