Sermons on social issues: showing 46-60 of 55,231

The Issue Is Control!

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Aug 5, 2021

Everyone wants to be in control. And we need to be in control to fulfill our duties and responsibilities. Yet our attempts to be in control only complicate things. This can be very frustrating. What is the solution?

Dr. Lewis Gregory I. What is the significance of control? A. Control offers both privileges and responsibilities. 1. Example: A driver’s license 2. “Now I have freedom and power!” 3. The license is a symbol of authority. 4. It gives a person total control over the automobile. B. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Psalm 26:2, 2 Corinthians 8:5, Romans 6:13, Matthew 9:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Issue Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Paul testified to three things he possessed. These three things should be evident, to some degree, in every Christian’s life. These things make up “the issue of integrity”.

THE ISSUE OF INTEGRITY II CORINTHIANS 1:12-2:17 INTRODUCTION: Paul was hated by many. He was constantly criticized and misunderstood. Some called into question his authority, sincerity and integrity. Welcome to the ministry! In this passage it is evident Paul’s reputation is taking a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Thorny Issue Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Did you know “thorns” are mentioned 57 times in the Bible. Two of the most famous references are here and Jesus’ crown of thorns. A thorn is considered a curse of the ground, yet it is from a thorn bush we pick our most beautiful roses.

A THORNY ISSUE II CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Did you know “thorns” are mentioned 57 times in the Bible. Two of the most famous references are here and Jesus’ crown of thorns. A thorn is considered a curse of the ground, yet it is from a thorn bush we pick our most beautiful roses. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Issues Of Life

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Mar 27, 2019

4 Ways to Make Life better, by simply getting our heart right.

Psalm 147:1 Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers together the outcasts of Israel.3 He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. 4 He counts the number of the stars; He calls them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Root Issues

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 13, 2016

Don't nip it in the bud. Get down to the root!

The reason we are not seeing solutions to our national problems is we are only dealing with the symptoms not the root. The reason we see little or no fruit in our spiritual life is because dealing with the outer man instead of going to the root of the inner man. The reason we are not conquering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

Abandonment Issues Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

This story places the Israelites’ emotional development pretty squarely in the adolescent stage, because they behaved just like a bunch of teenagers left too long with the keys to the wine cellar.

How many of you have children? Did you have any idea, while you were painting the nursery and picking out your first set of onesies, how much of your life would get taken over? Children take a huge amount of time and attention. And of course it gets worse when they start to crawl and then to walk ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Settlement Issues Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

For over the centuries the History is repeated with the Jewish Community, the matter known as the settlement issues. What is the present tension reflects the same. Breaking law, disobedience in any side results in loss of lives.

Joshua 7 - Settlement Issues Introduction: The conquest of Canaan was a gradual process with victories (Joshua 1:1-21) and defeats (Joshua 1:27-36). Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal allotments. And the land had rest from war (Joshua 11:23). It begins with the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

It Is A Heart Issue

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

The heart of the problem is a heart issue. it is a heart that is far from God and th solution is a heart back to God.

It is a Heart issue Ezekiel 36:20-37 Introduction- Good Morning church Happy you decided to join us as we gather together. I am hopeful that you have come with an open heart for Him to speak to you. If I said that this world is a mess and in chaos, not be too many people would disagree. If I try to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:20-27

Denomination: Nazarene

The Anger Issue

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 4, 2022

When our temperature begins to rise, and we start to get angry over a slight or a wrong, what are we to do? I mean, is it possible to be angry and not sin? In Sunday Morning’s message will be looking at what the Bible says, “Be angry, and do not sin.”

The Anger Issue Ephesians 4:26-27 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpH0NtBfAWY In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, he makes one of the most controversial and one of the most discussed statements from his writings, if not in the Bible itself. “Be angry, and do not sin: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 19:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Foundational Issues

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2024

Church struggling to survive? Maybe you have cracks in the foundation or the wrong foundation.

1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; If a church is built upon a man, it will not stand when the man is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11, Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Is Not The Issue

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 19, 2024

The Body of Christ has spiritual authority in this world. So, why aren'tr more of us walking in it? Why aren’t more of us demonstrating it for the kingdom? This message looks at three reasons.

Good evening. You are the blessed of the Lord. The message tonight is something I have been thinking about for quite a while. What I am going to share tonight dovetails into what Pastor taught Sunday morning. I’m going to use the phrase “no excuses” in terms of where we are in our relationship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 9:1-8, John 3:3, Genesis 1:26, Luke 1:26-38, Exodus 14:10-16, Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 9:51-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Pain Is Not The Issue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores finding strength in our weaknesses through God's grace, embracing humility in hardships, and finding hope and healing in our faith.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming over with anticipation for the divine wisdom we are about to receive from the Word of God. We are gathered here for a purpose, not by accident. We are here to discover the profound truths ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Topics: Grace

Jesus The Social Revolutionary Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

A look at Jesus cleansing of the temple as a social revolutionary act, calling us to be social revolutionaries also.

Jesus the Social Revolutionary – Portraits of Christ series Matt. 21:12-17 – Steve Simala Grant, Mar. 16/17 Intro: As I was doing some research for this week’s sermon on Jesus cleansing the temple, I kept coming across sermons with titles like “spring cleaning.” Here is one person’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ And The Social Condition

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 27, 2023

Jesus came to give His life as a sacrifice for fallen mankind. He will reign as King, but that reign awaits His return.

“When the people saw the sign that he had done, they said, ‘This is indeed the Prophet who is to come into the world!’ “Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself.” [1] Few of the miracles Jesus performed had ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Healing The Wounds Of Our Heart Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

We are continuing in our series this morning entitled HOLDING OUT HOPE IN A WOUNDED WORLD. A series allowing us to face the critical social issues in our common lives and to discover how the Spirit of God is imparting to us a great opportunity; an opport

We are continuing in our series this morning entitled HOLDING OUT HOPE IN A WOUNDED WORLD. A series allowing us to face the critical social issues in our common lives and to discover how the Spirit of God is imparting to us a great opportunity; an opportunity to rise above the temptations of either ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational