SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Ancestral Links:

showing 226-240 of 10,531
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Highway To Revival

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 354 ratings
     | 31,567 views

    Isaiah 40 reveals that God wants to bring us truckloads of blessing, but are we willing to pave the way and build the road? Link to Formatted Text and Powerpoint included.

    THE HIGHWAY TO REVIVAL Isaiah 40:3-5 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] ---------------------------------------- Text--Vs. 3, “...make straight in the desert a highway…” The work of John the Baptist is foretold here, preparing/paving the way for God’s glory ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Church With A Heart Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 110 ratings
     | 14,989 views

    We want to be a church with a heart - which has a heart for HUMANS, a heart for HELPING, and a heart for HEAVEN. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The Church With A Heart Acts 9:32-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchWithAHeart.html Aren’t you glad you’re in church today? Church doesn’t have to be a drudgery, around here it is fun and worthwhile and something we look forward to and miss when we’re not there...because this is a church ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    One Nation Under God [independence Day]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 719 ratings
     | 80,243 views

    We must Pay for Government, Pray for Government, Praise our Government, Participate in Government, Persuade our Government. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

    One Nation, “Under God!” Rom. 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneNationUnderGod.html There are a growing number of Christians who think that believers should not be involved in government and politics. There are several reasons for this attitude: 1. Afraid of promoting a social gospel ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lindsey Mann avatar

    Jesus The All Sufficient

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,137 views

    The seven covenant names of God of the Old Testament can be directly linked to the seven "I AM" sayings of Jesus, and they show us that Jesus is the all sufficient One.

    THE SEVEN “I AM” SAYINGS OF JESUS When Moses met with God by the burning bush he asked the Lord a question: “Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jill Richardson avatar

    Narnia: Begin The Adventure Series

    Contributed by Jill Richardson on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,311 views

    This sermon begins a series explaining the links between Advent and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe movie, challenging Christians to live the Christian life as the adventure God intended it to be.

    Next weekend, Disney Studios will release a film that they believe will be their most widely-watched film in history. The story is a compelling one. Disney studios are betting over $180,000,000 that it will become their best-selling movie of all time. “It’s an expensive bet—but a bet worth ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Angel Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,142 views

    Whether we realize it or not, we believers are teaching angels of things they are not privileged to experience themselves. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Angel Ministry I Cor. 4:9 The Bible teaches that we, as members of the body of Christ, minister to angels. Did you know that? Some are in the bus ministry…they minister to bus kids and their families. Some are in the s.s. ministry…and they teach and minister to their class. Some are in our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Gospel Of Jesus: A New Attitude [sermon On The Mount] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,372 views

    The Beatitudes will give us a new attitude UPWARD, a new attitude OUTWARD, and a new attitude INWARD. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    A New Attitude “The Gospel of Jesus” Matthew 5:6-8 --formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint are free at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewAttitude.html Last time: How do you Enter the Kingdom? A change of attitude toward… • Self – v. 3 – ‘poor in spirit’ • Sin – v. 4 – ‘mourn’ • Savior – v. 5 – ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Angels In The Church Age Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,551 views

    Angels are all over the OT, the gospels, and Revelation. Why are they strangely absent during Paul’s epistles? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    ANGELS IN THE CHURCH AGE Colossians 1:24-27 Rev. 2 & 3 talk about the ‘angels’ of the 7 churches, and the 7 candlesticks. The angels in that context are the pastors…the messengers, the leaders, not literal angels. Angels are present in the church age, and still very important, but on a very ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Peace In The Puzzle Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 17, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,687 views

    How to Enjoy the Christian life...from the Beatitudes. We must Eliminate Strife and Endure Spite. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    A ‘Peace’ in the Puzzle Matthew 5:9 The 1st 3 Beatitudes dealt w/ how we ENTER the kingdom of God: v. 3 Humbleness [poor in spirit] v. 4 Brokenness [mourn] v. 5 Meekness [meek] The next 3 dealt w/ how we EXPRESS the kingdom of God: v. 6 A New attitude upward [hunger and thirst after God] v. 7 A ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The King Is Coming...again! Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 99 ratings
     | 19,621 views

    The BIGGEST battle of all time will also be the quickest! Jesus is coming back VISIBLY, VICTORIOUSLY, & w/ a VENGEANCE. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    The King is Coming...Again! Matt. 24:27-31; Rev. 19:11-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KingComingAgain.html One day Napoleon looked over the plains of Megiddo in Israel and remarked that it was “the most natural battlefield of the whole earth.” That may be true, and it certainly is the location ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Son Of Perdition Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,650 views

    The Disturbing Message. The Deceptive Man. the Deluded Masses. The antichrist, the timeframe, and why we believe these are the last days. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Son of Perdition II Thessalonians 2:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SonOfPerdition.html Who is this man of sin? The antichrist! Will people who reject the gospel have opportunity to be saved when they are left behind at the rapture to enter the tribulation? No. You shouldn’t count on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Married, But Not Best Friends Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,023 views

    Part of series on Desperate Households, focusing on "Companionship" in a Biblical marriage. Link included to entire series, including formatted text versions, handouts, and PowerPoint Presentations.

    Married, But Not Best Friends Song of Solomon 5:16 Song of Solomon is a beautiful OT book of the Bible. It’s written in poetic form, depicting the beauty and satisfaction of the marriage relationship. But the symbolism of the book has to do w/ our relationship w/ Christ as His bride. It’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Good Conscience Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,102 views

    Paul was able to live with a clear conscience...not DEFILED, SEARED, or EVIL, as are dangers for us. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    A Good Conscience Acts 23:1 Have you ever been persecuted for your stand for Christ? If we’re living right, we’re to expect it: 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,964 views

    This man was dishonest, but he was still commended for his shrewd investing and wise prudence in preparing for the future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustSteward.html Ever made the “march in” at your work? You know, where you get up your nerve and march in and quit? What a feeling when you first walk out—“I’m free!” No longer the slave of that man or this place. And ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Affluenza [april Fools Message] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 184 ratings
     | 32,829 views

    The Parable of the Rich Fool. "Affluenza" is the disease, the love of money is the root cause, and this story of Jesus is the cure! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Ample Fool’s Day Luke 12:16-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RichFool.html Why is it that when life is going the best and we have the most, that we act the most foolishly? When supplies are ample, or we are celebrating a great victory, or someone praises us—we take such opportunity to show what ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist