Sermons on Bringing:

The Church's Healing Mission Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2012

Jesus healed the whole person; so the Church has the mission to bring the world to His healing touch through the sacraments.

December 10, 2012 Monday of 2nd Week in Advent Gaudium et Spes Let’s be very clear about one thing in today’s lesson from Isaiah–the Judean desert is nothing to joke about. Hot, desolate and arid, it devours lost travelers just as easily as its scarce rainfall. The people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Catholic

Stephen: The First Martyr Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

Stephen brings up eight charges against his accusers. His sermon was what ultimately led to his death.

Last time we saw that Stephen was seized and dragged before the Sanhedrin and put on trial. We closed chapter 6 seeing a heavenly glow showing from Stephen’s face, indicating that God’s presence was there. Tonight we begin a very long chapter 7 and we look a little closer at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes And Actions For Victory Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 1, 2011

This sermon finishes the series on 1 Peter and focuses on how to win the victory over our enemy and the persecution he brings.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the 5-year old boy who was in the kitchen as his mother was making supper. 1. His mother asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. 2. “It’s dark in there and I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Transforming Power Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2011

The Word of God transforms. It brings conviction and joy. Do not undermine the intake of God's Word. Cultivate a respect for His Word.

RECAP last week's message – Rebuilding the People of God (1) Watch Your Character. Nehemiah chose people who are faithful and fear God. Your greatest ability is dependability. (2) Remember Your Identity. Nehemiah organised the people and reinstated the worship of God among the people. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 1, 2011

1- The grace of God brings salvation 2- The grace of God teaches goodness 3- The grace of God gives hope

INTRO.- ILL.- D.L. Moody was an American evangelist (February 5, 1837 - December 22, 1899 - 62 years). Moody said: “Grace isn’t a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It’s a way to live. The law tells me how crooked I am. Grace comes along and straightens me out.” He also said: "It ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost Coin - Lost Us Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 12, 2012

Make a commitment to love Jesus back and to diligently do your best to bring those around you back to God!

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel, the Good News, according to the Apostle Luke who personally witnessed the ministry of Jesus Christ. We continue our study of Luke chapter 15…. Jesus, the Son of God, walked the earth about 2000 years ago and many followed Him because of His teachings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Massive Exit Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 4, 2007

God does not want us to be ignorant about the rapture. We need the hope and endurance that knowledge about the rapture brings.

The Massive Exit (I Thessalonians 4:13-18) 1. Operation Evacuation Various Christian groups have been helping flooded areas recently. Here is an August 29, 2007 report: "ROCHESTER, Minn. (BP)--More than 570 disaster relief volunteers from the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention and eight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Richard Francis on Nov 28, 2005

In the middle of winter, we need Christmas, but in our spiritual winter, we need Jesus and all he brings to us.

Always Winter, Never Christmas Isaiah 64:1-9 Charlie Brown says that Christmas is at the top of a long hill, and I think that’s a pretty good description of how Christmas seems when you are young. I know it was that way with me. December 25 was the most highly-anticipated day of the year as far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Assumptions & Accusations Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 5, 2008

Jesus was misunderstood by His family and accused by the religious leaders. Jesus was willing to endure it all to bring about the assurance of forgiveness.

Assumptions & Accusations Mark 3:20-30 Mark 3:20-21 (HCSB) Then He went home, and the crowd gathered again so that they were not even able to eat. When His family heard this, they set out to restrain Him, because they said, “He’s out of His mind.” Misunderstood * The truth * Jesus had gone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authentic Spiritual Leadership

Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 24, 2009

Paul demonstrates authentic leadership that unifies the church and leads the church to fulfilling its purpose of bringing people into the kingdom of God.

Authentic Spiritual Leadership Rev. Sean Lester March 22, 2009 pm Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Introduction: a. The Corinthian church had been in a crisis. Divisions had arisen over who the pre-eminent leaders were. Some said Paul, others said Apollos. But, Paul reveals to us in this passage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are Judgements Inevitable? Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 5, 2010

Purpose of Judgement is not to condemn people or cut us off from God but to bring us back to lead us to restoration.

INTRO: Series on Truth – What is truth? Relativism – rejection of absolute truth – Truth is relative Sincerity – even if belief contradicts another is sincerity enough? ILLUSTRATION: Attack on spy base Three men have been found not guilty of breaking into and damaging the Waihopai spy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of The Puzzle

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

Some may think it a contradiction to talk of peace at Christmas. For many of us Christmas brings conflict rather than peace.

The Peace of the Puzzle John 14:27 27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Psalms 85:8 8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints but let them ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do It Now

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011

Never put off doing today what you could do tomorrow, who knows what tomorrow will bring.

DO IT NOW! (All my sermons use scripture found on www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) I have been meaning to talk to you about this subject, but I just keep putting it off. It is a subject that needs to be looked at from a scriptural perspective, but for some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Me 'living Water'

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 22, 2017

Jesus once again proves that he brings salvation to all people when he meets the Samaritan woman at the well

So he came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon. A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Confession: Facing The Truth About Yourself Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018

Confession... part of the process of acknowledging the Holy Spirit's work bringing us to repentance, Some Thoughts from "Keep On Believing"

In Jesus Holy Name October 21, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text I John 1:8-9 “Thinking the Things of God” Confession: Facing the Truth about Yourself Are you willing to face your past? The hardest truth you’ll ever face ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9, Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran