Sermons on Charity And Justice:

The Way Of Grace Is Clearly Different

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 17, 2004

Jesus uses two parables about banquets to teach that the truly righteous live by grace, which means humility and love.

September 12, 2004 — 15th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 14:1,7-14 The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded Grace and peace be yours in abundance through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Building A Better You

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 12, 2004

Sometimes the things that are the most painfull are the best for you.

BUILDING A BETTER YOU Seeing as how we’re four days into the new year, I assume that, like me, you’ve already broken the majority of your New Years Resolutions. Do I have a witness? It’s like, why do I try? I know me. But isn’t it strange the dichotomy that exists inside of us. On the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spoiled And Selfish Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 28, 2004

This sermon looks at the spoiled nature of Ahab and contrast that with Naboth who was a man of integrity and priciples.

In a 2001 Times Magizine cover article entilted, “Power Struggle-whose in charge” and in this article, a vivid example of a somewhat epidemic was given. It reads: Here is a parenting parable for our age. Carla Wagner, 17, of Coral Gables, Fla., spent the afternoon drinking the tequila she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Chris Manning on Jun 28, 2004

When most of us think about how we are doing spiritually, we think about surface things. We zero in on behavior patterns, such as have we been gossiping, have we been staying true to our marriage, have we been reading our Bibles, have we been tithing? We

Genesis 12:1-4 KJV Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: (2) And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: (3) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 5, 2005

God wants our confession of Faith so we don’t have a failure to communicate.

What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate Text Romans 10:1-10 I love that old movie, Cool Hand Luke, staring Paul Newman. He was a man with problems—one of which landed him in a southern prison. He kept breaking out of the prison—and he kept getting caught and being brought back. Now, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Low Can You Go? Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Mar 25, 2003

Learn about the first step to promotion in this enlightening sermon about humility.

How Low Can You Go? Humility: The First Step to Promotion “Attitude” Series I. Introduction (The following is a parable that I made up as an introduction. It is fictional. For a story of similar proportion, see the movie RADIO.) He was never an all-star athlete, although he wanted to be. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolved Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 25, 2003

We must have the courage to commit to God.

RESOLVED Nehemiah 9:38-10:39 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO COMMIT TO GOD. ?: How? How do we commit to God? KW: Values TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 1:1-11 three values we should embrace that will demonstrate our commitment to God. The _____ value we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of False Religion

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003

How to identify the apostate church

The Dangers of False Religion 1st John 2:18 - 27 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. Tonight, we are going to look at 1st John, Chapter 2, verses 18 through 27. Here we see another warning for the church from John the Apostle. Last time, in verses 15-17 John warns that a love of the world can be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Mar 13, 2006

Biblical look at the importance of Baptism.

Baptism Before the time of Christ the Jews were granted favor through the Old Covenant of circumcision but now Gentile and Jew alike are saved through baptism, the promise of the New Covenant. It is through baptism that we are given the grace to do good things onto others, to preach to others, ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Permissive Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

Sermon Five of a series

The Permissive Church Revelation 2:18-29 As we continue this study, let us look back at what we have seen. We have seen the church that needed a second honeymoon, Ephesus. The did what they did out of duty instead of love for the Lord. We saw the church that needed courage, Smyrna. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Because Jesus Lives"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 17, 2006

An Easter Message that declares the resurrection of Jesus as a historical fact.

“Because Jesus Lives” -The Resurrection is a Historical Fact- Mark 16:1-7 Matthew 28:18-20 In His closing remarks before his ascension into heaven Jesus gave this promise, “I’ll be with you always to the very end of the age.” Our hope today is the fact that Jesus rose from the dead. He is alive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Consider The Power Of God's Word

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 23, 2006

Easter 6(C) - Consider the power of God’s word as it works miracles and as it reveals and explains all truth.

CONSIDER THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD May 21, 2006 - EASTER 6 - Acts 14:8-18 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Friends in Christ and Beloved by the Lord: Today, we are going to consider the absolute power of God’s word. God’s word has already had a powerful effect on us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 26, 2007

The cross is the centerpiece of history. We should be able to understand and articulate the implications of what happened on Golgotha Hill 2000 years ago.

TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18 TITLE: “THE MEANING OF THE CROSS” OPEN: A. A university student was seen wearing a T-shirt with a large “K” printed on it. Someone asked him what the “K” stood for and he replied, “Confused.” The person who asked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 6, 2011

So much confusion about Worship, as if it really is all about a type of music, let's see what Jesus has to say about worship.

WHAT IS WORSHIP? (All of my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com And all Scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This morning we are missing all the other Elders of the church, I am the only one here. They are all attending worship at our sister church in Shenendoah, and will ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy For The Merciful Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011

It is certainly apparent in our world today that one does not have to go very far to encounter a lack of mercy. Sadly some do not even have to leave home to find an unmerciful spirit

“Mercy For The Merciful” Matthew 5:7 It is certainly apparent in our world today that one does not have to go very far to encounter a lack of mercy. Sadly some do not even have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist