Sermons on C Epiphany 2:

Disciplines For Discipleship Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 16, 2009

Looks at Paul’s closing to the first letter to the Thessalonians

Disciplines of Discipleship 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 Be Joyful Be Prayerful Be thankful Fan into Flame the zeal of the Spirit Heed the Word of God Test the Truthfulness of Teaching Focus on that which is Good Avoid that which is Evil Slide Introduction Knowing God’s will. It is something that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

The gospel transmitted to us is the most significant message ever given to man. It’s ability to transform the lives of those who by faith accept it as true and live in its truth cannot be overstated.

The Significance of the Gospel Colossians 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", Pastor Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley. Some of you might recognize the name Thomas Huxley as a man who promoted Darwinism and Humanism ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Influye Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 30, 2009

Dios te ha colocado estratégicamente para que influyas en pro del Reino.

Influye La serie de sermones de este mes se ha llamado “Actívate” porque hemos estado hablando de 5 maneras que podemos practicar para activar nuestra fe. Hemos usado el acróstico ADAMI para recordarlas con facilidad. A estas alturas seguramente ya las pueden repetir: Adorar, Diezmar, Aprender, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Self Control" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Not only does self-control mean saying no to yourself, it also means doing what has to be done.

Tomorrow is Labour day. Interesting isn’t it that Labour Day is a celebration of work yet we get the day off. Wouldn’t it make more sense for us to go work for free to celebrate the fact that we get to work? Anyway I’m not going to talk about Labour Day today, we’ll touch on work more next week, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Up Close God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

God is close to each one of us, but not as close as He wants to be. The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing.

The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For The Sake Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 28, 2009

Philippians 1:12-18. God uses Paul’s unusual circumstances to advance the gospel despite opposition.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:12-18 INTRODUCTION - I have a general dislike for clichés. There’s just something about them that makes me cringe. Not all clichés, however. I suppose I could be more specific by saying that I dislike those clichés that over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Ya Gonna Call? Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009

Life offers many answers, but only one Answer. Hosea calls God’s people out for their lack of faithfulness to God’s Answer, and by implication, challenges us to faithfulness.

If you’re a fan of comedy movies like I am, the title of today’s sermon will ring a bell. The theme song of “Ghostbusters” went something like, “When there’s something weird in your neighborhood, who ya’ gonna’ call? Ghostbusters!” There was something about the idea of a S.W.A.T. team ready to deal ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:11-16

Denomination: *other

Overrun Or Overwatch Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009

When Israel went "over the line," God had to pull back his protective "overwatch." We need to be certain that we are depending upon God instead of other answers.

Students of military tactics will have recognized the two terms in my title for today’s sermon. The first refers to a superior force finding a weak point in the enemy’s defenses and rolling right over and through the enemy without having to stop for a pitched engagement. The aggressor defeats the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:1-14

Denomination: *other

Under Arrest Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

Paul goes to Jerusalem and is arrested; is he doing the will of God?

“Under Arrest” Acts 21:17-36 July 13, 2008 Could Paul have been wrong? Certainly, as I’ve repeated, he was a man, a man of flesh-and-blood, and he was not above sin! There are two points in today’s passage at which different commentators believe that Paul made an error. There ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Invisible Hand Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

The "invisible hand" of a sovereign God guides Paul (and us!).

“The Invisible Hand” Acts 22:22-23:11 July 27, 2008 From Wikipedia: “The invisible hand is a metaphor coined by the economist Adam Smith. In The Wealth of Nations and other writings, Smith demonstrated that, in a free market, an individual pursuing his own self-interest tends to also ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Moving Out In Unity Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 7, 2009

The final part in a 5 part series on giving God room to work.

WHEN WE MOVE OUT, GOD MOVES IN PART 5 Moving Out in Unity ( All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) As we wrap up this series of sermons, please turn with me to Ephesians 4 and we will be looking at many scriptures from this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Risen Savior

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 9, 2009

An Easter morning message concentrating on the empty tomb and what it means to Christians today.

What makes a good sermon? It is one that will take you to the valley of sinful despair, and then transports you to the top of the hill in praise! It will make you drop to your knees in sorrowful repentance, and then bring you up to jumping with joy! It is one that makes you cry over the sin in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4-8

Denomination: *other

"Happy After Persecution" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 19, 2006

Sermon 7 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Your Bible – The Book Of Possibilities

Contributed by James May on May 21, 2006

The Bible contains God’s promises that all things are possible to those who will believe. How much do we miss because we don’t believe it’s possible?

Your Bible – The Book of Possibilities By Pastor Jim May Last night I sat for a little while to watch a movie called “Last Holiday”. I was struck by the dreams of the star of the picture that had lived her entire life, as she described it, “in a box”. All of her life had been spent much like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 24, 2006

Just as God tested Abraham by calling him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, God also calls us to give up, to sacrifice, to trust even when tested.

“A Test of Faith” Genesis 22: 1 –19; Hebrews 11: 8 – 12, 17 – 20 Introduction: Testing 1, 2, 3 Tell the story of the student who took an hour extra to complete an exam and the professor who waited for him only to tell him that he was going to fail because he took the extra time. Does anyone here ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist