Sermons on Basket Case:

Greed Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Benedictine Monks had rules for just how much each monk was to eat in the monastery. But if one monk takes more than his share of the limited food, another monk goes without dinner lunch.

We are continuing our teaching series around the Seven Deadly Sins of Family. This is the fifth in the series. Our fifth deadly sin for families is greed. The Sin of Greed In the iconic 1987 film, Wall Street, Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas gives an affirming speech in favor of greed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

I Am the Light of the World

Good morning everyone! Last week we began a new sermon series called “I Am”. During the course of his ministry, Jesus made 7 statements beginning with the phrase “I Am” that both identify himself as God incarnate, and directly reveal something about his character and mission. We are going to spend ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Caught Up Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

A heavily edited sermon from the series, "The Return of the King" available on Sermon Central, we look at the biblical prophecies regarding the return of our King Jesus

Getting Caught Up Return of the King: Week 3 Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58; Revelation 20:4-5 For the past two weeks we’ve been learning about Jesus’ Second Coming. In Revelation 22, He said He would be coming, and coming soon. What Jesus’ second coming is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Revelation 20:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Givers By Choice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Giving is one of the key ways to produce encouragement. Givers create grateful hearts, and the world can never have too many grateful hearts.

Winston Churchill use to love to tell the story about the family who were having a picnic by the lake, and the little boy fell into the water by accident. The family did not see it, but a stranger passing by saw the boy slip under the water, and fully clothed, he leaped into the lake and rescued ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Things I Know Because Mary Annointed Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series of John. Examines things people erroneously believe will save them.

John 12 (1) - Read John 12:1-8 My word, can you imagine attending this dinner party? Can you imagine reclining at a table and enjoying a meal with Jesus? Or, could you imagine sitting and talking with Mary and Martha and having them walk through the events that had happened just shortly before. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Thankful For ... Grace

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 31, 2019

Sermon is dedicated to the wonder of Grace – 1. Grace is Unmerited 2. Grace is Unearned 3. Grace is Limitless 4. Grace is Transformative

Scripture: Acts 16:16 – 34; Ephesians 2:8 Subject: Grace/Salvation Title: “I’m Thankful for … Grace.” Sermon is dedicated to the beauty of Grace – 1. Grace is Unmerited 2. Grace is Unearned 3. Grace is Limitless 4. Grace is Transformative INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:1-9, Romans 8:37-38, Titus 2:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Legacy Of Work Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 10, 2016

This message looks at work and how it is our legacy and provides a legacy.

Legacy of Work Can you remember your first paying job? I can I was. 14 and got a job as a pile it. You might think that is a strange first job for a 14 year old but it is what it is. We lived in Hammond River just outside of Saint John New Brunswick and the Jr. High School I attended was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Set For Restoration-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

2 of 4. God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. But How or What can bring it about? A Setting for spiritual restoration is...

SET For RESTORATION-II—Joshua 5:2-12 God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. How can God’s people be restored? What can bring restoration to God’s people? 4 settings for spiritual restoration. Ps. 147:3— “He heals the brokenhearted And ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Trust Factor

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 8, 2019

As part of our series on Building Lasting Values so that we can correctly build the House of God within us, this week we're looking at Trust, and just who we are to trust with our lives.

Building Lasting Values “The Trust Factor” {Listen to the audio at https://mega.nz/#!HQ8HQSiA!BtI7iq0eee8l6zTpgyeZOOP7Cyy-ms9qbBMjg1ecg_U } In our series on building lasting values, we’re looking to develop those standards and values by which we are to live our lives by in order to build up the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:10, Hebrews 6:18, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Life Lessons Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2019

Sermon on the Mount Message on the Be Attitudes. Sacrifice and Reward

The Be Attitudes Theme: To show the true attitude of a Christian Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Mat 5:17-20 "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. (18) For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20, Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Silent Solitude

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 3, 2021

Job 3:26, "I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil.” Do you share Job's sentiment? To say this past year has been stressful is an understatement. As we begin our new year, maybe it's time to incorporate some silent solitude into our daily regimen.

SILENT SOLITUDE Peace and quiet. How many times have you wished for that? How many times have you tried to get it but were unsuccessful? Maybe you share Job's sentiment. Job 3:26, "I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil.” We can understand why Job would say this. ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:26, Mark 1:35-39, Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:45-46, Proverbs 17:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 24, 2021

Jesus said that he was the light of the world, but also said we were the light of the world. This message looks at the implications of that statement.

Were you scared of the dark when you were a little kid? Maybe you are still scared of the dark. Dark wasn’t my favourite when I was a kid. And back then as a kid, you even got to be out after dark. And until I was 16, we lived in the sticks and when it got dark, it got really dark. And when you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 9:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Habits Of Pruning, Part 2: Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 13, 2021

Fasting is probably the least understood of the spiritual disciplines. But it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding.

[I am very grateful to SermonCentral contributor Jim Luthy for his sermon "To Fast or Not to Fast." His opening illustration and structure formed the backbone of this sermon.] Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. How many of you are tea drinkers? I know we are in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Jeremiah 14:10-11, Isaiah 58:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty From Ashes

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 7, 2019

A message about God working out HIS plan in your life despite your mistakes and sin

Beauty from Ashes CCCAG Jan 9h, 2019 Scripture- Exodus 3 Intro- Today is the first Sunday service of 2019. This time of year is a time of reflection and looking back at the last year and seeing where we may have gone well or look at ways we could have done better. It’s our feeling that we need to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Healing Touch

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 25, 2020

Today's Sermon is a message about the true nature and character of God, which is something that the church and God's people have seem to have forgotten.

God’s Healing Touch Isaiah 42:1-9 Watch at: https://youtu.be/9XDXked3KvY Unfortunately, I have been hearing a lot today about how Christians are beginning to abandon their faith in higher numbers than we have seen before, at least in my lifetime and since I’ve been a Christian over the last 40 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Isaiah 42:3

Denomination: Foursquare