Sermons on Polarization:

We Are Called To A Greater Love

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

If we can ever learn that Jesus commands us to a greater love, then Christmas will truly be Christ's Mass, and our live will truly be Christ-like.

Advent Service at Providence Baptist Church, December 24, 2008 Title: “We are called to a Greater Love” Text: John 15: 12 – 17 A story is told of a little boy who wanted to grow so bad that he made a ruler to measure himself by. Each day he would stand beside his ruler and say, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fall Of A Superhero

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 24, 2012

Samson was a superhero as long as he walked with God, without God, he failed. You either go with God, or go alone.

Intro: the year was 1973—a horse called Big Red—Secretariat had won a few races and then lost one a few weeks before the Kentucky derby—there were mixed feelings of whether this would be a super horse—it had been 25 years since Citation had won the triple crown—well ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does The Death Penalty Really Solve Anything?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

Someone recently posted this question on a social networking site... The Death Penalty: Does it really solve anything? I feel compelled to share the conversation.

Someone recently posted this question on a social networking site... The Death Penalty: Does it really solve anything? I feel compelled to share the conversation. First off - the way the question was posed has automatically skewed the answer with a negative bias. Asking for results-oriented ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Savior Is Born Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2018

The way Jesus came into the world and the events surrounding that first Christmas affirms so much of what we believe as Christians.

A Savior Is Born (Luke 2:1-20) 1. This is a true story. Freddie and John were fortunate enough to have a season ticket to watch Chelsea soccer in the UK. They could not help noticing that there was always a spare seat next (B14) to them and they had a friend who would love to buy a season ticket, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fire

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 1, 2019

Greetings in the Holy Name of Christ Jesus, My sisters and brother, I speak to you, going in the storms with the fire of Christ Jesus that the fire of Christ Jesus would not let me deny the everlasting love of God, ...

THE FIRE By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 5, 2019) “And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:7-9

Denomination: Friends

Opposing Opinions Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2018

God is always against those who are proud, and profit or power driven. He lifts up those who are humble and gracious. We, as His people, must always be the voice of the protection of the planet and the deliverance of the oppressed.

Revelation 18 v. 9 and they shall weep and mourn about her, those kings of the earth who committed fornication with her and grew rich when they see the smoke of her burning. v. 10 they stayed a distance for fear of her torment, saying, “Woe! Woe! The big city of Babylon, the powerful city for in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:9-24

Denomination: *other

Voices Of Division Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 2, 2025

This is the 11th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#11] VOICES OF DIVISION Judges 12:1-15 Introduction: In the complex landscape of human relationships, voices of division often overshadow calls for unity and cooperation. This theme is clearly seen in our text, which recounts the aftermath of conflict between the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

Governmental structures and laws cannot render ultimate righteousness, but they can help reflect and uphold it.

From the Word… Series: You Asked For It How Should We Relate to Politics? Brad Bailey – May 18, 2008 Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Unity... Amidst Divided Times Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 11, 2020

The Call of Unity... Amidst Divided Times Series: Engaging Politics...Together August 2, 2020 – Brad Bailey

The Call of Unity... Amidst Divided Times Series: Engaging Politics...Together August 2, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro Good morning to each of you gathering live ...and a warm welcome to those who may engage in the future. I know that there are so many different circumstances across our households as ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Rx For Discouragement

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

Discouragement comes when we focus on the problem rather than God, on the wonders of God rather than the Word of God, on our inadequacies rather than God’s resources.

We find ourselves at an interesting time of history. Perhaps, more than any other time, we find ourselves polarized as a people. During the world wars the country seemed to come together in patriotic unity, but with the absence of war, and the influx of prosperity, we seemed to have lost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Chip Off The Old Block Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 3 "Isaac and Rebekah"

A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK (GEN 27:1-46) To relatives and friends, guessing who the favorite child in the family is not difficult. Growing up, my sister was daddy’s girl. The family included two boys and a sister in the middle, each a year apart, but my youngest son status was in vain. The stark ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 23, 2005

Christmas 2005

I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, deer, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree decorations and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus... Life's Ultimate Question Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Confronting the question... who is Jesus to you?

Intro: (Daylight Savings Time) Last night we changed our clocks…because of particular practical needs…time is changed. On a grand scale God has done the same…Based on a need in the human condition…God is said to have entered the world not simply to change temporal time, but eternity…and this in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Chip Off The Old Block Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 3

A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK (GENESIS 27:1-46) To relatives and friends, guessing who is the favorite child in the family is not difficult. Growing up, my sister was daddy’s girl. The family included two boys and a sister in the middle, each a year apart, but my youngest son status was in vain. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Christmas Series

I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement once at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, reindeers, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible