Sermons on Gray Issues:

Finding Sexual Satisfaction In Marriage Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018

Overcoming the sexual stalemate that keeps men and women from enjoying an act that God created.

“Yo, Pep, I don't think they're gonna play this on the radio And why not? Everybody has sex I mean, everybody should be makin' love.” Salt-N-Pepa “The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband.” 1 Corinthians 7:3 You think about it the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Poverty Mentality Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 5, 2024

Poverty mentality is a mindset that perpetuates limitations, fear, and scarcity.

Poverty mentality is a mindset that perpetuates limitations, fear, and scarcity. It is a dangerous mindset that can hold individuals back from achieving their full potential and living a life of abundance. From a biblical perspective, poverty mentality is not only harmful but also contrary to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40, Proverbs 23:7, Hebrews 11:6, Philippians 4:19

Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 2 (Matthew 6:18-34)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2024

This is a continuation of the teachings of the Lord Jesus gives in His "Sermon on the Mount" as written in Matthew 5-7.

After the Lord Jesus presented the "model prayer" (vv.9-15) as an aide in helping us talk to God the Father in love, devotion, and faith, He turned His attention to the issue of fasting or abstaining from food or a particular activity for a period of time as an act of worship and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 26:4, Isaiah 26:3, Jeremiah 17:7, Matthew 6:18-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism Is Not A Dirty Word

Contributed by David Washburn on Apr 29, 2002

Evangelism is not a dirty word, and we’ve got to reclaim it from those who distort it.

“Evangelism” What comes to mind when you hear that word? Some of you grew up in the time of tent revivals. For a week, folk would gather from miles around underneath large tents to share a good meal, sing Gospel hymns, and listen to a fiery preacher bring the message that we all need Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2002

Paul’s conflict with Peter serves as a model for dealing with controversy. A look at both the source and soloution to conflict.

Introduction: Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, "You’re absolutely right." The next ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21, Galatians 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sensing And Receiving God's Peace

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Jesus promises us peace, and His entrance into Jerusalem demonstrates He is the prince of peace. This explores what it means for us to have Jesus’ peace

Could I get an indication of who here desires conflict, fighting, feeling uneasy? (What no one? I thought there would be one or two) Most people desire peace. Having God’s peace in our hearts is something God wants all of us to have. Listen to Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Blow Your Top Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 15, 2009

Anger can get us, beware!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In Matthew 5:20 Jesus tells us that unless our righteousness exceeded that of the scribes and Pharisees, we will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. • In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Enemy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 31, 2010

The real public enemy #1 is not the abysmal state of the economy or AIDS...it is DEATH

If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; for as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Nothing But Christ

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Oct 17, 2006

This sermon stress the importance of preaching Jesus Christ and Him Crucified

Sermon @ Little Hocking, OH 10/15/2006 a.m. Mark T. Tonkery Nothing but Christ Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 Introduction A. What does the Christian need to teach? You are sitting in a car and next to you is your teenage child who has never obeyed the Gospel, you know you need to say something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angry Over Vines

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 1, 2008

This sermon examines our pre-occupation with things as opposed to the need to focus on God’s work of evangelism and missions.

Have you ever found yourself getting angry over something that is foolish? These little episodes reveal something about the human personality. I read a story that reveals this truth. One dark rainy night a salesman had a flat tire on a lonely road. To his dismay he had no lug wrench. Seeing a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Precious Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 29, 2007

Christians need a biblical perspective on the sixth commandment.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. "Ladies and gentlemen of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World’s Oldest Man

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 13, 2016

Methuselah has become the biblical symbol of longevity. His life was long but thin as a string. The two Q's of life are important, quantity and quality. A certain quantity of years is important in order for a person to develop quality.

6 April 2016 Title: Aging—the World’s Oldest Man (Genesis 5:1-32) Who would you identify as the first senior adult? The Scripture text will give you a clue. You may have had the question when playing Trivial Pursuit, "Who is the oldest person in the Bible?" Now you know where I am ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Aging—the World’s Oldest Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 13, 2019

Methuselah has become the biblical symbol of longevity. His life was long but thin as a string. The two Q's of life are important, quantity and quality. A certain quantity of years is important in order for a person to develop quality.

6 April 2016 Title: Aging—the World’s Oldest Man (Genesis 5:1-32) Who would you identify as the first senior adult? The Scripture text will give you a clue. You may have had the question when playing Trivial Pursuit, "Who is the oldest person in the Bible?" Now you know where I am ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Compromise, Holy Joy

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

The word "compromise" is a red flag among people of principle. But in the real world of human relationships, compromise is perhaps the most overlooked source of genuine joy.

Mark 2:1-5 (3) "And they came, bringing to Him a paralytic, carried by four men." The word "compromise" is a red flag among people of principle. But in the real world of human relationships, compromise is perhaps the most overlooked source of genuine joy. The fact is (1) ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Wardrobe Witness

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000

This is a paper on the role of clothes in the Christian witness from two of the early church fathers.

WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-5, 1 Timothy 2:9

Denomination: Baptist