Sermons on Public Opinion:

Give’em A Brake

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Mar 30, 2007

We suffer relational wrecks when we drive carelessly. Highway safety tips provide spiritual parallels for navigating relationships. One of my guys with the public works department set up some signs on the platform for this one.

“Give ‘em a Brake” Colossians 3:1-15 A news story out of St. Louis last year began… "He was a loving father and loved his grandkids," Linda Heath never imagined Wednesday would mark the first time she referred to her husband of 31 years in the past tense.” On April 26, 2006 Henry Heath was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith Glorifies Our Merciful Lord

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 17, 2010

Consider the ten lepers Jesus healed. What can we learn from them? How can we act like the one who returned? Parts: A. With our pleas for mercy. B. With our public thanks.

Text: Luke 17:11-19 Theme: Faith Glorifies Our Merciful Lord A. With our pleas for mercy B. With our public thanks Season: Pentecost 21c Date: October 17, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Faith-Glorifies-Our-Merciful-Lord-Luke17_11-19.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord`s House Is A Good Place To Be

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017

EVERYWHERE THAT JESUS WENT IN HIS 3 AND A HALF YEARS OF PUBLIC MINISTRY HE ALWAYS SEEMS TO DRAW ATTENTION FOR PEOPLE WE`RE CONSTANLY SCRUTINIZING HIS TEACHING EVALUATING HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS WELL AMAZED AT HIS MIRACLES

LUKE 13: 10-17 10.AND HE WAS TEACHING IN ONE OF THE SYNAGOGUES ON THE SABBATH 11.AND BEHOLD ,THERE WAS A WOMAN WHICH HAD A SPIRIT OF IMFIRMITY EIGHTEEN YEARS ,AND WAS BOWED TOGETHER ,AND COULD IN NO WISE LIFT UP HERSELF 12.AND WHEN JESUS SAW HER ,HE CALLED HER TO HIM, AND SAID UNTO HER ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Publicly Speaking...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 27, 2011

The need to worship our multi-faceted God for His singular trait of making PUBLIC STATEMENT as to his existence, the veracity of the Bible, salvation through the Cross and the imminent Second coming of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

PUBLICLY SPEAKING…! I have said before and I never tire of reiterating it; we are essentially created to worship the Creator. When it comes to worshipping Him, more than expressing our adoration for the blessings, He showers upon us our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:26

Denomination: *other

Different Roles, Same Assignment

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 9, 2021

There are some in the body of Christ who see those with public roles (ministries) in the body of Christ as being more valuable to the kingdom than those who don’t. But this is simply not true when you see “the big picture.”

Over the years, I’ve known Christians who, because they didn’t have public ministries, believed that they were, somehow, second tier to those who did. They were not preaching. They were not teaching Sunday school. They didn’t lead the choir. They served on committees. They were not unhappy. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10, Luke 9:1-2, Luke 10:17-20, Luke 10:1, Genesis 1:31, Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 2:21-22, Genesis 1:26, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 4:12-14, Luke 15:7, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers Baptism Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 4, 2023

Baptism is identification with Christ. Baptism allows the believer in Christ to openly identify with Christ who died, was buried and who rose again on his behalf. It is a public testimony to say I have identified with Christ. I will live for Christ.

Believers Baptism On October 15, 1517, an Augustinian monk nailed his ninety-five theses on the church door in the town of Wittenberg. When Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door it marked the significant spark of the protestant reformation. Eight years after Luther nailed his 95 theses to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Answers The Divorce Question Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 11, 2023

When Jesus returned to His public ministry in Mark 10, the Pharisees tried to trap Him with a question about divorce. Jesus dealt with their question by directing them back to God's original design and intent in creation.

A. In the last two sermons in our sermon series on the Gospel of Mark, we have been watching Jesus privately teaching His disciples some very important lessons on discipleship. 1. The topics He discussed with them were about prayer, the passion of Jesus, pride and prejudice. 2. I trust that we have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12, Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apprentice - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 7, 2004

Based loosely on the book "The Travelers Gift"

The Apprentice May 30, 2004 AM 2 cor 4:8-9 [s1] Let me quickly review our previous 6 secrets of the apprenticeship; [s2] 1) the buck stops here Stop playing the blame game -- you control your life You are where you are right now because of choices you have made, And your reactions to situations ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Charismatic

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Smyrna Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 24, 2003

An eight part series concerning the Seven Churches of the Revelation and their relevance for us.

It happened 1848 years ago this very day. February 23, 155. His name was Polycarp and he was the bishop of the city of Smyrna. As a young man he had been a disciple of the Apostle John, but he was no longer a young man as a matter of fact he was eighty six years old. And February 23rd would be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Live In The Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 29, 2002

Principles are given to young people to help them make decisions and live in the light of eternity.

Live in the Light of Eternity Hebrews 12:1-3 The title of today’s message, “Live in the Light of Eternity” is a good word for all of us, and especially for young people. The Hebrew writer is saying: “Fix your eyes on Jesus – make decisions in the the light of eternity. Don’t make decisions ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Confidence Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 11, 2007

1. His mind was set on who he was. 2. His minds was set on his goal. 3. His mind was set on God.

Sgt. Juanita Wilson was on patrol outside Baghdad when a roadside bomb exploded beneath her vehicle. She was trying to help her driver after the explosion when she felt something unusual. When she looked down, her hand was gone. Less than two years after her injury, she is demonstrating her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-30

Denomination: Methodist

"Wars Are Not Won By Evacuations"

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 23, 2003

We cannot win by doing nothing

“Wars are not won by evacuations” 2 co 2:9The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

So Much To Say, So Few Words Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003

This sums up the life of Jesus, as seen thru the Apostles’ Creed: His cradle, His cross, His crown.

So Much to Say, So Few Words - Philippians 2:5-11 Billy Sunday, a great preacher from the early 1900’s, once said: “There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 13, 2009

Many people today are asking the question, “What is the definition of marriage?” At the same time they might wonder who sets the definition. Don’t you think that the One who designed marriage in the first place is the One who gets to set the definition?

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com The marriage debate is raging all over this nation. 31 states have amended their constitutions to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. West Virginia isn’t one of them. West Virginia is one of the states who is relying on legislative Defense ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In The Ot

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

OT prophecies about Jesus

Jesus in the Old Testament This morning, as we continue on our adventure through the Old Testament, we review quickly where we are at. In Genesis, we saw the age of the Patriarchs, the famous forefathers of the Jews. In Exodus we saw the years of Slavery. In Numbers, we saw the period of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational