Sermons on Settle Matters:

Worlds Matter: They Lift Up Or Knock Down!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 9, 2015

Words are real things! They have the ability to lift up, or to knock down, to inspire, to encourage, or to discourage!

Words Matter! Captain Kelly Durant Scientists have studied how many words we speak a day. They have determined that men speak about 10,000 per day and women speak about 20,000. The problem is when men get home from work they usually have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Salvation Army

"a Matter Of Life And Death"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

In preparing for funeral services I will ask the question, do you have a scripture passage in mind that you would like for me to read or do you simply want me to select one? And over 90% of the time they will say yes, “Psalm 23.”

“A Matter of Life and Death" Psalm 23:1-6 When we set out for Thanksgiving with our children it was 73 degrees here in Florida but as I flew to Memphis and then traveled to St Louis all in one day the temperature had dropped to 13 degrees. Clearly that’s why most of us love Florida. Then as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"why Does The Resurrection Matter"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb.

Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon Iv: The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when the whole world seems to have "heart trouble", mature Christians must deal with "hot button" issues by getting to the real heart of the matter as taught by the Lord Jesus in word and in deed.

GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER “If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?” If I heard it once, I heard it a thousand times growing up. The point is: Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t make it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Reflections On Easter Is A Matter Of Life And Death, And Life!

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Apr 18, 2020

The promises God made to men in The Old Testament all come true. The promises that Jesus makes to men in The New Testament all come true.

Draft Sermon 19th April 2020 Reflections on Easter, a matter of life and death, and life. This is the Sunday after Easter Sunday Resurrection Day and for the disciples of Jesus it's been a very busy couple of weeks. Firstly they followed faithfully behind Jesus as He rode into the city of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:2, John 14:2-3, Revelation 1:7-8, Mark 13:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

When Sex Is Not Dirty: Matters Of Marital Intimacy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

If you are a believer, you are God’s. You were made by God and for God. God owns your body.

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. A day set aside in America for lovers. Valentine’s Day causes us to think of romance… Lovers in Paris… Marriage Proposals on bended knees… Of writing “Will You Marry Me?” on the Jumbotron of a large stadium somewhere… And who can think of Valentine’s Day without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mindset Matters (Romans 8:5-11) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 8, 2022

Psychology defines mindset as a set of beliefs we have about ourselves. But Paul challenges us not to have a mindset, but to set our minds. There's a big difference.

Good morning. I’d like you to turn in your Bibles to Romans 8, as we continue our journey through what many people believe to be the greatest chapter in the entire Bible. We introduced chapter 8 by talking about how it was the greatest portrayal… • Of the depth of God’s love for his children. • Of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11, Galatians 5:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

What About Your Neighbor? Do They Matter?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 3, 2022

Whos your neighbor and what responsibility has been placed on you to speak to them?

What about your neighbor? Do they matter? Luke 10:25-37 Introduction- I am so glad you joined us this morning! I pray that the Lord would speak a word into you … that you would receive what He has for you. We have been in a series call “Instructions for Christian Living” We have centered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Knowing Jesus Matters - Philippians, Part 7 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 11, 2022

Think of your most favorite possession, if that were taken away for the sake of the Gospel, would you be OK with it? This is the calling and the encouragement of Paul's letter.

“Knowing Jesus Matters” - Philippians, Part 7 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 7 Philippians 3:5-14 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel personal, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Your Mouth Is Filled With, Matters! Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 20, 2021

Gratitude is good, but when your attitude is not good you cannot show gratitude. Praising God and confessing His awesomeness is our means of expressing our gratitude to Him.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendour all day long. Psalm 71:8 WHAT YOUR MOUTH IS FILLED WITH, MATTERS Some people's mouths are full of gossips, profane, food, negativity and curses. David said his mouth was full of Praise. What your mouth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:8, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Charismatic

The Matter Of Your Sin Nature – Real Or Imagined? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 25, 2025

We take up the matter of the sin nature to combat an error. How do the righteousness and justice and forgiveness of God interact? Do I actually have a sinful nature causing me to sin, or is the world responsible for sinfulness?

THE MATTER OF YOUR SIN NATURE – REAL OR IMAGINED? [A]. PART 1. THE REASON BEHIND THIS A Christian wrote to me from the United States with a biblical question because she was confused with a posting by someone on Facebook. This is what she explained, [[“He said that Jesus' death on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10, Mark 3:28-30, Psalm 51:5, Romans 6:6, Galatians 5:13-21, Romans 7:18-20, 1 John 2:16-17, Luke 4:9-11, Psalm 91:11, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Humans Still Matter In An Ai World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 1, 2025

Humans still matter in an AI world because only we bear God’s image—capable of love, wisdom, and purpose that no machine can ever replicate.

Introduction Brothers and sisters, we are living in an extraordinary time. Machines can now think, speak, and even create. Artificial Intelligence — or AI — can write stories, diagnose diseases, drive cars, and translate languages. Some even wonder: Will AI replace us? Do humans still matter? But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Smaller Than We Think Matters

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 1, 2025

Your small faith is enough because God is infinite. Your imperfect service matters because God is perfect.

Title: Faith Smaller Than We Think Matters Intro: Your small faith is enough because God is infinite. Your imperfect service matters because God is perfect. Scripture: Luke 17: 5-10 Reflection Dear Friends, Last Tuesday morning, I stood in my kitchen staring at my coffee maker, and I realised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Other

The Heart Of The Matter: When Tradition Makes A Trespasser

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 4, 2025

This sermon delivers Jesus' powerful warning that religious traditions can become a dangerous substitute for God's commands, leading to a worthless worship from a heart that is far from Him.

Introduction: The Danger of Good Habits Traditions can be wonderful things. They give us a sense of identity and rhythm. They connect us to our heritage and to our families. In the life of faith, traditions and habits—like coming to church, praying before a meal, or reading our Bibles—can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Only A Matter Of Time

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 13, 2025

Time continues to run even when all else stops. Dark nights are inevitable but no matter how dark the night is, it will always give way to light in the morning. It's only a matter of time. Every problem in life has an expiry date.

TEXT: Exodus 9:5 "And the LORD appointed a set time, saying, To morrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land." TIMES AND SEASONS Are you afraid of the dark night? Many people are, but one thing we are sure of in life is that the dark night will always give way to the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:5, Psalm 30:5, Ecclesiastes 3:1, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal