Sermons on Commotion:

How A Roman Centurion Became A Believer

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 10, 2023

The Roman centurion had a front row seat in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus and all that he saw and heard led him to concluded that "Truly this man was the son of God." In this sermon, we consider what led him to that conclusion and how it can lead us to the same conclusion.

A. Once there was a Sunday school teacher who had given her class an assignment to read Isaiah chapter 9. 1. The next Sunday, she asked the class how many had remembered to read the chapter and every hand went up. 2. “Wonderful!,” she said, “And I’ve got a piece of candy for everyone who can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-39, Matthew 27:50-54, Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Under Pressure. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 19, 2021

'Under Pressure' Acts chapter 5 verses 17-42 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Joy in the Jail (vs 18-20) (2). Teaching in the Temple (vs 21-26) (3). Courage before the Court (vs 27-40) (4). House to House (vs 41-42) SERMON BODY: We use the word, ‘pressure’ in a variety of ways. • e.g., We put air in our tires and check the pressure. • e.g., You go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Brethren

Be Bold In Prayer

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

How many of us can as children of God approach Him boldly and ask Him for the greater blessings that He has in store for us. Today many are satisfied with leading a mediocre life of just attending church on Sunday, reading a few verses and praying.

We read in Judges 1:14-15, Acsah went to live with Othniel. Othniel told Acsah to ask her father for some land. She went to her father. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, "What is wrong?" Acsah answered him, "Give me a blessing. You gave me dry desert land in the Negev. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:18, Joshua 15:19

Denomination: Other

Assurance Leads To Confidence

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 17, 2024

Series on I John

Title: “Assurance Leads to Confidence” Scripture: I John 5:13-19 Type: series Where: GNBC 8-18-24 Intro: nearly 100 yrs ago, in LA, there was a person called the “Human Fly.” This man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"...no Man Cared For My Soul”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2022

Most of us love to read the Psalms because we can relate to the many things David, and the other writers, express in this beautiful book.

For example, in the case of Psalm 142, David pours out his heart to God. Once David was king, he had many good experiences as ruler over God’s people, but for a while before he became king, he had some experiences that could be classified as downright abusive. Many times he had to flee for his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And His Money

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 7, 2022

Many times you think you know people until you deal with them concerning money.

Ask any landlord. He can tell you how many people have deceived him over and over again with their nice talk and appearance. The prospective renters may have looked like the most honest people ever, yet once they moved in they turned out to be some of the biggest "dead beats" in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Flippin Tables Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 11, 2021

Here is my thought: Jesus overturned the tables of the moneychangers in the Temple because they were making His Temple a place of selfish wickedness… how much more... will Jesus Christ overturn our lives when we commit ourselves to selfish wickedness.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: FLIPPIN TABLES MARK 11:15-19 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 11:1-33 [4:05] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.11 INTRODUCTION… from ‘33’ by Troy Borst [amazon.com/33-Troy-M-Borst/dp/B08VBH5P29] They came to Jerusalem and entered the east side of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of A Child Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 31, 2021

Pro-life advocates use this Bible passage to show how God values the life of the unborn, while pro-choice advocates use this same Scripture in an attempt to justify abortion. This message looks at both sides of the debate.

Today, January 23, 2022, is recognized as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday in the Southern Baptist calendar; and so, I’m going to be discussing the value of the unborn child and have us look at the abortion debate. The abortion argument centers on human rights – namely the right of a person to make ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaches His Disciples (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2023

Mark begins a long teaching section in Mark 9, where Jesus focused on teaching His disciples. In this first segment of that section, Jesus taught them about prayer and about His passion. They needed to learn these lessons and so do we.

Introduction: A. One day, Charlie Brown was complaining because his team lost another baseball game. 1. He said, “I get tired of losing…everything I do, I lose!” 2. Lucy attempted to console him with these words: “Look at it this way, Charlie Brown…we learn more from losing than we do from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 7, 2025

Daniel 3, Government

OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MAN (DANIEL 3) Since 2012, the National Registry of Exonerations, a partnership between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University's law schools and the University of California Irvine Newkirk Center for Science and Society, has detailed more than 3,000 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready For Some Rest?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Jesus has great news for weary people

Americans are tired people. Hectic schedules have many folks going to bed late and getting up early, and surveys show that most people in our country simply don't get enough sleep. A recent newspaper article reported some companies are encouraging employees to take naps during the lunch hour, even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Share Communion

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 2, 2002

Message discusses what this practice is about and who is invited to the Lord’s Table, particularly from a Weslyean perspective.

(Thanks to Bob Hostetler for ideas for this message. I’ve added a Methodist twist to the message. Powerpoint and audience outline available). A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 11:1-52

Denomination: Methodist

A Glimpse Of Who God Is To Me

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

A personal testimony of how I have experienced God and the things I find most important

A Glimpse of Who God Is to Me Candidating Sermon ¡V Steve Simala Grant July 8, 2001 This morning is somewhat unique for me ¡V I¡¦m preaching a ¡§candidating sermon¡¨, or sometimes called ¡§preaching for a call¡¨. The idea is that after hearing me preach you can determine whether you feel that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Stooping To A Higher Level Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002

Jesus knew His identity, yet served with humility.

STOOPING TO A HIGHER LEVEL John 13:1-17 S: Celebrate Jesus! Th: Service Pr: JESUS KNEW HIS IDENTITY YET SERVED WITH HUMILITY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: concerns TS: We will find in John 13:1-17 four concerns that Jesus demonstrates in order to serve with humility. The _____ concern that we ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Dramedy Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2004

In strife or in humorous situations, God is still in control.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 12:1-25 TITLE: “GOD’S DRAMEDY” INTRODUCTION: A. Are you confused by the title of this message? 1. It’s probably because you’ve never heard the term dramedy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ