Sermons on Public Opinion:

The Wisdom Of The Cross

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Paul explains in these verses how some have come to reject the world’s opinion of the cross and see in it the wisdom of God.

These verses are a continuation of the argument Paul began in 1:18: “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Paul is still talking about the cross in chapter 2. This fact is essential to a proper understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome The Matrix: What Is The Matrix? How Do We Escape The Matrix?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more.

Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more. So what exactly is the matrix? The matrix is the grid of thoughts, ideas, beliefs, customs, philosophies, and unspoken codes that manipulate us into ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

How Love Liberates And Changes The World

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Jesus asked the disciples, "who do people say I am?" - Is he the one who liberates us from egocentrism in order to love God and the world?

“How love liberates and transforms the world.” Proper 16 Year A Intro: Have you ever fantasized about what the world would be like without social media? Imagine a world where you actually have to wonder what people are thinking and eating… a world where… people gossip about you behind your back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Where Are You Building Your House Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2002

Are you really building your house on the Rock of Jesus and His Word or on the sinking sand of human opinion?

INTRODUCTION • I want to speak to you today about something that is very important. What God’s word has to say to us today can help keep us from doing something that we will regret. • How many of you here today have been involved in building a house? • What is one thing that you do not want to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Bible Says About Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Philip Cairns on Feb 1, 2002

What the Bible says about heaven and hell rather than what popular opinion might suggest.

TOPIC: What the bible says about heaven and hell SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 1:3-9 AIM: To have my hearers be clear on the biblical concepts of heaven and hell, and to do something positive to be sure that their destiny is heaven. INTRODUCTION. Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Let me give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Be Like The Chameleon

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 6, 2002

The chameleon is an unclean creature. Christians should avoid its characteristic of changing opinions to suite our environment.

THE CHAMELEON When the new nation of Israel was getting ready to go into the land that God had promised them, their leader, Moses, gave them instructions on how they should live as God’s people. God wanted them to prosper, but for this to happen, they had to avoid certain animals that could harm ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Eye In The Storm

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Nov 5, 2004

"....Contrary to popular opinion, being in a rough situation (or a storm) does not automatically mean that you are a sinner......."

The real eye in the storm Matthew 14: 22-32 22 Immediately after this, Jesus made his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake while he sent the people home. 23 Afterward he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. 24 Meanwhile, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Pardons According To Our Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that JESUS CHRIST in His relationship to and with us, values our opinions regarding whom to forgive and pardons.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Yes. I have a lot. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST in His relationship to and with us, values our opinions regarding whom to forgive and pardons. IV. TEXT: Numbers 14:20 (Amplified Bible) And the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Salvation Isn't Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 21, 2015

This is the 16th sermon in the series "The Cure". There are many opinions about salvation- Many of them a wrong.

Series: The Cure [#16] WHAT SALVATION ISN’T Romans 9:6-33 Introduction: Most weeks I start off with a personal story; but this week, I want to share with you what God has shown me. God speaks to us in several ways: Through prayer, through Scripture, through circumstances, through other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-33

Denomination: Baptist

Weighing Our Worship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 28, 2014

A honest to goodness look at what worship is all about; not an opinion, but what the Bible says about it.

WEIGHING OUR WORSHIP Jn. 4:22-24 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. (KJV) 22 Vosotros adoráis lo que no sabéis; nosotros adoramos lo que sabemos; porque la salvación viene de los judíos. (RVG04) 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Have Sinned

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 24, 2013

Here is a short teaching on "Sin," answering the question, “what is sin and is it subjective to mankind's opinion?”

All Have Sinned The Word of God Determines? Many questions abide about the sins of mankind. Among the most common is “what is sin and is it subjective to mankind's opinion?” The writer of the book of Romans says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perils Of People-Pleasing Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

If you devote your life to trying to please others you will find yourself enslaved to their opinions and approval.

INTRODUCTION If you’re not involved in our Student Ministry at Green Acres, you may not know that it’s called “The One-Ten Student Ministry.” Do you know why? It’s not because the Student Center is located on Highway 110. It’s because the theme of the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Source Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 13, 2016

Part two focuses on the third indicator of our becoming lukewarm - caught between two opinions (indecisiveness.)

Our Source Part 2 Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-21; Rev. 2:20; John 17:16; Isaiah 29:13 Introduction This is part two of my series “Our Source.” Last week I shared with you what Jesus said to John pertaining to the church of Laodicea. Jesus did not commend that prosperous church on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People – Why Do Christians Suffer?

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Who is good? You and I may have an opinion as to who is - God says only He is good

Who is good? You and I may have an opinion as to who is - God says only He is good: Matt 19:17 (Jesus) ...No one is good but One, that is, God...(and those He rules in) Matt 7:18 (Jesus) A good tree (God) cannot bear bad fruit...(He can’t do bad things) 1 Jo 1:5 ...God is light and in Him ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of Syn

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 24, 2006

Dr Syn’s sermon

Dr Syn’s sermon: (The initial story is taken from the Book Dr. Syn- I am playing the part in an eighteenth century Evensong) Just the other day, I was round at the Court House for a port with Captain Collyer, the Squire and Dr Pepper. And the conversation turned to the subject of the Southern ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-14

Denomination: Anglican