Sermons on Center:

He Who Endured Hostility Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2011

Jesus Christ is so much at the center of everything that we can sometimes learn more about him from the Old Testament than we can the New!

He Who Endured Hostility (Isaiah 50:4-11 with Hebrews 12:1-3) 1. Who we are is either a great blessing or a great curse. "You can be pleased with nothing when you are not pleased with yourself." Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. 2. When I have to deal with grouchy, negative people, I console myself as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Story Never Heard Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 21, 2011

God wants to be the center of our lives by faith because He wants our hearts, our minds, and our souls. So Paul wrote about faith.

“Between the Lines: The Greatest Story Never Heard” 1 Chron. 16:23-29 & 34-36; Romans 10:1-17 The opening of one of the Superman movies, shows Clark Kent, as a young man, on his way home from school. His friends are all riding in a convertible but since there was not enough room for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Here I Am To Worship

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 1, 2009

A message reminding the congregation of what the definition and purpose of true worship is; and what the benefits are to those who keep the many forms of worship in the center of their hearts and focus.

Today’s message title is, "Here I Am To Worship." I love that song! In these short lyrics, we find the true heart of worship. ‘Here I am to worship; Here I am to bow down; Here I am to say that You’re my God!’ The first thing I want you to do this morning is lift both your feet off the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-9

Denomination: *other

Characteristics Of A Godly Family

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2015

To show that we have been established by GOD as a family and we acknowledged GOD as the Center of our family and the characteristics are discussed in details from an SM (secret message)

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a godly family? Yes. It's established by GOD. Ephesians 3:15 For Whom every family in heaven and on earth is named [that Father from Whom all fatherhood takes its title and derives its name]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How High Is The Bar?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 7, 2015

He wants us to awake with great expectations every morning, with Him right smack dab in the center of them... Not only meeting..but exceeding those expectations!

How High Is The Bar? Ephesians 2:4–-7, NKJ “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. The message series reflects on the candles of the Advent wreath. The message concerns the Christ candle at the center of the Advent wreath.

All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Jesus John 1:1 – 14 For our guests, we’ve been talking about all the pretty lights of Christmas here at FUMC, Monroe for the past four weeks. We’ve talked about the lights of Christmas, their origins and meanings, and we’ve lighted a light on the Advent ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Thanking God For Eucharist/Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2018

3rd in a series of sermons on Thankfulness - Thanksgiving. This sermon centers on being thankful for God's Gift of Eucharist and what it means to share this gift with God and with one another.

Scripture: Mark 14:22 - 26; 1 Corinthians 11:23 - 26 Theme: Thanksgiving - For Eucharist Proposition: 3rd in a series of sermons on Thankfulness - Thanksgiving. This sermon centers on being thankful for God's Gift of Eucharist and what it means to share this gift with God and with one another. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Tabernacle Part 9 Table Of Shewbread Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 25, 2017

Beware of the fellowship that resorts to worldly means and amusements. The Living Word and written Word are the center of all fellowship for the priests of this dispensation. Learn the lessons from the Table of Shewbread.

THE TABLE OF SHEWBREAD (Exodus 25:23-30; 37:10-16; Leviticus 24:5-9) The table of shewbread stood on the north side of the holy place A table always speaks of fellowship One day, on the plains of Mamre, Abraham invited three strangers into his home and gave them a meal at his table. Because ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 24:5-9, Exodus 37:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconnecting God And America

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 30, 2021

I have a firm conviction that many times in America's history God was at the center. We need God in America again, especially in these chaotic times.

Reconnecting God-N-America The mission of GNA is to: Reconnect God and America by telling His story in our History. That involves three parts: 1. God in the Bible 2. God in American History 3. God in Current Events Our Founders established our country in the light of the tyranny of England. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Radical Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Jesus was the most radical personality whoever walked this planet, and He made the most radical claims, and did the most radical things, and at the center of it all is the radical resurrection.

What is the most radical thing that could happen to you after you die? Death is not the last chapter in the biography of anyone. Things have a way of happening even after you are dead. Pastor Leland Botjen of Spokane, Washington almost left the ministry after his first funeral. The family of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

The Person, Purpose, Penman, And Promise Of The Book Of Revelation (1:1-3)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2023

This message centers on the best method of interpreting Revelation, and how it presents to us the things that have been seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.

The book of Revelation has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented by many people. This last book of the Bible has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading, studying, and preaching from it somehow tends to lead to confusion. As I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 18:1-8, Philippians 2:5-11, Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

One Key For Success In 2024

Contributed by Edwin Richiez on Feb 23, 2024

This message encourages audience to keep God’s word at the center of their lives in 2024 or any year. Sermon is suited for first Sunday of the year or last Sunday of the year.

Title: One Key to Success for 2024 Text: Joshua 1:8 Doctrine / Teaching: Response: For hearers to be encouraged to keep God’s word at the center of their lives in 2024 I. INTRODUCTION: Probably by now you have heard of the key to weight loss in 2024, the latest and greatest discovery that will ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Before And After PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize the importance of reflecting on our past, turning back to Jesus, and living in a Christ-centered community as we embrace the new things God is doing in our lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the beautiful and powerful words of the prophet Isaiah, focusing specifically on Isaiah 43:16-21. Our sermon will explore the importance of remembering the past and the mighty acts of God, becoming on fire for Jesus, and living in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Topics: Becoming, New

Fault Lines Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity within the church community, centered around the love for Christ and each other, and the need to recognize and treat each other as God's masterpieces.

Good morning church. It is great to have you with us today as we continue in our teaching series, One. Through this series, we're looking at what it means to become a community of one… a community united around Jesus. As a brief recap: WEEK 1: You are a masterpiece. Act like it. If we're going to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Unity, Community, Masterpiece Identity

Sermon Series: One

The Moral Compass

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Oct 4, 2014

What it takes to find the Moral Compass in our world in the only place that it can be truly found!

INTRODUCTION: How would you like to have the NFL as your moral compass? Last week, we were hammered by reports about Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson and how the NFL was responding (or not responding) to the allegations of abuse. Tabloids, Social Media, and ESPN have been overloaded with their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ