Sermons on Achilles Heel:

Heaven's Open Door

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 18, 2009

In the middle of nowhere, Jacob encounters God and realizes God’s presence encompasses more that what just his eyes see.

Last week, we looked at a central figure of the OT, Abram, later named Abraham. We talked about some of the similarities between the unknowns of Abrahams life, such as the lack of any information about his childhood, and that of Jesus and how little is know of his childhood. We discovered that as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Our Life Under Fire Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Aug 10, 2009

Spiritual Warfare is something every believer faces - Why? This sermon reveals why and how to do warfare well and WIN!

Our Life under Fire – Spiritual Warfare by Rev. Mark Hiehle How many times have you had someone say: “I have some Good News and some Bad News”? There was a husband who had a very difficult day. When he came home his wife said to him, “I have some good news and some bad news, which do you want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Amazing Feet Of Christ Your King

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 25, 2008

The Amazing Feet of Christ Your King 1) Once pierced; 2) Now prevailing; 3) Soon parading

Did you know that you can get insurance on your legs and feet? Yeah. Lloyds of London, one of the world’s largest and oldest insurance companies, will insure your lower limbs if you want. And that is what runway models, professional dancers, and premiere soccer players want. Some models won’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Bringing God Into Our Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2008

Much of life is out of our hands, but our lives are greatly influenced by the choices we and others make.

Bringing God Into Our Decisions (Acts 1:15-26) 1. This was a very rough week for many people. 2. The Williams family had a traumatic time. 3. We had 8 surgeries in the church family within a 7 day period, all during one of our two busiest weeks of the year, camp time. 4. I have been through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Meet God

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 27, 2007

When you meet God, Come Clean about who you are, Call upon God for Help, Commit to what God wants to do in your life.

WHEN YOU MEET GOD February 25, 2007 Jay Robison GENESIS 32:22-30 I acknowledge that I have used the sermon central site as one of my study resources for this sermon. There is a great mystery of life You must STRUGGLE if you ARE GOING TO GROW Growth always means struggle in one form or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jake The Snake Wrestles God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 18, 2005

A message about Jacob’s wrestling match with God

Jake The Snake Wrestles God Gen 32:21-32 I grew up watching Pro Wrestling. It was fake way back then, and it’s even more fake now. But I would have never told my daddy that. Me and Daddy used to have a ringside seat beside our black and white t.v. set on Sat’s at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Recruits Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 3, 2013

Jesus continues to reveal His True Identity as He calls recruits to His Gospel Message.

God’s Recruits Matthew 10:1-4 In our last study we looked at the close of Matthew 9:37-38: "The harvest is plentiful but the workers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

He-Devil

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 16, 2013

Now, why did Jesus choose Judas to be one of His disciples? Was He such a bad judge of character? Was it a mistake? Of course, Jesus knew from the beginning what would happen. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

He-Devil John 6:66-71 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HeDevil.html It's not hard to think of someone named after a disciple. Andrew, Peter, Philip, John, James...Judas? No, that name conjures up negative imagery in our minds. Betrayer - traitor - evil - liar - hypocrite - greedy - devil. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-71

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010

Why do we suffer?

Why Suffer? Why is there so much suffering? Why do we suffer? Why have I suffered? Is there purpose for suffering? What do you feel when you hear about someone suffering? Does it matter who it is? What do you do when you are in the midst of very traumatic times? Where is God when this ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Laugh Before The Lord Who Chose Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2018

To show that the LORD JESUS has chosen and Leader in you and all you have to do is rejoice before the LORD GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you accept your leadership roles? Yes. It came from the LORD GOD. I accept it by grace through faith. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS has chosen and Leader in you and all you have to do is rejoice before the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Judas Missed-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 27, 2018

1 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-I—John 13:18--17:26 OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT’ *THIS IS A BARE-BONES SERMON OUTLINE THAT WAS FLESHED OUT IN THE PULPIT* Attention: Shortly after Jesus Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem as Her promised Messianic King... & During the Passover supper, Jesus’ provided an example of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 9, 2018

Adam and Eve show us what NOT to do when it comes to sin. Instead of trying to hide from God and shift the blame, confess your sin to God, repent of your wrong by turning back to God, and receive God's total forgiveness. Only then will you find peace.

Genesis 3:8-15 The Devil Made Me Do It! After reviewing their finances, a husband and wife decided it was time to tighten up, to spend less and save more. A day later, the wife was out shopping and found the dress of her dreams. It cost way too much, but she had to have it. When she showed it to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble Insurance

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 29, 2019

A study in Psalm 41: 1 - 13

Psalm 41: 1 – 13 Trouble Insurance To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 Blessed is he who considers the poor; The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. 2 The LORD will preserve him and keep him alive, and he will be blessed on the earth; You will not deliver him to the will of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"jesus' Keynote Address"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 19, 2022

A sermon about the REAL Jesus, lest we forget.

“Jesus’ Keynote Address” Luke 4:14-21 If you could choose the words that might encapsulate who you are, the words that you would use to communicate the essence of yourself, your life, your commitments—what would they be? Luke 4:14-21 is essentially Jesus’ life, ministry and purpose in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2022

The biblical Book of Genesis speaks of the relationship between fraternal twins Jacob and Esau, sons of Isaac and Rebecca. The story focuses on Esau's loss of his birthright to Jacob and the conflict between their descendant nations.

Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Description Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistles to the Romans and the Hebrews; he is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi. Born: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:17

Denomination: Baptist