Sermons on Deep Roots:

Health Issues And Facing Death Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

Two things are inevitable when we are born into this fallen world. We will all get sick in some way, and we will all die. What is God's role in all of this?

Two things are inevitable when we are born into this fallen world. We will all get sick in some way, and we will all die. So it makes sense that we understand how to deal with these certainties according to Scripture. When the Bible talks about suffering, it is almost never speaking about physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-24

Every Person Is Significant To God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 5, 2010

Everyone is significant to God, and every Christ-follower is equipped through His Word to obey him and pass on their faith to others.

Last week, Mary and I joined 51,904 fans to watch the U of A versus Cal football game. In the midst of a crowd like that, its pretty easy to feel insignificant and to even lose ones sense of identity. Like nearly everyone else, we were dressed in red and even when screaming at the top of our lungs, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Controlling Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2010

Learning how to control our anger through the Bible.

CONTROLLING ANGER Sermon Number 3 January 10, 2010 John Hunter was an 18th century British surgeon, who suffered from angina. He realized most of his attacks were brought on by anger. Hunter lamented, “My life is at the mercy of any scoundrel who chooses to put me in a passion.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Appointment

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 1, 2010

A sermon discussing Heaven and Hell as the only two possible destinations when we die.

An elderly couple passed away and found themselves at the pearly gates. Peter was there to welcome them. First he showed them their mansion. The man overwhelmed by the sheer luxury of it all asked, "How much does this place cost per night?" Peter replied, "Sir, this is Heaven, it doesn’t cost ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 16, 2010

Who are we? Those who claim Christ are promised so many things, and yet do we stand upon the pormises? This sermon speaks loudly about who we are.

WHO AM I? (ALL my sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) ** This sermon was preceded by a Special “Who AM I” by Casting Crowns ** Who Am I? For many teenagers, this is a question that is routinely asked. In High School ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 127

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Psalm 127. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Psalm 127 Reading: Psalm 127 ILL: • A man went to a psychiatrist with a worry problem. • "Every time I get into bed, " he said, "I'm convinced there is somebody under it". • "I can help", said the psychiatrist, • "But it will mean a session a week for a year, costing £30 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Brethren

Sailing, Speaking, And Sleeping In Church

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Eutychus raised from the dead. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts 20:1-12: • In 1 Corinthians 15:32, the apostle Paul makes a cryptic, • Yet incisive reference to his time in Ephesus: “I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus” • That was his description of the frenzied riot he and his companions, • Had just endured in chapter 19 verses ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Pre-Disposed To Thanksgiving-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 23, 2010

1 of 2. The Psalmist charged God’s people to have an attitude of thankfulness. God’s people are pre-disposed to thankfulness. But why? People pre-disposed to Thanksgiving Enjoy...

PRE-DISPOSED to/for THANKSGIVING-I—Psalm 100:1-5 Attention: There is a tendency among business retailers to gear up early for Christmas. This begins shortly after the Halloween push. The shelves are beginning to get stocked with specifically Christmas items.—Christmas trees of all sizes, colors & ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Forgiveness. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Forgiveness. Reading: Luke chapter 7 verses 36-50. Ill: • A man asked his wife what she would like for her birthday. • She replied; “I would love to be eight again!” • On the morning of her birthday; • He arose and made her a great big bowl of Cocopops. • Then he took her off to the local ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Brethren

I Can See!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Blind Begger is healed. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 18 verses 31-43: Ill: • Stevie Wonder (the blind singer) and Tiger Woods (the greatest golfer in the world); • Meet up in a hotel dining room and start talking. • Inevitably the conversation turns to golf and Tiger Woods; • Is surprised to find out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Brethren

The Priesthood Of All Believers

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Every member ministry.

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 4-10. Ill: • The greatest wall ever built by human hands; • Stretches 1500 miles along the northern boundary of China. • It was begun in the third century B.C. by the emperor Shih Huang Ti, • It was built in defence against the Huns, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Brethren

A Relational Gift Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 29, 2010

Jesus gift to us is a relational gift that demonstrates how we can give relational gifts to others.

Unless you’ve completely isolated yourselves for the last week, you’ve been bombarded by all the advertising for the appropriately named “Black Friday”. Perhaps you are even one of the many people who got up early on Friday to brave the crowds in order to get some really ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Son’s Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 9, 2010

Christ gives every believer the Holy Spirit who delivers us from the penalty and power of sin, dwells within us to give us a different attitude and destiny, and directs us to intimacy with our Heavenly Father. This is the true Spirit of Christmas.

Just a few days before Christmas one year, a postal worker at one of the main sorting offices found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings – $200 – had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Kind Of People God Uses Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 20, 2010

The 144,000 demonstrate the kind of character than enables God to use us for His purposes.

I’m going to begin this morning with a quote from a well-known theologian – Charles Schultz. In one of his “Peanuts” comic strips, Charlie Brown is sitting in his bean bag chair in front of the television when his sister Sally enters the room. Sally: “I memorized the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Near - Part Two

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

A sign of genuine faith in Christ is seen in the heart of the person who has a genuine longing to be in close proximity to their Heavenly Father

OPEN: - We are dealing with the issue of disconnectedness in our relationship with the Lord. And how we can draw near. This is a passage of Scripture that follows a warning James gives to his readers on the issue of pride. Every spring there is an international competition called the "Wacky ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible