Sermons on Centurions Servant:

Servant Of God Who Is Aware Of His Portion & Position

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025

Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personalit

SERVANT OF GOD WHO IS AWARE OF HIS PORTION & POSITION By Rev. Saumiman Saud* Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personality. Those who know themselves are like "rice ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3, John 21:7, Acts 2:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As Aliens In A Hostile World Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

THIS IS THE THIRD SERMON IN THE SERIES

LIVING AS ALIENS IN A HOSTILE WORLD PSALM 119:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. Some commentators believe an unnamed author wrote this Psalm during the period of the Babylonian captivity because he writer calls himself a “sojourner” or “stranger.” However, David also lived in exile when his son Absalom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter: The Primary Disciple Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

God chooses His leaders by His sovereignty, but leadership emerges as a person grows in faith and develops his gifts to serve God.

A. PETER’S NEW NAME … NEW CHALLENGE … NEW OPPORTUNITY 1. A new name. His original name was Simon (John 1:42), a modification of Simeon “to listen.” Could Peter ever have listened? When Peter was brought by Andrew (constrained to come) to Jesus (John 1:42), Jesus changed his name to Cephas which ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42, Mark 1:16-20, Matthew 10:2, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Sacrifice Look Like? Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 17, 2024

Greeting ‌Something new in God’s Word? ‌Familiar passage with new eyes? ‌I know I did. ‌My prayer for you

WHAT DOES SACRIFICE LOOK LIKE? (Servants and Sacrifice) Part 2 of 2 part series INTRO Greeting Something new in God’s Word? Familiar passage with new eyes? I know I did. My prayer for you BODY A few years ago, Lisa told me that we each needed to make sacrifices in order for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Hebrews 10:1-18

Who Am I And What Can God Have Me Do For Him?

Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 22, 2024

A message to allow us to unlock our control of life and serve Him in our daily living.

Sermon: "Who Am I and What Can God Have Me Do?" Opening Declaration Let's begin by holding up our Bibles and declaring together: "This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Used Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 21, 2025

I wonder how many have a testimony of a time when the Lord said “Go” and you did as directed?

“Used Of The Lord” Acts 9:32-43 I wonder how many have a testimony of a time when the Lord said “Go” and you did as directed? I have been amazed at the times the Lord has directed in my life, a trip or even a visit the Lord directed, and I had no idea what the purpose was until we arrived and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores Elijah's unwavering faith, challenging us to confront idolatry, serve God steadfastly, and aspire to a character rooted in total devotion to God.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family, united under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on a story that is as timeless as it is powerful. It is a story that speaks to the strength of faith, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36

Topics: Elijah, Servant, God

Witnessed Signs Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 1, 2013

At the moment of the Messiah’s death, God provided three miraculous signs. Matthew alone records all the supernatural events that accompany Jesus’ death. He aslo tells us of some of the people who witness the event & how some of them were affected.

MATTHEW 27: [50] 51-56 WITNESSED SIGNS After Jesus dies the oppressive darkness over the earth is lifted. Everyone knew something significant had happened. The substitutionary death of Jesus brings light (salvation) to a world lost in sin and darkness, that is, to all those who accept Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Change (The Criminal And The Soldier) Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011

#5 and last in series, about changes that Jesus makes in people.

Luke 23:32-49 – Were You There? #5 – Choosing Change (The Criminal and the Centurion) Today we are wrapping up our series on Were You There? I hope that we have been able to see ourselves, good or bad, in the lives of those who witnessed the cross of Christ. Maybe we saw ourselves as religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: Baptist

A Cure For The Cancer Of Prejudice Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 28, 2005

This sermon uses Peters vision to examine a cure for prejudice.

(powerpoint with subpoints to the three main points is available upon request) Today’s culture seems to be more attuned to issues of prejudice than perhaps any other time in our history. However; simply being aware of something does not readily present a remedy. Prejudice is very much like a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Marvelous Faith

Contributed by James A. Kirkland on Apr 19, 2016

Jesus marveled at the faith of the centurion. In the passage we see 4 characteristics of a marvelous faith.

Introduction • Last week we looked at the compassion a Christian ought to have. • Jesus showed it to us in the life of a Samaritan. • Today, in looking at a faith that caused Jesus to marvel, it is not in a Jewish preacher, or teacher. It is not in one of his disciples. It is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ye Also Therefore Ready Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 24&25

BE YE ALSO THEREFORE READY Matthew 24 v. 42 - ch 25 v. 13 watching - Here we are told to :- watch, to wait and watch, and to work, wait, and watch 1. The purpose for watchfulness v. 42 "for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come" 2. The protection of watchfulness v. 43 i.e. to keep your ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Nelson Mandela: Well Done, Good And Faithful Servant

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 14, 2015

Nelson Mandela chose to persevere in his life’s mission regardless of the cost and hardship, just like Christians everywhere are to persevere in their mission from God regardless of the cost and hardship.

Before I deliver my homily this morning, I’d like to say a few words about the passing of Nelson Mandela this past Thursday. How can I describe in a few words and a few moments what he meant to the people of South Africa and the world? How can I describe his legacy in a short amount of time? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming Less

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 8, 2024

The goal of service is not to seek numbers or results but to build one another up in faith for His glory, not our own. Let us seek first the kingdom of God and let our good deeds point to the Father, He may become greater, and I become less (John 3:30) for His honor and glory, amen.

Becoming Less John 3:30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does effective ministry look like in this modern age? It is increasingly difficult to seek first the kingdom of God when the culture around us prioritizes the worship of self. Even as new creations in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Powerful, The Powerless, And The Prophet

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon on Luke 7 encouraging listeners to cooperate with God in His plans for their lives.

As I was looking at Luke chapter 7, what’s going on in Japan and right now, really ties in with what God is going show us today in the scripture, I believe. So open your Bible to Luke chapter 7. And the title of this morning’s topic is The Powerful the Powerless and the Prophet; The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-16, Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational