Sermons about Basics - SermonCentral.com

Salt And Light

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 5,588 views

A focus on salt as a distinctive flavour and a preserving agent as a metaphor for Christian distinctiveness in a pluralistic world.

Intro: We are taught by Jesus in this passage that we are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. But what do these words mean? It is important that we understand our purpose in this world and so we should endeavour to understand these metaphors that Jesus uses, that we might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Fresh Start

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 10, 2004

based on 50 ratings

| 18,310 views

How do you start over in a dead-end life?

In the old movie, City Slickers, there is a scene in which three friends are together, and one of them is telling the others about how he has messed up his entire life. He’s lost his wife. He’s lost his child. He’s lost his job. He’s lost his self respect. He’s lost everything. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Available For Jesus!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 11, 2004

based on 98 ratings

| 18,489 views

Every Christian has a ministry to serve the Lord.

Available For Jesus! [The Ministry of Availability] Luke 5:1-11 "Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him and listening to the word of God, He was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had gotten out of them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Be A Daniel

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 7,625 views

Our country is slowly haveing every vestige of in God we trust removed. We must stand and dare to be a daniel so that our children, and grandchildren can come to know the one true living God.

INTRO: What do we know about Daniel?? He lived in a time much like our own. How you say. He was of course taken from His home in Israel at a young age or in his youth we find out in Daniel 1.4-6. You say how on earth then is his time like our own. I am so glad you asked. Along with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Calamity's Call

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 6,647 views

Consider Calamity’s Call Repent! 1) All of you; 2) While there is still time

“U.S. submarine slams into Japanese fishing vessel – nine people remain missing.” “Two San Diego teens die when classmate goes on shooting spree.” “Three teens drown when swept into the sea at Pouch Cove, Nfld.” There are many other tragic headlines we could add to that list, some which may even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In Light Of Eternity

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 11,335 views

We were made for eternity. Ecc. 3:11 says… CS Lewis once wrote "If I find in myself a desire that this world cannot fulfill, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." So if we were made for eternity, it makes sense that we

Living In Light of Eternity Last winter, Emily and I made a decision that has forever changed our lives. We decided to bring a child into the world. On October 14 2002, God blessed us with a beautiful and health baby girl. Since that day our lives have never been the same. No longer could we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Ecclesiastes 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Up Stakes

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 3,133 views

In order for each of us to move toward becoming the person God created us to be and fulfill the purpose He created us to fulfill, we must pull some stakes and refuse to let limitations define us.

Taking Up Stakes Living without limits for God’s glory ILL- Elephant Intro I tried to look brave, but inside, I was shaking in my sneakers as we stood within five feet of a six-ton elephant tethered outside the circus tent. I had seen elephants at the zoo before, behind iron bars, but this was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Application Of John's Message

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

based on 11 ratings

| 3,391 views

Thousands were coming into the wilderness to hear what John was preaching

The Application of John’s Message Matthew 3:7-12 Thousands were coming into the wilderness to hear what John was preaching, were repenting and being baptized in the Jordan River. This was an usual thing for the Jews to do. Among those who came into the wilderness were the Pharisees and Sadducees. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Holiness

Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Dec 28, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 19,543 views

The importance and blessings of spiritual inventory.

Inventory is of a great value in all aspects of life. Its importance must not be disregarded but must be well-appreciated. Every year end, inventory is a part of every organization, big and small, non-profit and profit-oriented entities. Inventory is a way of knowing what happened, what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

based on 324 ratings

| 52,740 views

In this passage Jesus lays out the principles of discipleship, when He says, “If anyone would come after me" he must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.

The Commands of Christ Sermon # 24 “Principles of Discipleship” Matthew 16:24 We live in a day of "casual Christianity." I heard someone recently say that the average church could drop one fourth of its members from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of The Leaven Of The Pharisees Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 34,118 views

The Lord warns his disciples about the dangers of practices of the Pharisees in day to day life.

The Commands of Christ Sermon # 23 “Beware of the Leaven” Matthew 16:6 The last command of Christ that we examined together was to “Honor Your Parents” found in Matthew 15:4. In that command we noted that in our youth we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Weaponry: Taking A Stand In This Last Hour

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

based on 5 ratings

| 3,669 views

This Sermon Exposes Satan by causing the Saints of God to realize the power they have, through Christ, in their “Holy Weaponry.”

Holy Weaponry: Taking A Stand In This Last Hour Introduction: Read Ephesians 6:10-18: Theme: Taking a stand against the enemy, Satan, with our ordained Holy Weapons of Warfare. Aim: Exposing Satan by causing the Saints of God to realize the power they have, through Christ, in their “Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Ain't The Ritz

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 1, 2004

based on 20 ratings

| 2,847 views

the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.

This Ain’t the Ritz Scripture: John 6:35–40, especially verse 37b: . . . the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. Introduction: If we visited Paris and strolled like gaudy sightseers into the gilded lobby of the Ritz Hotel at the Place Vendôme, the concierge would look on us with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Promise To Serve The Lord

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 1, 2004

based on 95 ratings

| 18,026 views

Encouragement to believers to keep the promise they made to follow Jesus for the rest of their lives. Dangers of breaking covenant with God are highlighted.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Leviticus 26:14-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Open Your Eyes And Your Ears

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 14,116 views

Normally when we think of spiritual blindness in the Word of God we equate it with the lost or the hypocritical Pharisees. In our text God charges His peole with unparalleled spiritual blindness. It is time for God’s people to open their eyes and see.

OPEN YOUR EYES AND YOUR EARS ISAIAH 42:14-20 INTRODUCTION: An elderly woman stood on a busy street corner, hesitant to cross because there was no traffic signal. As she waited, a gentleman came up beside her and asked, "May I cross over with you?" Relieved, she thanked him and took his arm. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sermons on Basics:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 10, 2004

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 11, 2004

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2004

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Dec 28, 2003

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 1, 2004

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 1, 2004

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2004