Sermons on Secondary Issues:

Learning To Trust In A Skeptical World

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Oct 12, 2021

I believe one of the greatest issues facing our world today, to include the church, is the fact that trust has all but disappeared in relationships. I believe the book of Micah shows us the tragedy of a society where trust is absent; however, the book also shows us how to regain that which is lost.

In recent weeks I have been pondering a very important question: "What is the common denominator for understanding healthy relationships? We could postulate many words (e.g., friendship, tolerance, respect, appreciation, etc.). I then contemplated, what happens if trust is absent in a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zechariah #16: Superficial Religion Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 27, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 7:1-6 explores the issue of the inner motives behind our service to the Lord. How many people go to church, give their money, fast, etc. and are baffled by God's lack of response. Why is there so little power in the church? The text addresses all that.

Intro Our text today is in Zechariah 7. Last week we examined the capstone of the eight visions.i The crowning of Joshua, the High Priest, was a symbolic act prophesying Messiah. Unlike any other, Messiah would be both priest and king. All the promises of God are yea and amen in Him.ii The eight ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14, Matthew 23:5, Colossians 3:23, Philippians 2:3, Isaiah 1:12-15, Proverbs 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

God At The Market Place

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 1, 2014

A perspective on Mark 7: 1-23. When a trivial matter becomes a big issue more than likely we are following the ‘traditions of men’. Our focus therefore is on the wrong thing because we have forgotten God and do not have God’s love in our hearts.

Mark 7: 1-23 God At The Market Place The closing of chapter 6 is also the introduction to chapter 7 and our Gospel text. In which Jesus and his disciples have crossed Lake Galilee to the land at Gennesaret on the north-western bank of the lake. Gennesaret was a small, but a very fertile plain rich ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow Well Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 6, 2017

Learning how to follow well through Paul’s journey’s! Questions: The art of following well how well do you follow? Who do you follow Jesus? Do you follow well or cause issues for Jesus? Do you do your own thing and wander off?

Series- Follow Well Tag line: Learning how to follow well through Paul’s journey’s! Questions: The art of following well how well do you follow? Who do you follow Jesus? Do you follow well or cause issues for Jesus? Do you do your own thing and wander off? Scripture Texts on “Following ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"nimrod's Folly"

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 5, 2023

From Sunday School I remember vividly all sorts of lessons on The Tower of Babel. I think almost all of them missed the mark. The issue is far less the Tower of Babel - in fact the tower is a symptom of humanity wanting to do their own thing without God. Jesus came down to reverse that.

It was a moment of folly, a church in Northwest Iowa prefers to forget. Busting at the seams, they broke ground on a new building in the early eighties. Their sanctuary and parking lot would double in size. Featured too were a large kitchen and fellowship hall and many a classroom and extra ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Can You Breathe? A Sermon On Healing And Restoration

Contributed by Alex Umole on Jul 10, 2024

We may not see eye-to-eye on every issue, but we can walk arm-in-arm. May God give us the courage to speak up where injustice, and sin may be found and participate with the Holy Spirit as we seek the reconciliation, healing and restoration of people to God, and to one another.

Introduction: You have heard enough news media for a lifetime, you have heard what everyone has to say, now let’s hear what God has to say. However, before I begin, I must warn you. Pastor Tom says, we may not see eye-to-eye on every issue, but we can walk arm-in-arm. Also, one of my professors ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

The Spiritual Battle Of Worry

Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Jan 14, 2025

Worry is a battle we all face, but it’s more than just a natural response to life’s uncertainties—it’s a spiritual issue rooted in trust. The good news is that God invites us to hand our worries over to Him, offering peace, freedom, and His unfailing faithfulness in return.

Worry: A Spiritual Battle We All Face Worry is something we’ve all wrestled with at one time or another. Life brings challenges that can feel overwhelming, whether it’s about finances, health, relationships, or the future. But as much as worry feels natural, Scripture shows us that it’s more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-29, Matthew 6:33-34, Matthew 6:27

Denomination: Baptist

Head-First Or Heart-First

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

How do you solve problems and resolve conflict... with your head or heart? Personally, I don't like it when others come at me feelings-first because I feel so ill-equipped. I usually charge head-first into issues, but that generally doesn't bode well w

How do you solve problems and resolve conflict... with your head or heart? Personally, I don't like it when others come at me feelings-first because I feel so ill-equipped. I usually charge head-first into issues, but that generally doesn't bode well with the softer sex (if you know what I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother Influence

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 12, 2012

The avg. mom gets 3 1/2 hours of quality time alone, her payment for her work is 47,000 a year, 71 hours of housework, 73 percent of children praise their mother for her work and love. www.mothersforum.org/womens-issue/whats-the-value-of-a-mother/

A Mother Influence Proverbs 31:10-31aTM A true mother is never me centered, she doesn’t have time. A mother’s time usually belongs unto her children and or her husband. To all the mother’s who read for hours to their children, change dirty-dippers, vacuum, wash, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does God Care About Money? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2012

We may not like having our cages rattled when it comes to issues of money and especially when it comes to giving. People are often offended by the question, ‘How much do you make?’ The question God is most likely to ask us is ‘how much did you give?’

There are things we do now that matter later more than we realize they will. Mickey Mantle once said, ‘If I would have known I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself’. A healthy faith is knowing now what will matter then. This morning is a very important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19

Is Heaven An Actual Place Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus addressing the issue of heaven w/His disciples. And what we’re going to discover are some reasons we can have confidence that heaven is an actual place. We’re going to discover some reasons why

“Is Heaven An Actual Place?” John 14: 1-4 January 10, 2010 Intro: Lee Strobel had an interview in his 1994 book “What Would Jesus Say?” w/Donald Trump. This interview took place in 1989 when Trump was on top of his game. One writer asked Trump what else there was left ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer & Witness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

Why should we pray? God knows how grateful we are! There is a big problem with this kind of attitude and then the issue becomes, Why pray at all? God knows all that we need! We may even quote our Lord when He said that God knows all that we need bef

PRAYER Colossians 4:1-6 (NIV) Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Paul Part Viii - No Regrets Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Nov 28, 2016

Paul had settled eternal issues. For him death wasn’t the end, but a new beginning. A change of address only. He lived life. He had one goal in life. He wrote about it. II Thessalonians 1:12, “…the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified...”

INTRODUCTION • Nobody in Scripture talked as much about their death as Paul, except maybe Jesus. • Paul lived his life on the edge and so he knew he was always in danger, but covered by the Father. • What a way to live life to the fullest. • Not in fear, but in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctity Of Life 2024

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jan 22, 2024

Today is the 40th Anniversary of Sanctity of Life Sunday. I want us to look at what the Bible says about life. Then I want us to see how the Bible informs major abortion Issues. Finally, I want us to look at how we can become involved in saving the lives of God’s unborn children.

Today is the 40th Anniversary of Sanctity of Life Sunday. It was actually established by President Ronald Reagan. President Reagan wrote a book on abortion entitled, Abortion: The Conscience of a Nation. There he lays out the pro-life position. Southern Baptists have taken several pro-life stands. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13

Denomination: Baptist

Control Freak

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 15, 2023

Have you ever known a controlling type person? What's at the heart of being a control freak? You may be thinking of someone who needs to hear this sermon but just because we may not be a 'control freak' that doesn't mean we don't have any control issues.

CONTROL FREAK Have you ever known someone who could have this label attached to them? People who feel they have to control you, the situation; everything? There are people who like to micromanage things. There are people who get very upset if you don't take their advice. People who have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:27, Colossians 1:16-17, Jeremiah 17:7-10, Proverbs 25:28, Proverbs 29:11, 1 Peter 5:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ