Sermons on Unresolved Issues:

God With Us

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Dec 20, 2023

This sermon deals with the true meaning of Christmas as we know it and also addresses some controversial issues surrounding the connection between Christmas and pagan sun worship.

God With Us With every passing year Christmas seems to become more and more commercialized—every year Santa Claus, Christmas decorations, social engagements, and the daunting task of finding just the right gifts for our loved ones can easily overshadow the main reason, we as Christians have come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, 1 John 4:9-10, John 1:10-14, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Revelation 3:20, John 14:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sanctity Of Human Life Sunday

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2025

Human life is sacred and as such believers in Jesus should take courage to take a stand and offer hope and healing to those impacted by abortion and other life issues.

SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY EXODUS 1:1-22 #sanctityofhumanlife INTRODUCTION On January 22, 1984, President Ronald Reagan issued a presidential proclamation designating the third Sunday of January (or close to that) as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Bush #41 and Bush #43 continued the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shining Forth As Gold: A Testimony Of Perseverance (Job 23:10)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 30, 2025

I want to share my story of how the Lord is healing and using me for His purpose even in the midst of dealing with kidney failure and other issues.

“ But He knows the way I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.” (Job 23:10). It is obvious that in reading through the book of Job, suffering is the central theme. Untold volumes of sermons, studies, and debates have sprung forth over the centuries on why we go through hard ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, Psalm 34:18-20, Psalm 54:7, Matthew 11:28-30, Revelation 21:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Maundy Thursday Celebration

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 24, 2008

The last night that Christ had on this earth before His death where he celebrated a final passover meal with His disciples.

This evening we are going to go through the last night that Christ had on this earth before His death which, which we call Good Friday. (Prayer) The setting: In the final week of Jesus’ life before His crucifixion, all of Jerusalem was celebrating the Passover. In terms of the Jewish calendar, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:5-6

Denomination: Other

Could You Give Birth To God's Baby

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 18, 2001

What does God want to send to the earth through you? Learn from Mary’s example about dealing with the key issues to being a channel for God.

Philippians 4:13 tells us "[We] can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us." We often quote that for encouragement, or try and motivate others to move forward in what seems to be impossible endeavors. But it becomes a source of divine encouragement when you understand that God believes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lust At First Sight Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 7, 2005

Lust is more than sex. It is about power. It is about the overwhelming desire for power. Sex was not the main issue in David’s sin with Bathsheba. It was the lust for power and control.

Lust at First Sight II Samuel 11:2-5 March 6, 2005 This fellow had a dream in which he was transported to heaven. In his vision, St. Peter was showing him around the place when the guy noticed that there were clocks everywhere. Everywhere he went there were clocks…thousands of them, hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:2-5

Denomination: Methodist

Why Then The Law?

Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Mar 1, 2007

Understanding the Lord’s purpose in giving the Law, using the Apostle Paul’s question, “why then the Law?” The sermon also touches indirectly on the issue of continuity and discontinuity.

Why Then the Law? Τί οὖν ὁ νόμος; Galatians 3:19 (NA27INT) "Why then the Law?" (1). Was "added" because of transgressions. "The verb "added" indicates that the law was not primary in God’s dealings with sinners. The covenant and promises ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let Your Dreams Die Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003

Every leader knows that there will be challenges to the dreams God has given. Sometimes the attack is so great we live in danger of the dream dying. This message deals with this issue.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART THREE “DON’T LET YOUR DREAMS DIE” GENESIS 37:2-11 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003 INTRODUCTION Illustration of Frederick Nolan. Nolan was fleeing from his enemies during a time of persecution in North Africa. One night he fell exhausted, into a wayside cave, fully expecting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Lose Your Kingdom

Contributed by Phillip Frady on Sep 17, 2002

A look at the practical issues of family life from King David and Solomon, we face the real prospects of where greatness may mean the most to our legacy.

How To Lose Your Kingdom In One Generation I&II Samuel I. Get married for all the wrong reasons. I Samuel 18:19-21 II. Become more interested in pleasure than responsibility I Samuel 25:42-44 III. Become great in everything but parenting II Samuel 5;10 IV. Know the world better than you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:19-21, 2 Samuel 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Unity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 2, 2003

The Corinthians church had some unity issues. Paul gives them some help here in rediscovering the unity that was their’s, but that had become a thing of the past.

Passage: I Corinthians 1:10-17 Intro: There has been an atmosphere of division in our land for decades 1. abortion, fiscal policy, size of government, morals,…you name it! 2. election troubles in FL, Pres. Bush comes in under a cloud 3. but all that has changed now, and there is a spirit of unity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Modesty In An Mtv World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the first of four sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“MODESTY IN A MTV WORLD” 1 Timothy 2:9 and Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: (Drama: “The Bachelor” ) That drama is not too far from reality. In a January 2004 interview with Joe Millionaire’s Evan Marriott, he told how the whole show had been faked. From adding “smooching sounds” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Humilty In A Me World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the second of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“HUMILITY IN A ME WORLD” Luke 14:7-14 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: I want to start today by telling you a story. This story was told at a dinner party 2,000 years ago. Jesus had been invited to the home of a very prominent religious guy in the community known as a Pharisee. Now, the Pharisees ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Conviction In A Tolerant World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the third of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“CONVICTION IN A TOLERANT WORLD” Daniel 3 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: Wow! Good people, people who care for each other but with very different stances on a very tough situation. Which one’s right? Did you hear Angie’s significant other address the core problem here: He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

War And Worry Series

Contributed by Ken Sirmans on Mar 26, 2003

A broad look at some of the Bible’s teachings on the issue of war and the response believer’s should have to war and all fearful situations according to Philippians 4.

War and Worry Philippians 4:4-7 In this series called “Prescription for Joy,” we have worked our way to the final chapter of the book of Philippians. We have been moving through the book from beginning to end from verse to verse, but I want to make a slight change this morning. I want to stay in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Two Peoples, One Nation

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 25, 2009

Blacks and whites must develop together and learn from one another; we will also be judged together. Together we must work on issues of justice and righteousness.

The world is full of divisions. Every sort of difference and distinction you can imagine has been magnified. Who of us knew anything a few years ago about six or more different ethnic groups in Yugoslavia!? About all I knew about Yugoslavia was that they made a little car called a Yugo, which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist