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  • Betrayal And Desertion Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
     | 5,726 views

    Jesus has come to give his life as a ransom for many (10:45). Man needs to be saved from himself, from his deceitful heart, his bent to do evil.

    Introduction What is worse – to be told that you will fail or to watch your failure played out just as it was told? And what is more difficult for the condemned prisoner – waiting for the hours to tick by or the moment of execution finally arriving? Not very good choices either way, ...read more

  • Mockery, I Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
     | 5,036 views

    A king who leaves his own position in glory to take on the sins of his people – that is a king worthy to follow.

    Introduction “We are going up to Jerusalem,” [Jesus] said, “and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 who will mock him and spit on him, flog him and kill him” ...read more

  • Mockery, Ii Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
     | 4,085 views

    The cross should serve as a lesson that it is precisely at times when we or the church appear powerless that God’s power is most at work.

    Introduction We come back to the cross. The King, our champion, hangs on the cross for our salvation and continues to endure the mockery of his persecutors. They mock him as a fraudulent king; keeping up the sport they now ridicule him for his lack of power. The man who supposedly possessed ...read more

  • The Circle Maker 2: Dream Big Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,210 views

    What step of faith do you need to take? What decision do you need to make? On what promise do you need to put down a stake?

    Introduction Before the first raindrop fell, Honi had to feel a little foolish. Standing inside a circle and demanding rain is a risky proposition. Vowing that you won’t leave the circle until it rains is even riskier. Honi didn’t draw a semi-circle. He drew a complete circle. There ...read more

  • Extravagant Thanks

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,341 views

    Let us give God what He deserves; extravagant thanks!

    Extravagant Thanks Text: Ezra 3:11-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: Philip Yancey in Leadership states, "Like a victorious locker room, church is a place to exult, to give thanks, to celebrate the great news that all is forgiven, that God is love, that victory is certain." 2. As we prepare to ...read more

  • What Will It Take To Give Thanks With A Sincere Heart Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,899 views

    This message focuses on how we choose to give thanks to God and the attitude in which we do it.

    What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Give God Thanks? Scriptures: James 2:19; Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thess. 5:18; Daniel 3:16-18 Introduction We have just celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday. This holiday is about taking time to reflect on the blessings that we have received and ...read more

  • The Appointed Seed Must Succeed. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,837 views

    A real ray of hope.

    Intro: 1. Ira D. Sankey, the composer, relates the following incident regarding the birth of this hymn: Simply trusting every day, trusting through a stormy way; Even when my faith is small, trusting Jesus—that is all. Singing if my way is clear, praying if the path be ...read more

  • Christmas Past, Present And Future

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,190 views

    Like in Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, to truly understand Christmas we need to see it from the past, present and future.

    CHRISTMAS PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE Christmas is finally here! One of my favorite movies to watch at Christmas time is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in 1843. In the story, Mr. Scrooge is visited by 3 spirits – Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. I think that ...read more

  • Twas The Night Before . . . ?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 21, 2010
     | 4,627 views

    On Halloween it seems fitting to speak about Hell, this sermon shows that Hell is a choice, there are no second chances there and Heaven is a much better choie.

    TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE . . . (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Today is Halloween, the night before what has been called “All Saints Day” a supposed time to pray and remember the dead. The History of this ...read more

  • Praying For The Right Things

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,254 views

    We tend to pray in a panic, when we could have prayed in preparation. Our prayer must also be responsible, accepting our own measure of responsibility.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, September 21, 1986 One young friend of mine, taking the Scripture quite seriously and quite literally, where it says, "Ask anything in my name, and I will do it" – taking that verse to the nth degree, reports that he is still waiting for the Lord ...read more

  • The Power Of The Tongue

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,211 views

    The tongue has power for much good and for much evil, as these proverbs explain.

    Introduction From now through summer we will explore the wisdom of the proverbs as found in chapters 15 and 16. You may wonder why I have chosen chapters 15 and 16 to preach. There is a profound reason. They are the middle two chapters! I intentionally chose a “non-method” so that ...read more

  • Crossroads Of Anxiety.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 3,296 views

    Mary & Martha. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 10 verses 38-42. Ill: Photographs can be very deceptive, • Whoever said; “The camera never lies”, • Never had a studio portrait done of themselves or their family. Studio portrait are perfect prints: • Every hair is in place, people ...read more

  • Jerusalem's Siege And Israel's Safety Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,869 views

    Our text depicts Jerusalem being sieged for destruction by the nations and yet God keeps Israel safe through the precarious predicament.

    ZECHARIAH 12:1-9 JERUSALEM'S SIEGE AND ISRAEL'S SAFETY We come to the second part of the last section, namely to chapters 12-14. [That this section is to be regarded as a parallel to the preceding section appears from the similar pronouncement, "The burden of the Word of the LORD." The ...read more

  • Jesus Christ Is My Defender

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,893 views

    None of us could make it a moment without the watch-care of Almighty God. We need Jesus Christ, and this Scripture helps us see why.

    Jesus Christ Is My Defender John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 14, 2010 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of Glenwood Hospital? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. *Well, you may be the ...read more

  • A Cheerful Heart

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Feb 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    These next proverbs deal explicitly with the heart.

    Introduction In each of the two sections of proverbs we’ve noted how important the heart is. It is the heart that controls the tongue, the heart that makes one wise, the heart that determines if one will follow the right or the wicked way. These next proverbs deal explicitly with the ...read more