Sermons on Correction:

The Day Moses Said "no!" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 7, 2021

Moses had it all - power, prestige and position. He was the son of Pharaoh's daughter and was destined to be a man of prominence. But then he said no to all that. Why did he do that, and what can that mean to us?

CHILDREN’S STORY – Years ago, there was a very bad King in Egypt who hated the Israelites. In fact, he hated them so much that he commanded that all their baby boys should be thrown into the river and drowned. He was a bad king. But there was a mother who loved her baby very much and she hid him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Our treasure on earth eclipses our desire for "treasure in heaven." Only God can give us a desire for "treasure in heaven." Therefore, we must forsake our treasure on earth and follow Jesus to receive "treasure in heaven."

You will notice how this passage begins. We are told that Jesus ‘was setting out on his journey’ (v. 17). And we know where that journey will lead. It will take Jesus to Jerusalem, where a cross awaits Him. He has already foretold His death twice in recent days, and He will speak of it again—in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character Changes Through Encounters With God Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2022

When we have an encounter with God several things change in our. We categorised them into three, Vision, Character and Relationships. In this part of the series we look at the Character Changes that happen when we have an encounter with God.

Encounter with God Series Part 4 Encounter Changes our Character For a video version o this sermon visit https://youtu.be/L6RdiwW-bnU Good morning. We are digging into the aspect of Encounters with God. In the first message on this series, we saw that there are four biblical perspectives on God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42, Luke 5:1-8, Matthew 16:13-22, Matthew 26:33-35, John 13:1-17, John 21:15-20, Acts 3:12-16, 1 Peter 5:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apollos Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 9, 2022

Apollos was a 1st-century Alexandrian Jewish Christian mentioned several times in the New Testament. A contemporary and colleague of Paul the Apostle, he played an essential role in the early development of the churches of Ephesus and Corinth.

Apollos Born 1st century Died 1st century Venerated in Anglican Communion Coptic Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodox Churches Roman Catholic Church Feast February 13th Apollos was a 1st-century Alexandrian Jewish Christian mentioned several times in the New Testament. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Week 5: Trusting That Our Advocate And Redeemer Lives Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021

Even Job's faith suffered. What kept him going? God's grace.

The human body is amazing. Take your bones for example. Did you know that ounce for ounce human bone is stronger than steel? Apparently, one cubic inch of bone can withstand the weight of five standard pickup trucks! But if that’s the case, why can a simple fall from a bike or a stomp from a horse ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:23-26, Job 7:13-16, Job 16:18-21, Job 19:7-11, Job 19:13-14, Job 19:17, Job 19:21-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

We Believe In The Cross Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Salvation doesn’t merely consist in our receiving the forgiveness of sins. In the cross, we are justified. More than having my sins removed, I am credited with Jesus’ good actions.

“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments, 4 Of 6: Fifth And Sixth Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 1, 2022

“Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” “You shall not murder.”

The Ten Commandments, 4 of 6: Fifth and Sixth Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16 Exodus 20:12, “Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16, “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16

Jephthah = Rejection – Victory – And Disaster - All In The One Cup - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2022

Illegitimate, rejected, expelled, Jephthah became a recognised warrior. The ones who ill-treated him crawled to him for help against the Ammonites who were invading the country. There is much of human nature playing out in this account. We examine that. PART 1 of two parts.

JEPHTHAH = REJECTION – VICTORY – AND DISASTER - ALL IN THE ONE CUP - PART 1 There is a lot of scripture in this message. I have put that in the message for SERMONCENTRAL as it is easier to read in text. THE INTRODUCTION – LEADERLESS IN A DISMAL TIME {{Judges 10:17-18 Then the sons of Ammon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:17-18, Judges 10:9-16, Judges 11:1-2, Deuteronomy 23:2, Judges 11:3, Judges 11:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Holy, I, Ii, & Iii

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Over the next two weeks we will look at some helpful means to aid you in pursuit of holiness

A. Opening illustration: Olympic athletes in training. They set aside all priorities for four years waiting for a change to complete on a world stage. Did they not feel the hope that their training would propel them to victory, they would not give four years, blood, sweat, and tears, strained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Good Is Bible Study?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 19, 2020

Will you be ashamed when God tests your knowledge of the Word, both the written and living?

Many bible colleges have found that many kids coming from Christian homes and even in Christian schools from K-4 to 12 lack some basic Bible knowledge and interpretation skills. Many people leave solid churches and end up in extremely Liberal churches and even cults. One study found that cults ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Deuteronomy 5:32, Matthew 5:18, Revelation 22:19, Matthew 7:21-25, John 7:8, 2 Timothy 2:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Proverbs 29:24, Romans 16:17, Philippians 3:17, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Colossians 2:20-23, Jude 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Still Speak Today?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 25, 2020

The Holy Spirit was given to help lead and guide us each day as we walk through this world

"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world." (Heb 1:1-3 ESV) Jesus said, "My sheep hear my voice, and I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, John 10:27-28, Revelation 3:20, John 14:26, John 16:12-13, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20, 1 Corinthians 13:12-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Galatians 1:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement Pt 3 Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is the third message on encouragement. This message focuses on the character of the encourager.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Introduction For a couple weeks last year, we explored the concept of encouragement. The Greek term variously translated in our English Bibles (urge, beg, comfort, exhort, encourage, advocate, counsel, help, ask) comes from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Bible

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 20, 2018

This weeks sermon in our "What We Believe" series deals with why we can believe the Bible as divinely inspired and can be trusted with our lives.

What We Believe The Bible This morning in our “What We Believe” series, I’d like to talk about the Bible, or God’s word, and how it can be trusted as authority and give directions for our lives. Whenever I do teachings, my proof and certainty of whatever it is that I’m saying is found within the ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Who Has Custody Of Your Mind And Words?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2018

We face a great danger in allowing negativism to take custody and permanent residence in our words and minds. Have we gown accustom to cynical and negative thought patterns? Can we change?

NEGATIVISM TAKES CUSTODY OF THE MIND? We must arise and IDENTIFY this CYNIC problem and keep it from taking CUSTODY and PERMANENT RESIDENCE in our heart and mind. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Life has a way that you will find that you are ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ok If Married

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 14, 2018

Sex in marriage promotes godliness.

Recently, the Tonight Show changed hosts. Jay Leno had been the host for 17 years. He handed the number one late night talk show over to Conan O’Brian. Our young adults know this. Before Leno there was Johnny Carson, who hosted the Tonight Show for 30 years. Carson had several characters he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist