Sermons on Creating Problems:

A Good Plan Gone Awry

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Sermon examines Genesis 6:1-4 and the impact of not carrying out the plan of God and the consequences of such sin.

INTRODUCTION “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21) I remember several years ago as I started and ran my own business for awhile, the plan God laid out for me. It was clear in my mind from the very beginning. I was to work it part-time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Long Will You Stay Outside

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 20, 2020

This sermon looks at Jonah. The longer we stay outside the will of God of our lives, the more people we endanger.

Stay Outside Jonah 2:1-8 John 12:1-8 9/20/2020 One of the treasured memories I have as a kid was walking home with my cousins or friends, and then getting caught in the rain. We would take off running as fast as we could heading to the house. When we reached the porch, we would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Measure Upon Measure – Separation – The Restoration Of God - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 22, 2025

In this continuing study of the Restoration of God, we look at what sin ruined, the results of that; how the Lord identified with those results, and now what God has restored. This time our theme is SEPARATION. Sin caused separation.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SEPARATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 3 CHAPTER 2 - THE SECOND CONSEQUENCE In the previous two messages we studied the first consequence to come from the disobedience of Adam and Eve. That was GUILT and associated SHAME. In the Garden of Eden SERENITY was RUINED ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8, Genesis 1:27-28, John 3:19-21, Matthew 27:45-46, Hebrews 10:5-7, 1 Corinthians 11:28-30, Matthew 27:50, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 35 - The Sanctity Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 13, 2023

Marriage is God’s idea and the directive for a happy marriage is given by God Himself. When we honor marriage and treat our spouse the way God wants us to, our homes will be blessed and our families will be a blessing to many.

We read in Matthew 22:2, “The kingdom of heaven is like to a certain king, who made a marriage for his son..”(Webster) Have you ever wondered why the kingdom of heaven is likened to the marriage of a king’s son? Often we consider marriage to be a normal part of our lives, but fail to realize that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:20, Genesis 2:22, John 2:11, Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-28, Genesis 12:15, Genesis 12:17, 2 Samuel 11:1, Ephesians 5:31-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God Is Dead??? "Is It Reasonable To Believe In God?"

Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 27, 2002

2 part sermon that ask if it is reasonable to believe in God, and then if Christianity is the best picture of that belief in God.

God is Dead??? (Is it reasonable to believe in God) by Brian A. Moon Story – It was my first year at Palm Beach Atlantic College when a person I latter became good friends with ask me questions that I had never thought of growing up in the church. They ripped my faith apart with their arguments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ten Commandments For Marriage Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 12, 2001

Ten ways to improve your marriage. Five for the ladies and five for the men.

Survivor’s Series How to Survive in the Real World Sermon # 3 Surviving Marriage The Ten Commandments for Marriage Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “Americans have one of the highest marriage rates in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

On Divorce Series

Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011

1. As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, we’re in Matthew 5:31, 32, and Jesus teaches on the topic of divorce.

1. As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, we’re in Matthew 5:31, 32, and Jesus teaches on the topic of divorce. Tough passage, lots of questions. Lots of confusion. And I hope to clear some of that up today, but there’s probably a lot I won’t clear up. B/c ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Once Dead, Now Alive Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 1, 2015

The work of redemption is simple, yet complex, shows the ugliness involved to present the beauty that results.

Once Dead, Now Alive! Ephesians 2:1-7 When God first created mankind, he created within him an active spirit. This spirit (life) was able to commune with a Holy, righteous God. God said, “If you eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, you will surely die.” He was speaking to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Marvelous Mystery Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 27, 2022

A sermon teaching on embracing the mysteries of our faith and trusting that God has the answers.

Mystery Unraveled Ephesians Series CCCAG, March 6, 2022 Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13 I’ve always been a bit fascinated by magic. Now I’m not talking about Harry Potter, casting spells, or witchcraft. I’m talking about illusion, magic tricks, Penn and Teller or David Copperfield type of magic. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Makes God Smile?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 17, 2009

A sermon designed to mak us think of ways to please Our God and Father in heaven.

WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE? (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Have you ever wondered if by something you said, or by your actions, you have made God smile? I know as a parent there are things that my children do and say that make me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"is There No Balm Or Leadership In Gilead?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 15, 2024

"Israel's failure to listen to God's prophet despite repeated warnings, symbolized by the balm of Gilead, raises the question of whether the current church leadership also lacks the necessary foresight and willingness to repent. Are they repeating the same mistakes?"

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 8:20-22) "[20] The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved." [21] "For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20-22, Jeremiah 46:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call To A Promise Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Jun 5, 2003

#1 in Holiness Series. God has called us to what He has promised us. Holiness!

#1 in Series on Holiness April 27, 2003 The Call To A Promise Acts 2:38-39 The Lord has sent out a call to every corner of this planet. Just as He called Moses out of the desert, called Samuel in the night, called Paul on the road to Damascus, He calls us to come to Him, for He has a great gift. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Holiness

God Alone Shall Fulfill God's Word Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

Man’s wisdom and men’s minds don’t accomplish God’s plan. When men try to fulfill God’s word apart from God, there is strife, contention, & failure

Passage: Genesis 16 Man’s wisdom and men’s minds don’t accomplish God’s plan There was a man who purchased one of those do it yourself kits from the sporting goods store. It contained all the parts to build a replica of the old muzzleloader guns used in days gone by. He pealed open the box, broke ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fitting Jesus Into Your Mold

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 17, 2003

Too many times peopele, including Christians, fill their lives with all of their wants and desires and then try to fit Jesus into the room that is left. God said to seek first His Kingdom. We should strive to conform to His mold for our lives.

FITTING JESUS INTO YOUR MOLD Luke 18:18-27 INTRODUCTION: A. In the skit that our young people just performed we see that Jesus wasn’t very cooperative with their ideas about Him or about how He should act 1. Jesus simply did not fit into the mold that they had created. 2. Do you ever have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Called Shotgun

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 1, 2003

If you’re going through a storm in your life (and you will eventually), let God drive.

God Called Shotgun? On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” Now, this statement is very important. He said, “we’re going to the other side” Think about that statement. If He says the other side, that’s where your going if He’s in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed