Sermons on Moral Apologetics:

The Debtors Dinner Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

The Pharisee’s were so furious over the forgiving of this woman’s great debt of sin, that they neglected the fact that they too had a debt which they were unable to pay.

Introduction: Two men took a line of credit from an individual financier. Both used the line of credit for various purposes. One was careful to only dip into it for small amounts, a little extra to cover the mortgage on a tight month, or a few hundred extra to cover financing on a good used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:35-50

Denomination: Baptist

What Hollywood Wants You To Believe... Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

One of the biggest influences on our society is Hollywood and the messages that they bring us are not always in line with the Word of God. They have an agenda that is clear, how can we distinguish what is right in a world flooded with all sorts of messag

What Hollywood Wants You to Believe Introduction: Our culture is greatly influenced by Hollywood. This morning I want to talk about some things that Hollywood wants you to believe. When I say Hollywood, I guess I am referring to our culture as a whole because Hollywood seems almost symbolic to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Politically Incorrect Look At Homosexuality

Contributed by Lucian Mcmasters on Mar 4, 2004

A Biblical and Social look at why Homosexuality is a Sin that will harm our Nation

A Politically Incorrect Look At Homosexuality Rom 1:18-32 There are those out there who seek to make legitimate something that is sinful and harmful to our country. Events in the Past Few Months that prompt this sermon! - Episcopal Church ordains an openly Gay man as a Bishop last fall. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Blessed America

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 6, 2005

Americans lived in a nation blessed of God. We dare not take that blessing for granted. We must live, work, and pray so that the next generation can say the same thing.

A God Blessed America Psalm 33:12-22; Proverbs 14:34 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: It just doesn’t seem like the Fourth of July without all the fireworks and festivities. I know. I will never forget the Fourth of July we spent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Raising Kids In An X Box Generation"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2003

Proverbs 22:6 gives to Biblical Principles that when applied to the Christian home provide Biblical values in a post modern generation.

“Raising Kids in an X Box Generation” -Children are gifts from the Lord- Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.” If you compare the amount of time our children and grandchildren are spending playing games or watching videos or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

One Man's Courage Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 4, 2003

Joseph of Arimathea demonstrated the courage to step-out and be counted for Christ.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 67 “One Man’s Courage” Luke 23:50-56 “The evangelist Billy Sunday use to tell of a professing Christian who got a job in a lumber camp that had a reputation of being very ungodly. A friend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-54

Denomination: Baptist

Team Of The Shrewd

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 1, 2012

People of this world are shrewd in their secular dealings, and Christians can likewise be shrewd in their spiritual development, not at the expense of virtue but in pursuit of it.

Yesterday morning, I went outside to cut the grass. I put on my jeans and a ratty old aloha shirt. I put on my yard work shoes, my hat and sunglasses, and my big yellow ear muffs. I climbed up on the tractor, pulled out of the garage. BOY, it was a beautiful day. I ride down to the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Influence Is .......

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 8, 2011

Jesus calls us to be an influence in this world through a comparison to salt in the sermon on the mount.

INFLUENCE IS….. Matthew 5:13 Intro. I heard of a minister who was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed that a little boy was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the lad would leave. But he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Speech

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011

God doesn't simply forbid swearing falsely, he forbids speaking falsely, which grows out of living falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sold Into Slavery - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

Sold into Slavery – we are not our own – Our wills must be submitted to Him – if each of us does that - the Body operates effectively

The Body Beautiful Part 5 Sold into Slavery Today we conclude This series called The Body Beautiful If you have missed any of this series You need to get the CD and study this series The conclusion of this series Amazed me I didn’t expect the Holy Spirit To take us to this topic In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: *other

Salt And Light

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

Demonstrating Christ to the world

First Baptist Church Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light May 6, 2001 On Sunday, April 8, 1945, German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was taken from a worship service he had just conducted for prisoners to a concentration camp in Flossenburg. He was tried for treason and hanged just a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

His Teachings

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 13, 2011

The message talks about Jesus' words to living a good life.

Text: “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). Jesus is the Son of God. He walked the face of the earth preaching and teaching the multitudes of people. Many listened to what He had to say, but on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Live By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2009

Success or victory in living the Christian life is to follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance & receive His empowering. This leads to an inner & outer transformation of life that a code of ethics cannot even touch. Paul’s understanding & deep conviction is to

GALATIANS 5:16-18 LIVE BY THE SPIRIT [Romans 7:14- 8:4] What principle should one follow to live the Christian life? If a group of average church members were asked that question what answers would they give? Some would likely emphasis Bible reading and prayer. Some would stress faithful ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, Romans 8:1-17, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Has Fallen In The Street

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 28, 2008

If substantial change does not happen in the next 10 years, we will face calamity, terrorism, natural disasters and anarchy like we have never seen before in the history of this nation!

I am convinced that with every crisis, with every crossroad a nation faces, there is ether more chaos or massive correction, bad critics or a brilliant cure. America is in a crisis and stands at a decisive crossroad. And the next few choices she makes – will determine her destiny! If America ends ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When Faith Compromises With Culture Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 2, 2008

This is an intro to the series on Judges and sets the stage and context for the following sermons on Gideon and Samson. You could say that the theme of this sermon is "What went wrong?"

WHEN FAITH COMPROMISES WITH CULTURE Culture has a very powerful influence in our lives. What our culture dictates we often follow along with. If our culture says it is okay, then it must be okay. In some circles of church community smoking was considered a sinful practice. Now our culture says it ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-19

Denomination: Mennonite