Sermons on Socialism:

Protecting The Saints From Scams

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 4, 2024

Being aware of the tactics of financial scammers can help protect us from them, but we are also protected by the spiritual practices of faith, contentment, and humility.

A. Today’s sermon is a unique one in that it is part sermon and part public service announcement. 1. I have titled the sermon: “Protecting the Saints from Scams.” 2. And that’s what I hope to do in today’s sermon – protect our church family from financial exploitation. 3. Our deacon of benevolence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Matthew 6:31-34, 1 John 3:17-18, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Urgent Question Of Our Day Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 7, 2024

Acts 1:1-5 teaches us that Jesus is the only hope for our world today.

Introduction What is the most urgent question of our day? I decided to ask my artificial intelligence (AI) application that question. Here is the answer I received: “Determining the most urgent question is subjective, but topics like climate change, healthcare, and social justice often top the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Troublesome Tongues

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 26, 2024

As James challenges his readers to have a true religion, he comes to a part of our faith-life that is nearly impossible to control - our tongues.

Before we dive into the main content of the message today, I want to point out something rather obvious - there are no notes in your bulletins. There is a sense in which this sermon is set up fairly similarly to others - a couple of main points with smaller points, but there is also a sense in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 4:29, Luke 6:45, Ephesians 5:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

This Generation - What's Going On

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 6, 2022

It is not a lack of money or the lack of laws, but the lack of God in our society that has produced this violence and until we turn from our wicked ways, run back to God and His ways evil will continue to abound.

This Generation By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Marvin Gaye in what is probably his most famous song asked the question “What’s Going On”? Some of the lyrics are Mother, mother There's too many of you crying - Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying - You ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14, Isaiah 1:4, Genesis 6:11-13, Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Apostolic

Help Them See The Light Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Apr 1, 2025

The church is to be the light of the world, instead we are hiding our light in our churches and not letting the world see our light. Their is a harvest waiting in the darkness but if we remain in the house we will never see the harvest.

Help them see the Light John 3:16-21 John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (17) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 11 – Psalm 129 – Israel Is The Most Persecuted Nation In History Yet The Lord Is Righteous – Part One Of Three Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

This Psalm of Ascent has its focus on Israel and the constant persecution it endured. We look at the role churches played in this persecution (and Martin Luther). History must NOT be eradicated but we need to learn from it.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 11 – PSALM 129 – ISRAEL IS THE MOST PERSECUTED NATION IN HISTORY YET THE LORD IS RIGHTEOUS – PART ONE OF THREE [A]. THE INTRODUCTION The next Psalm in the Songs of Ascent is not an easy one on which to deliver a message as it is more of a bible study Psalm. Also it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:16-17, Psalm 129:1-8, Deuteronomy 4:25-28, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Psalm 129:2, Genesis 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Update: Signs Of The Times - March 2025 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 14, 2025

What if I told you those who prayed silently are now guilty of thought crime? Free speech is being slain. I share part of a fantastic speech by VP J.D. Vance. Christians are heading for difficult times. This article looks at some of the significant recent happenings.

UPDATE: SIGNS OF THE TIMES - MARCH 2025 WHY DO WE BOTHER TO CONSIDER THE AFFAIRS OF THE WORLD? [A]. INTRODUCTION It is not beneficial to be weighed down by the bad things in the world, and some get depressed by such things. Like most aspects of life we need to be balanced and sober. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Matthew 16:2-3, Daniel 2:32-35, Revelation 13:1, Genesis 12:3, Revelation 11:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Whining !

Contributed by Jim Pye on Jan 30, 2001

Jesus is the God who transforms.

14/1/01 6 p.m. John 2:1-11 : Year C : Epiphany 2 2:1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, "They have no more wine." 4 "Dear woman, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Some Exhortation About Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 6, 2007

This sermon is the ninth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which contrast a natural talent with a spiritual gift.

I’m not sure that we’ve come spiritually alive yet to the Spiritual Gifts I’ve been preaching about for the past few weeks. So today I want to share with you “Some Exhortation About Spiritual Gifts.” My intent is to explain a couple more things about spiritual gifts and to exhort as well as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Multifarious Human Relationships

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 15, 2003

This lesson considers the scripturaul guidelines regarding appropriate behavior in connection with the differing relationships we form during our lives.

Multifarious Human Relationships Hierarchy, Involution, Influence, And Mutability Introduction 1. Forming relationships is both natural and essential to our well-being: "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him." (Genesis 2:18) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tc2fc

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 20, 2004

TC2FC -- What looks at first glance like a chemical formula, is in reality a simple truth, recorded in simple fashion – “To Claim This Community For Christ”. I believe that the fall of the city of Jericho gives us valuable insight regarding this truth.

TC2FC To Claim This Community For Christ Joshua 5:13-6:7 INTRODUCTION: As a church we are about to embark in a process tat I believe will radically affect the way we act, operate, and prioritize ourselves as a church. Beginning in September, we will, as a body, seek out the purposes that God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Dad

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 7, 2003

The focus of this sermon is the important of young boys and men having positive male roles such as fathers, and uncles actively participating in their lives.

"Dear Dad" Genesis 21:8-21 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church When I read the story of Ishmael, I wonder what he would say to his father Abraham after being cast out of his home. I imaged him as young man who may have one day, sat down and wrote his father a “Dear Dad” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Destroying The Shame

Contributed by Allister Smiley on Apr 11, 2003

INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines “shame as a person or thing that brings disgrace; a feeling of distress caused by consciousness of guilt. The Pastoral Dictionary defines “shame” as a feeling which follows when a person realizes that there has been a

SUBJECT: DESTROYING THE SHAME Text: 11 Samuel 9:1-13 INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines “shame as a person or thing that brings disgrace; a feeling of distress caused by consciousness of guilt. The Pastoral Dictionary defines “shame” as a feeling which follows when a person realizes that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Intentional Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

If we are to live life to the full, we must have intentional relationships with other Christians

Keys to Life August 22, 2004 Intentional Relationships This summer, we have been preaching through a series called “Keys of Life” and we have hit on many different topics. Today I want to talk about the key of relationships – specifically intentional relationships between ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:8-12

Denomination: *other

Applying God's Remedy To What Ails Us

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 5, 2002

Applying God’s Remedy to What Ails Us - 2 Chron 7:14 - How to begin praying for revival, remedies and reformation in your community.

Applying God’s Remedy to What Ails Us - 2 Chron 7:14 We live at a time when there is an increasing secularization of Americans. The Barna study reports that only 12% of people under 25 years of age attend church on a regular basis. More frightening is the fact that only 12% of these people, when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational