Sermons on Birthday Sermon:

A Theology Of Children

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 16, 2004

This sermon was for the commissioning of missionaries from our church who were going to Dominican Republic to work with children.

Commissioning Service for Coopers Sunday, August 15, 2004 This morning we are commissioning Paul and Marcie Cooper to the work in the Dominican Republic with Kids Alive. Their ministry for this next year will primarily be with children. So this morning I want to ask a question that I have asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 26, 2006

Purpose Driven Concepts. This is the first of three sermons I plan in this series. This sermon is a reworking of another of my sermons "What Is The Church."

God’s Committed Community: The Nature of The Church Did you know the word church is not found in the Old Testament? The concept may be there and the foundational ideas for the church are there but the word church is never used in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about “a holy people”, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvest Of Hope

Contributed by John Gullick on May 1, 2002

A harvest sermon that uses harvest imagary in relation to the Christian life. (some ideas taken from other Sermon Central sermons.)

Hope A Harvest is the result of many things - it is the result of hard work - it is the result of good weather and careful care by the Farmer or gardener. But underlying all of these things is hope. Without hope there would never be a harvest. In the Christian world too there is of course a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: The Coming Of Father Christmas Series

Contributed by Chris Powell on Dec 14, 2005

This is the third sermon in the series, and the sermon focuses on the gifts that are given by Father Christmas in the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The sermon explores spiritual gifts.

The Coming of Father Christmas 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 I. Introduction [Sleigh bells should be ringing in the distance as the pastor steps to the pulpit.] What is that noise? Perhaps sleigh bells? You step out in order to investigate. You are amazed when you look up and see a large man, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002

This sermon gives Biblical guidelines to deal with the pressures of life successfully.

Introduction Lloyd J. Ogilve, in his book "Life Without Limits," tells the story of a pastor who in the space of one week heard the following comments from various people: A woman said; “I’m under tremendous pressure from my son these days. I can’t seem to satisfy him, however hard I work. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Do This In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 11, 2005

A sermon given on Remembrance Day (November 11) during a Communion service. We are at the Lord’s Table to remember Jesus and to look forward to his return.

Do this in remembrance of me: So today is November 11th 2005; and it is good and right that we again remember the men and women who fought in the Great Wars to preserve our freedom. Not all of them went willingly, but many lost their lives as this country joined the battle to push back evil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

Dealing With Opposition Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 29, 2020

Sermon from Nehemiah 4-5 that deals with Nehemiah's response to opposition

“DEALING WITH OPPOSITION” Neh. 4-5 FBCF – 6/28/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – The movie, “Jaws,” was released on my birthday – June 20 – back in 1975. Was a blockbuster movie. Some folks who went to see it actually stopped going to the beach for a while. But things got back to normal until 1978. That’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For Philippi Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 20, 2016

To discuss Paul's prayer for Philippi. This should be our prayer for this congregation in all earnest and sincerity. That it abound in love and grace; approve of things that are excellent; and abide blamelessly until the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That they abound more in love 2. That they approve things excellent 3. That they abide without offense E. Remarks. 1. The apostle Paul held a great regard for the Philippians church. While in prison he prayed for them. His prayer was one of concern and the love of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Survivor: Conflict In Your Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 19, 2001

Sermon 3 of 3 on the Survivor series. This Sermon is about doubt and faith.

Conflict In Your Heart There is a battle going on for your heart We begin this morning with the story of a boy who is possessed by a demon. That sounds a bit dramatic doesn’t it. Demons are certainly a dramatic concept. Right? A bit antiquated, old fashioned, and out of step with scientific ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where's The Light?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

A sermon comparing light and darkness.(This sermon was preached in the dark with a spotlight.)

WHERE’S THE LIGHT? JOHN 3:16-21 {Start sermon with all lights out.} Introduction: 1. We are living in a time when this is the results we are seeing: a. Over 1 million abortions a year. b. 100 million children are homeless. c. 1 million victims- of whom are mainly women and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Candle Of Love (Salvation)

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002

Brief sermon outline on the advent season. This sermon deals with the candle of Love.

1. I Corinthians 13-The love candle. All of our previous weeks have worked in concert with this love candle. -Light love candle. 2. Now we take this idea of these four candles and they are all focused around the one candle in the center the candle of salvation. The Hope in Salvation. The Peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church (A Body) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2001

This is the 6th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. This sermon focuses on the body of Christ.

Sunday Morning October 21, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #6 THE CHURCH: A BODY Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: 1. As we have been studying about being followers of Jesus Christ, I want us to begin to acknowledge what God has done for us since Christ has left this earth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Herders Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2001

This is the 6th sermon in the "Christmas Surprises" series. This sermon looks at shepherds.

Sunday Morning December 23, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#6] SHEEP HERDERS Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: 1. We have found many “Christmas Surprises” over the last several weeks. We discovered that the Messiah had been anticipated since Eve’s curse for sinning. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting With The Boss Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002

This is the 2nd sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This is a sermon about prayer.

Sunday Morning January 13, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#2] MEETING WITH THE BOSS Matthew 6:9-15 Introduction: 1. At your workplace or at school, how do you know what is expected of you and what the rules are? [Communication]. 2. And what does communication ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

We're Out Of Here Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 10, 2002

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The End". This sermon is about the rapture.

Sunday Evening, April 14, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#3] WE’RE OUT OF HERE! 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 Introduction: 1. We have come to an exciting part of our study as Christians. Imagine with me for a moment: Airplanes falling from the sky without pilots, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist