Sermons on An Unsuccessful Hunt:

A Fable Of Ambition Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

Gideon's failure appears to be ambition sneaking in after he made the right original decision that poisoned Abimelech's character. Jotham's fable is a cautionary tale.

I know you’ve all heard me quote the brilliant Jewish novelist, Elie Wiesel, on many occasions. The famed author of Night and Jewish philanthropist once said, “Some stories are true that never happened.” He didn’t mean, of course, that we should chuck our healthy skepticism ...read more

Denomination: *other

Elijah’s Depression Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2016

It would be nice to think we Christians didn't have dark days, that discouragement came only to other people, that we can just go ahead and tough it out, that everyone will understand us and help us get through those dark times.

ELIJAH’S DEPRESSION Today’s message is personal. I must confess that I have been treated for depression for 16-17 years. It is caused by, or so they say, a chemical imbalance in my body. It is a terrible disease and I have said many times that I would rather have some serious physical ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Puts Your In Your Place Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013

A sermon examining the hope of restoration after a major failure.

WHEN JESUS PUTS YOU IN YOUR PLACE John 21:1-19 Most of us have been there, at some point in our lives we have stepped out of line and someone, somewhere “put us in our place”. Many of us have been on the other side of a similar situation and someone offended us or wronged us in some way and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Surprising Endings Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Surprise Endings: Esther 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION -A few weeks ago Shelly Szekely texted me to ask what to say when someone else uses the Lord’s name in vain. -It struck me that it kind of depends on who the person is. -What if they are a non-Christian? What if ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Spiritual Identity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 10, 2013

As we move into Chapter 6, Paul gives concrete examples of what it means to live as a Christian who is guided by the Spirit.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was looking for a job and noticed that there was a “help wanted” sign at the zoo. 1. He inquired about the job and discovered that the zoo had a very unusual position that they needed to fill. 2. Apparently, their gorilla had died, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hello, My Name Is

Contributed by Michael Mcbrien on Jun 26, 2013

Looking at yourself they way God looks you or how Satan looks at you

Introduction: (Finish this sentence) Hello, my name is……dumb, stupid, unsuccessful, worthless, nice to meet you. How insane would that be to introduce you that way? Kind of makes you thing about how we define ourselves right? Matthew West has a song, “Hello, My Name Is” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Cities

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 1, 2012

When God flexes His muscle it does not look like Rambo or the Terminator; it looks like Calvary.{Gregory Boyd}

A TALE OF TWO CITIES Revelation 17:1 - 18:8 Big Idea: When God flexes His muscle it does not look like Rambo or the Terminator; it looks like Calvary. {Gregory Boyd} Supporting Scripture: Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount; Luke 17:20-21; John 13:14-15; Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 10:24-33; 2 ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Becoming A Water Walker

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 30, 2010

A challenge to chruches to step out in faith bsed on thoughts from John Ortenberg's Book.

Becoming a Water Walker (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was based on John Ortenberg’s Book and credit was given to the author) It takes great deal of FAITH to build God’s Church, especially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Resurrection Real

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 16, 2010

John's account of a fishing expedition shows us how we can make the resurrection real in our lives.

This morning we’re gathered here to celebrate the most significant event in the history of mankind – the resurrection of Jesus. In fact, that event is so important that if it is not true, we are all wasting our time here today. Paul hits the nail on the head with these words from 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

New Life In Nain Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 25, 2016

In this passage Luke shares with us the Power of Four Important Things - 1. The Power of Universal Death 2. The Power of Love 3. The Power of Tears and 4. The Power of Life which comes through Christ Jesus

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17; Psalms 146; 1 Kings 17:8-16 Title: New Life in Nain Sermon: In this passage Luke shares with us the Power of Four Important Things - 1. The Power of Universal Death 2. The Power of Love 3. The Power of Tears and 4. The Power of Life which comes through Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Elijah: Fighting Depression

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 29, 2016

In a contest on Mt. Carmel, he was God's instrument to prove to Israel that Jehovah was the Lord. But after that amazing victory Elijah sank into the depths of despair. He sat down under a juniper tree and asked God to take his life. Does that surprise you about a man of God? I hope not.

Tom Lowe 6/26/16 ELIJAH: FIGHTING DEPRESSION (Text: 1 Kings 18-19) Depression is the common cold of our emotions. Eventually it touches everyone—even God's people. I know this because I am a born-again Christian who has battled depression for many years. Just recently, I passed through a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 18:15-20 – “cross Me And You’ll Regret It?” Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 13, 2016

Forgiving a torn artwork is trivial. What happens when the sin sears its way into your soul and brings devastation to your heart? All I know is that I have been forgiven more than I could hope for in my life and have been tested with offenses where only God’s help enabled me to forgive.

Matthew 18:15-20 – “CROSS ME AND YOU’LL REGRET IT?” She came to me, tears streaming down her face and in obvious distress. It was Sunday and I was walking across from our house to our small Church building to take the service. The morning was beautiful, her confession was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 26, 2015

If you want God to use you to build His Kingdom, pray things through; think things through; and then follow through.

In the Christian Reader, Glynn Jensen, from Rome, NY, talks about a cold winter day when his entire family was snug in their warm house. Everyone that is, except for their six-year-old Jonathan, who insisted on playing out in the snow. As Glynn walked by an upstairs window, he noticed Jonathan had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Do The Seemingly Ordinary, Rise Up?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 28, 2017

Have you ever thought about those seemingly ordinary people that go above and beyond for causes that would change our lives? Why did they do what they did? Why do they care? What makes them so strong? How could they bear so much? Were they born that way?

Have you ever thought about those seemingly ordinary people that go above and beyond for causes that would change our lives? • Why did they do what they did? • Why do they care? • What makes them so strong? • How could they bear so much? • Were they born that way? • Did they already know they ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9, Judges 7:15-16, Judges 7:18, 1 Samuel 16:7

Surrender Your Bitterness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 16, 2019

Not dealing with our anger correctly can result in bitterness. How do we avoid that?

She has met with leaders and celebrities around the world and whether or not you agree with her views you have to admit that Greta Thunberg is an angry young lady. And when i hear her speak, I kind of suspect that she is not only angry but bitter as well. Her speeches are scattered with “How Dare ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan