Sermons on Modern Application:

Judgement+mercy=discernment Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 16, 2025

A sermon correcting the modern misunderstanding about judging in the biblical sense

Judgment + Mercy = Discernment 1 Corinthians Series August 31st, 2025 CCCAG Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1–11 (CSB) Introduction: Misunderstanding Judgment If I asked you what the most quoted bible verse in America is- What do you think would be the answer? Some might say John 3:16: “For God so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Diminishing Discernment

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2024

A warning to believers about the loss of discernment in the modern church culture.

“The Danger of Diminishing Discernment” Hosea 7:8-10 8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing Seeds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 13, 2023

Casting the seed of the gospel is essential for modern followers of Christ Jesus.

Sowing Seeds – Matthew 13: 1 - 9 Intro: One evening during a reception Franklin Roosevelt decided he would conduct an experiment to see if anyone really paid attention to what he said. As each person passed down the receiving line shaking his hand Roosevelt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Perfect Man

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Feb 13, 2023

In our modern day of Christianity we need to grow up

In our modern day of Christianity it appears that the church is plagued with immature, selfish and hypocritical people who claim they have a relationship with Jesus. Unbelievers are looking for better alternatives to their lives than the God whom we serve. This book is written to offset the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Eyewitnesses

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 10, 2023

The eyewitnesses to the resurrection are trustworthy and modern witnesses can be, too.

Eyewitnesses About 10 years ago, during a Homicide trial in Nassau County in New York, the prosecution examined their witness on the stand. In his testimony, the witness stated that he saw the victim lying on the ground, obviously dead. When the prosecution had finished, the defense lawyer rose to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

AplicaÇÃo Errada Da Palavra De Deus(Wrong Application Of God's Word)

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 29, 2021

A Palavra de Deus é a maior coisa em toda a vida, e quando está justamente dividida, dá-nos a verdadeira vontade de Deus. Palavras mal aplicadas são desagradáveis e podem ser perigosas.

APLICAÇÃO ERRADA DA PALAVRA DE DEUS(WRONG APPLICATION OF GOD'S WORD) "As visões dos seus profetas eram falsas e inúteis; não expuseram o seu pecado para afastar o seu cativeiro. As profecias que lhe deram eram falsas e enganosas." (Lamentações ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Function In A World Gone Mad Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 5, 2022

To function in a world gone mad, remember that God sent a world-wide flood, resist the urge to submit to the world's demands, and submit to God alone, your sovereign savior.

Once upon a time, there was a family of mice who lived all of their lives in a large piano. Often, the music of the instrument filled the dark spaces of their world with beautiful melodies, countermelodies and harmonies. At first, the mice were very impressed. They drew comfort from the thought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:6-24, Psalm 29:10, 2 Peter 3:5-7, 2 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Politically Correct Ten Commandments

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jun 26, 2009

Since Americans seem to find the Biblical Ten Commandments outdated and out of touch with modern spirituality, here’s a modern revision: the new and improved, "politically correct" ten commandments ...

The Politically Correct Ten Commandments Dr. Russell K. Tardo Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:1-17 1And God spake all these words, saying, 2I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Commandment #1: 3Thou shalt have no other gods ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Idle Word

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jan 29, 2026

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember what you said

“EVERY IDLE WORD” Truth, Memory, and the Cost of Lying SCRIPTURE READING: “Bad people trip over their own lying lips. Good people don’t have a lip problem.” (Proverbs 12:13) (Stephen Miler’s Casual Version of Bible) PROLOGUE Have you ever noticed that some of the people that influenced your life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 5:37, Proverbs 12:19, Proverbs 10:9, Colossians 3:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Straining Out Gnats And Eating Camels Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you major in minors and minor in majors

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 18:23-35 – How To Invest In What Truly Matters – Modern Parable Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 29, 2016

Another rogue trader is back in the headlines after Compassion Bank’s Owner and Managing Director, J.C. Davidson, revealed that “unauthorised trading” by Michael Heartless has cost the bank millions of dollars. What the parable would look like today.

Matthew 18:23-35 – HOW TO INVEST IN WHAT TRULY MATTERS – The Parable of a Rogue Trader WORLD BREAKING NEWS: Monday. ANOTHER ROGUE TRADER SQUANDERS MILLIONS. Another rogue trader is back in the headlines after Compassion Bank’s Owner and Managing Director revealed that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Short-Term Missions Trip Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Short-term missions is mostly a modern concept, probably because technology and modern transportation makes it easy to do. Even so, it was Jesus who started the practice with his twelve disciples.

Introduction Our missions chairman has made it clear to anyone who gets in earshot of him that he thinks short-term mission trips is one great idea. He likes them because he thinks they are a great means to convert Christians into lifelong missionaries, whether they travel to another land or stay ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Beginning Or An End Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Jul 26, 2002

An application of the miracle of the water being turned to wine. New beginnings with Christ.

READ On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Bride For Isaac Or How Comes The Bride

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 19, 2001

A study concerning the selection of a bride for Isaac with principles and applications for the Christian life.

A Study by Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com A Bride for Isaac or How Comes the Bride? Genesis 24 We revisit Genesis 24 to consider other themes found in this chapter. The chapter heading of my New King James Version Bible reads: A Bride for Isaac. That’s a good clue on what the chapter is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 8 - The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 5, 2004

Part 8 in the series, this sermon outlines the principles and application of the Helmet of Salvation.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE & THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (SERIES) 8 – The Helmet of Salvation † SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 6:17 “TAKE the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” PRAYER † One of the most noticeable pieces of the Roman Soldiers Armor was his helmet, it was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Bible Church