Sermons on 1 Corinthians 5:16-21:

Learning What Counts (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2019

Paul had been trying to be righteous through works, and learned that he needed to approach God in a different way.

Introduction: A. In April of 1988, the evening news told the story of a photographer who was a skydiver. 1. This skydiving photographer had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell. 2. The film clip, taken by the skydiving photographer that was shown ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will Heaven Be Like? Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

What happens to me at death?

“Heaven will not be that unlike our life on this earth.” –Harry Ironside A. What Is The Basis To Determine What We Will Be Like In Heaven? 1. You will have some characteristics like Jesus on Earth, but remember He is God and you are human. 2. You will have some characteristics like Adam and Eve, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worshipers At The First Christmas Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God.

A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshiper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38-54, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

When They Oppose You Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Remember, you must be a good testimony for God in all things.

A. Introduction: We Are Instructed To Pray For . . . 1. People. “I exhort . . . that supplication, prayers, intercession and giving thanks be made for all people, for kings and for all who are in authority” (I Tim. 2:1-2). 2. Those over us, (boss, president, governor, pastors, etc.) 3. Healing. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-28, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Answers In The Darkness Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019

God made people for relationships.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Are you lonesome tonight?” Universal. 2. “I’m so lonesome I could die!” Possible. 3. Two kinds of loneliness. a. Solitude, a healthy experience where we choose to spend time alone with God. b. Loneliness, negative emotions because of no friends or companionship. 4. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019

Israel knew God primarily by His power and holiness, but in Psalm 23, they learn of His personal love and compassion.

A. WHY IS THIS THE FAVORITE PSALM? 1. Easy to memorize. These six verses are a short “self-contained” picture of our relationship with God. 2. Intimate fellowship. Promises God’s comfort and protection when we remain close to the Shepherd. 3. Personalized identification. Demonstrates how our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

By Love - 1 John 4 And 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2019

John gives us 4 actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not and believe in Jesus.

1 John 4/5 – Test the Spirit’s! - Know Love! - Fear Not! – Believe! Thesis: John gives us 4 actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not and believe in Jesus. Scripture Text: 1 John 4:1-21: 1Dear friends, do not believe every ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21, 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayers From The Deep (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 6, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers From The Deep (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 6, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Your Identity In Christ (1)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

Discover your identity in Christ! In Ephesians 1, we discover that we are predestined, purchased, promised and praise-givers.

Ephesians | Your Identity in Christ (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/28/2014 A few of weeks ago, Modesto Christian Church held their end-of-summer celebration for the kids who attended their summer children’s program. Ashley and I arrived early with our three kids and I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayers From The Deep - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the Lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Providence Part 1 - Introduction Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 1, 2018

Introduction to an 8-part series on Divine Providence

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 1 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21, Luke 1:13-15, James 4:13-15, Job 14:5, Genesis 22:7-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, Acts 24:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 26, 2018

The Lord will care and protect you today.

A. WHY IS THIS THE FAVORITE PSALM? 1. Easy to memorize. These six verses are a short “self-contained” picture of our relationship with God. 2. Intimate fellowship. Promises God’s comfort and protection when we remain close to the Shepherd. 3. Personalized identification. Demonstrates how our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Many Names Of Jesus Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2018

The many names and titles of Jesus

1. Jesus is His human name. “You . . . shall call His name Jesus” (Luke 1:37). It comes from the Hebrew, Joshua, “Jehovah is salvation.” 2. Christ is His cross name. The Greek title Christ comes from the Hebrew Messiah. It means anointed. “Messiah . . . who is called the Christ” (John 4:25). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, John 4:25, Matthew 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Men (Mark 1:17) Series

Contributed by Kevin O'brien on Mar 4, 2013

First sermon in series through Mark's Gospel. Introduction to Mark's Gospel with emphasis on Great Commission & discipleship. Focus on the calling of followers in 1:17. Mark's Gospel is presented here as a "discipleship manual" or "how-to textbook" for

“Fishers of Men”—Mark 1:17 A subtitle for today’s sermon could be: “Simple Church”—because the Scriptures teach of a faith that is less complex, more simple, less religious, and narrower in scope than the church in its history has often portrayed… ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene