Sermons on Social Tension:

The Big "Do"

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2015

When we imitate God we live a life overflowing with love toward others.

Title: The Big “Do” (A long, long time ago, I recall watching a Bill and Gloria Gaither special on television… and thinking, “Wow! Those women have big hair!” The Big “Do” has nothing to do with big hair.) Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Thesis: When we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-5(2016-17) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2017

5 of 7. Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 7 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-V—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Fruit Wrap—A picky customer went to a small local fruit stand struggling to stay in afloat. They had just received a new delivery of fresh fruit & were thrilled to earn any customer’s business. A customer walks up & says to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Election Advice - Part 1

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2016

With this nation facing it's most difficult election choices in history its time to seek God's word for his advice on what to do.

President Ronald Reagan one time told the story of when he was a teenager, he needed a new pair of boots made. In those days, you couldn’t just go to a shoe store, you went to the shoemaker shop. The cobbler asked the young man- “Do you want blunt end toes or pointed end toes?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

Problems And Prosperity Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 15, 2015

It was inevitable that with the unprecedented growth the church of Jerusalem experienced, conflict and problems would arise. But the disciples acted speedily, and in the process established the principle of shared ministry, which brought even more growth.

Problems and Prosperity Acts Series Chuck Sligh June 14, 2015 TEXT: Turn please in your Bibles to Acts 6. INTRODUCTION In our study of Acts we’ve seen how the church in Jerusalem grew from a small band of followers in the upper room to a large army of believers in a very short time. Look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 19, 2023

Looking at names of Jesus from Isaiah 9

Prince of Peace Isaiah 53:1-5; Isaiah 9:2-7; Ephesians 2:14-19 December 24, 2023 During Advent we’ve been looking at Isaiah’s prophecy of a child who was to be born, of a son that is given to us, and now we come to the fourth, final and climactic name given to the child: Prince of Peace. Because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Ephesians 2:15-19, Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (11 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Chapters 6 and 7, told us how God used the great deacon, Stephen, and how he gave his life for the gospel.

Now we are going to study about how that affected the church. When some people who belong to church die, it does not have much of an impact on God's work, because they did not love the Lord, or His church. But when a man like Stephen dies, it leaves a vacuum for some time. Look at verse ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam, The Donkey, And The Angel

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 24, 2025

Like Balaam, Christians are full of compromise today.

TITLE: BALAAM, THE DONKEY, AND THE ANGEL SCRIPTURE: NUMBERS 22:22-35 / II PETER 2:15 / JUDE 11 / REVELATION 2:14 One of the most interesting characters you will ever find in the Bible is a guy named BALAAM. In all honesty, I’ve had a hard time figuring this guy out. • He starts out and you ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

By The Rivers Of Babylon

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 3, 2025

Jeremiah 29

BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON (JEREMIAH 29:1-11) A wealthy eccentric died and left a million dollars to his nephew, John. When the will was read at the lawyer’s office, the lawyer said to John, “According to your uncle’s instructions, payment of your inheritance will depend on choices that you must ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Bold - Be Strong

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 8, 2025

As children of God we are engaged in a spiritual battle and whenever we feel weak and faint-hearted, the Lord reminds us to be strong and courageous. Jesus conquered sin, death and Satan and He has promised to give us His peace, His power and to lead us onto victory.

Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 1:6, "Be strong and courageous, because you'll be leading this people to inherit the land that I promised to give their ancestors.” (ISV) The Almighty God who created the heavens and the earth, spoke these words to Joshua. God spoke these words, ‘be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6, 2 Corinthians 10:3, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Romans 5:1, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Tale Of Two Fathers

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 16, 2025

I don’t want to look at Lot’s life to denigrate or belittle him for the mistakes he made, but that we might learn some practical lessons for our own lives.

TITLE: A TALE OF TWO FATHERS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 13:1-18 Lot was the son of Haran. Haran was Abraham’s brother. Abraham and Lot were both saved men, but Lot was like many of the fathers today. The way Lot lived his life, it is difficult to believe he was saved. Abram had been accompanied by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pouring Out My Soul

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

God welcomes our honest, broken prayers; when we pour out our souls, His peace meets us even before answers arrive.

(A Conversation About Heartbreak, Prayer, and Hope) Good morning, friends. I want to invite you into a story that feels surprisingly close to home. It’s the story of Hannah, found in 1 Samuel 1. You may have read it before, but today let’s walk through it like two friends sharing life over a cup ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 34:18, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Strive To Rest!

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 7, 2010

time to find rest in Christ

Concordia Lutheran Church February 7, 2010 Let Us Strive…to Rest Hebrews 4:9-13 † IN JESUS NAME † May you grasp the gift of rest that has been purchased and given to by God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ Dismissed! The men, dragging and weary, get off their bus, and unload their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus – The Healing, Restoring Compassion Of God

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 11, 2009

Jesus heals the leper that he may experience the joy of being restored to those that love him. Here we are challenged to work for healing and restoration in the world, with the compassion of Christ

Mark 1:40-45 ‘Jesus – the Healing, Restoring Compassion of God’ I wonder how many of you enjoy going to the theatre, the cinema, or perhaps watching TV drama? I personally like watching drama, thrillers, full of suspense and tension! You know, when the audience is not sure what is going to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian faith is a powerful protection against spiritual struggles.

SHIELD OF FAITH EPHESIANS 6.16 Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 1. Belt of Truth 2. Breastplate of Righteousness 3. Shoes of Gospel of Peace Description of the Shield Shield ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Feb 15, 2003

A sermon I preached during the height of popularity of the tv show, it has proven to be a great soul winning message.

Who wants to Be A MILLIONAIRE? WHO WANTS TO LIVE WITH GOD FOREVER? Regis Philbin dressed in his trademark gray suit and gray or black tie is setting across from some average Joe who is now occupying the "hot seat". For the past few minutes we have watched him ask a large gamut of questions, from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God