Sermons on Gray Area:

Show Me You Changed

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 26, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 44: 1 – 34

Genesis 44: 1 – 34 Show me you changed 44 And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the mouth of his sack. 2 Also put my cup, the silver cup, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest, and his grain ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Denying Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2005

A sermon on how we deny Christ when we don’t lean on him

Denying Jesus Luke 22:54-62 Peter was “the Rock”. He was sure that he would never forsake Jesus. That when ever the going got tough he would be there. In fact he even told Jesus that he was ready to go with Him into prison and into death. How often do we do the same thing? We stand and say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Life

Contributed by Michael Fritz on Nov 3, 2006

How valuable is the life of a human being? Is it of less value than a sports car? How about a pair of fancy shoes or a stereo? What about $100? These are all things that people have killed to obtain from someone else. What is the true value of a

How valuable is the life of a human being? Is it of less value than a sports car? How about a pair of fancy shoes? These are all things that people have killed to obtain from someone else. Have you ever given thought to what it is that makes things valuable? What determines the value of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Holiness

Zombie Christianity

Contributed by Charles Newman on Mar 16, 2009

A church that is spiritually dead can still hold services, sing hymns, offer prayers, deliver sermons, and do works of ministry – they can go through the motions of “doing church” but they will never be the church without being alive in God’s Holy Spirit!

INTRODUCTION Modern Day Scene: A paramedic arrives on an accident scene with what seems like a lifeless body; no pulse, no breath – CPR begins and instead of taking the body to the morgue, they go to the ER. Jesus has pronounced the church at Sardis as dead. Yet there is hope. A church that is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Mount: The Two Ways Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Studies in the Sermon on the Mount about the two ways

Title: The Two Ways Theme: To help people to understand the two ways of life. Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Whom Have I Cheated? Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Jul 2, 2013

One thing the church lacks is more people of character and integrity. Character and integrity are used synonymously, but there is a difference between the two. Character develops through individual situations, integrity finalizes codified virtues learned.

WHOM HAVE I CHEATED? THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INTEGRITY 1 SAMUEL 12:1-5 1 Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to everything you said to me and have set a king over you. 2 Now you have a king as your leader. As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have been your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 5, 2005

A short look at some recent signs of Christ’s soon return, and how we are to respond to them.

Yesterday, desperate, homeless villagers on the island of Sumatra mobbed American helicopters carrying aid. From Dawn until sunset on New Year’s Day, 12 Seahawk helicopters shuttled supplies to the hungry and traumatized inhabitants of the island. (DENIS D. GRAY, AP) Currently, the death toll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

How To Win The Warfare Of Worship

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 7, 2001

Worship must flow out of a willing spirit, a willing heart. God is always worthy to be praised. Are you always willing?

Some time ago, I preached from this passgae about the three things that Spiritual Warfare is over. It’s over the Word of God, the Will of God, and over the Worship of God. Satan came at Jesus in all of these areas, and he will do no less to you and I, and to all who desire to follow after God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Love For Us

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 9, 2008

How does God really see us?

PSALMS 103:6 The LORD executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed. 7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. 9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:6-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shame In Shechem Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2011

Don’t compromise in your commitment to the Lord, and don’t compromise with the godless culture that surrounds us, lest you be consumed by it.

There is an old Russian parable about a hunter who came to a clearing and encountered a bear. The hunter raised his rifle to shoot when the bear said, “Wait, what do you want?” The hunter replied, “A fur coat.” “That’s reasonable,” answered the bear. “I want a full stomach. Let’s sit down ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Redemption, That Is Amazing Grace

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 6, 2015

Paul declares we have been redeemed through the blood of Christ. The word redemption is a commercial term borrowed from the marketplace where human beings were offered for sale. Our only hope of redemption is in Christ Jesus. Updated July 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican service, there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: 2 Samuel 6:1-19; Psalm 24; Ephesians 1:3-14; and Mark 6:14-29 This story is reputedly true ... though true or a parable ... it speaks to the importance ... of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, John 8:34-36

Denomination: Anglican

The God Of The Aged

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 15, 2003

Funeral for an old person

THE GOD OF THE AGED ISAIAH 46:4 ISAIAH 46:4 = “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” I. WE HAVE A GOD WHO SUSTAINS AND RESCUES US A. Sustain means to give support or relief. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intentional Grandparenting Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 26, 2020

Before passing on, make sure you pass it on by leaving a legacy because when grandparents are intentional, they will make a grand impact on the next generation.

When Jeanne Calmert turned 120 years-old, she was asked to describe her vision for the future. She replied, “Very brief.” When a reporter asked what she liked best about being so old, she answered: “Well, there’s no peer pressure!” That reminds me of an elderly man who was filling out an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:17-18, Psalm 92:14-15, Deuteronomy 4:9, Deuteronomy 6:2, Psalm 33:11, Psalm 78:4-7, Proverbs 17:6, 2 Timothy 1:5, Proverbs 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Back Home PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

God lovingly exposes our hidden flaws to awaken us, inviting us to repentance and restoration through His grace, not shame, so we may return to Him.

Some mornings the mirror tells the truth better than our memories. You’re brushing your teeth and you notice a new gray hair. It didn’t ask permission to arrive. It just showed up, whispering, “Time is moving. Pay attention.” Gray hairs have a way of doing that—gently alerting us to what we have ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16

Topics: Delayed Return, Repentance

Stand And Be Counted

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2008

At a church-sponsored rally for census involvement. Census taking may seem invasive, but the information leads toward justice; God is able to use the census for His purposes; and it reminds us of the vast task of redemption to which we are called.

When Rev. Gray asked me to preach, the answer was easy. I am just about always ready to preach! You know how it is with preachers, especially Baptists: we can come up with a Scripture to cover all occasions, we have an opinion about everything, and we believe that everybody is waiting to hear our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist