Sermons on Commitment To Jesus:

"We Are Different" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 31, 2007

Sermon 5 in a study in Philippians

“Do all things without grumbling or disputing; 15 so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life,” I have told this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Wacky Wall Walkers

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 23, 2009

We Christians will be seen as wacky, using our own value system; we are wall-builders, giving the world something it really needs; and we are walkers, plodders, keeping at the task faithfully.

Anybody who is reading today’s newspapers can understand at least a part of Nehemiah’s frustration. The newscaster reported from Saudi Arabia this week that when fall comes in a few more weeks the midday temperature will drop all the way down to 110°! Tough times in the Middle East! But I’m sure ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Sad, Sad Ending Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 16, 2009

As we look at the death of King Saul we are confronted with the reality of our own death and the need to be ready. We also are reminded of the grieving that results from all losses.

Introduction: A. If you bring up the subject of death and you will get many different reactions from people. 1. Some can easily and readily talk about it, and others cannot. B. When you ask children about death, they say some interesting things. 1. A 7 year-old boy named Alan said this, “God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Out In Trust Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 17, 2009

Part 3 of a five part series on Giving God Room to Work in Our lives Our Church and Our world.

When We Move Out, God Moves In Part 3 “Moving Out In Trust” ( All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) We are in the middle of a five part series entitled, “When We Move Out, God Moves In” and we have seen the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Test Of Success

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 8, 2008

The key to success, from the eyes of David,the leader of all leaders.

Days of David: The Test of Success 1 Samuel 18:5-16 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 6,2008 On Sunday nights, we have been peering into the life of David, the man after God’s own heart who was called to lead the nation of Israel in their most glorious era of history.God had given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Learn From David's Prayer?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 10, 2008

Part of a series on prayer. This uses an example prayer and draws lessons for our prayer life.

What Can We Learn from David’s Prayer? 2 Samuel 7:18-29 LIFE OF DAVID Before we get to the prayer and the main passage we are going to look at this morning, I want to remind you a little of the life of the person we will be looking at. The prayer in 2 Samuel 7 is not an isolated prayer, but one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

God promises Abram that if he will go on this faith filled adventure that he would be made into a great nation (a great legacy), that his name would be great! He would be a blessing, and moreso, ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH would be blessed in him. I w

1. Overview and Review a. Last week I began my December sermon series on what it means to leave a legacy. i. I talked about how we all leave a legacy, good or bad, whether we want to or not. ii. Legacies are what one generation leaves to another, what one ancestor passes on to his descendents. b. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008

We discover true worship by looking at the song of the saints in Revelation 15.

What is true worship? This question has been at the heart of some of the most horrific battles and fights among Christians throughout the centuries. In contemporary times there has been a label placed on this ongoing debate about the nature of true worship… the worship wars. And the term “wars” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wives Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

The role of the wife

Real Lives: Playing your Part Wives The hard part of being a godly wife What does it mean to submit? The good part of being a godly wife The practicalities of being a godly wife Help your Husband Slide 1 Illustration – New Pastor – Not Real Life I heard the story of a new pastor at this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions For God: Do You Ever Change Your Mind? Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008

Do you think God ever changes His mind?

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Do You Ever Change Your Mind? Exodus 32:7-14 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 27, 2008 I am beginning a new series of messages ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The First 42 Months : 3 Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 8, 2008

Part 14 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Continued look at chapter 11.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 14: The First 42 Months (Daniel 11:25-28; 40-43) This morning is week 14 of our study of the Prophecies found in the Old Testament book of Daniel. Daniel was a Jewish man who received visions from God concerning what has been come to be called the Times of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:25-43

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free Of Controlling Habits!

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Oct 13, 2010

How to truly break free of Lifes controlling habits and come clean before a Holy God! A Powerful sermon that ended up with an Alter full of people confessing to one another.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Success Of King David - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Oct 23, 2010

Learn how to become successful by following the example of one of the most successful men of all times - King David.

Principle # 13 The Principle of Allowing God to Work Things Out And David said to Abishai, DESTROY HIM NOT: for who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord's anointed, AND BE GUILTLESS? 1 Samuel 26:9 David said something that I think everyone should learn from. In this passage, David reveals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Traits Of True Christians-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 26, 2010

1 of 2. James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. So...How is true Christianity manifested? Tell-tale traits of True Christians are...

TRAITS of TRUE CHRISTIANS—James 1:26—2:13 Attention: Two daughters often tease their grandfather about being stubborn, a trait he strenuously denies. One day Grandpa was telling them about a horse-pack trip he had taken up the Continental Divide. "The guides felt that the personalities of horse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In Frustration

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2010

Like Samuel, we are often frustrated in our intentions. But turning to prayer, as he did, will help us remove the blame from ourselves, will help us understand the motives of others, and will help us accept reality and move on toward something better.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC September 14, 1986 Some weeks ago I told you that one of my principal projects in starting my service as your pastor would have to be spending time trying to learn my way around the city of Takoma Park. DC I can handle and Silver Spring is a breeze, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist