Sermons on Rape:

Biblical Principals For Strengthening The Family

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on May 24, 2002

This is a message on how to use God’s word to build stronger relationships with all members of the family (even with those who don’t know the Lord).

2 Samuel 13:24-31 Tells of one of the most dysfunctional families in the Bible. Consider this family : The husband commits adultery. His son (Amnon) raped his half-sister (Tamar, the sister of Absalom). The husband did not implement discipline. The full brother (Absalom) killed his half ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:24-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Homosexuality & The Gospel

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 1, 2001

This sermon deals with the basis for rejecting homosexuality as a lifestyle acceptable within the Scriptures.

Jesus is our model for the acceptance of other people. Jesus invited people from all walks of life to come follow him. He loved and he welcomed many. Yet Jesus’s words and demands offended a lot more than they attracted, because Jesus would not tolerate sin. He gave a stinging rebuke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-23, Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Greater Joy

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. The richness of God’s word is how it speaks to us differently at different times. We can read same passage many times and yet be enlightened by it as if never read before. This happened to me as I read today’s passage, especially one verse.. Psa 4:7 You have filled my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Persecution

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

1. Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. And for many of us this is something we may find hard to relate to. For we live in a land of freedom - free to worship God and free to live out our faith -at least for now. Like me, most of us have never experienced violence in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Curse Of Pornography

Contributed by Jesse Norris on Sep 21, 2001

Many male Church members are "hooked" on pornography.

Here’s the too often heard scenario: An eleven year old girl, coming home from school by herself, is met by a man who has been hiding in the shadows. As he steps out he has in his hands some pornography which he bravely displays before her eyes. The girl is frightened and runs to the safety ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:10-11, Matthew 5:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

It Is For The Best!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001

Bad things happening to a good people for the purpose of preparing and positioning them both to be blessed and to be a blessing

IT’S FOR THE BEST! GENESIS 50:15-21 INTRODUCTION: How many times have you heard a person say to someone going through a trial, who has suffered a loss, or experienced some great tragedy "I know it’s difficult for you right now, but it’s for the best!" Usually at the time that these words are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

An Earth Shaking Event

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jan 1, 2002

More and more you hear about earthquakes and with such devasting force that thousands lose their lives, but as I searched thru the scriptures I found something very fasinating about earthquakes, it seems that when God does something supernatural he always

The more I read the paper and listen to the news the more I am convinced that we are living in the last days as described in the Bible, for example over in the book of 2 Tim. 3:1-5 we see a vivid description of the day and time that we are living in listen to what it says in the last days perilous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Wisdom In An Ungodly Age

Contributed by Mike Haynes Jr. on Feb 23, 2001

These Men Saw Through the Problem and Saw The Cure

“SPIRITUAL WISDOM IN AN UNGODLY AGE” 1 Chr 12:32 32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment. After reading through all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are All The Gittites?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 5, 2001

To encourage faithfulness in those who follow Jesus Christ.

Where Are All the Gittites? TUCKED AWAY IN THE PAGES OF THE OLD TESTMAENT, there lies a most beautiful and unusual love story—one you could easily miss, unless you took the time to gaze at it. It’s not a love story between a man and a woman, or a parent and a child—or even between two close ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Satans Tricks Are No Treats

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 30, 2002

Challenges Christians to take a biblical stand on Halloween.

Satan’s Tricks are no Treats Ph 4:8, 9 Jason Murphy 10/30/02 Last year, after a very difficult message, I had some people testify they learned some things about Halloween they didn’t know. I hope to provoke the same response this year. This is the season for death, fear, gore, murder, idolatry, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

The Anger Within

Contributed by James Harrington on Aug 25, 2003

Road rage! This is a fairly new phrase but a warning that we are sitting on an emtional powder keg.

Numbers 20:1-13 The Anger Within Road Rage! This is a fairly new term for us. But it stands as a warning that we’re sitting on an emotional powder keg. When you add in the factor of physical abuse and domestic violence and the like we begin to realize that we live in a world of anger. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Oppressed Savior Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 26, 2002

The Savior was oppressed for us!

INTRODUCTION  Raise your hand if you have ever been unjustly accused of something?  Raise you hand if you have ever been punished for something you did not do?  If you had, what was your natural reaction to what happened to you? Did you just sit idly by and let it happen? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Can Never Deliver What It Promises Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 17, 2007

This is the final message in a series from the book of Lamentations.

Our culture is perhaps the most unique culture to ever exist on the earth. Our mindset is unlike any other in history. We live in what is called a “Post Modern” world. When Pontus Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” He could never have known that he was echoing the sentiment of an entire culture. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Respect For The Aged Day

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2007

A sermon from Psalm 71 based on David’s elderly life. Let’s look at some identifying marks of this godly old man! Good for Grandparents Day! (Outline taken from Pulpit Commentary, historical setting taken from a few Sermon Central Contributors)

Sermon for 9/16/2007 Psalm 71 Introduction: Jeanne Calment, at 120 years, was the oldest living human whose birth date could be authenticated. When asked to describe her vision for the future, she replied, “Very brief.” When the reporter asked the birthday girl what she like best about being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Whose Authority (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 5, 2007

This is the first message in the 10 Commandments series. This is a revamp adapted with Power Points.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of you have seen the epic, The Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston? What a great classic. I really believe that Moses looks like Charlton Heston!  • What are the Ten Commandments? Are they a set of archaic rules that were meant for people a few ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ