Sermons on Unresolved Issues:

The Wages Of The Flesh Is Sin And Death PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the consequences of succumbing to worldly desires, particularly unmature sex, and emphasizes the importance of choosing to listen to God's guidance over worldly temptations.

Good morning, family! Today, we delve into a topic that might ruffle a few feathers, but it's essential we have this conversation. We're talking about the consequences of unmature sex, the wages of the flesh, and the power of sin and death. These are not easy issues to navigate, but they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16

Topics: Sex

A Mirror Of Our Souls Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2025

This is the 20th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#20] A MIRROR OF OUR SOULS Luke 6:37-42 Introduction: I have told you often about my work challenges; but as I think about it, all jobs have these types of issues. Issues like- People passing off all of the work onto you; but taking the credit for the good things. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42, Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Absalom's Rebellion (2 Samuel 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2025

Was there a Judas like person in the Old Testament? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 15.

Can reconciliation be abused? Do people abuse Christ's act of reconciliation on the cross? Will there be tares among the wheat, wolves among the sheep? Are forgiveness and trust separate issues? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 15. Did Absalom respect his father’s reconciliation or plot a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Engaging Today's "New Spirituality" Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

What initially appeared as simply a temporary "New Age Movement" trend has become a more dominant cultural shift that I would refer to as simply the ‘new spirituality.’

Introduction Over the past few weeks we’ve been considering how to engage in Holy Conversation… that is.. how to talk about God in everyday life. One aspect that deserves some consideration…is that of engaging some of the increasingly popular ideas regarding spirituality. Several years ago… these ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Says Who? Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009

The second in a series of messages on the topic of an invisible "unseen" world that impacts our visible world. This sermon focuses on authority, submission, and rebellion.

Rebellion equals freedom. We didn’t actually know how to say it like that, but that’s the premise from which we operated from the time we were about 12 or 13 years old, right? It just made sense. The best way to get free is to rebel against the rules, or ignore all the rules, because as long as I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Engaging Today's Spirituality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

How to engage the "New Spirituality" that is prevalent in our culture.

1 Engaging Today’s “New Spirituality” (The following was shared in part on April 27, 2008 by Brad Bailey as part of the series entitled: Holy Conversation. The extent of material could not be shared in full so one will find more here than was communicated in that message. A more developed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of Family Wisdom Series

Contributed by Caleb Davis on Aug 1, 2022

Most of our deepest pains and joys take place in our family. Much of our life is lived in the context of our family and flows out of our family. How can we live with God's wisdom in our family?

1. Wisdom is Needed for Family Life Proverbs is a great book that gives us wisdom in all sorts of areas in our life and we need wisdom in every area. There's probably not an area that you look at and say I'm good on this area. We really need wisdom when it comes to all of our life. And ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:26-27, Proverbs 18:22, Proverbs 9:10

"Do You Want To Be Healed?" Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 18, 2002

No matter how trapped you may feel in your need, God is there to minister to you.

Introduction: After thirty-eight years, this man’s problem had become a way of life. He was well aware of his lim itations and his need for help from someone else, No matter how "trapped" you may feel in your need, God ere to minister to you. I. The Question "Do you want to get well?" We ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Not Forget Those Who Forget Him Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD’S INDICTMENT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE FOR: INSINCERE WORSHIP & UNRIGHTEOUS CONDUCT

BIG IDEA: GOD’S INDICTMENT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE FOR: INSINCERE WORSHIP & UNRIGHTEOUS CONDUCT I. (:1-6) CALL TO JUDGMENT: "God Himself is Judge" A. Character of the Judge 1. the Mighty One = God = the Lord 2. the Holy King = perfection of beauty out of Zion = the holy, royal city 3. the Righteous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Are You Standing

Contributed by Cameron Whaley on Jul 2, 2005

A sermon on the striving to stand in what God has called us to do, being reminded of how He shows how to do so without falling.

“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.” Why did Paul write these words? Paul knew that this was an issue that Christians across the board would experience. So let’s look at the message that Paul has for this church. I. Why Do I Want to Stand? Paul’s purpose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Solitude: The Practice Of God Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

A closer look at the discipline of solitude, how it relates to us and the example of solitude in Jesus’ life.

SOLITUDE: THE PRACTICE OF GOD Quote: Mark 1:35 Our individualistic society Wealthy CEO, happy family, successful entrepreneur, popular student List goes on and on What’s the issue? They are empty inside There’s something missing Are you experiencing that in your life? Discipline of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity Of Believers

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Paul begins to exhort the reader’s of the church of Ephesus and to us today to promote the unity of the church through godly living.

UNITY OF BELIEVERS Ephesians 4:1-6 INTRO: Paul begins to exhort the reader’s of the church of Ephesus and to us today to promote the unity of the church through godly living. Illustration Throwing darts at others and hitting Christ. “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Thankfulness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

Paul starts his first letter to the Corinthians by thanking them for the things they are doing right.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Scottish minister Alexander Whyte was known for his uplifting prayers in the pulpit. He always found something for which to be grateful. One Sunday morning the weather was so gloomy that one church member thought to himself, “Certainly the preacher won’t think of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jairus Had A Daughter

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 12, 2006

The various stages faith goes through

Mk 5. 21-24, 35-43 In Capernaum there were two Homes - one was the house of Jairus, which perhaps stood on the rising ground fast by the synagogue: - Jairus “Whom God enlightens” - the other was the house in which the nameless woman, with the issue of blood, - Jairus - gladness ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mixed Messages

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

If our actions do not support our words then it would be better if we remain silent, for what we do does speak so loud that the world cannot hear what we say.

MIXED MESSAGES "Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: ’These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me, and in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men." Matthew 15:7-9 We often hear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9

Denomination: Baptist