Sermons on Gray Issues:

It Is In His Hands Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 24, 2008

Trust God to make it work.

IT IS IN HIS HANDS Exodus 4.1-31 S: Change C: Trust in God Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: TRUST GOD TO MAKE IT WORK. Type: Inductive I. “WHAT IF?” (1-9) II. “I AM NOT GOOD ENOUGH!” (10-11) III. “NOT ME!” (12-13) IV. GRACE (13-17) V. FEET AND HANDS (18-23) VI. A PROMISE TO KEEP (24-26) VII. “I TOLD YOU ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Way To Righteousness

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A study on the only way that we can truly become "righteous" in God's sight.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Herb Miller - 2 Kentucky stable owners had developed a pretty big rivalry. One spring each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. Thinking it might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers hired a professional jockey. The race began, and the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day: Four Responsibilities Of Husbands And Fathers

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Responsibility #1: The Bible commands you to love your wife Responsibility #2: Do not provoke your children to anger. Responsibility #3: Discipline Your Children Responsibility #4: Instruct Your Children

Today, I want to speak on this subject, “Four Responsibilities of Fathers and Husbands.” David Brooks talks about the difference between résumé virtues and eulogy virtues. Résumé virtues are the kind of achievements you list on your résumé, skills that make you more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Education Of Women Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

love is not how you feel or dream, but it is what you do. Love chooses, and love acts, and the loving choices in acts can be learned. The trained Christian is one who can ask in any situation in life, "What is the loving thing to do in this situation?"

Janette George played the role of Corrie Ten Boom in the movie The Hiding Place. She wrote an interesting book called Travel Tips For The Reluctant Traveler. In it she tells of her 35th birthday. That was the year she finally accepted the fact that she would never play Peter Pan. But she expected ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Moving Out In Humility Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 19, 2009

This series is about Giving God room to work in our lives and in our church, each sermon talks a little about what we need to do and we need to stop doing in order to have God work in our lives.

WHEN WE MOVE OUT, GOD MOVES IN! Part 1 “Moving Out in Humility” (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Several years ago I was the preacher of a church in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. After I had ministered there for a while, I saw ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Physical Healing Guaranteed/Provided For In The Atonement?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 14, 2017

A detailed look at the Atonement in relation to physical healing.

The Bible makes it abundantly clear that God wants to heal His people and to prosper them in health. He said, "I am the LORD, who heals you" (Exodus 15:26 KJV). He did this through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus shedding His blood on the Cross. During His ministry on earth Jesus healed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2, Romans 3:21-22, Romans 8:29-30, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Joel 2:32, Galatians 2:16, Romans 3:25, Romans 12:3, Genesis 6:3, 1 Corinthians 15:53-55, Exodus 15:26, Romans 7:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apostle's Warning

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 30, 2022

Expository sermon in II John.

Title: The Apostle’s Warning Scripture: II John Type: Expository Where: GNBC 7-31-22 Intro: A friend of mine has a phrase that he has used for years. “Always put a little velvet around the brick.” What he means by that is “When telling people something they need to hear, make sure to be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Liberty And Jesus For All: The Ingredients Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jun 28, 2023

God was at work in Joseph's life; but also his brothers. Ultimately God would make a nation out of the 12 tribes *(these boys) so ground work was being laid, even through the binding of Simeon (the lack of freedom) What do we learn about freedom through this event?

Perhaps you’ve heard the story about our national bird; the eagle. Initially, Benjamin Franklin struggled with the idea of the eagle being our national bird. He wrote his daughter criticizing the selection of the eagle being the representative symbol of our national freedom; instead, he preferred ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:29-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Bewitching Hour PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2025

Relying on the Holy Spirit’s power, not our own efforts, keeps our focus on Christ and sustains us daily by God’s grace.

If you’ve ever started your morning with grand intentions and then tripped over your own shoelaces by lunch, you’re in good company. We set the coffee, open the calendar, whisper a prayer, and head out the door with a heart set on Jesus. Then the rush hits. Emails multiply. Expectations pile high. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Topics: Bewitching Hour, Spiritual Influence

"Surely Not I, Lord?”

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004

“Surely Not I, Lord?” I. It’s a question that comes from troubled hearts II. It gets an answer that calms troubled hearts

April 8, 2004 — Maundy Thursday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Matthew 26:21-28 “Surely Not I, Lord?” I. It’s a question that comes from troubled hearts II. It gets an answer that calms troubled hearts Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Wake Up Call

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Mar 12, 2005

Walk in the Light

This is a true story – no I mean it, it really is true. Warren had an MRI a couple of weeks ago. I don’t know if you have ever had one. I’ve had a couple. One a long time ago and one just a few years ago. They have gotten better. For the first MRI that I had, the MRI was this big tube that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's The Deal With The Law?

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 14, 2006

This sermon answered a question submitted by someone in the congregation.

Note: This sermon was from a series where I answered questions about the Bible submitted by the congregation. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Name

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 23, 2005

Who of us have never known an experience that we’d sooner forget; an experience of theft or maybe deception; or recounting those times when we were selfishly motivated, yielding to sin’s tempting tug and losing to its hold and persuasion.

The unknown author of the following story captures the value of a name. “After the American Civil War the managers of the infamous Louisiana Lottery approached Robert E. Lee and asked if he’d let them use his name in their scheme. They promised that if he did he would become rich. Astounded, Lee ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sinfulness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 21, 2006

An Ash Wednesday Sermon

Ash Wednesday Psalm 51:1-18 Sinfulness 51:1 ¶ To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy steadfast love; according to thy abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Openness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2007

1. Jesus’ arms are open as an act of invitation 2. Jesus gives an open invitation to a life of fruitfulness.

It must have been quite a scene as Jesus rode into Jerusalem. First, he is not riding a warrior’s horse, he is riding on the colt of a donkey. His head is bobbing as the colt takes its awkward steps. And all around is a motley crowd. Former prostitutes, shouting children, people who had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Methodist