Sermons on Social Issues:

What Will It Really Take To Heal America? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Jun 9, 2020

what will it really rake to heal america

What will it take to really heal America, will it take marching in the streets, will it take a change in police policies, or will it take a change in Washington? What will it really take to heal America, (first, second, third): 1. It Will Take Jesus Christ as Lord. What will it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treating Others With Compassion, Kindness, And Respect Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025

How do you treat those who can do nothing for you?

In the book of Proverbs, King Solomon writes, "The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern" (Proverbs 29:7). This verse highlights a fundamental principle of the Christian faith: treating others with kindness and respect, regardless of their social ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 14:12-14

Take Your Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2014

To avoid appointing unqualified people to the eldership, the elders must take time to know these candidates.

“Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Woman At The Well

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 20, 2018

The Samaritan woman encounters Jesus at the well. Jesus reveals her past and she meets the Messiah.

Jesus and the woman at the well John 4: 1-42 The story of the nameless Samaritan woman at the well, recorded only in the Gospel of John, is a revealing one, full of many truths and powerful lessons for us today. This story follows on the heels of the account of Jesus’ interaction with Nicodemus, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trust Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 7, 2023

Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement! Trust is essential component to build and to experience if we desire to live “The Abundant life” in 2023 that Jesus spoke about.

Sermon: Trust Thesis: Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement! Trust is essential component to build and to experience if we desire to live “The Abundant life” in 2023 that Jesus spoke about. Scriptures on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 9:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Loaves At Midnight

Contributed by Dr Matthew Taylor on May 29, 2016

Three Loaves at midnight

Three Loaves at Midnight By Dr. Matthew Taylor 5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Humility - Psalm 131

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2002

Humility means accepting your limits.

This morning’s sermon is on the topic of humility. Now, in order for me to judge in advance how this is all going to be received, would everyone who thinks there is value in hearing what the Bible says about humility please raise your hand? [Many hands raised] All right. Thank you. Now, would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Frequently Asked Question

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 18, 2000

The answer to Job’s anguished question of "Why?" does not come in words but in presence.

I met Janet at a party, several years ago, the kind of combination business/social gathering where people talk shop, and network, and make superficial small talk. It’s the sort of event I usually avoid if at all possible, but of course it wasn’t always possible. Anyway, for some reason Janet ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 2

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

Part 2 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

When I was a kid, and I do not remember how old I was but I was still in grade school, I ran away from home. I ‘ran away’ to a former neighbor’s home that had moved one street over from the street I lived on. I remember hiding under the bed in one the children’s rooms and having the mom and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Do's And Don'ts – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 30, 2006

What about ministry and money? Should a man make his living from the ministry? What did Jesus say about it? Today, we will discuss this at length.

I can just imagine the disciples sitting forward, anxiously waiting for Jesus to finish speaking. He’s just given them power and authority that they’ve only seen; that they’ve only been witness to - they’re anxious to get started. Jesus wants to make sure that they’re prepared before they go out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's In Charge Here? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 27, 2004

Women have a proper place in worship.

I CORINTHIANS 11 WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE? I Corinthians 11:2-16 S: Women C: Women’s participation in worship Th: Live the Difference Pr: WOMEN HAVE A PROPER PLACE IN WORSHIP. ?: What? What is being said? KW: Subjects TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 11:2-16 three subjects that give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

The "Simple" Gospel Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 16, 2014

The Gospel is not complicated or busy, but it is simple and efficient! Christ and Christ crucified, and risen! Why do believers feel they need to add onto the Gospel?

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 14, 2014 Date Preached: February 16, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: The “Simple” Gospel Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:26-2:5 [ESV] – Read 2:1-2 here 1And I, when I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Controlling Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2010

Learning how to control our anger through the Bible.

CONTROLLING ANGER Sermon Number 3 January 10, 2010 John Hunter was an 18th century British surgeon, who suffered from angina. He realized most of his attacks were brought on by anger. Hunter lamented, “My life is at the mercy of any scoundrel who chooses to put me in a passion.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Values Voting

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 6, 2018

This message explores the role of government and the governed. What Biblical values should we embrace and consider when exercising our responsibly to vote.

“Values Voting” Introduction Two subjects illicit more heated discussions than any other; religion / politics. Today religions get a pass in our culture, Christianity does not. It seems there is an all-out war on Christianity; especially evangelical beliefs. There is even an organization dedicated ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, 1 Peter 2:13-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Let's Quarrel About Quarreling Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 24, 2019

James asks: “What causes fights and quarrels among you?” (verse 1). As usual, James asks a question and does not leave us hanging, but gives us an answer to help direct our minds and hearts. James pinpoints the seeds of quarrels as wrong desires inside us.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES Let’s Quarrel About Quarreling JAMES 4:1-6 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION… The Pig War (1859) https://www.cracked.com/article_17123_the-5-most-retarded-wars-ever-fought.html The Americans and British had a long, awkward relationship in the century after the American ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ