Sermons on Break Ups:

Teach Your Children Well

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 20, 2001

The responsibility for training up children belongs with parents.

I’d like to begin this morning with a story about my lawn. In the two years we’ve lived in Westlake, we’ve noticed that most of the lawns look very nice. And of course, that’s the suburban ideal, isn’t it? Getting away from the city, with all of its concrete, and asphalt, and buildings stacked one ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Finish The Race

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

A lesson on staying the course with Jesus and not giving up.

Finish the Race Scripture Ref.: 1 Cor. 9:24–27 Heb. 12:1–2 2 Tim. 4:7–8 References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction—Read the following story of Derek Redmond and his Dad. The Barcelona Olympics of 1992 provided one of track and field’s most incredible moments. Britain’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2

Shaken Not Stirred

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

What will it take to stir up the church today?

Text: Haggai 2:1-9 I. Remnant - A Word Study A. Verse 2, “remnant” of the people = means what is left over. This idea of “remnant” is that a small nucleus of God’s people will be richly blessed. Throughout the OT we find examples of how God searched through His people and only found a ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

The God Of Another Chance

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Nov 28, 2000

A sermon for when we have messed up.

Jonah is in an all to familiar place of life, the place where we have failed to do what God has commanded. And God has to spank us to get us recentered in His will. So after the time of refocusing, God comes to Jonah again with His plan. There are 3 truths we find in this 2nd chance: 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forgiving Father Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 14, 2006

God never gives up on his children.

THE FORGIVING FATHER A. As much as we like to believe that our Heavenly Father is a God of COMPASSION, MERCY, and GRACE, there are still some Christians who have difficulty accepting God’s complete FORGIVENESS. 1. There are those who look at their lives as being so STAINED with SIN that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven!

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 18, 2006

Buckle up we’re going to heaven!

HEAVEN! We’re going to study about heaven today. It occurred to me a few weeks ago that I don’t know a whole lot about where I’m going. After studying this I’m more fired up to be going there. One things for sure Heaven is not a boring place to be. Many view heaven as a boring place. There ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 19, 2008

Shows how Jesus will show up in agreement.

The Power of Agreement Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Worshippers Arise!

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jan 14, 2006

It is time for the sleeping Children of God to wake up

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Apr 14, 2007

This message deals with people giving up on life.

The Abundant Life Recently a neighbor of ours decided to end his life. It is not known the reason why, and that is not the important thing here. What is important is that his quality of life was not good enough that he decided to go ahead and end it. There are people who would say, “I would never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11, 2 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Few, The Proud, The Redeemed

Contributed by Terry Moore on Nov 24, 2009

Stand up and be proud that you are a son of God.

THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE REDEEMED TEXT: MATT. 22:9-14 GOD IS LOOKING FOR THOSE WHO WILL STEP UP AND STEP OUT AND BE STRONG AND BE READY FOR BATTLE. I PET. 1:18-19 FORSAMUCH AS WE KNOW THAT YE WERE NOT REDEEMED WITH COORUPTIBLE THINGS, AS SILVER AND GOLD, FROM YOUR VAIN CONVERSATION RECEIVED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:9-14, Matthew 22:9

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Sin?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 18, 2007

CLEARING UP WHAT SIN REALLY IS.

WHAT IS SIN? INTRO: DO YOU EVER ASK THAT QUESTION? 1: IS THIS A SIN, IS THAT A SIN? A) IS IT A SIN TO HAVE A GOOD TIME AND LOSEN UP EVERY NOW AND AGAIN? B) IS IT A SIN TO FEEL A CERTAIN WAY ABOUT SOME ISSUE OR CIRCUMSTANCE IN YOUR LIFE? C) IS IT A SIN TO HAVE A BAD DAY AND JUST FEEL LIKE GETTING ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Other

Attitude And Altitude

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2013

If Jesus is our model, the way up is down.

Title: Attitude and Altitude Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Thesis: If Jesus is our model, the way up is down. Introduction On March 13 the Roman Catholic Church elected Pope Francis who is now Head of the Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He became a priest in 1969 and made his way to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Time Is It

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 12, 2012

A Message calling the church to step up for Christ.

What Time Is It? Haggai 1:1-11 / Romans 13:11-14 * (READ Haggai) In 1969 a rock album entitled “The Chicago Transit Authority” was released with huge success. One of the songs on that album was entitled “Does anybody really know what time it is.” Candidly, that song is considered a rock classic ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your War Face On!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 8, 2015

Are you in flight or are your weaponed up and in the fight?

A picture was posted on Facebook of a knight in armor with these words. I am a Christian, but make no mistake. I will defend the weak. I will defend freedom. I will sacrifice so that others can live free. I will defend my family to the death. I love peace, but I am a fierce enemy. I live by a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Go To The House Of The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 24, 2013

The peace of Jerusalem is tied up with the house of the Lord.

LET US GO TO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD. Psalm 122:1-9. The “house of the LORD” encompasses this Psalm (Psalm 122:1; Psalm 122:9). Jerusalem, in turn, encompassed the house of the LORD (Psalm 122:2; Psalm 122:3; Psalm 122:7). Jerusalem thus became the place of pilgrimage and thanksgiving (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational