Sermons on Gray Issues:

Wardrobe Witness

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

This is paper concerning the role the Christian Wardrobe plays in our Witness

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

Denomination: Baptist

A Person's A Person, No Matter How Small

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Human life is sacred. Yet it is being destroyed in the womb. In this sermon, Pastor Keith looks directly at this terrible holocaust happening in the United States.

A Person’s a Person, No Matter How Small Genesis 1:26 On December 14, 2012, a 20 year old man with a history of mental illness fatally shot twenty children and six adult staff members and wounded two at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut. As is to be expected as a result ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteousness Exalts A Nation

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Nov 6, 2016

A Christian citizen's political responsibility, politics and religion?

“RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION” Dr. Walter Thomas A SERMON ON A CHRISTIAN’S POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people”. Summary: A Christian citizen is obligated to speak, vote and live-out the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Other

Divine Balance Of Truth And Grace

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus came with grace to fulfill the Law and not to make the Law void.

Divine Balance of Truth and Grace May 15, 2011 Gen. 19 Lev. 18, 20 John 8:2-11 1 Peter 1:13-16 Romans 1 1 Cor. 6 There’s a story that comes from many years ago in England. At that time, they still used balanced scales to buy and sell food. Well, it seems that a baker sued a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Community - The Importance Of Unity Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

Unity in the church is important because it reflects the character of God, it exemplifies what Christ came to do, and it is necessary to the health and growth of the church.

Does it seem to you that people are angrier than they used to be? The unspoken rules of civility that help us all to live together in a society are either unknown or ignored. Violence is seen as an acceptable way of addressing conflicts. People seem less tolerant, more willing to lash out at one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16-18, John 17:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity Of The Womb Part 1:the Question Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Finding God’s heart through conviction and compassion for the sanctity of life.

Continuing in a series designed to allow God’s word to shape our clarity and compassion regarding the critical issues of our day that so often overwhelm us. More than a series…I believe it’s a season in which God is restoring our hearts with both His conviction and compassion. My prayer is that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts And Worship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 24, 2003

Worship requires order. If the Spirit is to be enabled to work, then decency and order are needed to allow that work to happen.

Corinth must really have been a "happening" place. we sometimes have people complaining that St Theodore’s is too noisy on a Sunday morning at 10 before the service begins or after it’s over for them to be able to pray. Some people complain about the noise the kids make during the service. But by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Anglican

Acknowledge God's Person Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 12, 2004

Jesus has given us the blueprint for how we should pray through teaching the disciples the Lord’s Prayer

Acknowledge God’s Person Series: The Blueprint for Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction More good is accomplished in ten minutes of genuine prayer than in ten hours of our human labors because when we work, it is just our efforts but when we pray God works. The primary role of prayer in the life of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Revive Us As Our Peace - Revive Us Part 7 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

Revive Us - Part 7 Yahweh Shalom Judges 6:24 Stress related illnesses and disorders are growing exponentially throughout the world. New drugs are invented every year to reduce hyper-tension and address blood pressure problems. Millions of people are searching in vain for that elusive peace of mind ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:19-24

Denomination: *other

Understanding Stewardship

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010

Stewardship is an essential dynamic for growing in our Christian walk

Introduction The day the church treasurer resigned the church asked the local grain elevator manager to take the position. He agreed under two conditions. That no treasurer’s report would be given for the first year. That no questions be asked about finances during that year. The people ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Loosening The Enemy’s Hold On Our Finances Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2011

WE can get the enemy out of our financial business of we choose to!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How would you like to have more money left at the end of the month instead of more month left at the end of your money? • Are you tired of feeling like you are just getting by? Are you tired of stressing over finances all the time? • How would you like to feel a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Singleness And Sex Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Oct 10, 2006

Marriage is too important to enter into lightly. Singles, please count the cost.

SEX AND THE CITY Lesson 2 Singleness and Sex 1 Cor. 7 August 22, 2004 THE SAYING GOES, NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE. HOW TRUE IT IS. THERE IS A COST FOR EVERYTHING. EVEN IF I AM GIVEN SOMETHING AS A GIFT AND IT IS FREE TO ME, IT STILL COST THE GIVER SOMETHING. EVEN OUR SALVATION FALLS UNDER ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Singleness And Sex Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Oct 10, 2006

Marriage is too important to enter into lightly. Singles, please count the cost.

SEX AND THE CITY Lesson 2 Singleness and Sex 1 Cor. 7 August 22, 2004 THE SAYING GOES, NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE. HOW TRUE IT IS. THERE IS A COST FOR EVERYTHING. EVEN IF I AM GIVEN SOMETHING AS A GIFT AND IT IS FREE TO ME, IT STILL COST THE GIVER SOMETHING. EVEN OUR SALVATION FALLS UNDER ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Stewardship Of Our Minds

Contributed by Richard Perez on Sep 24, 2008

-there is no computer; There is nothing on this earth that can compare with what God has done in the mind of humankind.

23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. 24 Put away from you a deceitful mouth, And put perverse lips far from you. 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right before you. 1.Someone has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Mission Trips Are Important

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 28, 2009

Many people think teams going on mission trips are a waste of time and money, here are reasons they are of great value to individuals and churches.

Since the Brazil mission team is preparing lunch for us today, I want to deal with an issue that typically comes up when a team is going on an overseas mission trip. I heard this same issue when I was at FBC Florence and from other Pastors in their churches. The issue is spending large amounts of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist