Sermons on Adopted Child:

A Paternity Test

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 20, 2015

When we are children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father.

Title: A Paternity Test Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: When we are Children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father. Introduction Paternity… Paternity is the legal or biological relationship between a child and his or her father. Paternity establishes the rights and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 16, 2022

This is an adaptation to the sermon pack on Sermon Central

Thanksgiving is over. We’ve had enough turkey over the last few days to last us until next Thanksgiving. Some of us endured the crowds shopping on Friday. Many of us have decorated our homes with Christmas decorations. We are here officially in the Christmas season. Now, realistically, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Brethren

The Christmas Story

Contributed by Terence D. Engler on Dec 17, 2020

Today, I want to just share with you a simple telling of the Christmas story;

Today, I want to just share with you a simple telling of the Christmas story; I’ve asked some of kids to remain up here on the platform with me, because they’re going to help me with the word, CHRISTMAS! So, kids, as I come to each letter in that word, I want you to just hold your letter in your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:10-14, Galatians 4:4, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Study On Epistle Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Paul's Prayer for Believers is found in Chapter 1 of the Ephesians. How and when to pray and thank God...

Day 3 Read: Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul’s Prayer v. 15. For this reason: These blessings – election, adoption, redemption, forgiveness, unity in Christ, and ultimate restoration of all creations. v.16. Give thanks: It does not merely say “thank you”, but beyond such as active witness in day today ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Believers Or Belongers? Series

Contributed by George Alves on Jan 27, 2003

Many in Canada are saying yes to God but no to the church. This sermon address why we NEED to belong. Statics presented, issues of loneliness discussed. Reasons why people avoid church share and God’s design explained. The Church, God designed, God o

FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY (title borrow from Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Church and Purpose Driven Life) One day a little boy was asked by his pastor if he knew why they always served coffee after the sermon. Little boy responded, "I think I know. Is it’s to get the people awake before they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31, Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Brethren

Living In A Way That Glorifies God

Contributed by Joe Hall on Dec 2, 2002

How I can know my life is pleasing to God.

A Life that Glorifies God I Corinthians 10:23-33 23. All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24. Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. 25. Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption - Part I (The Forgiveness Of Sins) Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 19, 2002

The first necessary step in redemption (#4 in the ’Every Spiritual Blessing’ series)

As we continue in this study in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we must be careful not to skip merrily along, flitting from one verse or phrase to the next and on to the next, touching the surface of each, like a bee gathering pollen, and never looking back at previous verses, or even stopping to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Orthodox

Guilty, Or Not Guilty

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Apr 15, 2006

This message builds off the qustion: "If being a Christian was against the law, and you were charged for being one, would there be enough evidence to convict you?" 4 points discussing possible types of evidence are used.

For Powerpoint, send a blank e-mail to: notguilty@aweber.com -------------------------------------------- Guilty, or Not Guilty Text: Matthew 7:16-20 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? [17] Likewise every good tree bears ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Few Christian Buzzwords - Calling, Gifting And Unity Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

What is unity? In this passage, we learn what true biblical unity in the church is.

Buzzwords. Who likes buzzwords? Paradigm shift. Synergy. Empowerment. Exit strategy. Wellness. Offshoring. Downsizing. Benchmarking. Mission Critical. Fuzzy logic. We love our buzzwords. But do we always know what we mean when we use a buzzword? Do other people know what we mean? How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Missing The Forest For The Trees Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2012

Too often we miss the forest for the trees in Ephesians because we fail to take into account the corporate groups Paul talks about. Understanding this is the only way to understand Paul's ecclesiology, and it has ramifications for us personally as well.

Missing the Forest for the Trees Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh January 15, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 1:22 INTRODUCTION Illus. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ-Like Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 26, 2014

One of the clearest statements contained within Scripture, regarding the purpose and goal of Christian faith, is this passage: “Imitate God… in everything you do. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.”

WAC2BL: Christlike Scripture Text: Ephesians 5.1-2, NLT INTRODUCTION When we listen to a passage - like Ephesians 5 - …we should imagine ourselves sitting in someone’s living-room ~ …or sitting on the back-porch of a friend’s house ~ …and listening to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Loved Deeply Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018

Fourth in a series from Philippians focusing on loving others because we are loved.

We recently began a new series of messages drawn out of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. He wrote to this church that he established some 10 years prior to this writing. Paul wrote the letter from a prison in Rome along with Ephesians and Colossians known as the “Prison Epistles ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Word "Hope" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

Jesus is hope incarnate, we are to be hope incarnate

Advent Series: The WORD Made Flesh November 28, 2004 The Word “Hope” Made Flesh John 1:1-5, 14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: *other

Jesus Raises A Widow's Son

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2013

In today's lesson we learn about Jesus' compassion, his power over death, and the response he inspires.

Scripture During his earthly ministry Jesus raised three people back to life from the dead. They were Jairus’s daughter (Luke 8:40-56), Lazarus (John 11:1-44), and a widow’s son (Luke 7:11-17). Let’s read about Jesus raising a widow’s son in Luke 7:11-17: 11 Soon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessings Of Motherhood

Contributed by Michael Brown on May 20, 2024

This devotional was written for our senior citizens & nursing home ministries.

The Blessing of Motherhood One thing we celebrate in May is Mother’s Day. On the second Sunday of the month, we recognize how much our moms mean to us & give thanks to them for being there for us when we need them. Mothers should be celebrated every day because that’s one job that doesn’t come ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:14-16, Exodus 1:22, Luke 1:28

Denomination: Baptist