Sermons on Gray Issues:

Open Heaven

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 2, 2008

A message about baptism and submission to the Lordship of Christ.

Dakota Community Church August 3, 2008 Open Heaven I want to begin by praying for the family and friends of Tim Mclean. My spirit is deeply grieved by the endless horrific examples of depravity that have resulted from the fall of man. 2 Peter 3:11 You ought to live holy and godly lives as you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 21, 2008

It was only with a shepherd’s staff that Moses parted the waters of a great sea, that he commanded natural disasters and demanded water from a rock. It was in the great lesson of a simple stick that when anything is given to God it wields mighty power!

“What is that in Your Hand?” Exodus 3:16-4:2a It happened several times a week, almost without fail. Whether they lined up against the wall of the gymnasium, the local ice rink or the snow bank for the back-roads hockey, it was always the same. The leaders picked him last. Last for basketball ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Changing The Course Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 3, 2008

A call to the believing citizens to see and respond to God’s work in the land.

Changing the Course Habakkuk 1:5-11 * With the importance of this week looming large, I went to my bookshelf and reviewed some of the books found there. The titles which I found there (I.E. Heal our Land, Seducing America, Reclaiming Morality in America, Preserve us a Nation, A Nation with a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Angry Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 25, 2008

The Bible does not say, "Don’t be angry." God, instead says, "Be angry and sin not." This message aims to help disciples become like Jesus in what made him angry and how he expressed his anger

Welcome back to our new series “BE PERFECT”. Last week we look at three God-like characteristics that we are to become: truth-telling, sacrificial service, and love for enemies. They’re humanly unattainable. This is why Jesus gave this not as a rule to the world – but to people ruled by his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Fearless Parenting

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2012

Fearless Parenting according to God and not this world. You and I should be willing to stand firm upon the principles of our faith against the government or against the culture or against our families, even when it could cost us greatly. That is when you

Text: Heb 11:23, Title: Fearless Parenting, Date/Place: 6/10/12, AM 1. Opening illustration: Catholic test of fire video from YouTube 2. Background to passage: the writer is giving us more examples of faith that overcomes. What’s in view here is not saving faith, but triumphant faith in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Of The Centurion's Servant

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014

Why did Jesus find more faith in a Roman Centurion than all of Israel? Who are God's people?

The Healing of the Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:5-13 Introduction Matthew has just finished cleansing a leper in last week’s passage. The leper was unclean. He was not allowed to enter into the congregation of Israel. He had to remain outside the community as an outcast to society. Jesus healing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand In Awe

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 10, 2014

A sermon on Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 focused on worship (Outline and material adapted from Sidney Greidanus in his book, Preaching Christ from Ecclesiastes, chapter 7 Worshiping in God's House, pg. 122- 136)

HoHum: Philip Graham Ryken tells about a film clip that he saw, don’t know where he saw it so try to describe it. It portrays a family of four getting ready for church on a Sunday morning. Even though the viewer cannot hear what the family members are saying, it is not hard to read their ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding More Faith In The Face Of Life’s Storms

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 1, 2013

Why was Jesus so sharp in His rebuke of the disciples when they woke Him and told Him about the storm?

ISN'T THAT A LITTLE HARSH? Why does Jesus rebuke the disciples for what seems a pretty reasonable request? - Matthew 8:25. - Why are the disciples chastised for what seems a pretty reasonable response? Wasn’t fear a reasonable response? - Most of us would look at that situation and say, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Come To Jesus To Overcome Anxiety Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 1, 2017

This message is the introduction and chapter one of my book entitled, "How To Overcome Anxiety In Life: Understanding the Will of God Through the Word of God." Take a look now@ http://tinyurl.com/y9ex4wt7

ANXIETY WEIGHTS DOWN THE HEART Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25 I have always warned ministers in training to be careful about what they preach. Often God authenticates your message by letting you experience the circumstances of the message you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring A Broken (Twisted) Heart Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

Message 20 in our study of James. This message continues our discussion of the inside war that triggers outside conflict.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Restoring A Broken Heart” The book of James is all about living by genuine faith. James describes the kind of life the one who claims to live by faith lives. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-27 II. Faith’s response to partiality and prejudice 2:1-13 ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Last War: Armageddon And The Middle East Crisis Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 1, 2016

Armageddon: How, who, when and where, you will be surprised to see how different it is, and remember, after this (after Armageddon) came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done! Rev 16:16-17.

Rev 16: 16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon. 17 And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done. Imagine this: Iran explodes several missiles ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alert To The Enemy's Schemes Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

5th in a series on Spiritual warfare continuing from previous message on alertness to Satan's schemes.

"Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 5 REVIEW I. Be Aware A. Aware of the God we serve B. Aware of the position we possess C. Aware of the battlefields we face 1. Fight with the WORLD -- separation 2. Fight with the FLESH – live by the direction and power of the Spirit 3. Battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Unified Church

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 3, 2016

What is the source and power of a unified church? The Bible gives us a beautiful explanation in Ephesians. All eyes focused on Jesus!

Church Membership - I love the Church of The Nazarene. Do I believe that we are the only true church? No! Do I believe that we have every doctrine interpreted with 100% accuracy as the Lord intended? No! Am I a peace with and in agreement with how the Church of The Nazarene interprets the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are Fools For Christ

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 18, 2018

Ministry Can Hurt, Judgment, Arrogance, Correction

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - We Are Fools for Christ! May 19, 2024 1 Corinthians 4:10 (p. 795) Introduction: A few years ago Kari and I got to go on a cruise that was called “The Steps of Paul.” We had the privilege to visit Ephesus, Athens, Malta, and many other of the places ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wedding Blessing Temple Cleasning Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 5 from John covering the wedding and Cana and the temple cleansing at Jerusalem.

Chico Alliance Church November 14, 1999 “Wedding Blessing / Temple Cleansing” REVIEW The first chapter of John is like the overture to a grand symphony. John introduces us, in this first chapter, to nearly every theme he will explore throughout his writing. I. Initial presentation of the Word and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34, John 2:1-12, John 3:13-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance