Sermons about Be Direct - SermonCentral.com

Give Thanks To The Lord

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 27, 2001

based on 115 ratings

| 22,450 views

Psalm 100 encourages us to count God as our greatest blessing.

"God made two great lights -- the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth, to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness." (Genesis 1:16-19) That is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

5 Questions Part 1: Do I Have The Right Attitude About Money

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 23 ratings

| 3,393 views

Heb 12:1 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

Heb 12:1 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us..." (NKJ) This past Wednesday evening, for those of you who were not here, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Call In Stars And Dreams

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 8, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 3,918 views

In the dim light of a Star and the witness of dreams wise men were guided by God to find and worship Jesus, how much more ought we who have the plain Word of God to do so!

When God Speaks Through Dreams Matthew 2:13-23 What do you think about dreams? The Greek words for dream occur only 9 times in the New Testament; six times in Matthew, where every one of them has a message from God. Acts 2:17 and Jude 8 contain the other three. Acts speaks of the evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Culture Shifts: Slow Down, You're Going To Fast

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002

based on 50 ratings

| 5,198 views

This line from a Simon & Garfunkel song describes the breakneck pace of our technologically advancing culture. How do we go about tuning out the world and tuning in to Christ, striving to be faithful Christians in today’s world.

Phillipians 4:8-9 Bibliography: Cultures Shifts, Lesson 3 The world was forever altered in 1436 when Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. Although forms of printing had existed for approximately 400 years, Gutenberg’s moveable type made out of metal revolutionized the printed world. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Anger - Right & Wrong

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

based on 136 ratings

| 13,488 views

We have always pictured Jesus as the tender Lamb of God - the One who is always loving & compassionate. It is hard for us to imagine Him as one who is angry.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. There is no need for me to tell you that during the past few months our nation has been embroiled in bitter controversy. We have heard terrible allegations & angry words, & experienced the frustration of trying to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feeling Persecuted: Your Not Alone Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 5,816 views

God has a way of getting His message out, even if it is uncomfortable for us.

Feeling Persecuted? Your Not Alone Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:1-8 Lesson 19 I. Persecution is to be expected. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered. Acts 8:1b God has a way of moving His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Shame To Freedom

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 7,099 views

God¡¦s method for removing the shame of slavery in Egypt was repentance. God¡¦s method for removing the shame of slavery in sin is repentance.

From Shame to Freedom: Joshua 5:2-9 Hey: Our nation is covered by a cloud of shame. Adrian Rogers was asked the question; ¡§Will God judge America?¡¨ His response was and my response is, ¡§ Look around us, God is judging America!¡¨ We are a nation filled with national shame. We print, ¡§In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Parents And Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 9, 2002

based on 129 ratings

| 24,705 views

Guidelines for Parents and Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16

Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 Illustration:Statistics and Stuff Percentage of American teens who say they want to be like their parents: 39%. Charis Conn, Ed., What Counts: The Complete Harper’s Index. Illustration:I’m not much of a gardener. Once I took a seed catalog and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Adventure Of Discipleship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 9,677 views

The call to discipleship and the God Who can make sure we follow through.

Jonah 3:1-10 Mark 1:14-20 “The Adventure Of Discipleship” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A teenager once asked a lonely old man, “What’s life’s heaviest burden?” The old fellow answered sadly, “To have nothing to carry.” And as ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Sandals Of Peace Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 13, 2006

based on 51 ratings

| 10,981 views

To be fully equipped as spiritual soldiers we need to be willing to share the Gospel with others. We do not undertake this task in our own strength but in the strength of Jesus who has all things under His feet and who also equips our feet.

Ephesians 6:15 Sandals of Peace Scripture Readings:- Romans 10:1-15 Ephesians 2:11-19 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:15 Congregation of the Lord, We are called to be ready to stand against the schemes of Satan. One of Satan’s biggest evil schemes is to do everything he can to make sure that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When Disaster Strikes

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 5, 2005

based on 47 ratings

| 9,113 views

A serious look at quetions believers face in the aftermath of a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina.

Where Is God When Disaster Strikes? Romans 8:18-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We have all witnessed the horrific aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Rose and I had a special interest in those events as we watched them unfold last Monday. We were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 21, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 13,465 views

Lessons from Genesis 5 explain what it means to walk with God in a ever darkening world.

Walking With God Genesis 5 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: On December 26, 2004, the world watched in horror as the story of the tsunami disaster in Southeast Asia unfolded. An earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean triggered a huge tidal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Never Guides Where He Doesn't Also Provide Series

Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006

based on 65 ratings

| 11,990 views

Theme: God guides and provides for your mission one step at a time. (Principle 7 from Made to Count)

Theme: God guides and provides for your mission one step at a time. (Principle 7 from Made to Count) Introduction: Carpe Diem! A life of adventure. A life of significance, not merely success. That’s what we all really want deep inside our hearts - even if the first part of our life has been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Hurricane

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 3,985 views

On a "windy" day in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit blew through the lives of the apostles and "electrified" them for Christian Service.

Holy Hurricane May 15, 2005 Acts 2:1-6 2382 words 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have You Ever Been Lost?

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 26, 2006

based on 116 ratings

| 8,082 views

Evangilistic sermon on John 14:6

John 14:6 Have you ever been lost? In 2005 an Earth quake rocked this world hitting Pakistan and the surrounding countries,causing untold grief to millions of people leaving them displaced. Whole familes were torn in two losing loved ones... One true story which brought joy to my heart was in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermons on Be Direct:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 27, 2001

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 8, 2002

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 9, 2002

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2003

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 13, 2006

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 5, 2005

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 21, 2005

Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 26, 2006