Sermons on Critical Spirit:

What Would Abraham Do?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Muslims, Jews, and Christians all map their traditions back to Abraham. He was the son of Terah, a descendant of Noah’s son Shem. Genesis 11:10. (Strong’s Concordance) The Hebrew word “uhbrahaym” Abraham is a personal name meaning “father of a multitude.”

What Would Abraham Do? “This is the history of Terah’s family.” Genesis 11:27-32 (NLT) Intro: Muslims, Jews, and Christians all map their traditions back to Abraham. He was the son of Terah, a descendant of Noah’s son Shem. Genesis 11:10. (Strong’s Concordance) The Hebrew word “uhbrahaym” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impact Of Sin (Lessons From Cain And Abel)

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 29, 2025

Many view this book with skepticism, claiming it’s an allegory or myth that’s been fabricated by the ancients to explain their existence and reason for being, but I believe this book to be a literal, historical record...

The Impact of Sin (Lessons from Cain and Abel) Ge 4:1-16 Our Sunday School lesson today takes us all the way back to the beginning of the Bible, the book of Genesis. It’s the name given to this first book because this first book speaks of the beginnings or origins of all things, which is what the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In Hope”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 1, 2025

We’ll be looking at the second part of our mini-series within our main series on elevating our discipleship to the next level. This message will center upon the attribute of hope. Like air, water, and food, hope is a necessity of life and is essential especially when everything seems hopeless.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living in Hope” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAkwrBPycZA&t=6s This morning we’re in the second part of our mini-series within our main series on our need to elevate our discipleship to the next level. And this mini-series is based ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Timothy 6:17, Psalm 146:5, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 28:19, Luke 9:23, Psalm 103:2-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Joshua 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

More Christ Less Me

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby.

More Christ Less Me “But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love For A Broken World

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

I want to talk to you today about “Love for a Broken World.”

Love for a Broken World “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrew 13:7 Intro: I want to talk to you today about “Love for a Broken World.” The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus On Family Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2025

It's easy to overlook just how radical a statement Jesus makes here. He is doing nothing less than fundamentally redefining the family. What are the implications of actually living this out?

ONE QUICK POINT BEFORE WE GET TO THE ACTUAL SERMON: The definition of a Christian is someone hearing God’s word and putting it into practice. - Luke 8:21. - Matthew 7:21, 24, 26; Matthew 12:50; John 7:17; John 14:23; John 15:10; 1 John 2:17. - Jesus says something here that is crucially ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

A New You For A New Year!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2025

At New Year many people reflect on a desire to change some perceived troubled area of their lives. So, they make some New Year resolutions they are going to make some changes in their life this coming year…

• Lose some weight, • Learn a language, • Focus on learning a new skill or hobby, • Some feel stifled in a career and looking for a new opportunity, • Some recognize their spiritual emptiness and resolve to attempt to “know God” or “become more spiritual” in the coming year. As we ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:21, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Flight Into Shadows

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 31, 2025

We come to the end of the Christmas season, and the Gospel reading assigned to us is jarring.

We come to the end of the Christmas season, and the Gospel reading assigned to us is jarring. We've spent weeks with angels and shepherds, with wise men and star-light, with Mary's Magnificat and the peaceful scenes around the manger. We've sung "Silent Night" and "Joy to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Not On My Watch

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 2, 2026

Not a normal sermon I would share but a deep desire to keep our children in church as they grow up! I believe in Bible preaching, and I lean very heavy into “Expository Preaching” because understanding the Bible will help us to stand for truth. But what are we teaching our young?

“Not On My Watch!” Ezekiel 3:16-21 1-4-2026 AM I believe in Bible preaching, and I lean very heavy into “Expository Preaching” because understanding the Bible will help us to stand for truth. But what are we teaching our young? These last couple weeks I have had a thought that would not go away. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Evidence Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the significance of the cross as a symbol of Easter, highlighting its original use as a tool of execution and torture, and its transformation into a symbol of special meaning and beauty.

He is risen! I’m happy to see you this Resurrection Sunday! Does anyone have a new cross necklace? I’ve always thought that if you don’t like giving chocolate and bunnies, a cross could make a great gift for Easter morning. Whether you received it today or have worn it for years, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-32, 1 Corinthians 15:17-21, Matthew 28:13

Topics: Resurrection Sunday, Symbolism Of Cross, Easter Gifts

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

Colossians: Household Rules Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 21, 2025

This passage contains the dreaded "S" word, submit. But what did that mean 2000 years ago in Colossa and what does it mean for us today.

It was a struggle; I was thinking that this week I would preach from Colossians 4:5–6 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. I thought that I would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Before All Else

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 1, 2025

To be a true disciple of Christ, to be assured of eternal life, we must never be ashamed to confess His holy name. We must also be willing to follow Him always, forsaking our own desires and even our family and friends.

I have entitled our message, “Jesus Before All Else.” Author Mike Mazzalongo wrote a book entitled Jesus Above All Else. He says that Jesus told His followers, “in no uncertain terms, that in order to be His disciple they must place Him above all else.” He explains that “above all else” means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's World

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 3, 2025

Covers from Satan's world to The Great Commission

SATAN’S WORLD By: C. Mason Davis I like to start each message with a little “wake-me-up” story. A few minutes before the church service started, the congregants were sitting in their pews and talking. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:19

What You Have Defines Your Worth Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 14, 2025

The world says your value is measured by what you own—status, wealth, and accomplishments. But God says your worth is found in who you are (your character) and whose you are (your identity in Christ). We are not defined by what we accumulate, but by our foundation in Him.

### **Introduction:*** This morning, we are continuing our series “Lies the World Tells,” and today we are going after a big one. But before we dive into Scripture, I want to start by letting someone else do the talking. You see, there is a video that’s been floating around for years — some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21, Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 1:27, 1 John 3:1, Matthew 7:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Those Who Don’t Stumble Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 14, 2025

Through God, who established Jesus as the cornerstone, we have been given an identity which stops us from stumbling.

You can listen to the sermons of NPBC at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 Peter 2:4-10 “Those Who Don’t Stumble” (Written for Sermon Central to fill a gap in this series on 1 & 2 Peter) Who am I? That is a question everyone asks at some point in their life. We all have questions about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist