Sermons on Championship:

Partners In Pulling Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2002

Priscilla and Aquila had the most magical of marriages. It was a rare quality that all Christians couples should strive for. What was it?

OPEN: A traveler was driving along one day and had an accident. He drove his car into a ditch in a desolate area. Luckily, a local farmer came by to help with his horse named Buddy. Well, the farmer hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy didn’t move. Once more the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cup And The Clock

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 18, 2002

As we think on these things, there are two images that I want you to put your mind on today. One is a cup; the other is a clock.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Julius Caesar said “It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.” And Jesus Christ, the Son of God knew that he would offer up the supreme sacrifice for the world and He would have to do that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39, Mark 14:36

The Path Of Destruction Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 25, 2008

David went down the path of destruction when he sinned with Bathsheba

The Path of Destruction 2 Samuel 11:1-27 Essential 100 Series February 24, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Remember Vinko Bogatej? He was a ski-jumper from Yugoslavia who, while competing in the 1970 World Ski-Flying Championship in Obertsdorf, West Germany, fell off the takeoff ramp and landed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Baby And The Beautician

Contributed by Dennis Raines on Mar 9, 2008

Is what is in your head also in your heart?

Baby and the Beautician Luke 13:22-30 In 1977 I decided to become a licensed boat captain. It was during that time that I had the opportunity to meet a man named “Baby”. He got the nickname because when he was in the second grade, he had to quit school and go to work to support his single mom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your Gift In Gear Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

A true life of love is a life of interdependence. A life where we gladly know we need one another, where we give and receive love and help and guidance, and we do so in community.

Get Your Gift In Gear 1 Cor 12:1, 4-7, 12-27 Oct 1, 2006 Review: Being truly, completely, wholly, alive – having the life that Jesus promised would be “to the full”, begins by getting on Jesus’ “narrow road” which leads to life, then walking that road “in step with the Holy Spirit”, and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Contentment In Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon explores the research of Solomon on the secret to contentment in life.

Intro: Why is there so few people in the world who are content with life?... so few people who are satisfied with their life. Philippians 4:11-12 Paul wrote that he had learned the secret to contentment. Typical logical deduction would assume that the more a man has, the more content he would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Happiness? Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 6, 2007

Sermon 3 of a 4 part series on the book of Philippians. This sermon is about 2/3 my original thought combined with some great points from Pastors Ed Young and Troy Dobbs.

The Pursuit of Happiness? Phil. 3:10-21 Intro: Sing “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands” We live in a country where we believe that there is a God given right for us to seek out our own happiness. In fact in our country’s Declaration of Independence, we are told that each person has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Broken fellowship with God will hinder our prayers. #4 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction Relationships are very important in the Christian life. In order for our prayer life to be effective, we must maintain those relationships in good standing to the very best of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

A look at the real life results of a decision to follow Jesus.

When I was in elementary school, we didn’t have Upward basketball. The only league we had was the Westerville Parks and Rec. And for me the Westerville parks and rec league presented a problem. The problem was that I wasn’t allowed to play until the 4th grade. For those of you who don’t know, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Holiness

Thoughts To Live By

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 8, 2007

This sermon examines some of the characteristics and basics of Christian living.

Introduction: Early in the season football teams sometimes gets so caught up in the preseason hype and trying to learn the offence and defense that they forget the basics of blocking and tackling. Unfortunately when that happens they usually end up losing a game or two, which for teams like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Sold Out!

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 12, 2007

This sermon deals with how to live a total surrendered life for Christ.

Sold Out! Romans 12:1 4/12/2007 Have you ever picked up the paper and saw something that you have wanted in some sale? You run down to the store, only to find out that it has been “sold out”. If you said yes, then more than likely then you have shopped before on what they call, “Black ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

Where Is Your Faith Taking You?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 13, 2007

How is your faith today? Can you learn anything from Abraham and Sarah about the power of faith to follow God into the unknown?

Where is Your Faith Taking You? Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 August 12, 2007 After Noah built the ark, the animals started to board the ship two by two. Pair after pair of animals passed by Noah, heading up the ramp into the ship. Finally a lone hippo waddled up and Noah asked him where his mate was. "I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Community Evangelism: Speactators Or Participants?

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 28, 2008

A sermon prepared for our annual Community Outreach Emphasis Sunday

Community Evangelism: Spectators or Participants? Matthew 9: 35 – 10:20 We are now in the midst of one the hottest seasons of the year. No, I’m not talking about the weather and its accompanying temperatures. After all we have just finished having summer this past week and autumn is upon us. And ...read more

Denomination: *other

He Had To Rise

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 21, 2009

Easter is a time of HOPE in a world sadly lacking

He HAD To Rise! (All my sermons use illustrations from sermon central.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (We showed a video from the “Passion of Christ” entitled “Beautiful Savior” just before I preached.) “Jesus your nailed scarred hands are beautiful, and your nailed scarred ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Fail Well Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning how to turn failures in to victories....

Series - "Living Life to the Full" How to Fail Well (LTF-05) 2 Timothy 2:13 Have you wondered why we all love stories where, despite insurmountable odds and against unstoppable enemies, the little guy fights his way to the top and the bad guys get their comeuppance? Nearly 35 years ago on October ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: *other