Sermons on ethics:

A Review Of “why I Am Not A Christian” By Bertrand Russell

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 21, 2015

A Review Of “Why I Am Not A Christian” By Bertrand Russell

Without a doubt, Bertrand Russell stands as one of the most formidable minds of the modern era. Through his efforts with Alfred North Whitehead in “Principia Mathematica”, Russell further elaborated the relationship between mathematics and deductive logic. Russell's endeavors, however, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great American Culture War: Religious Liberty, Gay Rights, Naturalism & The Christian Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The United States once again finds herself at a crossroads. The lines have been drawn. The shots have been fired. The culture war seems to rage on endlessly. Left vs. right. Liberal vs. Conservative. Secular vs. Christian.

The United States once again finds herself at a crossroads. The lines have been drawn. The shots have been fired. The culture war seems to rage on endlessly. Left vs. right. Liberal vs. Conservative. Secular vs. Christian. These are some of the most difficult and muddy issues to delve into. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-28, Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Need Some Rest Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 14, 2002

God models for us and charges us with living a life of balance - one that includes a practice of Sabbath Rest.

From the Very Start You Need Some Rest! We are in a Genesis series – An ancient text that speaks with amazing present-day relevance! - Marriage - Struggles in Marriage - Spiritual Jealousy - Selfishness - Trusting God when it really doesn’t make sense - Obeying God when everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 4: Righteousness Being Restored Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Number 4 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at Moses restoring rigtheousness and what it means for revival today.

Introduction I want to start this morning by using a quote from a Methodist. When you work around the church a while it comes quite naturally, the laughter of cynical disbelief. In 1986 the United Methodist General Conference, on the last day of two weeks of meetings, passed a resolution that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6, Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

Whose Lives Should Be Protected, Valued, Sacrificed Or Released?

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

A message addressed an issue - Sanctity of Human Life - that ultimately affects each of us in so many extraordinary ways.

WHOSE LIVES SHOULD BE PROTECTED, VALUED, SACRIFICED OR RELEASED? Perth Bible Church, Sunday AM January 21, 2007 Pastor Todd G. Leupold PREFACE: Before I begin this morning, I want you to know that other than my Mom’s funeral this may be the most emotionally difficult and wrenching sermon I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

No Condemnation Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018

Message 16 from John's gospel exploring the account of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “No Condemnation” Introduction Most all of us have encountered at one time or another, the assault of two terrible tormentors whose devastating duty is to block any progress toward maturity. They are closely related and work as a nasty team. Guilt and Bitterness ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Romans 8:10-17, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gambling: Is It Okay To Play The Lottery? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 8, 2018

This sermon address God's answer to the issue of playing the lottery.

Introduction For many years I have wanted to address the issue of gambling, and specifically, the matter of playing the lottery. There is no text in Scripture that says, “You shall not gamble.” In fact, the words “gamble” or “gambling” are not found in the Bible. Nevertheless, that does not mean ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How And Why Christians Put On The New Self

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 7, 2018

In this lesson we examine how and why Christians put on the new self.

Scripture In preparation for last Sunday’s morning message on Ephesians 4:25-32, that I called “Living the Christian Life,” I read several commentaries, including one by Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones titled, Darkness and Light: An Exposition of Ephesians 4:17-5:17. In that commentary he has a chapter ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Call To Courage

Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Feb 17, 2002

Standing rightside up in an upside down world!

CALL TO COURAGE – Dr. Adlai Naidoo There was another graduation some years ago. A young man graduated from a private school. v His teachers were all of the same religion that he was v His classmates were all of the same faith as he was v We would say that he lived in a cultural, religious ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Have Deacons

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 13, 2007

Have you ever wondered why we have deacons? I mean really wonder, you know if every one was doing what they were supposed to do would we really need them?

A New beginning Why we have Deacons Have you ever wondered why we have deacons? I mean really wonder, you know if every one was doing what they were supposed to do would we really need them? Well the answer is still yes. We see in Acts 6 why they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Laws And Commandments Do I Need To Follow?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 21, 2021

What commandments and laws of the Bible does one have to follow?

Which Laws and Commandments do I Need to Follow? Mark 12:18-27 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 12:18 Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that IF A MAN’S BROTHER DIES and leaves behind a wife AND ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Mission--Stand Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2009

Christians are not appointed to take new ground from the enemy. Rather, we are appointed to occupy ground which the Master has already won.

EPHESIANS 6:11, 13, 14 YOUR MISSION – STAND “Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. “Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

A New Kind Of King For A New Kind Of Kingdom Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Apr 17, 2025

On Palm Sunday, people clamored for Jesus to be their King. In the sermon on the plain, Jesus seems to lay out some things that help us to see who the Kingdom people are, what they should value, and how they should live.

Today is a day that has become known as Palm Sunday, celebrating the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Here, near the end of his earthly ministry, people had watched in wonder at 2-3 years of authoritative teaching, profound miracles, and even resurrections. They had become enamored ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-49

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Raise A Fool

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 20, 2004

Find out the 3 BIG SEEDS that are affecting our children the most and could turn children into fools later.

How many of us want to raise a foolish child? How many think their already raising a fool? No one is born a fool; fools are self-made! Usually with a little help from the people in there lives. The Bible says, “Foolishness is bound up in a child’s heart.” If parents aren’t careful, there are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Enlightenment

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004

First in a series of Lectures on the Gifts of the Spirit. This lectures treats that Main Thing in Spiritual Matters.

The Church must maintain its Distinctiveness amid a Corinthianizing Culture! A distinction God-made, not man-made. That was the fundamental failure of the Church at Corinth. It had failed to maintain its distinctiveness amid the corrosive culture of Corinth. The Maintenance of Distinctiveness is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist