Sermons on Centred:

Who Is In Your Inner Circle Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 3, 2023

We will be looking at why friendships matter, we will look at how Jesus modelled intentional relationships with us, and how to have christ-centred friendships.

We will be looking at why friendships matter, we will look at how Jesus modelled intentional relationships with us, and how to have christ-centred friendships. I want to ask you today, how many friends do you have? I want to point out this verse. Proverbs 17:17 FBV: A friend is someone you may or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17, Luke 5:1-11, Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

George Tankervil Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Nov 8, 2011

Tankervil was baptised with fire, and rose to life eternal. Tankervil was martyred on the 26th August 1555. There is a plaque in the centre of St. Albans in memorial of him. This is His story:

George Tankervil George Tankervil (also known as George Tankerfield) was born in the early 1500s in the city of York in England. Tankervil worked as a baker, but it was not for this occupation that he was made famous. During the reign of good King Edward 6th (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And… Read Scripture Like Jesus: 8 Rules Of Basic Bible Interpretation For The Christian Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 7, 2025

Jesus, the Son of God, the eternal Word made flesh, was also a Jewish rabbi. He read the Scriptures—not just as ink on parchment—but as the living Word of His Father, with reverence, understanding, and divine insight.

Go! And… Read Scripture Like Jesus: 8 Rules of Basic Bible Interpretation for the Christian INTRODUCTION: “Do You Read the Bible Like Jesus Did?” Let me begin with a question that might sound simple, but it’s deeply profound: How did Jesus read the Scriptures? Think about it: Jesus, the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:160, Hebrews 1:1-2, Nehemiah 8:8, John 5:39, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, James 1:22, John 16:13-14, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:5, John 3:16, Luke 24:27, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

the light of the gospel impacted on Saul in a way that would lead in the end to the gospel being proclaimed all the way to Rome, to the centre of the Roman Empire, in fact in the Emperor’s palace itself.

It’s interesting to notice, as we read through these chapters of Acts, from 7 to 10, how there’s a theme of blindness and sight, so reminiscent of the words of Jesus at the end of John 9. [In fact let’s listen to them now.] First Stephen retells the story of the Jewish people and the members of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Haggai - Establishing Priorities Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 18, 2013

Haggai awakens the people from their complacency. Establish the priorities and make God the centre of their lives. Recognise the source of their blessings and trust God their Giver. Restore to God His due glory.

Haggai is the 2nd shortest book in the OT, after Obadiah (last Sunday). • We are down to the last 3 books of the Minor Prophets and also the last 3 chronologically – Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. • Haggai and Zechariah spoke to the Israelites after their return from captivity, challenging the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Key To Happiness And Eternal Life

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 12, 2015

Our attitude as children of God must centre on a life that is lived in him. In return for his sacrifice we need to make good use of the opportunities Christ sends our way.

The scene in Mark 8:27-38 is the climax of the first half of Mark’s Gospel. This first half focuses on miracles and gradually reveals Jesus as the Messiah. The second half explains the nature of that Messiahship and has far more teaching and far fewer miracles. Caesarea Philippi was located ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

What Are People Buying And Selling In The Church?

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 27, 2024

How do we translate this verse in this present generation. The church became a business centre when Jesus entered it. There were many people involved in buying and selling in the church.

So they came to Jerusalem. Then Jesus went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. Mark 11:15 How do we translate this verse in this present generation. The church became ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15

All Your Heart Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2021

Our heart is the “vital centre” of our being – everything flows from our heart. In order to love God with “all our heart” we need to allow the Gospel to cut to our heart and bring our naturally deceitful heart into alignment with the heart of God.

Message Mark 12:30 All Your Heart Over the next five weeks the sermons are going to focus on two verses of Scripture. Mark 12:30-31 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” 31 The second is this: “Love your neighbour ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, Matthew 22:37-38, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Baptist

Jenga, Game Of Thrones And Weird Stuff

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 21, 2015

a sermon preached at the first night mass at the 2015 On Fire Mission conference, an Anglo-Catholic Charismatic conference, whose overall theme in 2015 was "Crossing Boundaries: Christ Centred Ministry on the edge"

This year On Fire was over booked. You have been exclusively privileged to be here when other people got turned away. Exclusive [say slowly and excitedly] Sounds positive doesn’t it. But listen to the word carefully. Exclusive - I feel part of the in crowd because you are ex-cluded, because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us - Part 13 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Apr 28, 2008

This message looks at the Sign Gifts of Tongues and Prophecy - giving an overview of Acts 2:3-8 and 1 Co. 14. Acknowledgement - Dr. Henry Schorr - Centre St. Church Calgary AM

What We Believe Series o How the Holy Spirit Gifts Us – Part 13 Read 1st Co. 12:4-11; Acts 2:3-8 April 27, 2008 Message o I don’t know about you but I think a $1,000 is quite a bit to pay for a parking spot. That’s what a lady paid for a parking meter in South Africa. She reached into her purse ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:3-8

Christ Revealed…in Us And To The World

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 24, 2013

'Christ revealed, in us and to the world' serving as the mission statement of Redemption Centre Church, expresses the desire for a revelation of the Christ to us, in us and through us to the world so as to bring glory to His name!

But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 7, 2025

This sermon centres on a life-transforming truth: Go! and turn your eyes upon Jesus.In a world full of distractions, doubts, and difficulties, the key to hope and victory is to fix our gaze on Christ.

Go! And Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Introduction Today, our message centres on a life-transforming truth: Go! and turn your eyes upon Jesus. In a world full of distractions, doubts, and difficulties, the key to hope and victory is to fix our gaze on Christ. Hebrews 12:2 (NLT): exhorts us: “We do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Matthew 11:28-30, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 119:105, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 10, 2007

To make peace is not to compromise or avoid confrontation. Abraham set us a good example. We must have the desire to make peace, treasure the relationship, be generous in heart and avoid a self-centred view of things.

JOHN PIPER says the cry of the beatitudes is this: “Get a new heart!” • They are not good suggestions, but what every Christian ought to be. • The beatitudes counter the false understanding that a person can be saved without being changed. Or: that a person can inherit eternal life even if his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fasting For Lent

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 24, 2015

In response to the temptation to throw himself into the rat race called material satisfaction, Jesus finds a calm centre, an anchor in the word of God. That centered faith will enable him to deal with all the other temptations to come.

There once was a little boy named Bobby, who desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a new 10-speed bike. Each night he asked God to help him save his money. Kneeling beside his bed, he prayed, “Dear Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Being God's Adopted Children.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 7, 2017

A short message at a Child development Centre and Remand Home, short because the message is to be translated to Sinhala (one of the local languages) and because in many cases those hearing the message have short attention spans.

Being God’s Adopted Children Morning my name is Andrew. You may have seen me around here looking at work that has been done when the men have been in painting or fixing the bathrooms. I became a Christian when I was the same age as some of you sixteen I am now 53 years old, still a young ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-10, John 10:10

Denomination: Salvation Army