Sermons on Functional Atheism:

Deciding Not To Decide Is Still Deciding Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This sermon looks at repentance and responding to God’s Word as a function of our worship.

When Confronted with God’s Word how do you respond? King David was confronted by the Prophet Nathan in II Samuel 12. Let’s see what happened. Now let’s look at how David responded in Psalm 51. 1. Plea for Forgiveness (1-2) There are three different and distinct words used for sin they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

Fourth in a series from 1 Timothy. This message describes a functional church family.

The Bible describes the church as a: • Holy Nation (1 Peter 2:9) – common citizenship in the heavenly realm • Priesthood (1 Peter 2:9) – privilege of direct access to God for all believers • Kingdom (Revelation 5:10) – common submission to the King of kings and Lord of lords • Vine (John 15:5) – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Unpack Your Bag Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Dec 27, 2007

We have all been packed by God for a specific function, what is yours?

Survival Game.... (15-20 min) As we compare your answers to the experts, how much more does the importance of what you pack for a trip mean to you. This exercise helped us to understand the important uses for everyday household items. Most of those supplies can be found around your house, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Suffering For Christ

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Understanding the functions of suffering in the Christian life would help us cope with them.

SUFFERING FOR CHRIST 1 PETER 4:12-19 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION One of my children asked why we don’t practice fasting or flagellation during the observant of Lent. Flagellation is the practice of a person to whip himself or herself as a public penance. iblically speaking, the best ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Church: A Body

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 23, 2008

This is a message on the church that shows how the body is used as a methaphor to describe the function of the church.

THE CHURCH AS A BODY TEXT: I Corinthians 12:12-31 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: There are different metaphors that are used to describe the Church. The Church has been called the Bride of Christ and here it is referred to as the body. When one thinks of the church as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Convert The Sinner

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 29, 2014

To challenge us in this world, one of our priestly function is to lead a soul to the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you always ready to convert a sinner? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To challenge us in this world, one of our priestly function is to lead a soul to the LORD. IV. TEXT: James 5:20 (Amplified Bible) 5:20 Let the [latter] one be sure that whoever turns a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hunger For Respect Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Aug 10, 2012

A sermon on how the church should function according to 1 Timothy Chapter 5.

Hunger for Respect OLYMPIC WAVE Welcome all campuses HUNGER FOR RESPECT How many of you have seen the Hunger Games or read the books? I saw it in the theatre. It all has to do with respect. In a game that is kill or be killed…It’s all about the value of friendship, respect, loyalty, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Is Not A "One Man Show"

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 19, 2013

Every Christian has a gift - and the Church needs all these gifts if it is going to function

Sermon: The Church is not a “one man show” As I was thinking about the sermon for today, I was struck by the thought that the Church is not a “one man show” God calls us to be a community – and the Church has no passengers. As our Bishops often remind us – our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

I Saw The Light

Contributed by Don Campbell on Nov 18, 2025

We will explore thee functions of light and discuss the meaning of The Bright Morning Star.

INTRODUCTION A. In 1978, a song written and sung by country music singer Hank Williams was released. The song resonated with many: I wandered so aimless, life filled with sin I wouldn't let my dear savior in Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night Praise the Lord, I saw the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:18-19, John 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Story Of Noah

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 5, 2014

The Darren Aronfsky film NOAH has created interest in the Bible. This sermon compares the story in the film with the biblical account and provides a way to discuss the film with friends.

I went to see Darren Aronofsky’s “NOAH” last Saturday Night. Kim was away at the ladies retreat and when the movie was over, she sent me a text. “Was it true to the Bible?” I replied, “well, they did spell NOAH right!” That my friends is about where the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God A Illusion Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist and writer, has become the most well-known voice and public figure of the New Atheists. most publicly associated with this New Atheism, a kind of full frontal assault on religion and the supernatural in general.....

Out of the carnage of 9/11 arose a phenomenon known as the New Atheists. Enraged by the mass murder of the terror attack—all done in the name of God—these New Atheists declared intellectual war on all theistic faith and assumptions. For them, religion itself was “the great scourge” of human life, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of Worry

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 6, 2023

This sermon is tailor made by the word of God for every person here today. I'm going to say this several times today, worry is, in fact, practical atheism.

This sermon is tailor made by the word of God for every person here today. Stop worrying and start living. How many of you have a Ph.D. In worry? Worry is like a rocking chair. It'll give you something to do, but it will accomplish absolutely nothing. I'm going to say this several times ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7f Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 3, 2018

Part 7f of this series of sermons addresses the function of leadership and overseeing the church as shown in the New Testament by various names - elders, pastors, bishops, overseers, presbyters, and shepherds.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13, Acts 1:15-26, Acts 6:1-6, Acts 20:28-31, 1 Peter 5:1-2, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 1 Timothy 1:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conscience

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 22, 2001

What is our conscience, how is it shaped and what function does it perform in our lives?

CONSCIENCE CHILDREN’S LESSON 1. Ask for definition of conscience. 2. Read story of Odysseus (Book of Virtues, p.79) a. explain how it is easy and tempting to justify things that go against a person’s conscience b. That’s what Odysseus’s men did c. That’s what we can do if we are not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stage-Hands In The Drama Of Redemption

Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000

We need to understand what the Bible has to say about the NATURE & FUNCTION of Angels.

INTRO: With the increased interest in the paranormal these days there has recently, been an increased interest in the subject of ANGELS. Some time ago, ago, a dear church passed along a magazine to me about angels. Among the so-called "revelations" that this book contains are: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18

Denomination: Baptist