Sermons on Centered:

The Church Is Not Your Gas Station

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

It’s about God not about us. It’s about recognizing God as Supreme, Holy, all Powerful and the source of our Salvation. That is the attitude we are to bring into this sanctuary on Sunday morning not what do you have for me today God.

The Church is not your Gas Station Psalm 96 Matthew 22:15-22 Identifying what church means to a person can include all kinds of perspectives. You might hear things like, “a church is a community of believers.” Or you might hear “a church exists to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 20:2-6, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Relationship Triad--Love God, Neighbor, Self

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 12, 2018

If the order is mixed up, problems happen

31B In our First Reading and Gospel text today, Moses and Jesus are both effectively asked for their respective elevator pitches: “Tell me everything I need to know what you believe and teach in two minutes or less.” Jesus was asked what was the number 1 commandment and he names it as one-in-three ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Deuteronomy 6:2-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Patriarchs The Joys And Pains Of The Journey Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016

The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016 The overarching story of Genesis is the promise of a Deliverer whose mission will be to bless the nations by rescuing them from their sinfulness. This comes into focus when God chose Abraham to be the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intro To 1 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015

This series is configured for a short 15 minute study or message. We will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians.

Tonight begins a walk-through of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. For the next year or so we will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians. But before we get into this study, we need to know a little background ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion Who Is The Lamb Is Worthy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015

The Throne and The Lamb, part 7 Revelation 5:1-14

The Throne and The Lamb, part 7 The Lion Who is the Lamb is Worthy Revelation 5:1-14 November 23, 2014 We are in the middle of a series on Revelation chapters four and five, “The Throne & The Lamb.” We finished chapter four and started chapter five last week. If you remember I have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

The Destruction of two Babylons.

“A Tale Of Two Cities” Between the 16th & 19th chapters of Revelation we are given a destruction of two cities, each called Babylon. One is a religious system and the other is an economic metropolis. Last week in n the 17th chapter of Revelation we saw the religious influence ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Iraq In Prophecy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2008

The historical background and evidences of Iraq in prophecy.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Iraq is the second most mentioned nation in the Bible after Israel. (Mesopotamia, Babylon, Assyria, Nineveh, Chaldees, etc.). 2. The name Iraq is a recent name and Baghdad is a modern city. B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1. The Garden of Eden was in Iraq ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Unclaimed

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

Jesus has claimed the souls of the saved as his own.

Thank you Rev. Myron Smith The Unclaimed Deut 6:1-11 Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: 2 That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting The Stage Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

In order to understand Paul’s correspondence we need to comprehend the setting

An Introduction to the Study On I & II Corinthians The letters of I & II Corinthians provide great insight for the modern day church. Down through my years of ministry I have preached from these two books on several occasions. At times I have done a series of sermons. Other times I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 13, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 24

September 12, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 50:4-9a; Mark 8:27-38 Follow the Leader Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Vacations often involve long road trips. Those journeys can be filled with road games ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Babylon- The Woman On The Beast Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022

This is the 11th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#11] BABYLON- THE WOMAN ON THE BEAST Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our study of Babylon. The city is the 2nd on the list of most mentions. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. It means “the gate of god(s). Over the last few weeks, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1, Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Boldly Tell Your Testimony

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

What will it take to Refresh your Vision for God?

“Boldly Tell Your Testimony” 2 Timothy 1:8 Intro: What will it take to Refresh your Vision for God? Letter from Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus--- commanded of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace Timothy Charged to Oppose ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preeminence Of Christ Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

That Jesus in all things may have the preeminence.

A. INTRODUCTION/REVIEW KEY WORD: Preeminence. “That in all things He might have the preeminence” (Col. 1:18) THEME: The position privilege and power of the believer. PURPOSE: To deal with false doctrines of angel worship, asceticism, Hebrew legalism, and attraction to philosophy. B. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning Against Conflict

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 28, 2025

Why would Jesus tell us He came to cause conflict? It is actually a warning.

A Warning Against Conflict Luke 12:49-53 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 49 “I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 “But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished! 51 “Do you think that I came to provide peace on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: United Methodist

Recover Your Lost Moral Values

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Jan 26, 2015

In our life moral values are important. Many have misplaced or lost their priceless ethics along the way and need to go back and recover them.

Sermon Beloved, I want you to meditate with me this morning on the words: recovering lost Moral values. Recovering lost Moral values. I’m sure that most of you would agree with me in making this affirmation that in this life if God allows you to wake up- before you go to bed, there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Other