Sermons on Admire:

Getting To Know "Our Father"

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 30, 2011

This sermon describes what God as Father is really like and our interaction as fathers with our children profoundly and deeply and emotionally shapes the way they will interact with God.

Getting to Know Our Father Matt 6, June 19, 2011 Intro: The way we imagine has an incredibly powerful impact on how we experience life. If we hear that a certain movie is the absolute best movie a friend has ever seen, they tell us we must see it as soon as possible, we start to imagine it in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Wisdom & Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 7, 2011

In the Book of Proverbs, the words "path" & "way" (& their plurals) are found nearly 100 times. It is while we walk with God that we learn to enjoy the blessings of God.

PROVERBS 2:9-22 THE PATH OF WISDOM AND LIFE A newspaper cartoon shows an AUTOMOBILE BALANCING PRECARIOUSLY over the edge of a cliff, with an embarrassed husband at the wheel and his disgusted wife sitting next to him. Meekly, he says to his wife, "Honey, there's got to be a lesson here ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Hungering For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 4, 2011

The purpose of Biblical fasting is to satisfy our hunger for God.

This morning we’re going to address a topic that frankly doesn’t get as much attention in the church as it does in the outside world around us. Fasting has actually become quite popular in our culture, primarily for physical reasons like weight loss and health. In fact, this week I went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What, Me Worry? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 21, 2011

In the midst of the storms of our lives, Jesus says there is something we must NOT do: worry. But I have a problem with that. I worry a lot. So, why shouldn’t I be anxious and worried when life throws so much at me?

OPEN: The old sea captain was quizzing a new crew member to see how he’d do at sea. “What steps would you take if a sudden storm came up on the starboard?” he asked the young man. “Well, sir,” said the crew member, I’d throw out an anchor, sir.” “What would you do if another storm sprang up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Honest Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 27, 2011

Jesus had an honest heart and so must we, because we are his followers.

Introduction: A. Jim Harte sent me a story this week, and it is a perfect story to begin with. B. The story is told of a teacher who asked her elementary school students what their favorite animal was. 1. One little boy said, “Fried chicken.” a. The teacher said that he wasn't funny, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running To Win!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 1, 2012

The Christian as an Olympic Athlete. Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Listen to audio of this sermon at: www.gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (a). Look around at the winners (vs 1a). (b). Look at yourself! (vs 1b). (c). A Look at Jesus Christ (vs 2-4). SERMON BODY: If the Apostle Paul were alive today and picked up a newspaper: • I think like many of us he would start reading it at the back page. • Taking in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Eulogy John Moffett Ii

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 29, 2011

This is a eulogy for a single man who was a Christian and was greatly devoted to his mother.

John Carroll Moffett—Butch 2011 Did you know that God has seen everyone of your days before you ever came into existence. God knows exactly the number of days you have used up, and the number of days you have left. God is not bound by time, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Termites Of The Soul

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

When you are spiritually cold, the termite of the soul would be able to work. When you abandon your quiet time and your prayer life is cold, termites would be eating you up slowly.

TERMITES OF THE SOUL Dr. D. K. Olukoya We will start this message by looking at Matthew 12: 22-24: “Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership That Matters Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Talk 2 in a series from Titus. The importance and characteristics of church elders.

Mark McCrindle is social researcher from the University of NSW who is interested in the changing face of our country. Recently he sampled 5,000 people for their views on leadership (report 16 September 2010). Who is the leader you most admire in history? Winston Churchill was on top with 8.2% of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Demanding Widow And A Deluded Pharisee

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

A Demanding Widow and a Deluded Pharisee (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 18 verses 1-14 Ill: • When a night club opened on the main street of a small American town; • The local Church held an all-night prayer meeting. • One member asked God to burn it down. • Within a few moments, lightning struck the club and it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus And Jeremiah? (Matthew 16:14) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Are you Jeremiah? (Matthew 16:14) (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Jeremiah chapter 1 verses 1-8. • I won’t embarrass you this morning; • By asking when was the last time your read through the book of Jeremiah? I GUESS THERE ARE THREE REASONS WHY WE DON’T READ IT: (a). Daunting. • The book is 52 chapters long (second only to Isaiah 66 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Twas The Night Before . . . ?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 21, 2010

On Halloween it seems fitting to speak about Hell, this sermon shows that Hell is a choice, there are no second chances there and Heaven is a much better choie.

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE . . . (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Today is Halloween, the night before what has been called “All Saints Day” a supposed time to pray and remember the dead. The History of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitude Makes The Difference

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010

In this sermon we learn the importance of attitude, and we learn how to have a positive, joyful and hopeful attitude.

Introduction: A. Does this bumper sticker describe you: Warning – I have an attitude and I know how to use it! 1. Today I want to talk about the fact that attitude makes a difference. 2. I preached on a similar topic last Tuesday night out at Camp Hunt’s Work and Worship Week, and some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Boss Has A Job For Us

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about the Great Commission, and how it is the job of the whole church, not just the pastor.

The Boss Has a Job for Us… Matthew 28:16-20 November 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today we finish what has been a pretty long journey through the book of Matthew. We actually started going through this book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Trinity And Controversy Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 10, 2010

A sample of trinitarian controversy in church history and its application to Jehovah’s Witnesses and the book "The Shack".

I remember a less than flattering incident when I was young. My sister and I wanted to watch different programs on TV. I think she wanted to watch ‘The Patty Duke Show’ and I wanted to watch ‘Lost in Space’. This was before the days of remote controls. So we sat in front of the TV for a whole hour ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed