Sermons on Defining Moments:

Love One Another

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 10, 2015

The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus' most familiar stories, and the way we usually hear that parable is as Jesus' way of getting us to ask ourselves, "Am I willing, when the circumstances arise, to be a Good Samaritan to other people?"

A man approached the gates of heaven and asked to be allowed to enter. Saint Peter asked, "Tell me one good thing you did in your life." The man said, "Well, I saw a group of punks harassing an elderly lady, so I ran up and kicked their leader in the shins." Peter asked, "When did this happen?" The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Living On The Edge

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 28, 2014

Christian Character is both built and brought out when your life is on the edge - Discover God's amazing provision for you and me in this journey....

Living on the Edge: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy - Martin Luther King Jr. If your true worth is to be assessed using your character as a yardstick; where do you stand? Who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

A Sacrifice Should Cost

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 5, 2022

Sometimes we feel that life is spinning out of control. In order to receive a spiritual breakthrough we might have to make a sacrifice, and a sacrifice must cost us something; for we can’t cheat the Lord and expect Him to bless us for it.

Our message this evening is entitled, “A Sacrifice Should Cost.” A “sacrifice” is defined as “an offering made to God . . . as an acknowledgement of His power and provision.” It’s also defined as “surrender or loss made or incurred for gaining some object, or for obliging another.”(1) Based on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Hospitality

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 4, 2021

It is precisely through our sacrificial giving of our time, money and love that we point the world to the Father who is our portion and the desire of our hearts.

Being Hospitable Philippians 2:3-4; John 13:12-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Who being in the very nature of God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather He made Himself nothing by taking on the nature of a servant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, John 13:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Baker's Dirty Dozen

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Mar 11, 2017

Thirteen points that call us to repentance ... a Lenten service.

A BAKER'S DIRTY DOZEN 2 Tim 2:22-26 Run away from infantile indulgence. Run after mature righteousness—faith, love, peace—joining those who are in honest and serious prayer before God. Refuse to get involved in inane discussions; they always end up in fights. God’s servant must not be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-26, 2 Timothy 7:21-23, Mark 7:21

Denomination: Nazarene

Handling Difficult Situations God's Way

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 23, 2018

We all have the freedom to choose how we handle difficult situations in life. The best way to handle problems in life is not to seek the council of the world but instead be like Jesus during His arrest ... seek and obey God's will.

Handling Bad Situations God’s Way Matthew 26:46-56 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Living in a fallen world means going through hardships in life is unavoidable. Who has not had an unexpected expense occur so large that they thought this might be the one that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Baptist

There's Something About Mary

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 15, 2015

Advent sermon that talks about the need for humility and explores how to practise it. Contains a number of resources I got elsewhere on sermon central.

There's something about Mary. No not the movie - Mary. Jesus Mum. Mary – Mary has been treated strangely by history. People pray to her – people make statues of her and pray to the statue – People get it wrong – Mary is a signpost who like the Prophets of old point to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fatherhood

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 18, 2019

On this third Sunday of June that has been designated as Father’s Day – I want to challenge men to return to the word of God. This Old and New Testament text says -- HE WILL TURN THE HEARTS OF THE FATHERS TO THE CHILDREN.

TITLE: FATHERHOOD SCRIPTURE: MALACHI 4:4-6 / ST. LUKE 1:17 Fatherhood is the foundation of the heart and love of God. And that is what is missing from this generation. All the insurmountable problems we are facing as a nation today go back to the home, which is the greatest centralized force ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6, Luke 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up And Stand Out For Christ

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Aug 10, 2019

Making a stand

About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In the fourth year the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace... Trade Ashes For Beauty

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 22, 2023

This is a study on Divine Peace and rest. Why not trade those ashes for beauty? Divine peace is a gift Jesus gives.

TRADE ASHES FOR BEAUTY? WORRY LESS, PRAY MORE.! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part lesson) I HAVE A 1,000 PIECE PUZZLE. Before service I give each person a piece of the puzzle. I have a table up front and give the crowd 3 minutes to lay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, John 14:1, John 14:27, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judgement+mercy=discernment Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 16, 2025

A sermon correcting the modern misunderstanding about judging in the biblical sense

Judgment + Mercy = Discernment 1 Corinthians Series August 31st, 2025 CCCAG Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1–11 (CSB) Introduction: Misunderstanding Judgment If I asked you what the most quoted bible verse in America is- What do you think would be the answer? Some might say John 3:16: “For God so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 12, 2024

In this process of being grounded in and sharing Christ, we should be growing in Christ. For a church to survive, for a Christian to remain strong in their conviction, each of us needs to be growing in Christ.

Let's start off today by imagining a friend that gives you the gift of a new road bike. You always dreamed of taking a bike out on the road and you're now equipped and outfitted to hit the road. But what if you never used that bicycle? The gift by itself doesn't take you places and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-29

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do If Salvation Stops Saving (Updated)

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Mar 6, 2025

Many can mark the day of their salvation. At some point they saw the need to ask for help from above and Jesus Yeshua heard their prayer and sent the gift of the Holy Spirit. However life doesn’t always provide us safe passage and a worldly or even religious mindset can interrupt a sure salvation.

The Contract Welcome Mr. Ross. How can my legal office be of service to you? I have signed my name to a contract and would like to be released from it. What is the contract pertaining too? Well…ah…it’s my salvation contract. Your salvation contract? That’s very interesting; do you have the document ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: *other

Time To Stand Strong, And Draw Your Sword (Ephesians 6:10-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 17, 2025

Everyone seems to know the unseen spiritual world is real, and interacts with ours. How can we be safe from harmful spirits? And how we can fight for Jesus, against Satan, in this world?

We live in an age where there is great interest in the unseen spiritual world. There are many TV shows and movies that have to do with battles between humans, and evil spirits. And my guess is that the reason we have so many, and they are so popular, is that we as a society recognize that there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Romans 10:8-10

Our Refuge And Strength

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Sep 13, 2001

The search for security in the wake of disaster such the the recent terrorist attack on America.

OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH Psalms 46:1-11 (010916m) The worst tragedy in American history struck this past Tuesday morning just before 9:00 A.M. With out any warning or sane reasoning, thousands of lives were taken. All looking forward to a new day, no one realizing that only moments separated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist