Sermons on Being Led Astray:

Discipleship 101 - A Friend Gains Your Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 25, 2006

What did your friend, Jesus, do to get your attention?

A friend gains your faith John 2:1-11 As we follow the early career of the disciples in John 1 and 2 we are actually looking at a relatively short period of time. Day 1 - John and Andrew spend a day with Jesus Day 2 - Peter, Phillip and Nathanael follow Jesus as he goes back to Galilee Day 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Ultimate Plan

Contributed by James May on Mar 5, 2006

The Only True God speaks out for all men to hear. Come to Me! Assemble yourselves to Me! No other God can save but ME!

GOD’S ULTIMATE PLAN By Pastor Jim May This morning I want to read to you and expound upon one of the most beautiful passages in the Bible, found in Isaiah chapter 45. In this chapter we can sense the power, majesty, glory and love of God, expressed from his own lips, to those who are his own ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 5, 2006

Dealing with discouragement

Luke 18:1-8 I’ve Fallen And I Can’t Get Up! Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church March 5, 2006 Introduction You may not remember what Life Alert sold or who little old Mrs. Fletcher was, but you’ll never be able to forget her famous line, “Help! I’ve fallen and I…” All the late night guys used the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Exaltation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2006

True worship draws people to Christ

(this message is a re-working of the 40 Days of Purpose message on worship) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: JOHN 4:20-24 TITLE: “THE EXALTATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. We’ve been studying in our series “The Growth Factors” for quite some time ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Sabbath

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Message based on Jesus’ words regarding the Sabbath.

Jesus and the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-21 March 26, 2006 Introduction What do you think of when you think of the word, “Sabbath?” Do you think of church? Do you think of rest? Football on TV? Some of you might think of Black Sabbath, the heavy metal band of the 70’s and 80’s… Well, in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Da Vinci Code: What Is Your Quest?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 1, 2006

What are you searching for? Some of you are searching for the perfect mate. (Most are already taken, right honey?) The Cub fans are searching for a World Series win, next year. In the book the DaVinci Code, the fictional characters are searchin

What are you searching for? Some of you are searching for the perfect mate. (Most are already taken, right honey?) The Cub fans are searching for a World Series win, next year. In the book the DaVinci Code, the fictional characters are searching for the Holy Grail, the cup Christ drank from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lust Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Aug 22, 2006

I look at the power, lure and dangers of lust from the story of David and Bathsheba.

Intro I need you to think way back to July 23rd we began a series, do you remember what it was? We began a series looking at the seven deadly sins. Allow me to do just a little bit of review for you. The Seven Deadly Sins are not found listed in the Bible, but they are a list of sinful attitudes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Manage Your Money Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT HOW TO MANAGE YOUR MONEY Sunday July 16, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Intro. A. Today we are going to begin our look at the last subject that you requested to hear a message about. Now as we look at this final subject I want to remind you one more time that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19

Denomination: Holiness

Redemption's Result

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Oct 5, 2006

Every true born-again believer must naturally become more Christ-Like by following three steps found in I Peter 2:1-3.

"There is nothing new under the sun..." All of the ideas in this sermon are my own that have been arrived at from studying the text as well as consulting several commentaries and other resources including SermonCentral. PLEASE let me know if I owe you credit!!! “Redemption’s Result” – becoming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remove The Veil Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 19, 2006

In order to be a committed follower of Christ, we must allow Him to "Remove The Veil" of our understanding.

Introduction I. This morning our “base” verse is 2 Corinthians 3:16 - “but whenever a man turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.” A. 2nd Corinthians was written by the Apostle Paul, most believe around A.D. 55, approximately 25 years or so after the crucifixion of Christ. B. Many bible ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Game Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 3

THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of as a youth had a heartbreaking major split every three years or so. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bearing Up Under Trials Series

Contributed by Joe Garza on Oct 26, 2006

We need to endure and have the ability to remain under tremendous weight and pressure without succumbing

DO WE HAVE KNOWLEDGE IN CHRIST JESUS (Bearing Up Under Trials) Part 6 of 9 Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church 6-17-06 Pastor: Joe M Garza Text: 2:Peter 1:5-8 INTRODUCTION: We have observed that growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ begins with the foundation of faith (conviction and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Church

#5 - How To Respect Your Parents Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 30, 2005

God’s commands are fences to keep us from pain, not from fun. . . we look at Commandment #5 - Honor your parents. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. NOTE: I am using a modified outline of a sermon I found on sermoncentral.com. I regret that I do not know the name of the sermon or contributor. "Honor your father ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Holiness

Life Is So Good

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Appreciating how god we have it in Christ.

Life Is So Good Introduction I was reading an article in a magazine about a man named George Dawson. You may have heard about him. In 1998 he enrolled in a class to learn how to read and write, he was 98 years old. Four years later he published the story of his life. He was the grandson of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From A Lockdown Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 2, 2007

I’m drawing out eight lessons from a lockdown as a result of what happened at our local high school when weapons were discovered.

The Certainty of No Separation: Lessons from a Lockdown Romans 8:38-39 Rev. Brian Bill 9/2/07 Pontiac made not only the national headlines this week, we even became international news. We could have been named in the same sentence as Columbine or Virginia Tech but thankfully a tragedy was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist