Sermons on Secret Society:

The Path Of Dialogue Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 27, 2016

To evangelize society, we must encourage leaders to promote the common good.

Thursday of Third Week in Lent 2016 Joy of the Gospel We weak humans need continual reminders that things are not all rosy, that we are living in the midst of a struggle against the forces of evil. Yes, Christ has triumphed in the universal, but He still battles for individual souls with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Catholic

New Covenant Of Faith In Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 1, 2014

The final homily in the series: how God solves the REAL problem of society.

Thursday of the 18th Week in Course Lumen Fidei A few years ago, the bishops of the U.S. issued a statement on relations with Jews that, without much thought, referred to the Mosaic covenant with the Jews as enduring forever, or some such language. My friend, E. Michael Jones, responded by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

Biblical Standards

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

We live in a society where many of us recognize the need for standards.

You heard of the Mason Dixon line, haven’t you? You know what Mason said to Dixon, "You've got to draw the line somewhere." We need standards in our: (1) NEIGHBORHOODS Illus: Sometime we read and hear about people complaining about standards in their neighborhood. That is, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Love Seeks For The Good Of Neighbour Series

Contributed by Eric Agyei Febiri on May 7, 2023

Love builds up society and the ultimate goal is the common good of all.

The ultimate goal of a society is the common good of the individuals in that society. However, we are living in a society whereby self-interest is now considered as the new normal. People of today have various definitions and reasons for loving, including you and myself. Some normally show concern ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14-18

Denomination: Catholic

The Need For Biblical Standards

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

We live in a society where most of us recognize the need for standards.

This is one of the problems we hear so much about in our public education. That is, the need for a National Teachers Exam, where all teachers will be tested by a CERTAIN STANDARD, and if they cannot pass the test, they cannot teach. But there is a lot of opposition to this, because the teachers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Courageous Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 6, 2022

It takes courage to be a Christian in a post-Christian society in which we live.

Be Courageous Joshua Introduction This month our theme is SIGNPOSTS FOR THE JOURNEY. Last week we talked about the ten commands and the underlying truth that we need to BE OBEDIENT. Today we want to think about the journey we are on and how it calls for us to BE COURAGEOUS. Swindoll: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Da Vinci Code: Deciphering Da Vinci (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on May 3, 2006

Dan Brown couldn’t even get his front page "Facts" straight.

Why am I doing a four week study on the Da Vinci Code? Let me open simply with these quotes and letters: "Honestly, [reading the book] shook my whole faith. I realize that the book is fiction, but much of what he wrote about seemed like it was based on historical facts aside from the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mercy Me Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 19, 2014

In a society filled with guilt ridden people, how do we get rid of our guilt?

“Soul Talk: Mercy Me” Ps. 51 It had been a painful time for David. Yes, he had married Bathsheba, but only after committing adultery and murder. He may have fooled some of the people in the kingdom but he had not fooled himself. He was living with tremendous guilt. And he had not been ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Secret No Longer Sermon Viii: Choosing The Right Path Not God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

Contrast the Christian path you chose for your life versus the awful wrath that awaits those who oppose the way of Christ, and renew your commitment to follow Jesus all the way.

The Path You Chose vs The Wrath Reserved for Those Who Oppose When Mrs. Morris, our next door landlord, looked out her kitchen window and saw me taking hold of the well bucket attached to the end of a rope - the bulk of which was wrapped around a spindle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Supernatural Supply And Surplus Part 1 & 2 Series

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001

God s His people to have a surplus in the area of finances. If we are going to spread the message of the Gospel, we must move out of society’s wya of thinking concerning our money.

II Corinthians 9:5-15; TEXT Ephesians 4:28 PART I God s His people to experience surplus in the area of their finances. In these verses, we see the foundation of this principle. During my years as a pastor, I have heard people in the congregation make this statement, “I don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28, 2 Corinthians 9:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 6, 2000

Learn how to build a life of faith by looking at the 3 secrets of faithfulness from the life of Abraham.

Building a Life of Faith (Hebrews 11:8-18) We’re in week three of a series on built for life - on how to build a great life. All of us want to build great lives, and the Bible tells us how we can do that. Today we’re going to talk about building a life of faith. How do you get God’s approval? By ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Deliberate Dishonesty Series

Contributed by Darrell White on Nov 15, 2002

Many of us live in deliberate (secret) sin, but God knows our hearts and will act accordingly.

Deliberate Dishonesty Acts 5:1-11 11/15/02 Introduction A. Does sin affect you? Do you believe that when you sin there will be repercussions for your sin? 1. Many of us have seen the repercussions for our sin. a. People have been hurt – physically or emotionally. b. We have been personally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Stratgies For A Powerful Life Journey Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

What is the secret of a powerful testimony. How can we be sure that we have a powerful testimony?

Galatians 6:9-17 Strategies for a Powerful Life Journey Introduction A. How many of you like a good story? B. That is what I thought, we all enjoy hearing a good story C. That is why we get so involved in watching a movie D. That is why we like to talk to certain people E. We like stories, we like ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Joy Of The Gospel Is Healing Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2016

"I believe that the secret lies in the way Jesus looked at people, seeing beyond their weaknesses and failings"

Thursday of 15th Week in Course Wisdom is depicted as having a feminine nature; from that the Fathers of the Church applied much of what we read in the Book of Wisdom either to the Blessed Virgin Mary or to the Church. But that has more to do with linguistics than theology. In Greek, the word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Joy In Fellowship That Transforms Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 10, 2014

THE SECRET TO IGNITING FELLOWSHIP IN THE CHURCH This message lookas at the components necessary to seeing fellowship embraced in the church.

JOY IN FELLOWSHIP THAT TRANSFORMS THE SECRET TO IGNITING FELLOWSHIP IN THE CHURCH PHILIPPIANS 1:4-8 ALWAYS OFFERING PRAYER WITH JOY IN MY EVERY PRAYER FOR YOU ALL, 5 IN VIEW OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE GOSPEL FROM THE FIRST DAY UNTIL NOW.6 FOR I AM CONFIDENT OF THIS VERY THING, THAT HE WHO BEGAN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist