Sermons on Central:

Death And Resurrection Of Lazarus

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 2, 2015

The resurrection of Christ from the grave is central to the message of Easter. But this Easter we’re going to back track in the life of Christ and focus on someone else that Jesus resurrected before His own death and resurrection.

John 11:1–46 The Death and Resurrection of Lazarus 1. Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2. It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. 3. So the sisters ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Transformative Power, Authority, And Responsibilities Of The Holy Spirit. Series

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 21, 2025

The Holy Spirit, in Christian theology, is considered the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside God the Father and God the Son (Jesus Christ). The transformative power, authority, and responsibilities of the Holy Spirit are central to Christian belief and practice.

1. Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit's transformative power is evident throughout Scripture, both in individual lives and in the broader community of believers. Regeneration and New Birth Biblical Illustration: In John 3, Jesus explains to Nicodemus that one must be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Acts 2:4, John 16:8, Acts 4:32, Genesis 1:2, 2 Peter 1:21, Acts 5:3, Acts 13:2, John 14:16-17, John 14:26, Ephesians 1:13, Romans 8:26, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope In God! - 1 Peter 1:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 29, 2024

Hope is when you turn your attention from some small bad news to some big good news. It is central to the Christian life and it is a Christian duty (with grace comes responsibility). But it is hard to do.

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13

It's Finished

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 28, 2025

God does not start anything He does not finished. This in an adaption of a sermon I preached years ago entitled "Finished" (It's can also be located in Sermon Central".

It’s Finished Romans 9:25-28 Intro. Romans 9:28 “For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.” - God finishes what he starts - He never starts anything that He does not finish. - I do, I start projects ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:28, Genesis 2:1, Psalm 119:89, John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021

Since doing God's will, obeying Him, is central to His blessing, how do we find God's will. Ruth 3 and 4 provide some concrete answers.

How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:16-17, Ruth 3:10-18, Ruth 4:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 23, 2023

The Apostle Paul penned these words that are considered the central thought of Christianity. At one time he dedicated his life to stamping out Christianity. On his way to Damascus the power of God changed his life forever.

When I was a teenager, I was first an agnostic and then I became an atheist. Of all places I was in a church when I made the transition to an atheist. It was my conclusion that the worship around me was not real and all of life could be explained by natural science. I even felt sorry for people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 1- Go And Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 21, 2024

This series is a sequel to the series of devotions that were shared with me by spiritual friend Michael Collins and is also found on Sermon Central entitled “The Church Called Jonah.” I hope that these sermons will encourage the church at large.

This is a series that I will be sharing based on the life of Jonah, and the lessons that the church can learn through this book. These messages are the sequel to the series of devotions that were shared with me by spiritual friend Michael Collins and is also found on Sermon Central entitled “The ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2, Matthew 28:19-20, Psalm 15:1, Psalm 15:4, James 3:2, 1 Corinthians 11:1, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Mark 12:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Unchangeableness Of God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 23, 2021

In this Sunday's message, we'll be looking at “The Unchangeableness of God” from the book of Malachi. This is Malachi’s central theme as He looks at six major areas of God’s unchangeableness.

The Unchangeableness of God The Book of Malachi Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6jVAbGXhsk When we think about the topic of change, the one thing that stands out above all the rest is the fact that everything changes, which is the only thing that is unchangeable in this world. Change is a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, Ephesians 3:11, Jeremiah 31:3, Jeremiah 31:31-32, Lamentations 3:22-23, Malachi 1:2-3, Malachi 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Trusting God’s Promises - Psalm 63:7 Pt.13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 13, 2025

The joy of praise comes from hope in God’s promises. God made His promises the central core of living the Christian life so He would get all the glory from our success.

Review If you want to love God more, begin with resolve – resolve to prefer Him above everything else. Then work on your appetite – convert all the thirst of your soul to thirst for God. Then do all you can to satisfy those desires. Seek God. Follow hard after Him so you can feast upon Him. And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:7

Decisions That Shape Your Life SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Choice is a gift from God, beginning with His decision to place the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden. This gift was passed on to mankind, and the choices we make daily shape our future. God's gift of choice is a central theme in our lives, and understanding this can lead to a more fulfilling future.

The topic of today's sermon is "Choice." Choice is something that originates from God. God made the choice to place the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the center of the garden, ensuring that Adam and Eve couldn't miss it. And God passed on this gift of choice to humanity. The choices we make ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9

Topics: Choices, Life Decisions

David & Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 30, 2003

Here we discover, once again, the two central elements in the way God deals with his people. Here we find God’s justice and mercy going hand in hand as he deals with a failed leader.

Someone asked me the other day, "Why do we have to have all these stories from the Old Testament. They’re so gruesome!" Well, the reason we have to hear these stories is because they’ve been put here to tell us about God. You see, these aren’t just stories about David, or Saul, or Samuel. They’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Using Power Evangelism In Cross - cultural Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Cross-cultural communicators, in the past, have sadly neglected the issue of spiritual-power thinking that the use of reasonable Christianity is the best way to produce change. However, in most non-western societies, the issue of power is central to most

USING POWER EVANGELISM IN CROSS -CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration;About 40 percent of Americans characterize the nation’s moral values as "poor" and 41 percent say the state of moral values is "only fair." Only 18 percent rank the situation as "good" or "excellent." Weekly church attendees had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harry Potter Or The Stone?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 26, 2002

This outline is based on a sermon by Sermon Central Contributor William Groover on Harry Potter. I have added video clip suggestions and presented the message in more of a "life-changing" format, with Biblical passages to reinforce each point.

Harry Potter or the Stone? (Don’t Be a Muggle!) [Expanded powerpoint available based on this outline: don_hawks@hotmail.com] Welcome to the living Stone, the source of life. The workmen took one look and threw it out; God set it in the place of honor. Present yourselves as building stones for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Methodist

Constant Prayer

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 27, 2006

Let’s look at four reasons why we can rest in the power of Constant Prayer. Adapted in part from "The Power of Prayer" – Sermon Central By Rich Dunbar. <Power Point available upon request.>

CONSTANT PRAYER The Power of Prayer – Sermon Central By Rich Dunbar – 09.24.06 Intro and Illustration: There’s a supposedly true story of a Welsh woman who lived in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble and expense to have electrical power installed in her home. However, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Blessed Hope

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 17, 2005

A sermon telling us of the hope we have in the Lord Jesus; to not despair or give up, but to persevere and keep our focus on the hope of Him. (Another sermon I did from one I found on Sermon Central.)

There have been many prestigious people throughout the years who have been atheists, but have come to the Lord and ended up saying and doing great things that helped others see Jesus more clearly. Malcolm Muggeridge was a British journalist who was an atheist. He was so good, that he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: *other