Sermons on social corruption:

Key To Godly Relationships Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 29, 2020

This message expounds Phil. 2:1-5 focusing on the mindset Christians are to have toward one another. Social justice issues are addressed as well as personal relationships.

Our text today is found in Philippians 2:1-5. I am reading from the New King James Version. “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35, John 13:34, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Romans 12:2, Jude 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Warning Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2024

This is the 11th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#11] THE WARNING OF A NATION Amos 8:1-14 Introduction: God warns us over and over again about the consequences of sin; but do we listen and change? I can hear my mother saying to my brother and I, “I am sick and tired of your behavior”. What has to happen to us to get ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Company's Obligation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2010

A company has more social obligation than to make a profit.

January 18, 2010 Caritas in Veritate "Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and stubbornness is as iniquity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:16-23

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Crashes Through Barriers

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 13, 2023

Jesus once again breaks social barriers of sexism and racism

John 4:5-42 Today, many states have “Good Samaritan” laws that make it easier for citizens to help others without incurring unnecessary liability. The words “Good” and “Samaritan” are tied together for most of us. Anybody who goes out of their way to help another person is often called a “Good ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, Luke 10:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus Falls, Part I Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2022

Jesus was taking on his shoulder a social rejection that had to be just as troubling as the feel of the cross.

Jesus Falls the First Time (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-6, Matthew 26:67, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Catholic

Internal Affairs Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 9, 2021

All of us — every single one of us — is inwardly corrupt. How do we heal the corruption? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/TdZjy3sBoW4]

Scripture Reading: Mark 7:14-23 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.” After he had left the crowd and entered the house, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Justice Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 27, 2024

This is the 7th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#7] THE JUSTICE OF A NATION Amos 5:1-17 Introduction: I want to remind each of you about the 1st week of this study, because the focus has not changed. The topics from the Book of Amos are not popular. Amos is a very relevant and practical Book of the Bible. Amos wrote ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Values Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 22, 2024

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#1] THE VALUES OF A NATION Amos 1:1 Introduction: I have been praying and wrestling with God over our next study. The topics from the Book of Amos are not popular. Amos is a very relevant and practical Book of the Bible. Amos wrote this during a time like ours- A time ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 1, 2005

A small amount of sin can corrupt the thinking of a large group of people at the church.

A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Gal 5.7-10 Galatians Series July 31, 2005 Chester FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Lance Armstrong won his seventh Tour de France in a row this last week. A He is sporting legend who comeback from cancer a few years back. 1 The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Settle Anywhere! Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jan 28, 2023

Be mindful of the company you keep because bad company corrupts good character.

Sodom and Gomorrah were so wicked that God decided to destroy those cities. Everything and everyone were going to be destroyed. Had it not been for Abraham interceding to God, Lot and his family would have been destroyed with everything else. Genesis 18:16-33. That night, two angels came to the ...read more

Adultery Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2022

Adultery is extramarital sex considered objectionable on social, religious, moral, or legal grounds. Although the sexual activities that constitute adultery vary, as well as the social, religious, and legal consequences, the concept exists in many cultures.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:27-30 (Adultery) Jesus states, "Whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery." Adultery Matthew 5:27–30 — The New International Version (NIV) 27 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' 28 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

7 Pictures Of The Gospel: Healing Gospel, Grace Gospel, Penal Sub, Defeat Of Satan, And Social Gospel

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022

How do you define the gospel? How do you share it with others? 5 perspectives theologically explored.

We all have a certain way we explain the gospel to ourselves and to those who need it. I've heard the various formulas many times. Which one is most accurate? How do they fit together? Let's take a look. Hurt/Healing Gospel This is a popular gospel for the post-modern age. Common in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Leadership - Why You Much Interact With The Great And Small Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

A good leader will interact with two main groups of people: the great (humanly speaking) and the small (humanly speaking). Find out why you need both skills to survive as a leader.

A good leader will interact with two main groups of people: the great (humanly speaking) and the small (humanly speaking). The great people are the nobles, the rich, the influential and powerful people of society. There are not many of such people in the church. For ye see your calling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Exemplifies Charity In Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 2, 2009

Charity in truth is not something we summon up from ourselves; it is a divine gift essential for true human development

Monday of 18th Week in Course Caritas in Veritate The occasion for Jesus’ withdrawal to a “lonely place” was the news that John the Baptist, his relative and mentor, had been murdered by Herod. Jesus was no coward, so we should think that this withdrawal was to achieve some time for His humanity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

Fear Not In Any Crisis Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2009

In every crisis, whether a wind on the lake or concerns about our daily bread, the Master counsels "Fear not, I am with you."

September 7, 2009 Caritas in Veritate Labor Day As we continue our reflections on human development, the Scriptures and the papal documents again converge in this pair of readings we hear proclaimed each Labor Day. God gave a twin gift to the earth in the beginning–a mist to water the soil, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Catholic