Sermons on Deliberate Disobedience:

Let Your Praise Prevail Over Your Asking

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 2, 2009

Your Praise should outweigh your asking

Let Your Praise Prevail over Your Asking Romans 4:20 God stayed with Abraham until he became strong in faith. Notice that being strong in faith has something that goes with it...to be strong in faith is to give God glory. Well Abraham is giving God glory. Abraham is saying that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When God Hides His Face"

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014

A careful examination of Psalm 13 and the importance of being open and honest with God.

Scripture: Psalm 13 I. Introduction: Have you ever felt that God was giving you the “silent treatment”? What is the Lord’s purpose for not immediately answering prayer? How should you respond when God seems distant? II. Message A. Examples of God’s Silence 1. Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Branch Of Righteousness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2024

The one who brings salvation, and a safe dwelling place for His people, is ‘the LORD our righteousness’ (JEREMIAH 23:6).

THE BRANCH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. Jeremiah 23:5-8. “Behold… the word of the LORD,” (JEREMIAH 23:5). The prophet uses the image of a righteous Branch growing out of a felled tree – which so wonderfully typifies God’s dealings with His people. Just when the tree of David seems to be left without hope, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A God Given Purpose

Contributed by Travis Leib on May 31, 2015

Be assured, God has a purpose for His people. Idleness is never an option.

Certainly one of the most frequent question I deal with as a Pastor, is the question of "What is my purpose?" It is the purposeless life that finds itself in discontent, discouragment, depression, and is a leading factor of suicide. No purpose. Useless. Yes, those are extremes. But, do not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:15-22

Denomination: Holiness

1. Living In Rebellion Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

One of the unfortunate things about the book of Jonah is: most people know only about the great fish, but they know nothing of the great God.

One of the unfortunate things about the book of Jonah is: most people know only about the great fish, but they know nothing of the great God. Jonah is for real! He was the son of a Amittai. 2 Kings 14:25. A prophet who prophesied in the time of Jeroboam II. Our main concern should not be whether a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God At Work

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 23, 2009

God is at work in the lives of His people.

GOD IS WORKING BUT ARE YOU WORKING? Philippians 2:12-18 by Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. May 27, 2006 INTRODUCTION Man’s advancements have brought rapid developments. These fast past changes have necessitated the construction of new facilities, roads, and countless projects. I was recently struck ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Stripped Of His Garments.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 18, 2025

The public stripping of Jesus therefore meant that he was no longer a someone; why was he stripped naked.

Matthew 27, 35 – 37 They crucified him and then divided his clothes among them by throwing dice. After that they sat there and watched him. Above his head they put the written notice of the accusation against him: “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” We all know that clothing not only protects ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Does Wealth Count? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 9, 2016

Wealth can blind us to the riches of Christ when they assume an improper place in our lives.

“A man came up to [Jesus], saying, ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.’ He said to him, ‘Which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Didn’t Mean To

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 4: 1 – 35

Leviticus 4: 1 – 35 I didn’t mean to 4 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘If a person sins unintentionally against any of the commandments of the LORD in anything which ought not to be done, and does any of them, 3 if the anointed priest sins, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Demas: Can We Quit When The Going Gets Tough? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 22, 2016

A study of Demas, a servant of God who quit when matters got tough.

2 TIMOTHY 4:10 SAVED? OR LOST? DEMAS: CAN WE QUIT WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH? “Demas ... has deserted me..” [1] “Well begun is half done.” This adage was quoted on numerous occasions during an earlier day—I certainly was on the receiving end of the saying repeatedly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To The Anointing Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 26, 2024

To Define the anointing, its purpose and how to receive it.This teaching will also answer the heart cry of those who have hungered for reality instead of religion. It will move you from being a spectator to a demonstrator of the power of God.

TOPIC : THE ROAD TO THE ANOINTING SERIES : UNDERTANDING THE ANOINTING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this teaching you will be able to: i. Understand what Christianity is ii. Understand the purpose and the assignment of a Christian iii. Identify the 3 major keys of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19, 1 Kings 19:19-21

An Obedient Attitude Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 18, 2009

part 3 of a 5 part series on having the attitude of Jesus, Christ had an obedient attitude.

ATTITUDE # 3 (Having an Obedient attitude) (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Writing this series of sermons has been a great challenge for me, and yet it has been some of the most rewarding research and time alone with God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 6, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon makes a comparison between a struggling servant and a successful servant of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Morning, October 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Walking With Jesus” [#5] SLIDE 27 CHANGED! John 21:15-19 Introduction: 1. Isn’t it amazing how God changes us when we are saved? But, even after salvation, it is hard to live a life that pleases God. 2. Part of our ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19, Matthew 26:36-75

Denomination: Baptist

What Children Owe Their Parents

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 26, 2013

Obedience and Honor.

What Children Owe Their Parents Ephesians 6:1-3 For 3 verses God speaks directly to the kids. The first word of this chapter is direct address: "Children..." I used to be a kid, sitting in a chair like you, swinging my legs. I'm still a kid in my heart! I'm God's child, and always will be. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

No One Will Take My Place

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025

God has a divine assignment for each of us, and He expects us to fulfil it. However, when people fail in their calling, God can replace them with someone else.

NO ONE WILL TAKE MY PLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 "And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1, Revelation 3:11, Matthew 25:28, Acts 1:20, Esther 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God