Sermons on Social Skills:

Created To Be Creative

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 9, 2019

This is a short message given at an inner-city mission that focuses on training people with soft-skills for life in a broad discipleship context.

[This is a short message given at an inner-city mission that focuses on training people with soft-skills for life in a broad discipleship context.] I know something about you that you might not be fully aware of. Or maybe you already know it. Did you know that you are a creation of the Creator ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mastering The Art Of Discernment SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Discernment is a critical skill in our current times. Understanding and discerning the times gives us an advantage in navigating life's challenges.

Discernment is crucial in the current hour; it is the most critical requirement for our senses. Understanding the times and having discernment will give us an advantage in the fight we are facing. "And he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-13

Topics: Discernment, Understanding

Love Is Polite

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Paul, what is so important about politeness? It sounds like a rather wimpy subject to me.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As most of you know, I’m in the midst of a series of sermons based on 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love chapter" of the Bible. And that chapter begins with some powerful statements. Listen as I read those first 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Enlightenment

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 25, 2022

Amongst the many possible definitions, enlightenment is considered a concept of understanding, insight, awareness, and a learning process that may clarify uncertainties in life.

Jagadish "Jaggi" Vasudev, better known as Sadhguru, an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “If all your energies are focused in one direction, enlightenment is not far away. After all, what you are seeking is already within you.” John 16:13 confirms: “When the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18, Psalm 119:130, Job 29:2-3, 2 Timothy 1:9

Sermon On Conquest Over Inferiority

Contributed by William Meakin on May 30, 2025

Inferiority is a state of mind that predominantly refers to the disposition of being not as good as someone or something else, or the possible notion of being less valuable or important.

Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychologist once remarked: “To be a human being means to possess a feeling of inferiority which constantly presses towards its own conquest. The greater the feeling of inferiority that has been experienced, the more powerful is the urge for conquest and the more violent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:37

Helpful Spiritual Appeals

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 15, 2006

The Holy Spirit gives us insights into emotional, mental, physical, social, economic, cultural, and spiritual needs of every person.

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Give Persuasive Appeals in Our Preaching Helpful Spiritual Appeals (Phil. 1:19) 1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to appeal to the most essential needs of every person. Paul wrote, "I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cartas Abiertas

Contributed by Justin Colon on Apr 2, 2008

This is a sermon reflecting on our social situation and the responsibility of the church to be "open letters" to our society.

Introducción Sosiego… ¡Qué mucho se ha usado esa palabra en estos días! En noticieros, conferencias de prensa, los periódicos, en mensajes de políticos, religiosos y de jueces el mensaje ha sido el mismo… Sosiego. ¿Pero que querrá decir esa palabra? ¿Qué implica esa palabra? ¿Y porque se esta ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

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

The Reply Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 22, 2024

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#2] THE REPLY OF A NATION Amos 1:2-2:3 Introduction: The shepherd Amos was a gifted preacher and psychologist. He began preaching about the sins of Damacus, Gaza, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, and Moab. This made the Israelites very happy because he was preaching against their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejection Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 27, 2024

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#4] THE REJECTION OF A NATION Amos 2:9-16 Introduction: In our text, we see a picture on the consequences of rejecting God’s love and guidance. We will explore three critical points: God’s redemption and providence, mankind’s rejection, and the inevitable judgment of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Accountability Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 27, 2024

This is the 5th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#5] THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF A NATION Amos 3:1-15 Introduction: Crime amongst our youth is becoming a very common thing. There are many asking why. I believe part of the problem is that there is no accountability to many of the young people. When there are no consequences ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 27, 2024

This is the 6th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#6] THE TRIAL OF A NATION Amos 4:1-13 Introduction: Karen has been on Jury Duty. In most States, it does not last that long; but in NM, it is 2 months. Karen has to call in almost daily to see if she has to go to Court in Lovington. So far, she has not been on any ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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 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