Sermons on Captivating:

Two Covenants Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

Gal. 4:21-5:1 is a great use of an analogy by Paul to show the difference between the Mosiac Covenant and the Covenant brought by Jesus Christ.

Two Covenants Gal. 4:21-5:1 Introduction In this text Paul continues to contrast grace and law, faith and works. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit he employs an Old Testament story as an analogy, which serves not so much as an argument as an illustration. Paul here doesn’t give us a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Level Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2010

For the follower of Jesus, stewardship is the managing of the property of our Lord and Savior. This goes far beyond “stuff” and applies to our very lives – for the Scripture says that we were “bought with a price” (1 Cor 6:20;7:23). This message looks

NUTS AND BOLTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP THE LEVEL OF STEWARDSHIP 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (NIV) 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Invitation To Abundant Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 17, 2011

Understanding that the power of God has to be working in our lives. That we must accept the invitation God has to live a more abundant and fulfilling life.

Invitation to abundant life Isaiah chapter 55:1-11 Introduction- (Some ideas taken from fellow coleagues of Sermoncentral) Isaiah 55:1-11 Most invitations are restrictive. Weddings are family and close ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Living The Complex, Stressful Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 19, 2009

Jacob lived a stressful life, and so do many of us. Yet we can escape some of the pressures of stress by following the Lord.

Living The Complex, Stressful Life (Genesis 29:31-31:16) 1. One of the stranger creatures in our world is a Tarsier. 2. You can see how weird it looks (Show photo, retrieve from the internet). “The Tarsier is one of the smallest primates and lives in the forests of Borneo and Sumatra and the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jeremiah Plants A Message Of Hope

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 5, 2008

Pentecost 23(B) - Jeremiah plants a message of hope. I. Only God can grow this hope. II. Only God’s hope can grow this joy.

JEREMIAH PLANTS A MESSAGE OF HOPE (Outline) October 19,2008 - PENTECOST 23 - Jeremiah 31:7-9 INTRO: God called Jeremiah as his prophet for his people. Jeremiah served during the reigns of the last kings of Judah. You may recall that the kings of Judah were very bad kings. These kings were more ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Broken For You

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 10, 2008

A message about the Lord’s Supper; what it means and why we observe it.

Dakota Community Church November 9, 2008 Broken for You Communion Sunday Again – What’s it really all about? A preacher’s son was a little concerned when his father didn’t come home by the time he usually did, and the boy asked his mother, “Is Dad going around visiting all the sick people?” His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Breaking Free From The Small

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Breaking out from all that keeps us small

Breaking free from the Small Reading: 2 Kings 6:1-23 When ever you have two people watching the same event, when you come to hear the reports, the basic facts will in all probability be the same, yet the accounts of it will often vary. You only have to look at the reports in the papers of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fruitless Trees

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008

The Lord is patient toward us but still expects repentance. Throughout the years He has shown exceptional patience but one day that patience will run out, and where will you be?

FRUIITLESS TREES The Need for Repentance Text: Luke 13:1-9 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7 INTRODUCTION: 1. Fruit trees are nice to have. 2. They give us beautiful blossoms, nice shade, and most of all delicious fruit to eat. 3. When a tree no longer produces the fruit desired, it is no longer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering What Is Worth My Worship Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008

Building strong families based on lessons from the 10 commandments

Matthew 19:16-21 And behold, one came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?" [17] And He said to him, "Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments." [18] He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Harvest Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 14, 2008

How could this be? A river of blood 4’ deep for 200 miles? Because you reap WHAT you sow, you reap LATER than you sow, & you reap MORE than you sow. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Last Harvest Rev. 14:9-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LastHarvest.html v. 9-13 These are among the most graphic of verses in the Bible about life after death. The Lamb who came as a sheep to the slaughter is coming back as the Lion of the tribe of Judah. …let’s have a preview of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Liberator

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 6, 2007

Oh, that we would never let our Christianity become nothing more than a set of rituals and laws! Christ has set us free from sin not to enslave us to a new set of laws! If we are to live free from sin we have to allow our hearts to be filled with the grac

Christ the Liberator, John 8:31-36 Introduction You and I – we – are born into this lives wearing slaves shackles. They aren’t visible. We can’t see them because they are the shackles of sin. The Bible teaches us that all of us have received a sinful nature from our parents. Our parents ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian Church

Experiencing The Kfc - #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 7, 2007

Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

The Kingdom Focused Church Experiencing the Kingdom Focused Church Matthew 6:24-33 * Please take your Bible and turn to Matthew 6. We will read verses 24-33. * Jesus is beginning His earthly ministry with a foundational message which we have called the “Sermon on the Mount”. He has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Its Due Season

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

What happens when it is due season with the Lord.

Title: In Due Season Theme: God’s Word to His church that it is time to reap what we have been sowing. Text: Galatians 6:6-9 Galatians 6:6 NKJV Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches. 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Battlefield Of The Mind

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Show how the battefield of Satan is many times in the mind of the Christian. Also how to overcome this

The Battlefield of the Mind Theme: To show that to have a victorious Christian life one must have control over the mind. Text: Introduction ¶ Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: But I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Rejoice In The Lord's Promises

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 19, 2007

Advent 3(B) - Rejoice in the Lord’s promises of freedom and gladness.

REJOICE IN THE LORD’S PROMISES (Outline) December 16, 2007 - ADVENT 3 - Isaiah 61:1-3 INTRO: At different times and in different places the Lord finds it necessary to give believers certain directives for their lives. This is necessary because as believers we do not always do what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran