Sermons on Awake:

Enjoying Family Life!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 29, 2020

Enjoying Family Life - Psalm 127 & 128 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Foundation of the home (127: 1-2) (2). The way to view children in the home (127: 3-5). (3). The importance of guiding children in the home (128: 1-2). (4). The legacy when children depart the home (128: 4-6) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A psychologist walked around a room while ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Do Not Fear

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jul 5, 2020

Jesus died so that we can be free from fear and live a life of peace.

I asked the Holy Spirit about what He wanted to write on Sermon central. And I heard this in my spirit, do not fear and i got excited about this topic. In this times that we are in so many are actually living in fear. Fear of today, fear of tomorrow and just having a fearful heart. And it's no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:19, Proverbs 12:25, Mark 5:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Hell Forever? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 30, 2015

Although unpopular in today's culture of tolerance religious pluralism, the doctrine of hell is necessary for Christians and non-Christians.

Is Hell Forever? Perhaps an even more relevant question is whether there really is a hell? According to a 2003 survey by Barna research, 76% of Americans believe Heaven exists, 71% of Americans believe Hell exists, but only .005 believe that they will be sent there. So, while many people believe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Heed How You Hear

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

It is important how we come to church and hear! We often forget that listening to preaching is an act of worship but few really prepare their mind to hear the Word in a focused way.

TAKE HEED HOW YOU HEAR TEXT: Hebrews 2:1-4 Hebrews 2:1-4 KJV Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. [2] For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being What You Are: A New Creation.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 3, 2017

Being What You are: A New Creation - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1.) A New Nature (vs 14-15) (2.) A New Beginning (vs 17) (3). A New Purpose (vs 18-20); SERMON BODY: Quote: • This week I cam across a child’s definition of a caterpillar? • “A worm in a fur coat”. • I like that description! Ill: • A Caterpillar is a prickly, lazy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Unchanging Gospel In A Changing World

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

To a world of cyborgs, the threat of Artificial Intelligence taking over the world, declining birthrates, abandonment of marriage, an ageing population, genetic engineering of people, and a Robot Revolution, what does God's Unchanging Gospel say?

The Unchanging Gospel in a Changing World (notes & ppt available if you'd like-just send me a note-kh) Kim Jong Un & the current POTUS Kim Jong Un is threatening to nuke Guam and the POTUS is threatening to nuke N. Korea. Jesus said there would be wars & rumours of wars, but the end is not yet. ...read more

Denomination: *other

"The Lord Is My Shepherd"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 17, 2015

Shares the blessing of following the Good Shepherd.

“Psalm 23” July 26, 2013 Psalm 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Stand Firm

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 29, 2015

A message from I Corinthians 16:13 (Ephesians 6:13) to an immoral and discouraged people to stand Ready, Stand Firm, and Stand Strong

Stand Firm Introduction: Decadence and despair haunt many of America's youth. Perhaps fourteen-year-old Rod Matthews represents the most horrible extreme. Uninterested in baseball or books, Rod found one thing that did stimulate him: Death. His curiosity was intensely aroused by a rental video, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Marriage Made Heaven? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 30, 2019

The Old Testament tale of a Love story in which Yahweh, as a spiritual husband, pledges himself in marriage to the nation of Israel. The wedding, recorded in Exodus 19 and 24, takes place at Mount Sinai following Israel's deliverance from Egypt.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 1: A Marriage made in Heaven? We often refer to the Old Testament scriptures as falling into the category of the 'Old Covenant'. In their turn, the New Testament scriptures are, more properly, referred to as the 'New Covenant' (Jer.31:31; ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:8, Ruth 3:9, Exodus 21:10-11, Exodus 20:4-8, Exodus 24:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Christmas Carols (4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 19, 2019

The tradition of singing carols at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to the very beginning. In Luke 2, Simeon sings about the revelation, redemption, and rest that comes through the birth of Christ!

Christmas Carols (Simeon) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christians Church: 12/20/15 For the past few of weeks, we’ve been delving into the Carols of Christmas. In honor of all the Carols we sing at Christmas time, I thought I’d start off today by playing a little game. I’ll quote a line from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Children Who Won't Wander (Psalm 126-128 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 27, 2019

In this sermon, we will see how Psalms 126-128 fit into the larger book of Psalms. We'll also look at what they say about the blessings of God.

I know what you are thinking. You see the screen that says Psalm 126-128 and you’re thinking, “Come on. It took us two weeks to cover Psalm 19, and now we’re going to cover three Psalms in one week? Right!” Oh ye of little faith! Yes, we really are. And not only are we going to cover three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

For Jesus' Love 2 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 30, 2017

Job waited on the LORD to release him from captivity.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 2 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 22, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Reflections On The Love Of God

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

The Love we share with one another in our marriage relationships is of God. It is God (not Hollywood) who defines, demonstrates, and instructs us on love, whether it is romantic love, or brotherly love.

You probably are acutely aware of all the pink and red decorating many of our stores in the month of February. I have been thinking a lot about what it represents, and what we can learn. It occurred to me that many of us preachers will preach timely messages on Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accept No Substitutes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2017

Accept no substitutes for a real relationship with the real God. Instead, embrace His passion for you, so you can experience His protection and enjoy His promises fulfilled for a thousand generations to come.

David Hand, in his book The Improbability Principle, describes natives of the South West Pacific island, who had very little, if any, contact with the modern world and its many technological advances. During World War 2, they were mesmerized by Japanese and later Allied soldier's uniforms, their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

New Things Have Come

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

Paul had been a resident of Jerusalem during the earthly ministry of Jesus (some scholars believe that Paul was the rich young ruler of the gospels who refused to give up all he owned to follow Jesus.)

“New Things Have Come” 2 Corinthians 5.14-17 January 4, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Paul had been a resident of Jerusalem during the earthly ministry of Jesus (some scholars believe that Paul was the rich young ruler of the gospels who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist