Sermons on Moral Dilemmas:

"The Forgotten Man Of Christmas,” (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 17, 2025

Today like ministers across this great nation I want to preach a sermon about Christmas. But in this Christmas sermon I feel led to take a different approach from most sermons that are being preached today. Today I want to preach about THE FORGOTTEN MAN OF CHRISTMAS!!!

Text: Introduction: • Generally, Mary the mother of Jesus is the focus of attention normally in a Christmas sermon. • But there is another individual that is equally important in the Christmas story, and I want to focus on JOSEPH, THE EARTHLY FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS. THE FORGOTTEN MAN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Message 12 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:18 – Giving Thanks In Everything; Rejoicing With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022

When Paul said to give thanks in everything he meant it, and he did just that; thanks in persecution, thanks in every difficulty; thanks for His fellow Christians and workmen. Thanks and rejoicing go together and they are considered in this message.

MESSAGE 12 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:18 – GIVING THANKS IN EVERYTHING; REJOICING WITH THANKSGIVING {{1Thessalonians 5:18 “In EVERYTHING give thanks for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”}} [A]. WHAT IS EVERYTHING? That is challenging. “Everything” is everything. We all know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Genesis 3:12, Luke 18:11, 1 Timothy 2:1, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6, Ephesians 5:20, Colossians 3:17, Hebrews 13:15, Acts 5:40-41, Acts 16:22-25, Luke 8:22-25, Romans 16:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 5, 2023

In today's message we’ll be looking at a faith-filled heart. Augustine said, “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” In keeping with this description, we’ll be looking at these 3 main qualities of a believing, patient, and child-like heart.

A Christian’s Heart “A Faith-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj1OVSfxnVw Today, in our series on the qualities of a Christian’s heart, we’re going to looking at a faith-filled heart, or a heart that is filled with faith. However, if a faith-filled heart ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Hebrews 11:8-12, Romans 4:18, Romans 4:3, Psalm 40:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Therefore, Do Not Worry Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 7, 2023

Worry causes us to feel as though we’re gasping for breath and walking around half-dead. Worry zaps our life and drains our strength. In order to have true life in the Lord, we must place all our cares in the hands of Jesus Christ.

Our primary passage today will be from Matthew chapter 6; but from time to time, I will reference Luke 12:22-32, which is a gospel parallel, or what we might call Luke’s recollection of events. E. Stanley Jones, a missionary to India in the early 1900’s, stated, “I live better by faith and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The King: Advent 2001 Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 15, 2001

Shows that Christ is the King, to be sought, worshiped and served (part of an Advent series).

"Jesus the King: Advent 3, 2001" Matthew 2:1-12 December 16th, 2001 Robert Warren Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Culture Shift: Casualties Of War

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Feb 5, 2002

The story of the rape of Dinah is one that makes us feel uncomfortable. What does such a story have to do with revealing God to us? This sermon explores living as faithful Christians in an ever increasingly violent world.

Bibliography: Culture Shifts, lesson 5 Our Bible story makes us feel uncomfortable. We are not really comfortable with it being in the Bible. Its a story that seems rather out of place and it doesn’t seem like it belongs. What is it doing in a book that talks about the relationship of faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

Elohim – The God We Can Trust Series

Contributed by Jerry Qualls on Oct 28, 2000

Getting to know God by His name Elohim

Those Who Know God Best Worship God Best – Part 1 “Elohim – The God We Can Trust” (Laura’s part of the sermon) Intro - Hebrew greeting: Barach Hashem! (Blessed be the Name) My husband has used the following phrase: Those who know God Best worship Him Best. STORY: About 20 yrs. ago – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Official's Son

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 14, 2001

If we are going to have our needs met: 1. We have to come to Jesus. 2. We have to overcome obstacles. 3. We have to take Jesus at his word.

It’s being called a medical miracle. Chastity Cooper, 24, of Warsaw, Kentucky, gave birth to her daughter Alexis Michelle on Monday, July 23, 2001, at University Hospital. But Chastity never knew she was pregnant. She was in a coma the entire time she was pregnant, except for the first two ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-53

Denomination: Methodist

Why Should They Hate Us?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2001

Using the backdrop of the hatred that resulted in the terrorism attacks on America, this sermon asks why anyone would hate Christians?

OPEN: I remember when I was in 2nd grade. I was in class the day that it was announced to us that the President of the United States had been assassinated. A sniper had murdered John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, and the nation was in tumult. I remember many things about that day. The way the class ...read more

Scripture: John 15:17-21, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pilate's Perspective Of Jesus' Last Week

Contributed by Michael Worker on Mar 29, 2002

A view of the last week of Jesus life through the eyes of Pontius Pilate.

It was the time of the Passover. Typically the Passover was a busy time in Jerusalem. For this reason, Pilate planned to spend several weeks in Jerusalem at this time of year. This year, Procula, his wife, wished to make the trip also, but Pilate refused her. "It’s too risky" he said, "The city ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7, Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Basis Of Christian Fellowship Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 11, 2002

A sermon that explores unique componants of christian fellowship

Friendships/ What are they based on. Some years ago I went out to dinner with some Christian friends - in fact a lot of Christian friends - it was a great night one that will stand in our memories probably for the rest of our lives. I have vivid memories of laughter and happiness - jokes and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing It Right

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

God is gracious and compassionate.

DOING IT RIGHT! Jonah 3:1-10 S: Grace Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: God is gracious and compassionate. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Results TS: In our study of Jonah 3, we will observe three results of God’s grace and compassion. INDUCTIVE God’s grace and compassion causes… I. JONAH TO ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Much Ado About Nothing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

911, Part Seven

EASY COME, EASY GO (LUKE 12:13-21) The worst financial losses in the aftermath of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, according to percentage, are: Bank of America - $86.3 billion, or 36.5 percent Morgan Stanley - $32 billion, or 43.8 percent Citigroup - $138.9 billion, or 58.7 percent Merrill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holiness In Our Actions - Integrity

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A look at the life of Daniel and his friends as models for integrity in the workplace.

Holiness in Our Actions – Integrity Daniel 1-6 (Revised Feb. 2002) Introduction Did you know that how we do our work and live our lives speaks volumes about our love for God? It’s true, and more true than you know! People will judge the sincerity of your faith based on the job you do at ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Answered Prayers

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 17, 2002

A sermon about how prayers are answered.

TOPIC: ?How Are Prayers Answered?? TEXT: John 15:5-8; Matthew 7:7-8; Matthew 21:21-22 At a church in Kentucky, a little boy got a little too rambunctious during the worship service. His father picked the boy up and started for the door. As they were heading down the aisle, the boy said, at ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Methodist