Sermons on Issues:

Irreverence In Worship Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

Worship is all about God, not us! So, as Paul instructs the church concerning worship, he is in reality, instructing the church to be more God centered, and less self centered. To achieve worship that is God centered, we must deal with our own attitude,

IRREVERENCE IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 INTRODUCTION: Beginning here and continuing through Chapter 14, Paul deals with issues regarding public worship. This is an important point – what Paul has to say he says in the context of public worship. Simply put, worship is aligning ourselves with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Primary Problem In Our Country Today

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 20, 2012

Compares Israel to the USA from Isaiah chapter 1.

THE PRIMARY PROBLEM IN OUR COUNTRY TODAY 8 12 Isaiah 1 I thank the Lord for allowing me to be born in the United States of America. I am grateful that He allows me to live in a country where we do not have to have security guards at every store and barbed wire around every yard. I am grateful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

Accept One Another

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 22, 2013

A sermon on Romans 14:1-4 (Outline taken from Keith Krell at: https://bible.org/seriespage/mind-your-own-business-romans-141-12, end of first point)

HoHum: I had trouble appreciating rap music. Until I met some rappers who are using their gift for the Lord. WBTU: Differences between people give opportunities for judging and legalism. We are tempted to judge others because they are looser on some issues and stricter on others. We become ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your View Of The Election?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

People are finding fault like never before over our new president. Power Point is available upon request

MATTHEW 5:13-16 “WHAT IS YOUR VIEW OF THE ELECTION?” A) If you were to come to me and say, “Pastor, I have some problems in my personal life, can you help me?” * I would open my Bible, try to identify the problem and seek to speak God’s truth into your life, giving you God’s Word to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Counseling 101 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 17, 2019

All Christian counseling needs to focus on James 1:19-20

HoHum: An engineer and a professional counselor meet for their 20th college reunion. The engineer says, “I’m surprised to see you looking so young. I’d have thought listening to people’s problems all day would have given you a mass of wrinkles?” The counselor says, “You think we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Securing Our Nation Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

How should Christians view national security

Series: America Bless God My goals for these sermons are 1) Convince you to register and vote this November 2) Help you to sort through what criteria are most important. 3) Equip you to help others. 4) Influence you to join with others in praying and fasting for our nation. Securing Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Anothers #5: "Accept One Another” Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 8, 2019

What does Paul mean when he tells us to "accept one another…” This command was the culmination of Paul's instructions about dealing with "disputable matters." His conclusion: Whether you have liberty or not, accept your brother who disagrees with you.

One Anothers #5: “Accept One Another” TEXT: Romans 15:7 – “Therefore accept…one another, as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.” INTRODUCTION There are a multitude of controversial issues that cause believers to devour one another instead of “accept one another” as Paul commands us in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

Christians And Politics

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 20, 2005

Many people have the mindset that politics and religion should not mix, but what exactly should Christians consider when voting? And What is a Christian’s role with the government?

“Christians and Government” Introduction: On a talk show someone commented on the fact that both candidates for president have made their faith a paramount issue in their political debates. That commentator remarked, “What a person believes really shouldn’t matter because religion and politics ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Rob Watts on Nov 6, 2019

You have to make peace with Esau

Genesis 32:19-24 (GW) 19 He also commanded the second servant, the third, and all the others who followed the herds. He said, “Say the same thing to Esau when you find him. 20 And be sure to add, ‘Jacob is right behind us, sir.'” He thought, “I'll make peace with him by giving him this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:19-24

Are You Drawing Near? Series

Contributed by Michael Stacey on Oct 27, 2005

This is the third in the series from Tony Evan’s book, Dry Bones Dancing.

Are You Drawing Near? Mark 5:25-34 -Before the era of mandatory seatbelts you could always tell which couples were in love and which ones weren’t. The distance indicated something. -Many of God’s children are content to ride in the car with the Lord, but they want to keep their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Both Sides Of Authority Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2007

Working harmoniously alongside church leaders has its challenges and raises a lot of questions. Fortunately, God does not leave us in the dark! The text before us raises and answers a number of questions about the interaction of church leaders to the c

Both Sides of Authority (I Thessalonians 5:12-13) 1. It is tough to be in leadership. 2. A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open them, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Someone Sins Against You

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 24, 2012

Conflict is inevitable, even within the walls of the church. How we handle conflict is important. Jesus outlined for us four steps to take when someone sins against us.

WHEN SOMEONE SINS AGAINST YOU A tired truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist walked in and started giving him a hard time. Not only did they verbally abuse him, one grabbed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Price Of Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 6, 2008

Conflict is fundamentally spiritual, not just interpersonal, founded in insecurity and elusive. But persistence in prayer will ultimately provide peace.

When Jesus spoke of those who cry, “Peace, peace” when there is no peace, He must have foreseen the pain of the present time. Never before in human history, I would suspect, have more people felt less peace than now. Everywhere you turn there is the evidence of a generation which is deeply ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Family Feud Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

How to deal with conflict in the family of God

Mt. 18.15-17 “Family Feud” One of the things I know about families is that at some point there will be an issue upon which they can not agree. These are called fights. My wife and I have had some. I know you find that hard to believe as wonderful as she is and as nearly perfect as I am, however, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

Red Rover Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

The single most significant impacting force in our lives is relationships. Therefore, we must learn the games people play so that we can manage relationships to win!

Games People Play Pt. 1 - Red Rover I. Introduction It is without a doubt a hall of fame worthy playground game! It is a perennial favorite. It was in fact on of my favorites because even though I was small, tiny in stature I was quick and in a very short amount of space I could generate enough ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-6, John 9:13-14, John 9:28-34

Denomination: Pentecostal