Sermons on Gray Issues:

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 24, 2002

The key to a distinctively Christian Thanksgiving celebration is giving thanks for the right things.

This morning, I’d like to begin with a question. Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday? The word "holiday," after all, comes from the phrase "holy day". And so, is Thanksgiving a holy day for those who serve and worship Jesus Christ? Does the twenty-eighth of November have any special spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Disciple Someone - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jun 27, 2010

Talking about the need to disciple others and how it is done in a one-to-one context. It focuses upon the central parts of our faith from a relationship with Jesus, bible reading, personal prayer and emphasises that these things are learnt through one

How to disciple someone As you get older in life you develop enough life experience to look back upon the friendships you once had. You begin to think about the people who once were so promising and kind of crashed in life. They got divorced, became bitter or something. Then there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Functions In Christ

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

In Acts 27, Paul shows us practically how to have faith in the midst of a crisis.

I want to talk about the faith that functions in a crisis and happens because of Christ. James Jeffries was an All-American at Baylor University, and he was the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. One day he stood before the Fellowship of Christian Athletes annual meeting, not as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2011

In today's lesson we learn that God has given a variety of spiritual gifts for the purpose of building up the body of Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 21:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Qrc: Temptation Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 4, 2012

The message look at where to go in the Bible when you are tempted.

QRC: Temptation We’ve all been there, at one time or another. Standing on the very cusp of doing what we know is wrong. And we have to decide; will we do what we know we shouldn’t do or do we make the right decision. And each of us is tempted by something different in our lives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Loving One Another Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

We are called to love one another

Hebrews 13 - 11/4/12 Turn with me this morning to Hebrews chapter 13. We are closing out this book that we have spotlighted over the last couple months. We saw in Hebrews, this book written to Jewish Christians tempted to go back to the OT sacrificial system with all its laws and rules and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bullet Proof Vest

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012

A message laying out the case for Jesus, using evidences allowed in courtrooms. Primarily aimed at seekers, but even mature Christians will gain from hearing this message. Inspired by Sean McDowell’s GODQUEST series.

When you think of Jesus, what mental image or picture comes to mind? Do you see Him as this indescribable and unknowable figure who lives in the sky, or do you imagine Him as a very personal confidante that walks beside you wherever you go? We all have some mental image of Jesus. The trouble is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-17

Denomination: *other

Ang Galit Ni Moises

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Feb 7, 2008

A Sermon about 3 Keys in Controlling Your Anger

Ang Galit Ni Moises 3 Keys to Controlling Your Anger Bilang 20:7-12 SCRIPTURE READING Bilang 20:7-12, “Sinabi ni Yahweh kay Moises, (8)"Dalhin mo ang tungkod ni Aaron. Isama ninyo ni Aaron ang buong bayan sa harap ng malaking bato. Pagdating doon, magsalita ka sa bato at lalabas ang tubig para ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Final Thoughts Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2008

This sermon examines a man who did not compromise even when virtually everyone around him did.

Scripture Some of you are familiar with Maxine, the cartoon character who has an irreverent outlook on life. Recently she said, “Everyone concentrates on the problems we’re having in this country lately: illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, and alligators attacking people in Florida. Not me. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Does God Feel About Women? Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 6 in our series on Judges. This is the first of two messages exploring the Bible's view of women.

Judges Series #6 Life Cycles “How God Feels About Women” Review In our study of the book of Judges we encountered a deviation from the norm in Judaism that warrants a closer look. We encountered a woman prophet who was also a judge. Deborah drew high respect from the people. God used Deborah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6, Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"What Goes Around Comes Around.”

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 16, 2018

Haman received the punishment he planned for Mordecai.

“What Goes Around Comes Around.” Esther 7:1-8:17 Haman, second in authority only to the Xerxes in the kingdom of Persia, is angry that Mordecai, a Jew will not show him proper respect and so he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom In Discerning The Truth Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 23, 2018

Wisdom in Discerning the Truth Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – July 21, 2018

Wisdom in Discerning the Truth Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – July 21, 2018 INTRO… Would you like to be known as a judgmental person? Most of us don’t. In fact it has become nearly a defining virtue of our current times: Like we have to say “Hey …I don’t like to judge ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Side Of Anger Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

29th message in the Ephesians Series dealing with anger.

Ephesians Series #29 “The Right Side of Anger” Ephesians 4:26-27 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 This life all has to do with gathering together with God’s newly formed community and living in community as He has lived in community from all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Managing Anger God's Way Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

32nd message in a series on Ephesians continuing exploration of dealing with handling anger God's way.

“Managing Anger God’s Way” Ephesians 4:26-27 I. ANALYZE ANGER A. Understand the character of anger B. Consider the purpose of anger Anger alerts us to evil in our own soul or in the world around us. Anger is the soul’s response to perceived or actual events, people or circumstances considered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Respect For Life

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 31, 2016

The Sixth Commandment: ‘Do Not Murder’ – Exodus chapter 20 verses 13 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Murder – a definition. • Quote: Webster’s New World College Dictionary: • "The unlawful and malicious or premeditated killing of one human being by another.". (2). Murder – a description. (a). What Murder is Not! • Accidental Killing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Brethren