Sermons on moral collapse:

The Bible And Homosexuality

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 5, 2019

What does the Bible say about homosexuality and how should Christians respond to legislation that legalized gay marriage?

Homosexuality Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/26/2015 On Friday, June 26 the Supreme Court of the United States legalized marriage for same sex couples all across the United States... and along with the decision came huge celebrations as well as thunderous condemnation. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019

In the last chapter of 1 Thessalonians Paul gives us 12 marks of a mighty church.

Marks of a Mighty Church (Part 5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/6/2015 For the past several weeks, we’ve explored the book of 1 Thessalonians together. As I said in the beginning of this series, every local church is made up of sinners saved by God’s grace, so there’s no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Is Very Much The Light Of The World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2024

All of us are called to be evangelists to the folks around us. That means all of us must practice self-control, moderation.

Friday of 23rd week in course 2024 Today’s Scriptures need to be read with the saying of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Jesus said “I am the Light of the world.” We see it again in the Book of Revelations, as the description of the eternal city of God tells us that there is no need for lamps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 1 Corinthians 9:22-27, Luke 6:39-42, John 8:12

Denomination: Catholic

How To Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light.

Background to passage: In this text we are reminded that we used to be darkness and now we are light. Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light. I think he tells us some ways to do that, and I want to bring it down a little closer to where we live today. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Warnings & Consequences Of A Plumb Line”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 16, 2024

The O.T. Lesson is about God's "plumb line" and His judgments when His commandments are not followed. Herod had a "moral" problem, yet like listening to John the Baptist but would not change his behavior. the pressures of life can challenge our own "core" values.

In Jesus Holy Name July 14, 2024 Text: Mark 6:14 & Amos 7:8b Pentecost VIII Redeemer “Warnings & Consequences of A Plumb Line” I imagine the Old Testament prophet Amos would agree with the title of this message. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, Amos 7:7-15

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Land Of The Blind, The Open-Eyed Get Beaten Up Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 23, 2023

Our Western world is suffused with moral and intellectual darkness; it’s like nearly everyone is blind, or walks around with an eyepatch over both eyes.

Friday of the 11th Week in Course 2023 I had for about nine years the privilege of leading a Christian secondary school. One of the skills we taught in our writing classes was, as in many schools, how to write a resume for college applications. And, as principal, I got to read very many resumes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23, Psalm 34:2-7, 2 Corinthians 11:18-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Conduct Of The Follower Of Christ Regarding The Law – Introduction Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 3, 2023

This message continues the Sermon on the Mount series. Jesus is in these verses defining the Law and His fulfillment of it. In this message you should see the relevance of the Law, our responsibility towards the fulfilled Law, and what our response should be to that.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE CONDUCT OF THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST REGARDING THE LAW – INTRODUCTION MATTHEW 5:17–20 “DO NOT THINK THAT I HAVE COME TO ABOLISH THE LAW OR THE PROPHETS; I HAVE NOT COME TO ABOLISH THEM BUT TO FULFILL THEM. 18I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, UNTIL HEAVEN AND EARTH DISAPPEAR, NOT THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Get Smart - 2 Peter 1:5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2025

Is the Christian life supposed to be hard work? Or should it be easy?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

Evil As A Duty [1]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 8, 2012

Morality is not what man wants it to be; morality is what God declares it to be.

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight! Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine, and valiant men in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Hope You Dance

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 20, 2001

GOD WANTS MEN TO STAND FOR HIM IN THE GAP BETWEEN MORAL DEGRADATION AND MORAL INTEGRITY!

I HOPE YOU DANCE EZEKIEL 22:1-8, 23-30 FATHER’S DAY JUNE 17, 2001 INTRODUCTION: FATHER’S DAY INTERNET STUFF LYRICS TO THE SONG, “I HOPE YOU DANCE” BY LEE ANN WOMACK (? spelling, but correct name and title). TRANSITION THOUGHT: Today’s text speaks to us of the reality of today’s culture. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1-8, Ezekiel 22:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Falls, Part I Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2022

Jesus was taking on his shoulder a social rejection that had to be just as troubling as the feel of the cross.

Jesus Falls the First Time (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-6, Matthew 26:67, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Sin?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 30, 2020

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin?

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin? This Strange Word Sin is a strange word to our modern ears. To some people it comes across as very judgmental or even archaic. But that is not the case at all when we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, 1 John 3:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reversing Curses Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

Sermon deals with 2 types of curses people can find themselves in. One is a spiritual curse that comes as a result of iniquity. The other is basically when bad things happen to good people and they are suffering through no fault of their own.

REVERSING CURSES 2 Kings 8:1-6 * Have you ever felt that, because of your past mistakes, that you are living under a curse? * Or maybe you feel that you have suffered for many years for something that wasn’t your fault? Something that was totally out of your control. Life has hit you really ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Journey To Faith

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Mary Magdalene’s world had collapsed on the crucifixion of Jesus and she came to the tomb Searching, Learning, Seeing and then Believing.

The resurrection of Jesus demands a personal response. Pollsters take pleasure in getting the opinion of the general public, asking, "Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead?" They are keen to tell us: what percentage believe he actually physically came to life again; how many say he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"America's Greatest Sin”

Contributed by James Owens on May 18, 2007

Moral Erosion Continues in America

“AMERICA’S GREATEST SIN” (Moral Erosion Continues in America) TEXT: Psalms 139:13-16 (NKJV) “For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. My frame was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God