Sermons on Mandated:

When Prayer Is Against The Law

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Who would have ever dreamed that in the United States of America, it would be against the law to go to church, sing praises to God, or have a Bible Study in your house? What happens when it is against the law to pray?

I want to talk to you about a story in the Book of Daniel. And the story is about the person Daniel. There are some differences but there are also a lot of similarities between Daniels experience and what we are experiencing in the world today and in particular in the United States of America, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Flowers Fade

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Apr 19, 2006

We are reborn through an eternal seed so that we might produce an eternal love.

Title: Flowers Fade Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25 Topic: The eternal word should produce an eternal love. Sermon Purposes: 1. That the listener will realize that there is more to salvation than the hope of heaven; there is the mandate of love for the brethren. 2. That the listener will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Role Of The Government, The Response Of The Christian Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 28, 2008

This sermon unpacks the role of the goverment in relation to God and the Christian. And the appropiate response it requires from the believer.

ROMANS 13: 1-7. GOVERNING AUTHORITIES PAUL HAS SHOWN US PREVIOUSLY HOW TO RESPOND TO THE MERCY OF GOD TO OFFER OURSELVES AS LIVING SACRIFICES INN THE CHURCH AND TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER SEEKING TO FAN INTO FLAME THOSE GIFTS WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN AND TO DEVELOP MORAL TRAITS WHICH ARE CHRIST LIKE TO ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Just For Us Series

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Dec 25, 2011

We must take what we learn and what we say in church to let people know that this is not just for us, but others. Others should believe in God based on what we do, not what we say.

It’s Not Just for Us Acts 11:1-9 and 18 NRSV This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Let us pray. When I listen to people read the mission and vision statement at church, I often times wonder…do they really believe in the mission and vision statement that they recite every ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Eighth Commandment (10 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

This morning we dealt with the commandment, "Thou shalt not Steal." We found out that we can steal in many ways. We found, for example, that we can steal:

1. Through gossip: We can say many things about people that can rob them of their good reputation. 2. Through being a bad employee. Not doing the job that we are being paid to do, or even perhaps dipping our hands in the till. 3. Through being a bad employer. An employer can easily steal from his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Amid Hedonism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2012

Much of today's attack on Christian morality and natural marriage results from the conflict between a Biblical understanding of what it means to be human and hedonism.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Ann Scheidler of the Thomas More Society recently wrote her supporters a letter that told a rather startling, but unsurprising story: “Twenty-five militant homosexual couples–most of whom live outside of Cook County [Illinois]–barged ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Truth Vs. Tradition

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

Political Activism vs. Personal Witnessng

Tradition: The Christian can change the world through Political Activism Truth: The Christian can change the world through Personal Witnessing Although both of the above statements appear to be true, the Truth as found in Scripture is definitely on the side of Personal Witnessing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Cancelling Negative Words Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 13, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the importance of cancelling negative words spoken over us and our children, from a biblical perspective.

Words have the power to shape our lives, influence our thoughts, and impact our destinies. The Bible teaches that words can be a source of life or death, blessing or curse (Proverbs 18:21). Unfortunately, many of us have been subjected to negative words, spoken over us by others or even by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 18:21

Modern Family God’s Way 5 The Biggest Problem In Marriage Selfishnes Series

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

The biggest problem in marriage is selfishness

MODERN FAMILY GOD’S WAY 6 - GOD’S WAY FOR WOMEN Text: Titus 2:1-5 Introduction: 1. There’s no better way to honor the women of Waterford, and our guests, than to lift up today some great truths that God inspired to be written in His Word, for our benefit. 2. Read text 3. Satan has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maundy Thursday - Full Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 14, 2022

Three lessons we could arrive at from this passage: Greater love of Christ, greater humility of Jesus, and a greater commitment to God.

Maundy Thursday Theme: Full Extent of Love Text: John 13:1-17 Introduction: Maundy means commandment. Today is Commandment Thursday, Holy Thursday or Sheer Thursday, green Thursday in Germany, because of cleaning the penance of a new beginning (ref: Britannica). The following texts remind the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Sent, Not Settled Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024

The early church, described in the book of Acts, was anything but comfortable. It was a church that was sent, not settled—a church that moved beyond the familiar to reach a world in desperate need of hope.

We are living in a time when comfort has become king. We love to settle down, get comfortable, and create spaces that are predictable and safe. We build churches with padded pews and air-conditioned sanctuaries, and we attend services that are carefully planned and well-executed. And yet, if we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Other

Government And Attitude Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 11, 2021

God calls His children to be especially respectful of governing authorities.

Government and Attitude (Romans 13:1-7) 1. Modern governments have an awful lot of responsibility. 2. One person writes: “For several years, my dad worked as an inspector for the state transportation department, traveling the state to make sure roads were properly maintained. On one of his trips, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, John 19:8-11, Daniel 2:21, Acts 5:29, Ecclesiastes 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Whole Secret Of Strength

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003

Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-30, Hebrews 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

God Allows Giants In Life

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 13, 2006

Why do we come up against giants in life? This sermon talks about giants and the purpose they serve in our spiritual lives.

I stand before you today a hair under 6 feet 1 inch. Among the men, I am the shortest in my family. My father stands 6 feet 2 inches, my grandfather 6 feet 4 inches (before he started shrinking). My brothers stand 6 feet 3 inches and 6 feet 7 ½ inches. My oldest brother Jay is the tallest. Jay ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Holiness

Hey Jude - Pt . 2 - Distraction Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 10, 2013

The song made Jude famous. However, the most important Jude is often overlooked. Hey Jude, what do you have to teach us?

Hey Jude - Pt. 2 - Distraction I. Introduction The Beatles released the single "Hey Jude" in August of 1968. The song is more than seven minutes long and spent nine weeks at number one in the United States. This song is frequently included on professional critics' lists of the best songs of all ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal