Sermons on Abilities:

The Central Role Of The Pastor Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 6 in a series on 1 Timothy this sermon deals with the role of the pastor in the local church.

“The Central Role of the Pastor !” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 What is a pastor suppose to look like? I have been told on occasion you don’t look like a preacher. I don’t know whether that is an insult or a compliment. Someone wrote a facetious account called “The Perfect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Creativity V. Repetition Series

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 4, 2006

Todays church must work creatively not repetitiously. This sermon will deal with the delicate balance of the two.

Creativity V. Repetition by Pastor Shannon Lewis 10/04/06 2Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come”. Just as good can be the enemy of great, repetition can be the enemy of creativity. Creativity is a producer of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Forgiven Or Forgotten

Contributed by David Roshto on Aug 9, 2006

Boaz was a picture of our great Kinsman Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

I’ll never forget it. My brother and I went to the same private school. I was in 2nd grade and he was in the 6th. After school everyday, a teacher walked us out to a place on the asphalt that was drawn off by a yellow painted box. About 30 students would wait for their parents in that box. Well, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Transformed For Life Into Heaven” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2006

# 5 in a series on Eternity: What Awaits after death. This sermon talks about the new physcial body believers will have for all eternity.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 5 “Transformed For Life Into Heaven” 1 Corinthians 15:35-52 In 1 Corinthians 15:35 the Apostle Paul asks two questions that concern us all. “But someone will say, “How are the dead raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-52

Denomination: Baptist

A Question About Values Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 19, 2006

What are you willing to exchange for your soul? Jesus asked His Disciples that very question. In this continuing series from Questions Jesus Asked we will note it is not the gathering of things but the giving up of things where one finds value in life

Introduction: Today is Father’s Day and to be honest it does not carry with it the same endearment as Mother’s Day. On Mother’s Day, Cards are purchased, Restaurants are filled to capacity and preachers preach sermons on how to love and honor one’s mother. According to “A Discover Card Survey” On ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

0822 Trinity Xxii: Parable Of Unforgiving Servant:forgiving And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Nov 7, 2005

The parable of the Unforgiving Servant : Forgiving and Forgiveness. How can God grant forgiveness and then rescend it?

Sermon: The parable of the Unforgiving Servant: Forgiving and Forgiveness. Text: Matt 18:21-35, Phil 1:3-11 Occasion: Trinity XXII Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, October 23, 2005 Audio link: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Risk?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 7, 2005

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 The parable of the Talents

26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Risk???"   14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Fasting

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005

the point of life and living is to be a blessing to someone else. As Christians, we are called to imitate Christ, and the way we do that is by acting for the betterment of humankind, one person at a time, one instant at a time, one opportunity at a time.

Fasting Isaiah 58: 6-8 2319 words 02/27/05 6 Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fear And Katrina

Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 27, 2005

Faith overcomes fear, even in the midst of the fury of Hurricane Katrina.

Fear and Katrina Psalm 27:1-5 09/04/05 2416 words Because of the events of the week, I have changed the verses, I was going to preach on. I invite you to turn in your Bibles to Psalm 27 and follow along as I read verses 1-5 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Father Abraham Had Many Sons Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 8, 2006

How to develop an exponential perspective and start believing, trusting, and cooperating with God for miraculous growth in His Kingdom. A sermon of early preparation for a 40 Days of Purpose Campaign.

FATHER ABRAHAM HAD MANY SONS Genesis 15: 1-6 1. At our Wednesday night gathering and with the group that met at Al and Birdie’s home on Thursday, to start getting a broad overview of our planned 40 Day’s of Purpose Campaign during Lent, we heard Pastor Rick Warren of the Saddleback Church in Lake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Character Of A Godly Mom

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

Mother’s day is a special day because mothers are special people!

Mother’s day is a special day because mothers are special people! Aman! When you did your Bible reading last Sunday, you read the account of Hannah in 1st Samuel. The account begins with Elkanah who was a descendant of the Levitical priesthood. He had two wives – Hannah (favored) and Peninnah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Security Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 24, 2003

This sermon is an adaptation from a book by John Maxwell, "The Twenty-one Indispensible Qualities of a Leader."

Security Matthew 11:28-30; Psalm 103:11-12; John 3:17 August 11, 2003 I. We have talked about a lot of things dealing with leadership, and I know that some of you may be wondering when we are going to be through with this subject, and we are getting closer. A. But there are some more things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 103:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

My Name Is Noah - And I Made God Smile Series

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 26, 2003

This is taken from an existing Sermon on Sermon Central, i just added some illustrations and tailored it to a series we are doing on the purpose driven life. The sermon looks at the 5 primary ways to please God.

Introduction One of the key elements of a good sermon is making sure you have a really good illustration. For those of you that preach, I know I have had to only come up with 3 so far, but tonight I would like to take you into the world Noah. Whole sermon is almost an illustration. But through it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Four Words To Change Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 4, 2005

"Thy Sins Are Forgiven"...excellent sermon material by Jon Daniels lends itself to a very visual sermon, whether using the free Powerpoint at our website or not.

4 Words 2 Change U Life Luke 7:36-50 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4Words.html 4 Words 2 Change U Life Luke 7:36-50 Can four words really change your life? Sure they can! Examples: I’m sorry, it’s cancer. Yes, you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about the last words of King David.

“‘Tis well.” – George Washington. “Stonewall” Jackson said, “Order A. P. Hill to prepare for action! Pass the infantry to the front rapidly! Tell Major Hawks … Let us cross over the river and sit under the shade of the trees.” “Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames!” cried ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan