Sermons on Courtroom:

Playing God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

The sermon urges us to surrender judgment, embrace mercy, and let God transform our critical spirit into kindness and grace toward others.

Some of us carried a quiet critic into church today. He rode in the car with us, sat beside us during worship, and has opinions about everything from traffic to the tempo of the first song. He’s subtle—civil even—but he speaks in sighs, shrugs, and silent scores. We know his voice: the whisper that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Topics: Criticism, Judgment

Talents: God’s Gifts And Expectations PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

God entrusts each of us with unique gifts and opportunities, calling us to faithful, courageous stewardship that honors Him and blesses others.

Some mornings it feels like heaven has hung a “Help Wanted” sign over your heart. You sense it when you tuck in a child, when you clock in at work, when you linger over the needs of a neighbor. The King of the cosmos has placed something in your hands—time, talents, and treasures—and whispered, “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3, Matthew 25:14-30

Topics: Talents, Parable

The Joy Of Being Right With God Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Four assurances God gives us when we discover His grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

The last twelve days have remarkable. Like you I’ve been fascinated at how closely contested our presidential election has been. Can you imagine what the last twelve days have been like for vice-president Gore and governor Bush? On election day the networks first called Florida for Gore, then they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Basic Training: Man Is A Sinner Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 8, 2005

This is the 2nd of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

BASIC TRAINING: MAN IS A SINNER Romans 3:9-18, 21-23 The Drama mentioned in this sermon is entitled "Man of the Year" and can be obtained from www.willowdrama.com) INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen what happens to some animals after they are all cleaned up? When I was in high school I helped ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Have Victory In Life

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 11, 2005

In the life of Hezekiah we see how to have victory in life.

HEZEKIAH, "HOW TO HAVE VICTORY IN LIFE" TEXT: II KINGS 18-20; 2 CHRONICLES 29-32 INTRODUCTION Everyone wants victory in life, don’t they? Most people want to be successful in what they do. Athletes, train for years to be victorious on the field or in the arena. Lawyers, go to school ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Alive – True Or False?

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004

What is the evidence that confirms what Easter is all about?

Jesus is Alive – True or False? By Lee Strobel Who would you guess is the most successful defense attorney in the world? F. Lee Bailey? Well, he’s fallen on hard times. Johnnie Cochran? Let’s check an authoritative source on this: the Guiness Book of World Records. This is what it says on Page ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: *other

One Day Too Late!

Contributed by Brian B on Sep 16, 2005

Don’t wait too late to get Saved!

One Day Too Late (Don’t wait too late to get saved!) Updated January 2016 Luke 14:16-24 NOTE TO SERMON CENTRAL MEMBERS AND GUESTS…. This is a sermon that has been adapted from a great sermon preached by Eddie Champion. I don’t know much about him or even if he is still living, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shepherd Is Good Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores responsibilities of spiritual leaders (shepherds) and comfort found in Jesus as our Shepherd/Leader.

THE Shepherd Is Good John 9:38-10:21 12-14-03 Intro Text: John 9:38-10:21[1] The first 21 verses of John 10 are a continuation of Jesus conversation with the Pharisees shortly after the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall from last week, Jesus has healed the blind man. Here in John 9:38 we ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Honor Parents Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

3rd in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family concerns. Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.

HOW TO HONOR PARENTS EXODUS 20:12 & EPHESIANS 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Minister Dave Gable tells the story of Jill, their 6-year-old, who was “helping” him in the front yard of the parsonage. She chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Dave thought he’d test her. “Did you ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:12

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Be Ready Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

The key in becoming infectious in our faith is to make sure that we have set apart Christ as Lord in our lives. When we are striving to live under the control of Christ, people will notice and will then ask us to explain the reason for the hope that we h

How To Be Ready Rev. Brian Bill 2/4/01 It’s fun to compare how life today is different from life 500 years ago. Some of the expressions we use, and the things we do, are based on life in the 1500’s. For instance, did you know that…? • Most people got married in June because they took their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:15, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Be A Stone In The Temple

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Aug 28, 2002

The Lord is building an eternal Temple with Jesus as the Chief Corner Stone. This sermon explores your relationship with Jesus and how you can be sure you will be a part of the Temple.

Will you be a stone in the temple? 8/18/02 Minister Cedric A. Portis cedque8@cs.com Ephesians 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Protection From God

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002

Lessons of God’s Protection for us as seen through Psalms 121: 1-8.

God’s Protection Psalms 121:1-8 Musicians play “The Giving Song” Let me first pause and thank our Pastor. Let us pray: Father, coming as humbly as we know how…I have heard your voice speaking to me and Lord I ask that you grant me utterance now to speak your word. Create in your children ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Call To A Collapsing Country

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 25, 2002

This message deals with the futility of religious activity apart from obedience to God, and the similarities between the conditions of Israel during the days of Jeremiah and the churches of today.

Call To A Collapsing Country Text: Jer.8: 1-12 Intro: The nation of Israel had enjoyed God’s blessings in an unprecedented way. God had personally chosen them to be His people from among all the peoples of the earth. According to the Scriptures, this was not due to any special attractiveness ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For One Another Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 20, 2010

People who have been touched by the love of God should share that love and look after the needs of those around them.

Pataskala Church of the Nazarene January 17, 2010 Loving God and loving others Stewardship month 2010 Caring for One Another “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 Today’s Focus: God’s people care for one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Politically Correct Ten Commandments

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jun 26, 2009

Since Americans seem to find the Biblical Ten Commandments outdated and out of touch with modern spirituality, here’s a modern revision: the new and improved, "politically correct" ten commandments ...

The Politically Correct Ten Commandments Dr. Russell K. Tardo Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:1-17 1And God spake all these words, saying, 2I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Commandment #1: 3Thou shalt have no other gods ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational