Sermons on 2008:

Who's The Authority?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 4, 2009

We live in a culture where vacuous celebrities are given amazing amount of authority. We need to look to the real authority, Jesus, who will lead us to right decisions.

Who’s the Authority? Deuteronomy 18:15-18; Mark 1:21-28 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 1, 2009 Introduction: Before I read the story, I’d like to explain a few things that will make the passage clearer. We’re still in the first chapter of Mark and we will stay ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel In A Postmodern World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 18, 2008

How does Jesus expect us to live in today’s world? DESIRE Him, DENY yourself, DIE to self and DECIDE to follow. Are you doing it?

Matthew 16:21-28 The Gospel in a Postmodern World From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2008

The parable of the Rich man and Lazarus brings to light the reality of a need to make a choice for God in THIS life...after which there is no choice!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 20, 2008 Date Preached: August 20, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31 (HCSB) 19 "There was a rich man who would dress ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship And Distortion (September 20, 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

In this passage of scripture, we can see three things. First, we can see where caution hinders compassion. Secondly, we can see where compassion builds community. Finally, we can see where members of the community must be accountable to God and each other.

DISCIPLESHIP AND DISTORTION Text: Mark 9:38 – 50 There is the story of an army chaplain who once told his men that he did not believe in hell. Some of his men responded by saying that his services would no longer be needed. The one who tells this story (Warren W. Wiersbe) also says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Does It Belong To? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 9, 2018

Who does everything belong to, and why does it matter?

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " What is one area in life that we tend to stress over maybe more than any other. We stress about it when we are young there does not seem to be enough, and when we get older, we begin to stress about running out of what we have, or put another way, do we have enough stored ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inside The Mind

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 11, 2013

Spiritually, on the battlefield of Christ or in the world, subject to the flesh; a captive.

Inside The Mind by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/11/2013) “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Friends

Paradise

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Apr 15, 2019

What happens right after we die? The answer lies in something Jesus said from the Cross.

Paradise Luke 23:32-43 Most of us don’t know when death will sweep us away. Only once in my ministry did I know a person who knew the year of his death. Fred came to me in January 2008 and told me he was going to die that year. I was taken back because he seemed to be in great health, he was sane, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Anglican

A Tale Of Two Fish Stories

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

What do these two stories (Jonah and disciples called to be fisher of men) the have in common? The disciples were called to be fishers of people and Jonah got eaten by a fish. Both of these stories have elements of decision, opposition and courage.

A TALE OF TWO FISH STORIES Text: Jonah 3:1- 5, 10 Mark 1:14 – 20 Jonah 3:1-10  The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying,  (2)  "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you."  (3)  So Jonah set out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Locked Up For Good (January 2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 9, 2023

Our point of view determines our perception for better or worse.

LOCKED UP FOR GOOD Text: Ephesians 3:1 - 13 Our point of view determines our perception for better or worse. There is a house in New England where the owner designed a unique feature. The owner of the house often took visitors to the tower and would ask them to look through one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Pray Gratefully Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 30, 2024

The Gospels record several places where Jesus gave thanks (from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter on the same title)

HoHum: There is an insurance commercial where an internet influencer says into her phone: “Hey, fam. I am at this beautiful lake that I just discovered. Practicing gratitude, manifesting abundance” WBTU: Laugh at that every time but it is true that practicing gratitude does make a difference ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44, Matthew 11:25-26, Luke 24:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A G-Rated Life In An R-Rated World

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2012

We must live a life of holiness no matter what else is around us.

A G-Rated Life in an R-Rated World August 10, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live a life of holiness no matter what else is around us. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:1-14 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: - “But just as He who called ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The House Of The Scarlet Cord

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

REDEMPTION

THE HOUSE OF THE SCARLET CORD “THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD” Sunday, March 09, 2008 “THE CHURCH” is supposed to be a place of restoration. I believe the answer to people’s life begins within an environment that is dedicated to restoration. The restoration process may include a lot of understanding ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Resurrection

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 13, 2008

A few thoughts about John 11:24 I kow that he shall rise again

“What Is The Resurrection” John 11-21-25 12-14-2008 AM Key Thought: Vs. 24 “I know that he shall rise again” Where or what does your faith hold to? Does the resurrection have a place in your walk of Faith? If “NO” then what use does this Bible hold? If “YES” can you show me? I. There Is A ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Advent: God's Message Service To The World

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 29, 2009

A very short sermon given at our Advent Carols service attended by lots of visitors. God’s message service to the world is through creation, through the Bible, and through people, but primarily in the person and message of Jesus. PowerPoint also available

(Send me a message via Sermon Central if you would like to see the PowerPoint presentation that went with this short sermon. It contains the 3 photos referred to in the talk, and helps it to be visual and awe-inspiring!) If you are going to send a message to somebody, how do you get the message to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Blood Everywhere! Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008

Question and answer series message dealing with the violence in the Old Testament.

TOUGH QUESTIONS: BIBLE ANSWERS Blood Everywhere! Numbers 31:2-18, Deuteronomy 20:4, 12-16 Joshua 8:24-25, Judges 21:10-11 July 16, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Tonight’s question: Why, since God is loving and caring, does He command so many killings? This is an important question. It has broad ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 31:2-18

Denomination: Wesleyan