Sermons on Benevolent Dictators:

What's Wrong With Gambling? 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 WHAT’S WRONG WITH GAMBLING? Sunday May 21, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:9-11 Intro. A. I just want to begin this message today by saying, “You Asked For It.” This is not going to be an easy message for me to preach but for some of you it will not be an easy message ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

God Demands Exclusive Worship

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Aug 15, 2012

I don’t know where you are in your relationship with Jesus this morning, but, God demands exclusive worship. A person can say they are a Christian and even claim to worship Jesus but only a genuine follower understands the sacrifice, to be in over their

I saw on Facebook last week that Dean went scuba diving. His status update reminded me that learning to scuba dive is on my bucket list. Kristi and I went on a cruise about 10 years ago and one of our excursions on that cruise was scuba diving. We maxed out at about 35 feet. I know that’s ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:16, Ezekiel 8:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2012

What would the world be like if there was no Christmas and No Jesus? This message was inspired by John Ortberg's message "Who is this Man?"

It’s a Wonderful Life (Begin with Clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” scene where George meets Clarence and wishes he had never been born” It’s a Wonderful Life has consistently been ranked in the top 100 movies of all times, it has been called the number one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Holy New You

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 1, 2012

Since our time on earth is limited let's make the most of the time we have left.

A Holy New You Ephesians 5:15-17 Rev. Brian Bill 1/1/12 Several weeks ago, Bill Flick, a columnist for the Pantagraph wrote an article entitled, “Only 11 Years Later…and Life is All Different!” He pointed out that we were all wigged out as we worried about Y2K but nothing really ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love Comes From God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 24, 2013

In this second sermon in the series, we explore the truth that God is love, and, therefore, love comes from God.

Introduction: A. I really like a letter that a little girl once wrote to God, it said: “Dear God, I bet it is very hard for you to love all the people in the world. There are only four people in our family and I can never do it. Nan” 1. It is hard to imagine how God can love every last ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus Seeks Sinners"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 24, 2013

Jesus’ Mission was to save sinners! Biblical Christianity, the one revealed in the Word of God, teaches the fact that the Lord Jesus Christ was on a rescue mission, sent by God the Father, to save the lost.

Cornerstone Church September 29, 2013 “Jesus Seeks Sinners” Matthew 9:9-13 The following happened to Dr. Tony Campolo: “He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A voice From The Grave

Contributed by John White on Mar 5, 2018

What would the rich man and Lazarus say if the could speak to us today?

A VOICE FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE Luke 16:19-32 Introduction: We have those today who sit around waiting for messages from other worlds. Reputable scientists spend multiplied millions of tax payer dollars to build vast arrays of radio tele- scopes, construct elaborate computers, and design advanced ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Facts Straight Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

download-for the people to understand all they need to know in order to help lead someone to Jesus for the people to feel confident that they can know all they need to know in order to share their faith; feel excited about sharing their faith;...

pass out handouts: This helped lead me to Jesus… or I helped lead someone to Jesus this way… Countdowns. We know what they are. It means there’s so much time between some future event and the present. There are 62 days until we take up the special offering for Rancho San ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joshua You Have Not Passed This Way Before

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 29, 2017

A sermon for new beginnings.

Joshua You have Not Passed this way before. “for ye have not passed this way heretofore." Joshua 3:1-5 Intro: In a way we are all like Joshua. We are continually entering upon new pathways. 1. This morning started a new day 2. Tomorrow we start a new year. But after a while many of these ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2014

Paul's discussion of the benefits of Christian giving is discussed.

“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Work Of The Ministry

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2015

To establish that all gifts given to the church are given to achieve unity in accomplishing the “divine work of the ministry.” This lesson deals with the importance of the work of Christ in evangelism and edification.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Divine Officers 2. Divine Operations 3. Divine Objectives Remarks. 1. The time of this letter was written sometime around 60-64 A.D. This letter was one of Paul’s imprisonment epistles (Philippians, Colossians and Philemon) to the church at Ephesus and distributed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love By Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 2, 2015

Love means sharing not only our time and talents but also our treasure

LOVE BY GIVING An American missionary was travelling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. The Missionary responded in the only Korean phrase that he knew which was "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living In The Spirit Pt 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 10, 2015

Fifth in a series of messages exploring what it means to live in the power of the Holy Spirit

“Life in the Spirit” Part Five I. Life in the Spirit Many Christians have little knowledge or experience with the Holy Spirit. Relationship with the unseen Spirit of God sent to reside in the core of our being appears all through the New Testament. That relationship is the key to fruitful life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Christmas Conversion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2008

Mine is a sermon adaptation of SermonCentral contributor Jeffery Russell’s sermon “The Scrooge In All of Us.” It uses Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to illustrate the sermon.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a middle-aged woman who had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. 1. While on the operating table she had a near death experience. 2. During that experience she saw God and asked Him if this was it for her, was she dead. 3. God said no and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are The Consequences Of Me Doing Nothing?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2011

A look at the third servant's complaint that the master is a harsh man.

A Tense Moment: Standing before the master with empty hands. - Luke 19:20 - After handing back to his master what he was given, the servant stands with empty hands. He has nothing more to give. He has done nothing productive with the mina entrusted to him. It is a tense moment, worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:20-23

Denomination: Baptist