Sermons on Deceit Of The Heart:

Responses To God Moments Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

How do you respond to God moments?

RESPONSES TO GOD MOMENTS 1 Pet 5 I want to share with you a story about a very interesting well-educated Greek philosopher whose name is Dr. Alexander Popaderos. And Dr. Popaderos every summer on the island of Crete taught a class on ethics for two weeks. And this particular summer just as he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Something Is Wrong! Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

The culture uses logic to disprove God. Christians try to defend God using a worldly vision and experience and lose the discussion.

Something is wrong! 1 Peter 1:3-12 A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that we were going to take a look at a few of the basic troubles with Christianity. We talked about how the culture believes that Christianity and religion in general are exclusive. The religion is the reason for a lack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-10

Denomination: Congregational

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Jesus, obedience, faith

The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13, 14 (p. 685) Introduction: I’m not sure how many funerals I’ve done in 30 years of ministry, but it would be in the hundreds. I’ve done biker’s funerals, golfer’s funerals, hunter’s funerals, policemen’s funerals, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Someone Worth Losing Everything For Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Losing the crowd versus radical commitment

“SOMEONE WORTH LOSING EVERTHING FOR” (Radical #1) John 6: 53-66 (p755) Sept. 4, 2011 If Jesus tarries, over the next 9 weeks we’re going to examine what it means to Radically follow Jesus Christ…Our missions committee chairman, Doug Lucas asked if I might mention the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

20/20 Vision

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012

A church is headed nowhere until it has a clear vision

20/20 Vision 2 Chronicles 20:20 What is the most common surgery performed in the US? According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, the most common surgery is: Lens and cataract procedures… specifically- laser eye surgery People want their vision restored to 20/20 When it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Deity (Part 3 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012

A short 4 week study of Jesus Christ's Human Nature, Deity, and Incarnation

Part 3 of a 4 week series on the study of Jesus: The Names of Deity are Attributed to Jesus Christ: Only Jesus as the Eternal, Uncreated God could bear the titles ascribed to Him in the Scriptures. [a] He is the The Son of God, so referred to at least 40 times: [See Matthew 14:33; 16:16; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:33

Denomination: Friends

Spoiled

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 7, 2012

“Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what they h

SPOILED James 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graduations Of God Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2012

There is a progression of how we see and know God. He is A God (creator, etc.); then he becomes THE God (of others, Abraham, etc.); then he is MY God (personal relationship); finally he is OUR God (a community of believers).

1. HS Grads: • You have been in school now for 2160 days. • You have spent 12,960 hours in classes. • That translates into 777,600 minutes. • So far you’ve lived approximately 18 years. • You’ve been around 216 months. • You have been breathing 936 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace To You

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 20, 2012

Salvation is not just about getting you to heaven it is about redeeming your life here on earth.

GRACE TO YOU Rev. 22:21 Big Idea: Salvation is not just about getting you to heaven it is about redeeming your life here on earth. INTRO: Well, we have done it. We have finally come to my last sermon from The Revelation of John. It has taken us 32 months but we are at the end. Speaking of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:21

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom And Forgiveness Are Never Free - Memorial Day 2012

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on May 27, 2012

Memorial Day Service 2012.

Sermon Central.com video “Under God” Tomorrow is Memorial Day 2012. Tomorrow, all across the country people will revisit the burial sites of loved ones who have died. On Tuesday one will be able to drive past any given cemetery and be able to notice the beautiful array of colorful ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Friends

Is There A Connection Between Sin And Suffering?

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2012

When Calamity struck the house of Job, his friends came at great trouble and inconvenience to counsel him. Job’s friends held to the traditional thoughts of their day, which in many respects are still the thoughts of our day. They believed that God always

Title: Is There a Connection Between Sin and Suffering? Text: Job 2:9-13 (KJV) 9 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. 10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the fooish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What's Important

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 1, 2012

Two core values that the church believes in. Bible Knowledge and Obiedience

What’s Important Luke 9:57-62. James 1:22-24 Intro. This morning we are back into our core values that we identified in our vision casting sessions. Out of these sessions we defined our mission as a church which was “ to encourage and develop those we meet into committed followers of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From The Past Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 1, 2012

In Christ we can enjoy true freedom from the past!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been told by another that the past is the past? Is that a true statement? • What about you cannot change the past, let us focus on the present or the future. • How easy is that to do? • Today we will continue with our examination of the freedoms we enjoy in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awakening Lent Week 1

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 14, 2012

Daniel's prayer is about God, about His Kingdom, about restoring His people so that God will be glorified.

Awakening Lent Week 1: Feb 26, 21012 Dan 9 It is dark. But I kind of like it. Not that it is good; no, it is cold, it is lonely, it is lifeless and it is light-less. But it is familiar. I am used to it. No matter that I am not free. I am used to it. I hear a voice: Come forth! ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

When You Down To Nothing God Is Up To Something

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 24, 2012

This sermon examines how God's plan is carried out in our life even when we are facing trials and tribulations. We must simply trust Him and live for Him.

When you are down to nothing God is up to something Genesis 37:23-28; 39:21-23; 41:37-45 Prayer I hope that everyone has had a wonderful week this week. God’s blessings are too numerous to count even when we cannot see them. Have you ever felt that you have reached the end of your rope, that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist