Sermons on Dark Days:

Focus On Jesus Through The Fire

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 5, 2019

What is at the heart and core of Pentecost? It is the message of Jesus crucified and risen for the salvation of the world.

6.9.19 Pentecost Sunday - John 15:26-27 “When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father—he will testify about me. And you also are going to testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.” A few weeks ago I tore ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Amazing Faith, What Makes It What It Is?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 20, 2019

We look at the centurion's faith to examine what makes someone's faith great.

June 23, 2019 Luke 7:1-10 Do you have a strong faith or a weak faith? How do you really know? Professor Becker once told the story of how he was convinced that he didn’t have faith when he was a child because the pastor said something to the effect of, “When you have faith you won’t worry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Abide In Jesus

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 23, 2019

This is what happens when you ‘abide with God’! You start affecting the life of others! Is it not exciting? Come on, we need to let the world know that it is fun being in the presence of God!

Vine John 15:5 says, “I am the vine, you are the branches, he who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit, for without Me you can do nothing.” Do you know what it means to abide in Him? The English dictionary defines ‘abide’ as’ hold to and stick to.’ Spiritually it means to ‘stick on to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

I.e.1 - A Law Concerning Animal Food And Blood Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 5, 2019

These instructions are for all people of all ages and all places, and for all time. They are permanent ordinances from God for all humanity, and they must not be ignored or altered. Life is precious, and it must be handled with care.

November 19, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.E.1: A Law Concerning Animal Food and Blood. Gen. 9:1-7 Genesis 9.1-7 (KJV) 1 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. 2 And the fear of you and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Many Dimensions Of Sin

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 16, 2019

We as Christians, tend to underrate sin. We give sin lip service and we talk about forgiveness like it is automatic and that forgiveness is owed to us. We tend to ignore the consequences of sin by saying we have been forgiven and it is all forgotten.

We as Christians, tend to underrate sin. We give sin lip service and we talk about forgiveness like it is automatic and that forgiveness is owed to us. We tend to ignore the consequences of sin by saying we have been forgiven and it is all forgotten. But, there is so much more. Listen, as we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I, & Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2019

It is not just students! Many adults, like Peter Sellers, ponder such questions as "Who am I?", "Why am I here?" & "What is the meaning of my life anyway?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised & updated version of a message that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.) TEXT: Psalms 8:1-9; Colossians 2:10; Job 12:10 ILL. Some years ago, Time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Colossians 2:10, Job 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Renew Sex Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

Jesus did not come to abolish the law but fulfill it. He calls on us to live understanding Heterosexual relations are for the purpose creating, understanding relational intimacy and continuing God’s will in the world

On July 20, 1969, as commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. His first words after stepping on the moon, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,” were televised to Earth and heard by millions. Urban legend has it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-48, John 8:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1: Know What We're Here For: Maturity Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Churches that aren't clear on their purpose for being can hardly be effective. Our goal is maturity in Christ.

One of the deepest joys that I have ever experienced in all my life is the joy of watching our children turn into adults. I guess I always pretty much figured that would happen some day. But then, there were those times when they were upset with each other over the silliest things and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

The Model Church – 1 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 28, 2019

The universal church of God is losing its sheen in the society because the church is everything but spirituality. Survey says that only 10% of the churches are genuine churches that teach the Word and make Disciples of Christ.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured The universal church of God is losing its sheen in the society because the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Month Of Healing

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020

With great delight I welcome you to the month of June, our Month of Healing. Any one that has survived these past four months of Coronavirus and global death must know for sure that it is not by power or by might but by the mercy of God generated and engineered by the Holy Ghost.

With great delight I welcome you to the month of June, our Month of Healing. Any one that has survived these past four months of Coronavirus and global death must know for sure that it is not by power or by might but by the mercy of God generated and engineered by the Holy Ghost. With the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14, Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called . . . Go!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 26, 2020

Seizing our divine moments from God

Called to . . . June 28, 2020 Have you ever felt you were supposed to do something? Sometimes it’s as simple as feeling like you need to call someone or pray for that person. Maybe you were certain you were called to a specific profession. Maybe you knew without a doubt the person you were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-9, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Filling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

We have all heard the phrase---you are what you eat. I believe this also true for our minds and spirits, we are what we take in.....as for me and my house---I desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

What Fills You Controls You Hello, I’m pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church and I’m here in one of the portage parks Celery flats. It is a beautiful park; I chose this place with the fountain behind me because of the idea what we're going to look at today. Last week was Pentecost Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Under His Control Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2020

We must humbly decide to operate under the will of God which means we trust Him, commit ourselves to His ways, are still before Him, and let Him be the judge. This is not weakness, but rather choosing to be under the control of the Creator of the Universe.

BEATITUDES SERIES: UNDER HIS CONTROL MATTHEW 5:5 #Beatitudes INTRODUCTION… Let’s Play a Game https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AZT1n9e3B6nDWmGJg0pVU7GVxcfLa3S1znhu9wPurlplSrkB3HuGFgo/ I’d like to start out this morning by playing a game. It is a puzzle game. I am going to show you a word puzzle on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chosen For God's Eternal Purpose

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 20, 2020

Election--God's choice--for the purpose of bringing salvation to the world. Election, not as a theological term, but as Paul illustrates from OT people. Fulfill our purpose: to display God's glory and bring others to Christ.

CHOSEN FOR GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSE--Romans 9:1-26 ***Jimmy and Billy were brothers, born more than ten years apart. Jimmy seemed successful from an early age, graduating from the United States Naval Academy, and serving in the Navy before going home to the family business. Billy tried college, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Like There Is No Tomorrow!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 14, 2019

Like There is no Tomorrow! – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Praying (vs 7) (2). Loving (vs 8) (3). Welcoming (vs 9) (4). Serving (vs 10-11a) (5). Glorifying (vs 11b) SERMON BODY: Ill; • A Church leader asked some of his members a question; • If you knew that it would be the end of the world in seven-days’ time, • What would you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Brethren