Sermons on Book Introduction:

Why Does Jonah Run From God, And Choose Death Over Life? (Jonah 1:1-16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 25, 2022

A reading of Jonah, that lets the book tell the story at its own pace.

Part of being a pastor or teacher in any church, is having this desire deep inside of you to teach through the book of Jonah. You can't help yourself. It preaches too well; it's too good of a story to ignore. Plus, every pastor knows the OT is hard and scary, but they also know they are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

The Son Of A Prostitute Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Mar 19, 2012

A look at lessons we can learn from the life of Jephthah from the book of Judges

I. Introduction: Israel is in bad shape again (story) This is the story of Billy Sunday, pro-baseball player and then evangelist. Until Billy Graham, no American evangelist preached to so many millions, or saw as many conversions—an estimated 300,000. In Billy Sunday’s autobiography he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Nazarene

God Who Is Able Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 12, 2023

Jude concludes his book with an encouraging word about God who is able to do.

Title: The God who is Able Theme: To conclude Jude 1:24 – 25 with praise and worship unto the Lord who is able to help us overcome any false teachings. Text: Jude 1:24 - 25 Introduction Finally, after all of his warning, Jude leaves us in a place of rest, saying God is the One who will keep ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Word Carries Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

The Word of God is not an ordinary book of letters and ink; it is a divine force that carries power, light, and fire.

THE WORD CARRIES FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 23:29 – “Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?” (KJV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 4:12, Luke 24:32, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 55:11 INTRODUCTION: The Word of God is not an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Timeless Truths For The Every-Changing Times

Contributed by Don Campbell on Apr 2, 2023

We live in a world of rapid change, much of which is bad. God's word provides believers with stability, which allows them to be a peace because they are living in grace. Paul's introduction to each of is epistles are timeless.

TIMELESS TRUTHS FOR THE EVERY-CHANGING TIMES INTRODUCTION A. We often fail to study and teach the whole Bible! 1. I’m not talking about the Old Testament, although we don’t. 2. I’m not talking about the Book of Revelation, although we don’t. B. I’m talking about the first few verses of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-17, Colossians 1:7, 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Revolutionary? Part 1

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 22, 2006

In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ministries and corporations, wrote a book titled Revolution. It is a book that discusses the paradigm shift that is happe

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Patience With Job

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 24, 2007

The book of Jonah has been attacked because “there is no fish big enough to swallow a man whole;” but the book is quoted or cited 9 times in the NT, with ne’er a doubt to its authenticity.

1)Jonah’s disobedience 1:1-3. • Jonah had a wrong attitude toward the will of God. Obeying the will of God is as important to God’s servant as it is to the people. We are not told Jonah’s motive, but we do have Nineveh’s history. • They were powerful, vicious; burying enemies alive, filleting them ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-17

Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 4

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 17, 2020

Last time we learned that the book of 1 John was written with a single purpose in mind. John tells us that he wrote this book so that you might have assurance of your salvation.

Last time we learned that the book of 1 John was written with a single purpose in mind. John tells us that he wrote this book so that you might have assurance of your salvation. He writes in chapter five verse 13, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ruth A New Beginning

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 14, 2018

The Book of Ruth in the Bible is the eigth Book. In Biblical numerology number eight stands for "New Beginnings". This is an outline sermon of Ruth as a type of the unsaved who comes to Christ, lives for Christ and walks with Christ:

RUTH A NEW BEGINNING The Book of Ruth in the Bible is the eight Book. In Biblical numerology number eight stands for "New Beginnings". This is an outline sermon of Ruth as a type of the unsaved who comes to Christ, lives for Christ and walks with Christ: a) Ruth as a Moabite was under a curse ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loyal Friends Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 4, 2021

This book seems like an odd fit. There are no epic miracles or battles. It’s a love story for sure, but I think it’s also a book about loyalty and God’s redemption.

Ruth Chapter One – Loyal Friends November 7, 2021 This book seems like an odd fit. There are no epic miracles or battles. It’s a love story for sure, but I think it’s also a book about loyalty and God’s redemption. We open the story with a moving conversation between an elderly widow and her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:13-18, Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Works In Mysterious Ways

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 24, 2022

If you ask Christian which is their favorite book of the Bible the answer will vary from Genesis to Revelations. However, probably very few if any would say my favorite book of the Bible is Habakkuk.

The reason they would not choose this book as their favorite is because they do not know that much about the book of Habakkuk. Let me share a few things with you about this precious book of the Bible and it might become your favorite. Let’s look at… I. THE BOOK Out of the sixty six books of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of Sin (Lessons From Cain And Abel)

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 29, 2025

Many view this book with skepticism, claiming it’s an allegory or myth that’s been fabricated by the ancients to explain their existence and reason for being, but I believe this book to be a literal, historical record...

The Impact of Sin (Lessons from Cain and Abel) Ge 4:1-16 Our Sunday School lesson today takes us all the way back to the beginning of the Bible, the book of Genesis. It’s the name given to this first book because this first book speaks of the beginnings or origins of all things, which is what the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Psalm 2 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 25, 2020

The first two psalms are often considered to be designed as a pair serving as an introduction to the 150-psalm collection. The first psalm describes the difference between the blessed man and the evil man, and Psalm 2 is about triumph over the forces that oppose the faith.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12, Acts 4:27-28, Hebrews 1:6, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 145:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Question Without An Answer Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 7, 2003

This message deals with Hebrews 2:1-4. It is a part of my message series on the book of Hebrews.

THE QUESTION WITHOUT AN ANSWER Hebrews 2:1-4 (KJV) 1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slipa . 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Ambush Your Ai Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 31, 2004

The 7th in a series of messages from the book of Joshua dealing with living a victorious Christian life.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 8:1-35 (read 1-2) Title: How To Ambush Your Ai Date: February 1, 2004 Introduction: Chapter 8 of Joshua finds Israel facing the same city that it faced in chapter 7, the little city of Ai. The first time Israel went to battle with Ai, they lost, and 36 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Baptist