Sermons on Secondary Issues:

Do You Need To Be Water Baptized In Order To Be Saved? By Dan Lirette

Contributed by Dan Lirette on Feb 3, 2012

Dan Lirette of Moncton, NB, and Pastor of Revival House Fellowship, takes on the issue of whether water baptism is pre-salvation or post-salvation.

Do you need to be water baptized in order to be saved? by Dan Lirette Water Baptism is not essential for Salvation as it’s a command to those who are already saved. Jesus Christ’s Blood alone saves from sin and one appropriates that Blood Atonement by faith in the Cross alone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17

Denomination: *other

Act Like Men

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2012

The people of God are engaged in a great battle. If we will engage the enemy and advance the cause of Christ, we need to heed the commands issued in this text.

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” The Christian Faith is a woman’s religion; and I’m glad this is so! Historically, women were excluded from religion. In the pagan religions extant at the time the Master presented Himself as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Go Light Your World - A Christian Response To Bullying Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 14, 2012

This past week, a 15 year old teenage girl in BC committed suicide. This message is a Christian response to the very real issue of bullying.

GO LIGHT YOUR WORLD: REFUSE TO DO NOTHING! THE STORY BEHIND THE MESSAGE: • Wednesday I saw a video on youtube that had been posted by a 15 year old BC girl named Amanda Todd. • This girl had been brutally bullied into a deep depression until finally – one month after posting this video – she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: *other

Cremation - Is It A Sin?

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 13, 2012

What to do with the physical body, after death, can be a very sensitive issue and one where emotions will almost always override logic.

CREMATION – IS IT A SIN? TRADITION What to do with a dead human can be a very sensitive issue and one where emotions will almost always override logic. Dealing with a dead human body is an emotional issue because we are in love with this physical world, and because we have great difficulty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

A Peek At Prosperity

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Sep 26, 2017

Word of Faith, Health & Wealth, and Prosperity gospels are all false gospels. This is a very brief treatment of just a couple issues regarding prosperity.

Scriptures: Matt. 6:19-23; 23:25; Luke 8:1-3; 9:25; 12:15; 18:24; 1 Timothy 6:6-9 The “prosperity gospel” is a term used to describe, at least in part, the Word of Faith Movement (WOF), and the teaching is exploding in popularity across the world. But is it true? Where is the focus? Is the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will You Reach Out To Jesus Today? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 7, 2016

We are here this morning, and we may all have different problems, different circumstances, different issues…We All Need Jesus!!

Mark 5:21-Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23 and begged Him earnestly, saying, "My little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Changes Things Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 21, 2013

A parable is used as an example of persistence in prayer. Plus, the Supreme Court is taking on the issue of public prayer. Here are some questions that need to be asked.

Message Prayer Changes Things October 20, 2013 The small town was in the middle of their United Way Fund drive when a volunteer worker saw that the name of a most successful businessman was missing from the contribution list. The man was making at least $600-thousand a year, so the volunteer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: *other

God Wants Your Heart Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

The Kingdom of God is the rule and reign of God in the heart of His people. God wants your heart. It is from the heart that the issues of life flow.

Intro: Jesus told a group of people if I force or cast out demons by the power of God then the kingdom of God has come to you. What is the kingdom of God? It is the rule and reign of Jesus Christ over all areas of life. Jesus doesn’t just wish to rule over the fallen angels. He desires ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Eleven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 11, 2019

Today, Jesus deals with the issue of making promises. Let's see what we can take away from it.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part eleven) Matthew 5:33-37 A pilot and his navigator had been shot down and were adrift at sea in their tiny lifeboat. After several days without food, water and any hope of rescue, the pilot began to pray. "God, you know I haven't lived a very good life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12, Numbers 30:2, Ecclesiastes 5:4-5, Proverbs 20:25, Judges 11:30-35, James 5:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Talk About Tongues Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul has dealt with one problem after another in the church at Corinth. Here’s still another. It’s the issue of tongues.

LET’S TALK ABOUT TONGUES I CORINTHIANS 14 INTRODUCTION: A lot of Baptist are talking about this subject today! Paul has dealt with one problem after another in the church at Corinth. Here’s still another. It’s the issue of tongues. There are five occasions in the N.T. that deal with this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cohabitation Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 1, 2021

This is the second message in the series that looks at what Christians say about issues and then compares them to what God says about them in scripture.

Would you please open your bibles to John 5:30? Jesus says “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.” Now turn to Ephesians 5:1. Paul writes “Be ye therefore followers of God, as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 21:2, Hebrews 13:4, 2 Peter 2:22, 1 John 1:5, Ephesians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 8:13, Romans 13:11-14, Proverbs 14:12, John 5:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral - Sudden Heart Attack

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 16, 2021

My friend, Jon had many health issues and died suddenly of a heart attack. Sudden heart attack is a real pandemic in America.

In preparation for funeral services I often ask people if their loved one had a favorite bible passage or bible story that I can share. Most don’t have one, but when I asked Linda she immediately said, “Joshua 1:9.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jew, The Law, And Then Gospel Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 29, 2023

You cannot do a fully study of Romans without digging deep into the issue of the relationship between the Law of Moses, Israel, the Church, and Salvation.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org It is undoubtedly true that you cannot do a full study of Romans without digging deep into the issue of the relationship between the Law of Moses, Israel, the Church, and Salvation. This is a deep and complex issue ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Brethren

Spiritual Suicide

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 16, 2023

September is Suicide Prevention Month. It is a serious issue that impacts so many. However the great tragedy are those who commit spiritual suicide.

Spiritual Suicide Matthew 16:24-26 Intro. September is Suicide Awareness Month. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/ “September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, John 3:36

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Flu Season Again? What Can I Do?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2018

It is flu season again. We can find a good plan to fight the flu in God's word. There is a plan to cover our health issues.

IT IS FLU SEASON AGAIN… GOD HAS A PLAN TO HELP PROTECT US… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS IN TWO PARTS... I have a friend that I think their computer is going to kill them. The whole family ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Philippians 4:5, Romans 12:2, Leviticus 13:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God