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Jesus On Prayer – 1 Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Two part sermon on some of Jesus’ teaching on prayer

Jesus on Prayer – 1 Luke 11 1-13. Gladstone Baptist Church – 24/9/06 am S1 - I have read so many books on prayer, it is not funny, but still my prayer life is pretty hopeless. I find praying difficult. Can anyone relate to me? Over the next 2 weeks I want to look at some of Jesus’ teaching on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Your Witness

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus Christ gives His Church the power needed to share the good news

One of the things that has always amazed and even perplexed me is how excited the church gets when we start talking about going to heaven. We seem to get more excited about songs and psalms that talk about going to heaven than we do about anything else: - Going up yonder to be with my Lord - Soon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Marriage

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 13, 2009

A Sermon about marriage with illustrated suggestions

Surviving Marriage (ALL illustrations come from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless oherwise noted) It seems with the completion of Revival and the series of sermons I preached on Building a Better Body, that we should stay on the roll. However, this is Valentine’s weekend and after next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plan For The Future Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

What the church ought to be now and in the future

Good morning, church! We start back into our series through the New Testament book of Titus called “Grow, Church, Grow!” As we get ready to hear from God’s word, take your Bibles and turn to Titus 2:1-8. Sometimes I wonder what Central Park Church of Christ will look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sound Familiar? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2015

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 61 verses 1 through 11

Isaiah 61: 1- 11 Sound Familiar? 1 “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; 2 To proclaim ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Ripple Effect Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 17, 2016

Chase the Lion is a 3 part series from Mark Batterson, pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C. The sermon is based off of the book, Chase the Lion. You can download a sermon kit at ChaseTheLion.com/churches

My wife, Lora, and I have a little tradition on Christmas Eve. We watch the 1946 classic It’s a Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart. Our kids have a tradition too. They watch Inception, the science-fiction thriller written, directed, and produced by Christopher Nolan. It gets our kids into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Naming Rights

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 7, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 3: 1 – 17

2 Chronicles 3: 1 – 17 Naming Rights 3 Now Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David, at the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. 2 And he began to build on the second day of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Want A Jesus Heart!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 27, 2018

In the midst of this passage the LORD speaks on the topic of heart heartedness. It is the cause us so much pain (including divorce). How can we be tender hearted? This sermon deals with that subject - Tender Heartedness

Scripture: Mark 10:1 - 16 and Ephesians 4:32-5:2 Theme: A Heart Like Jesus In the midst of this passage the LORD speaks on the topic of heart heartedness. It is the cause us so much pain (including divorce). How can we be tender hearted? This sermon deals with that subject - Tender ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Daylight Savings Time

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 20: 1 – 21

2 Kings 20: 1 – 21 Daylight Savings Time 20 In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die, and not live.’ 2 Then he turned his face toward the wall, and prayed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Truth Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 15, 2020

When it comes to stewardship, giving, generosity, our finances, our money it really isn't truth or dare with God it's truth and dare.

So, we are kicking off a brand new series today called Truth or Dare, which I would venture to guess stirs up a little something in most of us sitting here today. I understand that there was a horror movie that came out in the past few years that had that title. Maybe some of us are thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Eschatology - Study Of The End Times. Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

This message summaries the doctrine of last things.

Eschatology -- THINGS TO COME REVIEW/INTRODUCTION We have given consideration to some basic consideration regarding war. Why is there war? We have war because of the wickedness and selfishness of men. What is God's perspective on war? God makes war and uses war on the basis of three basic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Think You’re Right? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 4, 2014

A study of the book of isaiah chapter 55 verses 1 through13

Isaiah 55: 1 – 13 Think You’re Right? 1“Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

John The Greatest Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

It is of interest to note that John was the first person to recognize that Jesus came into the world to give His life as a sacrifice. He saw Jesus coming toward him and he said, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world."

It takes all kinds to make a world is an old cliché, and like many old clichés there is a lot of truth to it. God so made our physical world that it just won't work without differences. Issac Asimov points out that energy can only be turned into work when you find it in greater ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Two Brothers - So Different Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Have you witnessed two brothers or sisters, who were so different in their personality, you wondered, “How could these two people come from the genetic pool?” Today, I want you to see two brothers who were very different from each other.

When we consider famous brothers… … some famous brothers come to mind… 1) Wilbur and Orville Wright ushered in the era of flight; 2) The Brothers Grimm, Wilhelm and Jacob, popularized fairy tales such as “Snow White,” “Cinderella,” and “Sleeping Beauty”; 3) Outlaws Frank and Jesse James; 4) The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 38:14, Genesis 38:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Gathering With God’s People Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 16, 2022

The Psalms of Ascent have an upward motion. They begin in Psalm 120 with the psalmist crying out in trouble far away from Jerusalem, and they end in Psalm 134 with the psalmist offering up praise in the temple courts.

Gathering with God’s People Psalm 122 We are studying the Psalms of Ascent together and when we reach Psalm 122 something odd happens. The psalmist arrives in Jerusalem. There are fifteen Psalms of Ascent, and we are only on the third psalm and we’re already there! How can that be? The Psalms ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God