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Why Do Many Christians Have So Few Non-Christian Friends? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009

Why do Christians tend to "circle the wagons" and only hang out with fellow believers?

A Troubling Question: Why do many Christians have so few non-Christian friends? - Matthew 9:11. - Today there seems to be surprisingly little voluntary relationship between Christians and non-Christians. Of course, there is interaction at work and at Wal-mart, but many Christians seem to spend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Comeback Ever

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2009

When things seemed at there worst God provided His very best through the resurrection of His Son.

Introduction: Most of us are more familiar with the Disney movie than we are the book, but in Rudyard Kipling’s, The Jungle Book Mowgli, the man cub, asks the animals what’s the most feared thing in the jungle. He’s told that when two animals meet on a narrow path that one must step aside and let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Irreversible Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 12, 2010

Many decisions are truly crossroads: you cannot reverse them or their consequences, try as you might. Therefore, we need to take decision making seriously.

Irreversible Decisions (Numbers 14:26-45) 1. The most important thing about you is your God and your relationship to him. This is more important than: education, health, vocation, family, intelligence, talent, riches… 2. Near the top of the list, perhaps second, is who you are. The sum ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:26-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Let Go

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 19, 2009

Message on "Holding On" to the Lord.

Disclaimer: I can’t take credit for the whole outline. I picked this up from some where but don’t know where (not on Sermon Central). I just added many of the notes. Don’t Let Go This is the account of Jacob wrestling with the Lord How many Knows you can wrestle with the God How many have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Quiet Time With God Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 15, 2013

When the Bible speaks of the heart, it speaks of our inner mental and emotional state. So instead of “pacemakers” of the heart, let’s consider “peacemakers” of the heart. I will give you five peacemakers of the heart over the course of the next several we

Peacemakers of the Heart “Our Quiet Time with God” Introduction: 1. Sometimes, when floods come, they will carry away houses, cars, furniture, etc. Yet, the giant oak tree stands unmoved. Why is this? Because it has something that all those other things don’t have – roots! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8

Denomination: Bible Church

If The Date Of Salvation Is Already Fixed By God, Then Why Should I Pray Ha

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 15, 2018

The idea, ‘God is anyway going to save the person only in His time’, takes the onus away from intense praying, wrestling in prayer for the unsaved person, intense fasting and also thereby takes away the guilt of prayerlessness.

If the date of salvation is already fixed by God, then why should I pray hard? Genesis 18:32 Then he said, "Oh may the Lord not be angry, and I shall speak only this once; suppose ten are found there?" And He said, "I will not destroy it on account of the ten." 19:24 Then the LORD rained on Sodom ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seals, Trumpets And Bowls

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2010

An overview of the seals, trumpets and bowls and how they are related.

Just for the fun of it this week, I decided to use Google to search for images using the search term “seals, trumpets and bowls”. Among the nearly 29,000 hits were these charts that very neatly depict the chronology of the seals, trumpets and bowls in the Book of Revelation. [Show ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is There An Extra Cup In Luke’s Last Supper? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2020

A look at an initially confusing part of Luke's Last Supper passage and the significance of what the "extra cup" means.

WHAT'S GOING ON WITH VERSE 17? Why is there an extra cup in Luke’s version of the Lord’s Supper? - Luke 22:17. - Verse 17 speaks of Jesus taking the cup. But then v. 19 has Him taking the bread and then v. 20 has Him taking the cup. What’s going on? Is there supposed to be two cups? Why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion In Action: Reflecting On Modern Applications Of Jesus’ Example Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 8, 2024

Is Jesus a strict disciplinarian, or is he a compassionate leader who adapts to the needs of the moment?

Compassion in Action: Reflecting on Modern Applications of Jesus’ Example Intro: Is Jesus a strict disciplinarian, or is he a compassionate leader who adapts to the needs of the moment? Scripture Mark 6:30-34. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The dual image of Jesus as depicted in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Other

Are We Living In The End Times? How Should Christians Live? Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 31, 2024

This sermon explores a topic that has sparked curiosity, speculation, and even fear throughout the ages: Are we living in the end times?

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on a topic that has sparked curiosity, speculation, and even fear throughout the ages: Are we living in the end times? This question, while intriguing, often leads to varying interpretations and responses. More ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bound By Love

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 19, 2022

Christians are all on the same team! Regardless of denominations, countries, or language, we are all doing our part when we help build the Kingdom of God together.

WITHIN EVERY HUMAN HEART LIES THE YEARNING TO BE AFFIRMED, UNDERSTOOD, AND USEFUL. I BELIEVE THERE IS NO OTHER PLACE IN WHICH TO HAVE ALL THESE DESIRES FULFILLED THAN WITHIN THE BODY OF CHRIST, THE CHURCH. THERE IS NO SAFER PLACE ON EARTH IN WHICH TO USE ONE’S GIFTS, TALENTS AND ABILITIES THAN IN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11, Ephesians 4:4-7, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Settling Our Accounts

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 17, 2023

We must be faithful to invest our lives into the responsibilities God gives to us. The parable also warns us of the dangers of being lazy and passive by burying our talents.

ONE OF THE GREATEST DAYS OF RECONING FOR ANY AMERICAN IS APRIL 15TH WHEN OUR ANNUAL TAX RETURNS MUST BE FILED. WE MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TO OUR EARNINGS, GIFTS, INTEREST, AND CHARITABLE GIVING. I’VE HEARD IT SAID THAT IF WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE, THEN WE HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Psalm 139:23-24, Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Free Methodist

The God Who Brings Destiny Helpers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2026

This message shows how God strategically positions people, relationships, and divine connections to assist, announce, and advance His purpose in your life.

THE GOD WHO BRINGS DESTINY HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:17-23; 2 Kings 5:1-3 Key Verse: “And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.” — 1 Samuel 16:22 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7; Proverbs 18:16; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:17-23, 2 Kings 5:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Protection Of The Blood Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 28, 2026

This sermon illustrates how Moses, by faith, applied the blood of the Passover lamb to escape divine judgment, demonstrating that eternal security depends entirely on personally applying the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our ultimate Passover Lamb.

Introduction: The Midnight Hour in Egypt Imagine the tension in the air on that fateful night in Egypt. Nine devastating plagues had already ravaged the land—water turned to blood, frogs, lice, flies, disease, boils, hail, locusts, and three days of a darkness so thick it could be felt. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 1, 2008

63rd in a series from Ephesians. The sword of the Spirit requires using specific Scriptures in specific circumstances.

There certainly shouldn’t be any doubt by now that those of us who are followers of Jesus Christ are in a serious and difficult battle with the evil one. But if any of you discount the seriousness of that battle, the sixth and final piece of the armor of God should dispel any such doubts. Although ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist