Sermons on Counterfeit:

Drop Everything

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 22, 2010

The disciples give us a great model for living -- Drop everything and follow Jesus.

“Drop Everything” © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin, Though free for your use and encouragement so long as you don’t say that you wrote the sermon. Now that we’ve read through the text, let’s open with a word of Prayer… - Prayer of thanksgiving for God's Word - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing God’s Will Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Jan 25, 2011

This sermon examines the third petition of our Lord’s Pattern for Prayer, "May Your Will be done on earth as it is in heaven", seeking to explore how God communicates His Will to us.

A PATTERN FOR PRAYER DOING GOD’S WILL "So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recipe For Spiritual Success Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2011

This sermon serves as an introduction to 2 Peter, and covers the first 11 verses. We focus on the provision, plan, and promises for spiritual success.

Introduction: A. I love to eat, and I have been blessed to be married to an excellent cook, who is the daughter of an excellent cook, and granddaughter of an excellent cook. 1. I want to show you a few cartoons to get us thinking about cooking and following the instructions of good recipes. 2. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Are The Compassionate Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish a true Chris

This is really one of the big issues in the world today. There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Hazard Ahead: Hypocrisy

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011

A main excuse for worldly people not to come to church is that the church is full of hypocrites, well there is always room for one more.

HAZARD AHEAD: HYPOCRISY (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and All scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Perhaps one of the biggest reasons given by non-churchgoers is “church is full of hypocrites.” This is true to some extent, but there is always ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 8, 2011

We must understand the need for prayer to bring about God's will for the church.

April 10, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Luke 11:1-13 Subject: Prayer Title: Teach Us To Pray How important is prayer? I suppose a better question might be, “How important is prayer to you?” The truth is, if you are a Christian, then your life in Christ began with a prayer. When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Israel's Shepherd-King Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 7, 2010

In the the prophet's day the remedy for the deceptions of false shepherds was to focus on the Messiah. Focusing on Christ Jesus is also the way not to be deceived today.

ZECHARIAH 10: 1-4 THE NEW ISRAEL'S SHEPHERD-KING [Matthew 7:24-29] Chapter 10 of Zechariah's prophecy gives further blessings that will result for God's people because of their turning to their Messiah. The chapter is very closely connected to the victorious conclusion of chapter 9 and continues ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-4, Zechariah 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty Tricks Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

When Satan comes against God’s people, he doesn’t use a rule book. The Bible describes him as the father of lies. He is a liar. So why would we expect a liar to fight fair? In our passage today, we can see four dirty tricks of the enemy.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Believe it or not, I used to be pretty rough as a kid. We moved around a lot. And one of the things that can happen when you move a lot is you can get in a lot of fights. People want to see what the new kid is all about. They want to see how he fits in. So ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 2, 2007

In this sermon we look at the temptations of Jesus and learn how to overcome our own.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. 1. So he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the block 100 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Unthankful Times

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 8, 2007

The last days are perilous, unthankful times marked by godlessness, powerless religion, and corrupt ministry.

Living In Unthankful Times 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Introduction: The Humanist’s Prayer Lyman Abbot once paraphrased the Lord’s Prayer to reflect the philosophy of those without God. We might call it the Humanist’s Prayer: Our brethren who art on earth, Hallowed be our name. Our kingdom come, Our will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Declare Your Independence Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Sep 29, 2007

An exposition of Col. 2:16-19

Colossians 2:16-19 Clint Meade Cornerstone Baptist Church, 9-30-2007 Along with the rest of the western world, I have been watching the events that are unfolding within Venezuela and Iran. Those two nations are being led by two very dangerous men. Both Hugo Chavez of Venezuela ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Consecration Power Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Dec 11, 2007

Where does spiritual power come from? Does it come from saying the right words, and doing the right deeds? Or is there something else?

Encountering God #15: Consecration Power People are searching for supernatural power! Fallen man’s desire is to “be like God.” You don’t have to look much further than your television screen to find such titles as Heroes, Spiderman and Fantastic Four – where ordinary people possess ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 10 (Final)

WATCH OUT (MARK 13) Christians are often confronted with apocalyptic, millennial and eschatological expectations whenever a disaster occurs. On the morning of 9/11, a relative called from overseas, asked if we were alright and eventually ended the call with a sigh and an exclamation: “This is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Roots - Part 4- Presence And Preaching Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2009

Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

Roots Pt. 4 – Presence and Preaching I. Introduction The foundation is the most important aspect of a building. It isn’t the most impressive aspect of the building, but it is the most important part. No one stops their car in awe of a building’s foundation. We often are awestruck by the beauty ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why I Am No Longer An Evangelical

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2008

The Evangelical movement has been slipping from its moorings for many years. I believe the departure from orthodoxy is now complete and it is time to separate ourselves from much that is proclaimed under the banner of “Evangelical Christianity.”

Note carefully the indefinite article. This sermon will examine Evangelical the noun. I am not speaking about being evangelical. In that sense, the word evangelical is an adjective describing ones attitude toward sharing the gospel. I am not repudiating my Christian faith, but rather the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational