Sermons on All Wise:

A Prayer For All Seasons

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

His name was Victor, but he felt like a loser.

His name was Victor, but he felt like a loser. He didn't do very well in school a when he was 16 years old, a teacher advised him to drop out of high school and get a job. He didn't do much better in the working world so that, by the time he was 32, he had failed at 76 different jobs. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

In All Things Be Thankful

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 13, 2007

A topical Thanksgiving sermon utilizing a few great illustrations found here on Sermon Central along with thoughts of my own.

"In All Things Be Thankful" Ephesians 5:20 Back during the dark days of 1929 (The Great Depression), a group of ministers in the Northeast, all graduates of the Boston School of Theology, gathered to discuss how they should conduct their Thanksgiving Sunday services. Things during that time were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

What's This All About?

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 14, 2011

so we've ordained and installed Elders and Deacons. What is this really all about? What are church leaders to do and to be?

“What’s This All About?” Heb. 13:7-21 So we have ordained and installed another group of Elders and Deacons. I truly believe it’s always a very special time in the life of the newly elected leaders and also in the congregation. But what’s this really all about? What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All Things New

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2022

Life for the newborn Christian is going to change. And the change will be dramatic. The same holds true for the revived saint. The change we witness in those who are twice-born and those who are revived is revealed in the new commitment Ruth demonstrated toward her mother-in-law.

“Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the LORD do so to me and more also if anything but death ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

It All Began With Baptism

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 11, 2002

how the ministry of Christ took off after his baptism and how our’s does too

January 13, 2002 Acts 13:34-38 34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Similarities All The Way!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 9, 2019

In this message of sub-headings beginning with the alphabet “D” Yours Truly endeavours to bring similarities between the “Church of the bygone Covenant” (Acts 7:38 KJV) and the Church of the existing Covenant!!!

SIMILARITIES ALL THE WAY!!! All these things happened to them as examples—as object lessons to us—to warn us against doing the same things; they were written down so that we could read about them and learn from them in these last days as the world nears its end-I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:38, 1 Corinthians 10:11

Denomination: *other

All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2012

Mature Christians walk by faith and not by sight.

All That Glitters Is Not Gold Text: Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. Leaving the reception desk they came to the elevator ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

All Things New

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 29, 2020

Good riddance to a tough year, and here's to the promise of a new year, where Jesus can and does make all things new.

[I am thankful for Charles Spurgeon's New Years Sermon of 1885. Much of the thought of this sermon came from that one.] “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.” — Revelation 21: 5 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Revelation 21. I hope your Christmas was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

All Things New

Contributed by Esther Collins on Jun 15, 2022

This is a message about what becomes new in the life of a new believer in Jesus.

All Things New This message is based on this verse from 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (ESV) Think about it. Most parents will vividly remember the birth of their children with utmost fondness, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, John 3:16, Ezekiel 36:26, Matthew 15:18, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 5:8, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 51:10, Philippians 4:8, John 1:12, Ephesians 2:19, Romans 12:5, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 6:19, John 15:15, Ephesians 2:1-10, John 15:16, Matthew 5:16-17, Luke 10:27, Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:2, 2 Timothy 2:22, Matthew 6:19, Proverbs 17:22, Philippians 2:14, Colossians 3:23, Philippians 2:3, John 14:2-3, Revelation 21:1, Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 11:8-10, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

All The Lonely People

Contributed by Jarrett Stephens on Jan 5, 2022

Loneliness and isolation are things we've all felt and worked through.

Today, let’s talk about loneliness. We’ve all felt it…we’ve all experienced it at one time or another. It’s something that regardless of age, demographic, background – this feeling of being isolated and alone that can result in sadness and despondency…it effects all of us. It is a certainty in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 18:24

What Should I Do When I’m Not Sure Of God’s Leading? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2013

This passage deals with the myth that the Magi followed the Star of Bethlehem all the way to Jerusalem. In truth, the star disappeared and then reappeared after they were in Jerusalem. The message applies this phenomenon to the way that God often guides

STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The Magi followed the star from their homes all the way to Jesus. - This is the version of the story that we’ve seen shared in countless Christmas plays, movies, and cards. - And, as we’re going to be discussing at several points in this series, the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Take It All Off!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2019

Some things have no place in the life of God's people. Our responsibility is to reflect the character of our Heavenly Father.

“Having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers Of All Kinds Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 20, 2012

Paul’s instructions on prayer and worship. (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: (1). The Context: Prayer (v 1-3). (2). The Motive: Salvation (verses 1-7). (3). The Mind-set: Submission (verses 9-15). SERMON BODY: Ill: • A story from Readers Digest: • On the way to my parents’ house for dinner one evening, • I glanced over at my fifteen year old daughter and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

All Your Anxiety?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 26, 2004

Final sermon as pastor, before retirement. Trust God for the future; He cares for you. Cast on Him anxiety about what threatens us; what only appears to threaten us; and about our ultimate destinies.

I was taught never to put all my eggs in one basket. I was told, as a young person, that I needed to be careful not to commit myself to one and only one thing. I was to stay open to a variety of choices. When I started earning money, my parents taught me not to spend it all on any one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer - All Or Nothing Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 25, 2008

64th in a series from Ephesians. Our prayer needs to go beyond the superficial and physical and focus on the deep spiritual needs of others.

Let me begin this morning with a confession. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the message I am going to share with you this morning is at least as much for me as for any of you. I’m not really speaking to you this morning out of my own experience as much as I am preaching to myself ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist