Sermons on Centered:

"No Christmas Card Is Big Enough"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2009

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Jesus’ birth announcement was proclaimed to humble shepherds whose status was only slightly higher than that of prostitutes and tax collectors! God is so different than we… God does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Mission Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 4, 2019

Our DNA determines many things about us; however, when we are a new creation in Christ, God gives us a new DNA!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we will begin a four-week series on the subject of our DNA in Christ. • SLIDE #2 • Collectively, as individuals, our Christ-centered DNA describes the center of who we are as a church, since the church is the individuals who come together in Christ. • Our mission, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wedding Ceremony For Danielle Spurgeon And Chris Kaufman

Contributed by Steve Greene on Apr 11, 2018

In a world where this is so much confusion on the subject of marriage, this biblically based ceremony includes a full transcript including vows, exchange of rings, and a meaningful sand ceremony.

On behalf of both the Spurgeon and the Kaufman families, I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for being here. I know that it means a great deal to Danielle and Chris to have you all here with them on this very special occasion. Most of us are familiar with the creation story found in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015

The world has a much different idea of how to love God.

Love of God 1 John 4:10-12 Introduction- 1 John 4:10-12 The greatest love ever shown to mankind is the love of God. The love the Father had in sending His Son Jesus Christ, and the Son of God sacrificially giving His life for our redemption. Between Christmas(birth) and His death on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Mary Was Inconvenienced Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Focusing on Matthew 1 and Luke 1, turning the question around to, "What did Mary know?" (Seedthoughts from: https://www.gotquestions.org/Mary-did-you-know.html)

HoHum: From the Pregnancy Resource Center: Tania couldn’t believe it was happening. They had been careful, but somehow she was pregnant. She called an abortion clinic and set an appointment. She said she knew people expected her to have an abortion because “I am young and not married.” Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:19-23, Isaiah 7:14, Daniel 7:13-14, Luke 1:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 2, 2007

This sermon covers four steps to serve God. 1. Develop a servant mentality. 2. Have a determination to serve. 3. Commit to following God. 4. Serve where you are.

Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God If I were to ask you this morning; “Give me the simplest definition of a Christian that you could think of? What would you say?” (What I am seeking is “A follower of Christ.”) A simple definition of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26, John 26:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Abram: The Altar Builder" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 24, 2005

How we can rebuild the altars in our life that have fallen into disrepair.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist May 29, 2005 Graduation Sunday Memorial Day Sunday “Abram: The Altar Builder” Genesis 12:7-9 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Old Testament people built altars to offer sacrifices, a ritual through which the Hebrew people offered the blood or flesh of an animal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:7-9

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Assurance - Evidence #9 Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 29, 2003

Continuing in our series on EVIDENCES that give you th ASSURANCE of salvation ... Access to the Throne Room of God in prayer gives assurance of salvation.

BLESSED ASSURANCE - Evidence #9 – “Our Prayer Life” – 1 John 3:19-24 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our SERIES on EVIDENCE that gives us the ASSURANCE of our salvation. So far, we have seen: EVIDENCE #1 – A TRUE Christian will desire a relationship with Jesus. EVIDENCE #2 – A TRUE Christian will ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Spirituality Of Hospitality Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

Hospitality was a Spiritual practice for the Celts, and should be for us too!

Celtic Spirituality of Hospitality Monday, June 16, 2008 Earthed Spirituality, God at the Pub Distinction between entertaining and hospitality, - entertaining people is showing off your house, and your cooking abilities to them, - Hospitality is opening your house to them. – welcoming people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: *other

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Self” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 17, 2009

If i am going to experiencing the happiness described by our Savior in the Beatitudes, I must put self in proper perspective.

As we have been looking at our Savior’s teaching here in the Beatitudes, we have made note of how Jesus lays out for us here a blueprint for how we might experience the true happiness that only God can give - a sense of contentment, peace, joy, and fulfillment that the world cannot give us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Continuing In Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

Tonight we look at yet another test, continuing in Christ. This seems to say the same thing that we talked about last time when we talked about letting the gospel remain in you. Isn’t that and continuing in Christ the same thing? Well, yes in a way, bu

A father was at the beach with his children when his four-year-old son ran up to him, grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore, where a seagull lay dead in the sand. “Daddy, what happened to him?” the son asked. “He died and went to Heaven,” the dad replied. The boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

He Is The Potter, We Are The Clay Jeremiah 18:1-6

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

Some times He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again

HE IS THE POTTER, WE ARE THE CLAY 7-5-08 Jeremiah 18:1-6 Today I want to talk just for a little while on the fact that God is the Potter and we are the clay, some times He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again. And I’m glad ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Jeremiah 18:6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin? Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 12, 2021

Does sin still matter? A USA Today article asked, “Is Sin Dead?” The Pope said the world is losing the notion of sin. We look at the nature of sin, the problems it brings, and the only real solution to it.

THE SUMMER OF SIN, PART 1 “WHAT IS SIN?” Jer. 2:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE ANSWER IS SIMPLER THAN YOU THINK 1. An engineer, a psychologist, and a theologian were hunting in the wilds of Northern Canada. They came across a isolated cabin, and decided to check it out. Inside was normal except ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:2-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrate The Heritage Of The Lord

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

During the time of marriage we have heard the Pastor of cay. Marriage is an institution and it is instituted by God alone. Birth of a child is to be celebrated, because it a gift of God alone.

Psalm : 127 Vs: 3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. During the time of marriage we have heard the Pastor of cay. Marriage is an institution and it is instituted by God alone. Birth of a child is to be celebrated, because it a gift of God alone. 1. When God ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Holy Spirit Steers Us Away From Inappropriate Cultural Leadership Models That Often Trouble The Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us to avoid compromising the truth of scripture with counterfeit models of church leadership.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us to avoid compromising the truth of scripture with counterfeit models of church leadership. Paul wrote, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational