Sermons on Avenger:

A Savior, Who Is Christ The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on Dec 20, 2018

The Greco-Roman world valued heroes, with even Caesar Augustus being portrayed as heroic in certain ways, but Luke offers his original audience and us the true hero, the baby Jesus, who has the name "A Savior, Who Is Christ the Lord."

My family is looking forward to the Avengers 4 movie coming out in a few months. This past November 13th, a day after Stan Lee of Marvel Comics died, I listened to an interview with Brad Meltzer (by Glenn Beck on The Glenn Beck Radio Program), author of many children’s books, including a book on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

God, Prayer, And Hard Work

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 18, 2017

We serve a big God. whatever your image of God... Go bigger. Joshua was given a task that was God sized and with God's help He was able to do extra-ordinary things.

God, Prayer and hard work Joshua chapter 10:6-15 This sermon was gleamed out of many SermonCentral contributors and any part of it can be used because it is for God’s glory that we preach His Word. Prayer- Introduction- Good morning everyone, let me get your mind thinking- How big is your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:6-15

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Enemies Expect Judgment Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 8, 2014

To show that we should be hoping for, expecting the return of the LORD with excitement any time these last days.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid of the LORD's return? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we should be hoping for, expecting the return of the LORD with excitement any time these last days. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:27 (Amplified Bible) 10:27 [There is nothing left for us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Be-Attitudes (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 30, 2014

Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. We wouldn’t consider what we see here to bring blessedness. Let's see why it does.

The Be-Attitudes (part two) Recap: Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. Blessedness refers to the distinctive spiritual joy of those who are saved. We typically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Friend Of God?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Abraham's' faith on trial

What does GOD have to say about you? Can you imagine what it must feel like to have GOD reference you by name -- as HIS friend? What would it take to be known as a personal friend of GOD? Abraham is said to be a friend of GOD in two different passages, one of those spoken by GOD. Isaiah 41:8 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is God’s Will For Me? Prt1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

Based on John MacArthur's book "Found: God's Will" How do I understand what God’s will is for my life? Have you ever heard someone say or maybe you, like me, have said these words… “I’m searching for God’s will”?

How do I understand what God’s will is for my life? Have you ever heard someone say or maybe you, like me, have said these words… “I’m searching for God’s will” When I hear this statement this morning, it sounds as if I believe the will of God is lost. For some, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

As David looked up at the vastness of God’s universe, feeling his own smallness, he asks God, “What is man that you are mindful of him?" – that You care about him?” Today I want to focus on the first part of that question: What is man? Who am I?

Who Am I? Psalm 8:3-4 Intro: Several years ago, Time Magazine featured a story about Peter Sellers, a well-known English actor (prob. best known as Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther movies). The article was about him appearing on the Muppet Show & being interviewed by Kermit The Frog. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jelly Beans

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 1, 2013

A sermon on Romans 12:17-21 on the Christian's response to evil (Outline and material adapted from Mark Copeland's sermon titled "Responding To Evil" at: http://executableoutlines.com/ro2/ro12_17.htm; Jelly Bean illustration came from Sermon Central)

HoHum: Day after day John Jr. came home from school complaining about a classmate who sat behind him in 5th grade. "Bob keeps jabbing me when Miss Smith isn’t looking. One of these days, when we’re out on the play ground, I’m going to jab him back,” John Jr. said. After ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive Me . . . O, And You, Too Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 1, 2013

We want (maybe even expect) forgiveness from God; but when it comes to giving forgiveness, it is harder than we might think. Jesus reminds us that our receiving forgiveness hinges on our giving of it.

1. Peace Child Missionary Don Richardson who served for many years among the primitive tribes in Papua New Guinea wrote a book entitled "The Peace Child." He writes how in translating the Scriptures into the native tribesmen language, he could find no words to express how Jesus Christ came to give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of The Anointing Of God

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 24, 2013

This sermon answers the question concerning the Anointing of God. God is the one who anoints but it man who confirms that anointing. But like Jesus Christ, not everyone will accept our anointing.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANOINTING OF GOD! TEXT: Isaiah 61:1-3 THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD GOD IS UPON ME; BECAUSE THE LORD HAS ANOINTED ME TO PREACH GOOD TIDINGS TO THE POOR; HE HAS SENT ME TO HEAL THE BROKENHEARTED, TO PROCLAIM LIBERTY TO THE CAPTIVES, AND THE OPENING OF THE PRISON TO THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness: Choose To Forgive Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 13, 2012

Forgiveness is the gateway to freedom, from bitterness and resentment. Forgiveness is a choice we make. It chooses to see the good. It comes through the grace of God.

I believe most of us know the Story of the Prodigal Son by now – a father with two sons, and one decided to take his share of inheritance and left home. • The other stayed and worked hard in the field to please the father. • His younger brother eventually squandered everything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:21-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Little Big Man Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 10 verses 1 through 10

Luke 19: 1 – 10 Little Big Man Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 4 So he ran ahead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Awesome God

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 15, 2013

God is awesome, magnificent, undiscribable. THe words we use can only describe a fraction of what God is and even that is unbelievable.

Man has always been fascinated by power. The roar of an engine underneath hood of a powerful car is music to the ears of most men; People are fascinated by the damage the winds in a hurricane can do. After the hurricane they come out with their cameras to take pictures of the damage done by the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:29, Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Victim, Villain Or Hero: A Fourth Choice For Christians

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Sep 10, 2020

Victim, Villain or Hero? What role are we auditioning for as we brace the Pandemic? Christianity gives us a fourth choice. Let us embrace it.

Victim, Villain or Hero By now, you must have heard it a thousand times. We are living in unprecedented times. We are going through trials. We are preparing for the Future Shock or a new normal. The world is not going to be the same again etc etc. You probably have heard several messages about the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-14, Jeremiah 15:1-2, John 10:9, Ezekiel 14:15-16, John 10:11, Ezekiel 14:19-20, John 11:25-26, Ezekiel 14:17-18, John 14:27, John 6:35, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Broken Relationships: Make Peace Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on May 17, 2014

1 Offence is inevitable. but 2 Peace begins at home-with you. 3 Trust God. Leave vengeance/retribution in the LORD’s hands. 4 Relationship is more important than the Right, Power, Riches, Respect 5 Replace Anger with Love-Watch your Words.

Freedom from Broken Relationships –Make Peace The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: . . . hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy . . . and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: *other