Sermons on Benjamin Franklin:

Unchecked Decay Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025

This is the 20th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#20] UNCHECKED DECAY Judges 21:1-25 Introduction: This last chapter of Judges is a really sad and troubling story. It shows what happens when people forget God and do whatever they want. Their community starts to fall apart. We see a whole Tribe, Benjamin, almost wiped ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Saul To Be King (1 Samuel 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 4, 2025

Do we put our trust in kings or God? Let's look at 1 Samuel 9.

Do we tend to want leaders based on superficial qualities? What outward traits did Saul have? What leader serves like Jesus did? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 9. What were Saul’s outstanding physical characteristics? There was a wealthy man from the tribe of Benjamin named Kish. He was the son of Abiel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2001

This is a wedding ceremony for a small wedding in a informal situation.

WEDDING OF DAVID FRANKLIN AND JENNIFER CURTIS PROCESSIONAL MEANING OF MARRIAGE Ø We are here assembled in the presence of God to unite David and Jennifer in marriage. Ø The Bible teaches that marriage is to be a permanent relationship of one man and one woman freely and totally committed to each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Triskadekaphobia

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 13, 2005

Got fears? Here’s help!!!

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (NKJ) TRISKADEKAPHOBIA Phobias – The things that go bump in the mind An estimated 18 percent of the U.S. adult population suffers from some kind of phobia. (The Food and Drug ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiven And Invited Home Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 24, 2006

1 of 3 focused on the salvation of Saul and his transformation in the Apostle Paul

Acts 9:1-22 1 ¶ Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Non-Biblical Passages

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2011

Common "sayings" that are not found in Scripture.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many think these “sayings” are quoted from Scripture, but they are just not there. However, they have biblical truths taught (a) in principle, or (b) application. 2. Some wrongly apply some of these “sayings.” 3. Condition: become a man/woman of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:15

Denomination: Baptist

War And Peace

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 18, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 15: 1 – 19

2 Chronicles 15: 1 – 19 War and Peace 15 Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded. 2 And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him: “Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Praying Without A Net

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 24, 2009

How should God’s people pray?

13Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15The prayer of faith will save the sick, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Joseph Experience – Reunited And Restored 06 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jan 26, 2025

This study we’re going to see why Joseph’s change was important, and a prophetic reference to Jesus hidden in this story.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Homework: Last week’s homework was challenging. I don’t want to get personal, but does someone want to give a quick vague testimony? Or maybe just raise your hand and nod, how ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Complete Honesty? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 20, 2009

Our dishonesty with God is like a veil between us and the light, we can interfere with God’s love (although God’s love is always there)!

A police officer pulls over a speeding car. The officer says, ‘ I clocked you at 80 miles per hour, sir.’ The driver says, ‘Gee, officer I had it on cruise control at 60; perhaps your radar gun needs calibrating.’ Not looking up from her knitting the wife says, ‘Now don’t be silly dear, you know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

El Shaddai- How To Experience The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2018

This is the 7th sermon in the "Knowing God" series.

Series: Knowing God [#7] EL SHADDAI- HOW TO EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF GOD Genesis 17:1 Introduction: As we continue to study the names of God in the order that they 1st appear in the Bible, today we will study the name El Shaddai. The 1st time we find this name in the Bible is Genesis 17:1. It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Act Of Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002

How we communicate our love and acceptance to our children has an everlasting impact.

First Baptist Church Ephesians 6:4 Colossians 3:21 May 12, 2002 I want to tell you a sad but true story that I may have shared before. It occurred about 25 years ago. My sister Susie was about to have back surgery. Susie had been divorced for a couple of years and my mom was at Susie’s home, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 11 - Joseph The Shadow - Jesus Our Reality Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 2, 2024

There is much that we as a church can learn from the life of Joseph, and the relationship that Jacob his father had with him. While Joseph is just a shadow the reality is Jesus Christ, and our call today as members of the body of Christ is to grown in our relationship with Him.

We continue our meditation based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) Based on the above verse, we are learning the ways in which God will make us those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Genesis 41:57, Genesis 42:1-2, Genesis 43:1-2, Genesis 43:16, Ephesians 3:20-21, Mark 3:35, Genesis 43:33, Matthew 8:26-27, Genesis 44:33-34, Genesis 45:4, Acts 9:5, Genesis 45:5, Hebrews 10:21-22, Genesis 45:11, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Astounding Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: ASTOUNDING FORGIVENESS A. Today is the second to the last lesson of our study on the Life of Joseph that I’ve titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. We started this series on the first Sunday of June looking at the “DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY” of Joseph and saw how it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All Small Stuff Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 26, 2003

Isaac

IT’S ALL SMALL STUFF (GENESIS 26:12-33) Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s dog, was having one of those lazy, carefree days doing nothing as he plopped his stomach on the floor in his kennel and then walked around aimlessly and restlessly, sighing in his thoughts: “I’m growing old, and I’ve never done ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible