Sermons on Social Etiquette:

Should Your Hang-Ups Limit My Freedom? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul teaches us how to keep from causing others to stumble by limiting the use of our freedoms and rights.

Introduction: A. All my life I’ve been told how dangerous tripping is. 1. As a child my parents taught me to never trip my sisters and brothers. 2. It was certainly a lesson I had to be taught, because I had a fun-loving, devious side. 3. All organized sports have rules against tripping ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Religion And Government

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009

We need to restore to society a common moral code by being a light of Christ actively involved in our communities. Religion should be in government but government must not be in religion

As we struggle to understand to live out our faith and God’s will in our lives, we know that God does in fact care about all of the issues we will address during our Tough Issues Sermon series. Can anyone who is a believer truly think that God does not care what we think regarding criminal justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

A Marriage Mystery Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 4, 2015

Whenever you talk about the relationship between a husband and wife, you must always deal with prevailing attitudes. Our attitudes and understanding of what makes a good marriage and of the roles of husband and wife may or may not be right.

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ ~ Part 23 A Marriage Mystery Ephesians 5:21-33 21. and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Marriage Like Christ and the Church 22. Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rx For Discouragement Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2017

If you want to overcome discouragement in your own life, then believe the good news, believe God’s Word, and be with God’s people on a regular basis.

An optimist and a pessimist were at the coffee shop where the optimist commented, “Isn’t this a wonderful, bright, sunny day?” The pessimist replied, “Yea, but if it doesn’t stop soon, all the grass, flowers and crops will dry up. Two days later, it’s raining and the optimist says, “Isn’t ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Getting On With Others! (2020)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2020

Getting on with others (marriage / family / work) - Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1: SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Husbands and Wives: Love and Submission (3:18-19): (2). Parents and Children: Encouragement and Obedience (3:20-21): (3). Masters and Servants: Honesty & Devotion (3:22 to 4:1): SERMON BODY: Ill: It was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Brethren

The Question Is What Are We Going To Do The Answer Is Stand Still.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 26, 2020

As the world has come to an unprecedented way of living, we find ourselves dealing with uncertainty, unsure of what we should do. We ae faced with structural weaknesses that have made us all more vulnerable than we ever thought we could be.

THE QUESTION IS - WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO? – THE ANSWER IS - STAND STILL By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer Jr. OPENING: - As the world has come to an unprecedented way of living, we find ourselves dealing with uncertainty, unsure of what we should do. As the coronavirus pandemic surges into every ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-15, Psalm 46:10, Lamentations 3:25-26

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus Is At A Different Level Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

If Jesus were an ER physician and had dealt with the chronic condition of the women first, only to allow the twelve-year-old girl to die… He would have been sued for wrongful death.

We find ourselves in a section of Mark where he reports on four miracles 1) Jesus’ authority over nature – the winds and waves obey Him; 2) Jesus’ authority over demons – a man who has not one demon but a legion of demons is delivered; 3) & 4) are today’s two miracles where is authority extends ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Using Power Evangelism In Cross - cultural Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Cross-cultural communicators, in the past, have sadly neglected the issue of spiritual-power thinking that the use of reasonable Christianity is the best way to produce change. However, in most non-western societies, the issue of power is central to most

USING POWER EVANGELISM IN CROSS -CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration;About 40 percent of Americans characterize the nation’s moral values as "poor" and 41 percent say the state of moral values is "only fair." Only 18 percent rank the situation as "good" or "excellent." Weekly church attendees had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Sets High Standards For Discipleship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me."

Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me." Illustration:I went into church and sat on the velvet pew. I watched as the sun came shining through the stained glass windows. The minister dressed in a velvet robe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordinary People Used By God

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 5, 2004

God is more interested in your availability than your ability. Explore several people in the Bible who, being very ordinary, were used by God to do great things.

Ordinary People Used By God Text: I Corinthians 1:26-31 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Church As Servant

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 8, 2004

James and John had to be taught to rethink the definition of success. Do we need the same lesson?

George W. Truett, a well-known pastor, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy man in Texas. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil wells punctuating the landscape, he boasted, “Twenty-five years ago I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

Part 3 of a 4-part sermon. Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of...

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-III—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Taught Evangelism To His Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

God can do a lot with a little. A little is a lot with God! Jesus showed how he can take one little life and use it as a seed to multiply His kingdom and righteousness as a demonstration of His power, love and grace working through the most unlikely peopl

How Jesus Taught Evangelism To His Disciples by Paul Fritz Luke 19:1-19:10 Song: God can do a lot with a little. A little is a lot with God! Jesus showed how he can take one little life and use it as a seed to multiply His kingdom and righteousness as a demonstration of His power, love and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Had Everything But The Main Thing

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

The world is full of people who have just about everything except what they really need!

THE MAN WHO HAD EVERYTHING BUT THE MAIN THING Mark 10:17-22 INTRO: If we could have walked down the pathway of life with Jesus, we would have had many thrilling experiences and would have seen many wonderful things. Let’s walk with Him on a certain day. As we walk along, we see a young man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Fitness 3: Workout With A Partner Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010

We are not meant to go it alone - find a partner and find power!c

FAITH FITNESS 3: WORK OUT WITH A PARTNER There is something that trainers know about working out that is also evident in almost every profession. "Pairing up with a workout buddy can dramatically improve your overall results," says Mel Joyner, a New York City-based personal trainer. We need ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ