Sermons on Social Concerns:

The Sermon On The Plain: An Exposition Of Luke 6:17-38

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 30, 2019

Jesus calls us to radical discipleship.

The Sermon on the Plain: An Exposition of Luke 6:17-38 Scholars debate whether this sermon is another version of the Sermon on the Mount. It indeed shares a lot of common themes. Scholars who want to diminish the authority of Scripture try to prove that both evangelists copied and arranged ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-38, Luke 6:17-26, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bathroom Battles

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2016

Gender confusion & Gender Clarity (Adapted from Grace Christian Fellowship at: http://gcfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/7-Gender-sermon-for-web.pdf and: http://gcfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/160403-Gender-For-The-Glory-of-God.pdf)

HoHum: Steve Bailey was with my family a couple of months ago. All 6 males had to go to the bathroom and we were standing in a line waiting for the men’s bathroom. No one was in the women’s bathroom. A worker at the convenience store came through and encouraged us to use the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discrimination In The Sanctuary Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2008

Favouritism dishonours God and destroys the Body of Christ.

JAMES 2:1-4 DISCRIMINATION IN THE SANCTUARY OF THE LORD “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Rules Of Rules Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 27, 2003

A look at the book of Levitiucs and the role rules play in our lives.

Rules, anyone here into rules? You know laws, decrees, regulations, whatever it is that you want to call them. If you are here’s the good news the book of Leviticus is full of rules, aren’t you lucky? As a matter of fact rules is just about all Leviticus is about. There is really no story to it, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Turning Your World Upside Down For Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study on our role in evangelism.

The mission of the church begins with Jesus Himself. “God had an only son,” David Livingstone wrote, “and He was a missionary…” His was not a self-appointed job. He was commissioned or sent by God to accomplish a purpose. Jesus multiplied His effectiveness by transmitting God’s commission to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising Infants (0-5): Authority & Discipline Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 4, 2007

In the early years of development children need to be taught that they are to be in submission to authority and parents need to understand biblical discipline (spanking).

THE BIBLICAL FAMILY - Raising Infants (0-5) Authority and Discipline - Ephesians 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. We live in a world today were obedience and honor are almost dirty words. 1. The words have a tendency to proclaim “Authority!” 2. Which is a dirty word as well! B. But God’s word, as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

From Poverty To Spiritual Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 3, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

Sermon on the Mount- Pt 2 From Poverty to Spiritual Satisfaction Introduction Last week started a series on the SOTM- Mtt 5-7. SOTM- teaching/sermon spoken by Jesus Christ. It gives us- clear picture- mature Christian looks like. Best known of Christ teachings- least understood. Jesus establishes a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Options Menu Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009

Fleshing out what it means to be a local church in Christ made up of diverse individuals functioning with a unity of purpose.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE D.) ROLES & EQUIPMENT (Offices & Gifts) “THE OPTIONS MENU” (1 Cor. 12:12-31) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, June 28, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Real Love- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Feb 26, 2022

Thank you for joining us for Part 3 of the message Real Love with Dr. Pradeep Stephen. We welcome you and trust that the Lord will bless you, enable you to know His divine love and how to walk in that love.

The truth of God and the love of God turn people away from sin. When God said, “I loved you with an everlasting love. I gave My blood to wash you from your sins. I have sanctified you. I have set you apart as My own peculiar treasure that in the ages to come I may pour upon you, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, Titus 2:14, James 5:19

The Power Of Community Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 28, 2025

In community we share our joys so others can rejoice with us, and we share our burdens and sorrows with others because God didn’t create us to do life alone (1 Cor 12:26; Gal 6:2).

I just read a headline in Deutsche Welle news which read “Germany sees uptick in people living alone.” Single-person households are already the most common household type in Germany, making up over 40% of the total. Loneliness is most common among those under 30. But this trend isn’t unique to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can We Know He Is Coming Again?

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

In John 14:1-4 Jesus tell us of His coming.

In John 14:1-4 Jesus tell us of His coming. He gives us some things concerning His coming that should be a help: * The Peace (vv. 1) "Let not your heart be troubled) · The Person (GOD) (vv. 1) · The Preparation (vv. 2) · The Prospect (vv. 3a) · The Promise (I will come again) (vv. 3b) · The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Inventory

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Sep 12, 2004

inventory of ones life

TAKING INVENTORY text: 2 CORINTHIANS 13:5 INTRODUCTION IT IS THE PRACTICE OF MOST ALL BUSSINESS CONCERNS TO "TAKE INVENTORY " NEAR THE CLOSE OF EVERY OLD YEAR. IN DOING SO THEY FIND THE CONDITION OF THEIR BUSSINESS WHETHER IT IS LOSING, GAINING OR ONLY HOLDING IT OWN. IN OUR TEXT WE ARE TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Sword Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2011

Exploring the relationship of church and state from the biblical model presented by Paul in his Letter to Roman Christians.

“Rulers are not a cause of fear for good behaviour, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Thirsty For Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Just what is this righteousness that we are to hunger and thirst for? The Bible speaks of three kinds of righteousness.

WHAT ARE YOU THIRSTY FOR? Matt 5:6 D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote, "If every man and woman in the world knew what it was to ’hunger and thirst after righteousness’ there would be no danger of war." We live in a world that is hungry and thirsty. The problem is that people are hungry and thirsty for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Is God An Environmentalist? Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jul 11, 2009

Part 1 of 2 in the NewSong teaching series, "GREEN" which explores present day environmental movements in light of Biblical teaching and insight.

:: Church Culture & the Environment • Lifeway Research - purpose of “assisting & equipping church leaders with insight that will lead to greater levels of church health and effectiveness.” • Their research includes studying emerging trends in culture and Christian communities – including ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: *other