Sermons on Secondary Issues:

Reclaiming The Call

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 24, 2018

The Bible calls the church out. Publically preach, outside the church walls the Word of God teaching on the issues faced by people today.

Reclaiming The Call Publically Informing The Misinformed There is a phrase often spoken among those in Christendom, "Preaching to the Choir." A term to describe when the preacher is teaching on a topic familiar to and approved by the audience. A truth worth grasping, this is exactly what is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship: Touching The Eternal Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2014

Worship? Is your worship bland or blah? Maybe the issue is not with your church? Do you understand what worship is all about?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Why are we here today? • When we gather together each Sunday, what to we hope to obtain or accomplish? • This is a fair question to ask because the way we answer it will determine what we will expect out of this morning as well as each Sunday ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dreaming Of A Right Christmas Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 16, 2019

Christmas is a controversial issue for many. We need to be tolerant of other points of view and be reminded to appreciate the birth of Jesus all year.

1. Christmas is coming – is that good or bad? Christmas is Controversial: a. Seculars: “Too religious.” Religionists: “Too secular.” b. Puritans refused to celebrate Christmas – felt it trivialized the message of Jesus’ coming Stress of: Partying and alcohol consumption; travel; disrupted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Temptation Of Legalism

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a three to four week Bible Study on the Issue of Legalism, and the surprising places where we may practice legalism in the church today.

THE TEMPTATION OF LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-6 QUESTION: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE FREEDOM? QUESTION: IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE FREEDOM WITHOUT LIMITS? ROMANS: 14:12-19: 12SO WE WILL ALL HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO GOD THE THINGS WE HAVE DONE. 13LET US STOP JUDGING ONE ANOTHER. INSTEAD, MAKE UP YOUR MIND NOT TO ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jude 1:1 - 2 Celebrating Salvation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 16, 2023

Jude was dealing with false teachers in the church. Before digging deep into the issues he first begins by celebrating what salvation is.

Title: Jude – Celebrating Salvation Theme: To show that we must focus more on our salvation that what the enemy is doing. Text: Jude 1:1 - 3 Jude 1:1-3 Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ: ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The God Who Reverses Evil Verdicts Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

When God steps in, evil verdicts are not only cancelled, but those who issued them may face the consequences of their wickedness.

THE GOD WHO REVERSES EVIL VERDICTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 7:9-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 94:20-23, Daniel 6:22-24, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 8:33-34 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with injustice, satanic manipulation, and wicked decrees, many destinies have ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embracing God's Word In Modern Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

The growing disregard for the authority of the Scripture in America is concerning. This sermon addresses this issue and outlines four ways Christians should interact with the Bible.

Today, I want to focus on the significance of our relationship with the Bible. In America, there is a concerning trend of diminishing regard for the authority of Scripture. This message aims to address this issue and highlight four essential ways Christians should relate to the Bible. "Do not let ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:9

Topics: Faith, Christianity

No Longer A Slave PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores the lessons from the book of Philemon, emphasizing the relevance of Scripture in addressing contemporary issues and guiding Christian attitudes and actions.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's always a joy to gather with you, to share in the fellowship of believers, to learn from the Word of God, and to grow together in faith. Today, we have a powerful portion of Scripture to ponder. The book of Philemon, though brief, holds ...read more

Topics: Paul's Plea, Onesimus

Wearing Mask? Playing Hide And Go Seek!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 13, 2022

WHERE ARE YOU? We walk in a day where many religious people are wearing mask to hide their real issues of the heart. Why do people tend to hide issues --- could it be we don't want correction? Saul seemed to mask his problems instead of being teachable and accept correction.

WEARING MASKS? Playing hide and seek? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DOWNWARD FLOW OF POOR CHOICES…CHOICES: WHY ARE YOU HIDING? WANT TO SEE PURE STUPIDITY? WHY DID ADAM AND EVE HIDE FROM GOD? Adam and Eve failed they were ashamed and guilty. Their choice was either to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-10, 1 Samuel 13:8-10, 1 Samuel 12:20-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Yes!" Means Yes. "No!" Means No. Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

Say what you mean, and mean what you say.

JAMES 5:12 “YES” MEANS YES; “NO” MEANS NO! “Above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your ‘yes’ be yes and your ‘no’ be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.” “His word is his bond” was a common saying about people of integrity ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Centered In Truth Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021

Getting Centered in Truth Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 10, 2021

Getting Centered in Truth Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 10, 2021 Intro Good morning Westside Vineyard family and friends. If you are watching this from afar... perhaps at a later time... I am so glad you are joining. And to those connected or connecting to the Westside ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 8:23, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Around For Words Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 8, 2004

This message continues the series, and looks at the problems rumor and slander can bring into our lives, and how to deal witih these two "tongue" issues.

WALKING AROUND FOR WORDS “Controlling Rumor and Slander” Proverbs 11:13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. R.G. LeTourneau, the owner of a large earth moving equipment company, often told this story: “We used to have a scraper known as the model “G”. Somebody ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens To A Lost Person When They Die?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 4, 2004

The average church member will answer this question by saying "HELL". And that is correct but not before the lost person experiences the torment of "HADES". This outline addresses that issue.

WHAT HAPPENS TO A LOST PERSON WHEN THEY DIE? "There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

In The Father's Hands

Contributed by Gordon Ross on Feb 8, 2003

A message on the security of our salvation being in the Father’s hands. Also, encouraging us to put other issues of life in the hands of God.

John 10:22-30 A. Most things are best left in the hand of the pros. Sports, repairs, music, etc. B. The same item in different hands can bring about different results. C. That principle certainly applies to our redemption. I. Our Salvation is in the Hands of God A. He knew us from the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Dismiss The Fear Of Sharing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 18, 2002

Fear is the biggest boundary to sharing our faith until we realize that fear need not be an issue if we share according to Peters instructions.

Dismissing the Fear of telling others about Christ. I Peter 3:13-17 I. Dismiss your fear with a strategy to do good works. (v. 13) A. Telling others about Jesus begins with our actions, not our words. 1. This shatters most stereotypes of evangelism. a. IE. Street evangelist: Crazy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist