Sermons on Self Involvement:

Christian Governance-&-Government-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 15, 2016

2 of 4. Peter confirmed the importance of Christians operating within the bounds of secular governance. Christian submission is indissolubly linked/tied to secular governance. But how or in what way? Christian governance & government addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-GOVERNMENT--II—1Peter 2:13-17 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are...CONSIDERED ALIEN(1:1-2)... We’ve examined...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(1:3-12) Discovered God’s means of...UNLEASHING Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Third Rail Of Politics Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

Let's talk about politics. There are three reasons most pastors and churches don't talk about politics - Money, Job Security, Community influence.

There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex at the dinner table” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:17, Romans 13:1-14, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever Happened To Sin?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 16, 2025

John 8

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SIN? (JOHN 8:1-11) A study by a research organization several years ago questioned more than 1,000 American adult respondents whether they believe in such a thing as “sin” and then asked them whether 30 different behaviors were sinful. Out the list of 30 behaviors, adultery was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divorce, Oaths, Revenge Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 9, 2012

Jesus knew that divorce was ugly, horrendous and not to be taken lightly and this is why he said to the crowd that day "You need to have a very good reason to go through with a divorce!" He also said stay away from making oaths you will break and never re

Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020

The purpose of this series is to help us to Develop and Maintain Spiritual Disciplines so that we might walk in victory after victory.

The Purpose of this Series: A HORSE SOLDIER took the utmost pains with his horse. As long as the war lasted, he looked upon him as his fellow-helper in all emergencies and fed him carefully with hay and corn. But when the war was over, he only allowed him to eat chaff and made him carry heavy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Good Neighbor?

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2019

1) Relate to our Neighbor’s Needs (Luke 10:25), 2) Recommend to our Neighbor’s about their Need (Luke 10:26–28), without succumbing to the danger to 3) Reject our Neighbor’s Need (Luke 10:29-37)

Battling ever-rising levels of distrust of Canada’s legal class, the Ontario Bar Association is mounting what may be the largest effort yet to defend the reputations of the country’s lawyers: A campaign that emphasizes the idealistic reasons they went to law school in the first place. A recent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Other

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

This week we will be introduced to the steps or the process of church discipline.

Because God loves us, He disciplines us… (Heb 12:3 NKJV) For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. (Heb 12:4 NKJV) You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. (Heb 12:5 NKJV) And you have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Which Son Are You?

Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2002

God is looking for obedient sons.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer A Grace Odeysey.

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 27, 2003

A prayer that considers three levels at which prayer can happen.

Prayer 2003 a Grace Odessy. To boldly Grow in a unique way like no one has ever grown before. I recently heard that we are not physical beings with a spiritual life rather we are spiritual beings with a Physical life. To me that rung profoundly true - particuarily when you consider that at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Managing Conflict

Contributed by Rob Simpson on Feb 3, 2002

How to deal with conflict: Restoring broken relationships.

Remember the Charlie Brown comic strip? There is one particular Peanuts cartoon, where Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-16, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Launch Pad Disasters Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 8, 2006

3 of 4 messages on parenthood. This message deals with discipline and four mistakes Parents make - Over Indulgence, Over Protection, Over Permissiveness, and Over Activity.

Parenthood – Launch Pad Disasters May 7, 2006 Undisciplined Children are Unloved Children The Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as his child. So hold on through your sufferings, because they are like a father’s discipline. God is treating you as children. All ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Source Of Significance Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

1st in series based on John 1&2. The problem is that we human types keep trying to find the good life in all the wrong places, using all the wrong tools, with all the wrong resources, and getting miserable empty results.

Living the Good Life A Study of John 1 & 2 Having what it takes to make it in the world today… Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” To give us an abundant life. God never intended that we be miserable, hurt, damaged, or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"O Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2007

Humility is the key to salvation, sanctification and evangelism.

“O Lord, It’s Hard to be Humble” Luke 18:9-14 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We were all formed from the same dust of the earth, by the same Creator. Basically, our bodies are pretty much the same. We all get sick, we all need to eat, all of us are lonely at times, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Article 13. Sanctification Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 28, 2009

This sermon unpacks the Who of sanctification ? The How of sanctification? And the Why of sanctification?

ARTICLE 13. SANCTIFICATION. WHO? HOW? WHY? TO BETTER UNDERSTAND SANCTIFICATION WE NEED TO RECAP OTHER DOCTRINAL TRUTHS WE HAVE ALREADY COVERED IN OUR SERIES: LAST WEEK WE UNPACKED ADOPTION, WHEREBY GOD ADOPTS US, THROUGH ADOPTION WE HAVE A NEW POSITION WITH GOD. THEN WE OPENED UP THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Does Not Disappoint

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2009

Suffering, endurance, character, hope: the formula is not automatic. All depends on whether we learn to live in the resurrected Christ.

One of my friends begins nearly every conversation with the phrase, "You just can’t win.” "You just can’t win." One day recently he was wearing a long, long face. He had just gotten his car repaired, but some inebriated partygoer had slammed into it. He had just worked off his debts, but suddenly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist