Sermons on Africa:

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 1, 2011

If you understand what scripture and church history says about the primacy of praying together, you will never again view prayer time the same. We must prayerfully step forward in our participation and confidence in prayer, not just as an individual, bu

When the Church Prays Main Passage: Acts 6:1-5 If you understand what scripture and church history says about the primacy of praying together, you will never again view prayer time the same. We must prayerfully step forward in our participation and confidence in prayer, not just as an individual, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Thank God For Teachers!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 13, 2011

Godly teachers: 1. help us trust in the Lord (vs. 1-3). 2. help us overcome our transgressions (vs. 6-7). 3. help us walk in the truth (vs. 4-5 & 8-10).

Thank God for Teachers! Psalm 25:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 15, 2010 *Today is Teacher Appreciation Day in our church. And we ought to appreciate our teachers! Week after week our Sunday School teachers help us grow closer to the Lord and to each other. Week ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

“only One Life”—my Favorite Motto

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 10, 2014

The motto, "Only one life, twill soon be past; only what's done for Christ will last", forms the three points of this sermon of the fact that we only have one life to live in which to prepare for eternity, and that live is brief and and serious.

“Only One Life”—My Favorite Motto Chuck Slih March 10, 2014 TEXT: James 4:14 – “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” INTRODUCTION Years ago I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Has A Price Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 15, 2014

Everything has a price.

“The Journey of a Lifetime: Everything Has a Price” Mt. 21:1-11 A teenaged boy – let’s call him Fred – with great academic potential was unable to go to college because he could not afford it. But one day Fred received a call from the college to which he had applied ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Stay Up In A Down Time

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2013

1. Rush to the Lord for refuge (vs. 1-3 & 5). 2. Rejoice in the Lord (vs. 4) 3. Roll your cares on to the Lord (vs. 5). 4. Receive the Lord’s righteousness (vs. 5-6) 5. Rest in the Lord (vs. 7-9)

How to Stay Up in a Down Time Psalm 37:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 7, 2012 *Do you ever fret? -- Charles Spurgeon tells us that to “fret is to worry, to have the heart burn, to fume, to become vexed” (angry, irritated, agitated, annoyed). (1) *Anybody ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Ultimate Excellence For Us - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2013

How can we live the excellent life God wants for us? 1. Our life must be founded on faith (vs. 1-4). 2. Our life must be full of God’s fruit (vs. 5-8). 3. Our life must be focused on our finish (vs. 9-11).

God’s Ultimate Excellence for Us - Part 2 2 Peter 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 10, 2013 *Sometimes people get down when they compare themselves to other people: Somebody richer, smarter, stronger or better looking. Have you ever been there? Maybe you think of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Vacation In Paradise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2014

We are strangers in this world, on vacation in a foreign land, with advantages the natives of this world don't even begin to understand. But do we realize what those advantages are, and what difference those blessings can mean to our lives?

OPEN: (Video of MercyMe’s “Shake”) How many of you have ever been on a vacation? Me too. Going on Vacation can be a very pleasurable experience…as long as you know where you’re going and what to expect when you get there. But not everybody does. Travel agents have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reconciliation: From Outsiders To Insiders

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 23, 2012

God is in the business of reconciing people to people and people to Himself.

Title: Reconciliation: From Outsiders to Insiders Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Thesis: God is in the business of reconciling people to people and people to himself. Introduction It is not as though we are uninformed and unaware of the evil in our world. It is kind of like the Whack-a-Mole ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Save A Life

Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012

Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert so the Son of Man must be lifted up! Sin brings death but by God's grace the sinner recieves life! Message ends with the sharing of the Lord's Supper.

To Save A Life - Numbers 21:4-9 / John 3:14 - July 1, 2012 Communion Sunday Folks, if we’re honest this morning we’re going to admit that there are many things that God has done throughout history, and continues to do in our day, that we can’t fully wrap our minds around. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: *other

Marriage Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, let us examine marriage.

Scripture Have I told you the story about how Eileen and I met and got married? I came to this country in 1983 to study at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, IL. During the summer break between my second and third year at seminary, I met Eileen on August 3, 1985. It was a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abiding Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 4, 2012

Would you describe your spiritual life as an abiding life? Is your Christianity something you do at specified moments such as Sunday mornings or is it something you live out each day?

We are going to look at a passage in 1 John when John the Apostle gives a challenge regarding the kind of lives those he was writing to were living. This challenge helps us 2,000 years later to understand what the Christian life is supposed to be about. Would you describe your spiritual life as an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:5-16

Again?! Pentecost Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

This is the story of Pentecost along with stories of revival from more recent church eras.

Last Sunday as we were preparing for worship, just before the service, our guest worship leaders were playing a prelude. The music finished, and as Pastor Garret came forward to begin the welcome and announcements I heard a sweet little voice right behind me loudly proclaim, “again! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do They Hate Us So?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2015

I must confess that there is something else that I don’t understand – why there seems to be such hatred in this world against anything that is considered to be Christian.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. There is a beautiful old hymn that begins with these words: “Love sent my Savior to die in my stead. Why should He love me so?" And ends by asking, "Why should my Savior to Calvary go? Why should He love me so?” How would you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living - Powerful - Sharper

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 25, 2015

A sermon that explores the importance and the relevance of God's word for today.

“These are the days of Divine favour!” Hebrews 4:12-4:13 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (13) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is Short Make It Count

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Feb 16, 2015

Life is short make it count

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. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: *other