Sermons on Detours:

You Can Say "No" To Temptation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005

When we are tempted and fall it is easy to offer excuses or to blame others for our poor actions. James is showing us that there is another way which comes by taking responsibility for our actions and trusting in Jesus for spiritual strength.

James 1:12-18 You can say “no” to temptation Scripture Readings:- Job 1:6-22 James 1:12-18 Congregation of the Lord, As Christians we are called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Sometimes that is not so easy. But, tonight, we are going to focus on an issue that makes us walk exactly in the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joy No Matter What Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008

Sermon #1 in a 4 sermon series on Philippians. This message from chapter 1 deals with the joy we can have "no matter what".

JOY No Matter What CHCC: November 2, 2008 Philippians 1 INTRODUCTION: This week we’re starting a new series in our sermons and Pueblo groups. I’m pretty enthused about it --- because we’re going to study a book of the Bible that is often called the LETTER OF JOY. Paul uses the word JOY 20 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing Revival Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 18, 2006

4 of 4 on Prayer. This message on Acts 1-2 explores the source of revival in times past and in our times.

Experiencing Revival Sunday, September 17 God Revives 4 He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD. 5 This is what the Lord GOD says to the bones: I will cause breath to enter you so you will come to life. 6 I will put muscles on you and flesh ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved By Grace

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2006

This message talks about man’s fall and God’s plan of restoration for mankind.

What does the word grace really mean? "Grace" - "...good-will, loving-kindness, mercy ... kindness bestowed upon someone who does not deserve it…kindness of God to man. (Zondervan – Pictorial Bible Dictionary) God created Adam and Eve and placed them in the Garden of Eden. Both of them had a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Pursuit Of Godliness” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

Living a godly life.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Matthew 6:25-34 & 1 TIM 6 1. This week I read a number of newspaper articles. a. Among them chronicled the different pursuits of man. b. There were those PURSUING the Presidency of the US. c. Those PURSUING of the completion of a giant monument. d. There are those PURSUING a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Donkey's Tale Of Divine Direction

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

How many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way?

I believe it pretty much goes without saying that “God’s ways are best.” But how many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way? There’s a BIG difference between "saying" and "doing" – isn’t there? I believe it was Bernard Shaw who said, “The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Empowered Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 10, 2008

We are in the easter season and this is an awesome time for us to share our story of how God brought us out of a sin filled life and into a life filled with hope for life now and hope for what is to come.

Spring Life Part 1- This series theme is being preached all over the country by Wesleyan pastor’s for the 2008 Easter season. The outline of each message is inspired from the denomination but the content is original to Pastor Ryan Akers. Be Empowered Pastor Ryan Akers Easter Season! What an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's It Like To Being Lost? Series

Contributed by Denny Feasby on May 21, 2008

A series on the Lost

What’s It Like To Being Lost? Luke 15:11-24 Intro: There is one thing Christians and non-Christians agree on – they both dislike evangelism. The word alone conjures up images of “in your face” confrontation. Therefore Christians usually avoid gospel showdowns and most of the non-Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Virgil's Race Is Won!

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 4, 2008

A funeral sermon for a 79 year old man who had been afflicted with Parkinson’s disease for the last 18 years of his life, but never wavered from his faith. Perhaps my best sermon yet.

“Pastor, I wish you could have known Virgil in his younger years, before Parkinson’s took its toll on him.” I’ve heard that said quite a bit by both Virgil’s family members and friends since I came to Audubon last fall. From the things I’ve heard from his family and others in the community, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Living A God-Pleasing Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Aug 8, 2005

This is the 2nd in a series of messages on Colossians called "Jesus Christ is Lord: Seriously." If Jesus Christ is really the Lord of our lives then we will live a God-pleasing life.

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD: SERIOUSLY! Living a God-Pleasing Life Colossians 1:9-14 (Some of the information in this sermon was gleaned from other sermons found on Sermoncentral.) INTRODUCTION: It’s good have to have Jerry and Debra Snavely and their family with us today, as well as a group from the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#10divine Possibilities: Cheese With Your Whine? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 16, 2005

Do you want cheese with your whine? Let us study the role of Determination, Importunity, and Persistence in are Christian walk.

#10 --- DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: DO YOU WANT CHEESE WITH YOUR WHINE? DETERMINATION/ IMPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Progression

Contributed by James May on Apr 17, 2005

Every truly Born Again Child of God should have signs of Spiritual Progression in their life. We should be ever growing, and ever becoming more committed to Christ.

SPIRITUAL PROGRESSION by Pastor Jim May In the life of every truly “born again” Child of God, there should be a process underway be which we are brought into a place of maturity in Christ. What we were yesterday is no more, what we are today is ever changing, and what we shall be tomorrow, by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Should We Judge? "Absolutely, Positively."

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

Second in mini-series on judging. This message, based on John 7:24 discusses how to make "right" judgments and how to communicate them to the world.

Should We Judge? "Absolutely, Positively." John 7:24 July 17, 2005 Introduction Last week, on our walk through the gospel of Matthew, we looked at the words of Jesus in chapter 7, verses 1-5 where Jesus says that we are not to judge, and that we need to be careful about cleaning up our own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Spiritual Warrior’s Divine Armor Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 15, 2010

This message helps you learn to appropriate God's ongoing protection for daily living. God's given us some armor. You need to know how to put it on and how to use it.

EPHESIANS 6: 14-15 THE SPIRITUAL WARRIOR’S DIVINE ARMOR [Colossians 3:15- 17 / ] Satan opposes believers in many ways, some of them direct and obvious and other methods are indirect and subtle. He is too deceitfully powerful and ferocious for any of us. The promise of Scripture is that in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15, Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Travis Markes on May 24, 2010

A Memorial Day or Independence Day message that focuses on remembering the cost of Freedom from our sins.

The Cost of Freedom I Corinthians 11:23-26 We set aside time in America each year to remember some of the important dates of our history. Tomorrow is one of those days: Memorial Day. On May 30, 1868, our country observed the first day memorializing those who had fallen in battle during the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist