Sermons on Back Track:

The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002

Those who appreciate the depth of sin that God has forgiven in them will forgive others as well.

This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. Parables, as I’ve noted before, are short and simple. They don’t have complex plots, or dozens of characters, like a Russian novel. You don’t need a Ph.D. in theology or Hebrew literature to understand them. And yet, despite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Antidote To My Wandering Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

If Jesus is my shepherd He invites me to follow Him on His path

What do all the following men have in common? Jacob, Samson, David, Peter, Paul and Pat Damiani? Here’s what they all have in common. They are all men who love God deeply, but who have wandered away from God at various points in their lives and had to be restored to fellowship with God. And I’d be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit (Romans 12:1-2) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 3, 2022

We use the phrase "The Pursuit of Jesus" all the time. But what happens when we catch Him? And at the end of the day, is it we who are pursuing Jesus, or is it the other way around?

The Pursuit Romans 12 Good morning! Please turn to Romans 12. This week I spent way more time than I should have watching greyhound races. Don’t worry. I wasn’t betting any money. But I had heard a sermon illustration that talked about what happened at a greyhound race one time when the rabbit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Effective Prayer (3) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 1, 2005

Last in mini-series on prayer, taken from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, and dealing with the necessity of forgiving others.

Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 3) Matthew 6:14-15 May 29, 2005 Introduction We’ve spent the last few weeks looking at what Jesus had to say about prayer, as we’ve looked at his words in Matthew 6. And from these words, we’ve found 8 principles or guidelines for effective prayer. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Miracle On The River Kwai

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

Ernest Gordon’s “Miracle on the River Kwai” tells the extraordinary story of survival in the Prisoner of War camps.

1. INTRODUCTION I am indebted to Philip Yancey’s book “Rumours of another World for first bringing this awesome story to my attention and for his insights and revelations to us today. I guess most of us here today would have heard of or even seen the film “Bridge over the River Kwai”. The film ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Who Do You Identify With

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is a sermon about persecution and the persecuted church.

“USA! USA! USA!” the chant goes as the United States’ hockey team skates down the ice hoping to score a goal. All Americans wish to see the United States’ hockey team win, even those who don’t like or understand hockey. There is solidarity when our national team is playing. It’s more than a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Gift That Jesus Gave

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

Though Jesus gave trouble to his disciples, He gave them some other things to get them through the trouble. He wanted the trouble to accomplish some things in them.

Dec. 14, 2003 John 15:26-16:4, 32-33 “The gift that Jesus gave” INTRODUCTION Did you know that there are a multitude of ways to get yourself into trouble at Christmas? Buying the wrong gift can get you into trouble. Maybe you heard about the guy that bought his wife a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Motivations For Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Bible students, Pastors, and lay people without motivations for missions become complacent. Without the proper kinds of motivations, people might involve themselves in missions for other reasons than doing the will of God. Motivations for Missions from t

Motivations For Missions Introduction - Bible students, Pastors, and lay people without motivations for missions become complacent. Without the proper kinds of motivations, people might involve themselves in missions for other reasons than doing the will of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"You'd Better Watch Your Mouth!"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 11, 2003

Our words bring death or life. Therefore, it behooves us to "Watch Our Mouths." Sermon inspired by one listed on Sermon Central by Rev. Timothy Proctor titled: "Somebody Ought to Say Something" Some of this manuscript has been borrowed from his text.

The book of proverbs is a Christian library and drug store all rolled into one. It’s a book of wisdom, as well as a book of remedy. There is something in this book to instruct or heal anyone who suffers any type of spiritual malady. God here – through Solomon – has condescended (or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:6-7, Luke 19:40

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Lost Your Passion?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

Sometimes we can be Christians for so long that it is possible we might lose our passion for God. We need to get a fresh passion every day.

Phil 3:1-16 says: Philippians 3:1 - 16 (NIV) 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Resurrected Lord.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 24, 2008

This sermon looks at the resurrection and the implications for believers and non believers in his presence.

THE RESURRECTED LORD – TO BE IN HIS PRESENCE. • SET THE SCENE THE RESURRECTION MORNING It was the first day of the week the resurrection morning, the disciples were locked away in a house in Jerusalem in fear of the fellow countrymen the JEWS. For the disciples it is the fight or flight ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Planning 101 Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009

Biblical guidlines for money management.

Title: Financial Planning 101 Text: Nehemiah 5 Three Keys to Successful Money Management I. Be careful how you borrow- 1-5 a. Don’t borrow more than you can afford b. Don’t borrow foolishly c. Save for the rainy days II. Be faithful in how you budget- 6-13 a. Stick to godly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . ! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2017

A look at who Jesus is through the book of Hebrews

Jesus Is...! Hebrews 12:1-5 September 24, 2017 Have you ever exercised wearing weights? It sounds kind of strange, but people do this. In fact, we have a weighted vest we bought to use to workout. The vest weighs 20 pounds. On the one hand, it may not sound that bad, but do 20 push ups wearing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 2 - Studying The Word Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 2 of this series. This message focuses on different ways to study the Scriptures so God can use them to transform us to be more like Jesus.

The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 2 – Studying the Word 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 4:3-4 January 16, 2004 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of his message can be heard at www.aberdeeenwesleyan.org. Me: I was very fortunate in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Tensions Of Choices Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2015

At every turn Jesus faced down the tensions of his choices... and did the right thing to the glory of God and the good of others.

Title: The Tensions of Choices (Someone introduced me to DQ Orange Julius Smoothies this week… Text: John 12:220-33 Orange, Strawberry Banana, Berry Pomegranate, Mango Pineapple. Oh, the inhumanity!) Thesis: At every turn ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational