Sermons on Christ Centered Preaching:

The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 13 in the series. God simply cannot be placed in a box. When He so chooses, He can use pagan kings to accomplish His will and His plan for Israel. In a letter preserved for us, not in Hebrew, but in the Aramaic, we have the word for word decree of

The Book of Ezra Study #13 (Ezra 7:11-28) The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Preaching Of The Cross #2 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Mar 14, 2007

Sermon on the Cross

THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS (2) I CORINTHIANS 1:18 - FOR THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS IS TO THEM THAT PERISH FOOLISHNESS; BUT UNTO US WHICH ARE SAVED IT IS THE POWER OF GOD. THANK GOD FOR THE CROSS BUT PRAISE GOD FOR THE PERSON OF THE CROSS! It is not the cross that makes Jesus special – it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preacher And His Preaching

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 23, 2008

Some thoughts about the preacher and his preaching...

THE PREACHER AND HIS PREACHING ROMANS 10:1-17 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This message is being preached to remind us of the purpose and of the value of preaching. Preaching is absolutely necessary to exercise the economy of God. Without preaching, there ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching The Good New

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 22, 2013

Change happens whether we like it or not. God works to get us out of our comfort zone and into our dependence on him.

1. On the birthday of a 100 year old man in Maine a reporter interviewed the man and said, “100 years! Wow, you have seen a lot of changes.” The man replied, “Yes, and I have been agin’ every one of ‘em!” 2. Changes Come, Ready or Not • 90%t of all the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching Beyond The Text

Contributed by James Groce on Jan 27, 2018

Once, while browsing through a local bookstore, I came across a book entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” While I did not read the book, the title, however, stuck with me. I learned later that EI is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own

PREACHING BEYOND THE TEXT Once, while browsing through a local bookstore, I came across a book entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” While I did not read the book, the title, however, stuck with me. I learned later that EI is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own, and other people's ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Apostolic

A Foreigner Preached Repentance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2018

What business does a foreigner have telling any nation to repent? Jonah was such a foreigner, but he ran away because he despised Assyria. Are we running away from God? Are we bigoted against other nations?

Prelude What business does a foreigner have telling any nation to repent? If his name is Jonah, it’s God’s business. But, Jonah ran away because he despised Assyria. Are we running away from God? Are we bigoted against other nations? Purpose: Let’s learn that God cares even for our enemies. Plan: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel The Angels Preached

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The Gospel the Angels Preached

I. The Angels Gospel Calms Fears v. 10 - We fear that which is hidden and unknown - For every one that doeth ill hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved. But he that doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching - The Need To Nail It

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 28, 2011

Preaching seminar taken from Eccl 12:9

PREACHING – THE NEED TO NAIL IT Ask most pastors today if they are good preachers and most will say that they are better than average. In fact, 90% of pastors surveyed ranked themselves as great preachers. There is always the temptation to overestimate our preaching. Every preacher is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Preach Jesus Not Yourself Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 9, 2017

Don't be discouraged no matter what men say just preach Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: PREACH JESUS NOT YOURSELF John 8:13-14King James Version (KJV) 13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. 14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Dangers Of Shallow Preaching

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

The church of God is in a crumbling state. It has lot of superficial miracles, shallow testimonies, and no knowledge of God.

The church of God is in a crumbling state. It has lot of superficial miracles, shallow testimonies, and no knowledge of God. Although it appears to be clean from the outside, it has turned inside into a place of wicked abominations (Ezekiel 8:9). Preachers nowadays tend to focus on outward state/ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

The Coffin That Preached Hope Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 12, 2025

This sermon explores Joseph's deathbed faith, where he rejected the glory of an Egyptian burial and commanded his bones be carried to the Promised Land, serving as a silent testimony of hope to Israel for 400 years that God would one day lead them home.

Introduction: The Prince Who Never Forgot Home Joseph is one of the most famous characters in the Bible. We know him for his coat of many colors, his dreams, and his rise from a prison cell to the palace. By the time he reached the end of his life, Joseph was the Prime Minister of Egypt. He had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Christ In Christmas (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 28, 2009

Study the lives of Joseph and Mary to learn how to keep Christ at the center of Christmas.

Has there ever been a time when you had to make room in your life, for someone or something? When Judy and I first got married we lived in a 12’ x 60’ mobile home. When we first moved into that home we felt like we were living in a castle. We had an abundance of room. We did not have a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Commitment

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011

The author of Philippians demonstrates a tremendous faith and devotion to Christ. Who is this and how can I have what he has?

Who is Paul and who are the Philippians? These are important questions that God has given us the answer to. Last week we introduced a series on the letter to the Philippians where we read that, according to what this letter says, Christ is our purpose, our pattern, our prize, provider, peace and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Preach The Gospel, We Proclaim Jesus Is God!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 14, 2007

If we are preachers of the gospel, we will emphasize the Goodness of the Savior more than the good things that will happen to the saved.

"’Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Prisoner Of Christ On The Sea Of Life

Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2009

Paul sailed into the unknown with the Holy Spirit leading the way. His journey was dangerous and uncomfortable, but he was still in the center of God’s will.

A Prisoner of Christ on the Seas of Life By Pastor Jim May Acts 27:1 – 28: 10 The story of Paul’s capture and sailing on a ship bound for Rome as it pertains to the life of a Christian who has been “captured” for Jesus and sailing through life on the way to our predetermined destiny in the work ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible