Sermons on Abundant Life Passion Obedience:

What's The Big Deal?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about undistracted worship.

Do you remember “Let’s Make A Deal” with Monty Hall? People would dress up in goofy costumes and carry signs to get his attention so he would come to them to make a deal. They would barter and trade. Unknowingly contestants would trade away a new car for 5 baby pigs. Or, they would trade away ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Keeping America Great"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 30, 2004

A Fourth of July Message. Our forefathers claimed this nation for God. We need to re-claim it! Paul tells us how in 1 Timothy 2:1-4.

“Keeping America Great” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (NOTE: Several sermons on SermonCentral were helpful in the writing of this message. Thanks!) INTRODUCTION: Today is the 4th of July … Independence Day! Isn’t America a great place to live … AMEN? While it’s not a perfect place (like Heaven will be!), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Good Look Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 13, 2004

A message about how Stephen’s message to the Sanhedrin in the 1st century applies to Christians in the 21st century

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:8-8:1 TITLE: “TAKING A GOOD LOOK” INTRODUCTION: A. Throughout the course of life there are certain people who seem to stand out from the pack. These are people like Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miraculous Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jul 20, 2004

This is an overview of the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, examining their origin, purpose and activity in the infant Church.

The New Testament records that Jesus and members of the early Church performed miraculous works. These miraculous deeds produce awe and wonder in us as we read of them. These miracles also produce questions within us, such as: How were they performed? Why were they performed? Did all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Father Knows Best

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

We earthly fathers must follow our Heavenly Father’s Advice on being a godly father. Our Father knows best!

OUR FATHER KNOWS BEST EPH. 6:1-4 I. 10 REASONS ITS GOOD TO BE A MAN 10.You NEVER NEED TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS, you are never lost, so you say! 9 .You can go to the bathroom without a support group. 8. If someone forgets to invite you to something he can still be your friend. 7. You can drop by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Step By Step Through Revelation Chapter 9 & 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004

Chapter 9 & 10 Revelation

Revelation Chapter 9 & 10 9: 1 there will be the unnamed star or person. A star is said to fall from heaven What is this star? Look at the pronoun him is used to refer to this star. It is a person. The word star is used in its symbolic way to refer to a person of fame or of high position. Who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Grinch . . . Named Herod

Contributed by Arthur Page on Dec 20, 2004

Why is it our Christmas joy, peace, and hope are so fleeting? Perhaps, as nearly happened 2000 years ago, someone or something is trying to steal our joy.

A favorite bed time story at this time of year is the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss. It begins . . . Every Who Down in Who-ville Liked Christmas a lot... But the Grinch, Who lived just north of Who-ville, Did NOT! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Truth About End Times

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jan 4, 2005

Dealing with world catastrophies

January 2, 2005 AM The Coming of the Lord [s1] This past week we have witnessed what is probably the most horrific disaster of our lifetime. While we have seen the news reports of earthquakes, and wars, and other atrocities, we have not seen a disaster of this magnitude. Adding to the impact on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-38

Denomination: Charismatic

Holy Different

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the need for Christians to be different than the world around them by seeking tobe empowered by God.

Holy Different Isaiah 6:2-5, Exodus 15:11, Revelation15:4, Isaiah 40:18, 25, Isaiah 46:9-11, Daniel 2:20 Isaiah 45:7, Job 9:4, Romans 11:33, Psalm 139:4-16, Jeremaih 23:23-24, Isaiah 6:5, 6-7, 8 November 8, 2004 I. John Speke was an English explorer. He stood one day staring at a wall of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To The Destruction Of The False Religion Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 27, 2004

Intro to the Destruction of the false religion

Revelation 17:1-18, “1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me,[1] "Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth were made ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 4

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

This series could be summed up this way...Jesus raised the dead and Mohammad killed the living. Jesus healed the sick and Mohammad harmed the healthy. Jesus released the oppressed and Mohammad enslaved the free! And it’s still happening today!

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 4 Matthew 7:15-20 I just want to go on record as saying again; these 4 weeks have not been a Muslim bashing with hate. But rather it’s been an Islamic exposing with truth. Last week we covered some good ground in order to search out the facts about Islam. Just think for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Strange Christmas Passage

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Nov 19, 2002

An advent sermon on repentance

A Strange Christmas Passage I wasn’t sure whether I should come here today, after all, how could I come and preach at a Church in a denomination that seems to have got their lectionary passage wrong. Here we are in the second Sunday of advent, only two more Sundays before Christmas day, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Same Old Story

Contributed by Tom Balog on Dec 5, 2002

Scriptures should always be looked at with a fresh set of eyes so that new insights can be seen.

I’ve heard the story before. I mean I know it backwards and forwards, I can probably tell it in my sleep. Do I have really have to hear it again, let alone preach on it? Heck, there is even a song about it, “We three kings of orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, la la la la la la lalala ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Prepare For The Powerful One

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 6, 2002

how John prepared the people for Christ and how we also do

December 8, 2002 Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”- “a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Time To Grow Up! Part I Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 8, 2002

Growing spiritually mature means that we must get rid of the childishness in our hearts and grow up in Christ!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible