Sermons on Diamond:

"i Will Bless You!"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 26, 2020

Why did God pick out a fairly obscure man like Abraham to give all these blessings? He wasn’t a man of great accomplishments, renown, or power. Why would God choose him?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Genesis 12:1-7; 1 Samuel 16:7 ILL. I want to read part of what Danny Dutton, an 8-yr-old 3rd ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7, 1 Samuel 16:7, Exodus 4:13, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 1 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 24, 2020

The first of the 150-psalm collection contained in the Old Testament book of Psalms, intended to follow "Introduction to Psalms" which is a sermon separate from the various psalms examined in the series.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 119:97, Psalm 119:113, Psalm 119:163, Exodus 33:1-11, Revelation 21:27, Job 23:10, Matthew 15:13, Romans 8:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of The Call

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 2, 2019

This is a sermon for a candidate to be ordained in ministry who is from a poor run down city in OH called East Cleveland. God can choose the most unlikely of candidates.

The Cost Of The Call Jeremiah 1:4-9 Luke 1:26-38 10/31/2019 Let me ask you something and try to be as honest as possible, when you hear the word East Cleveland, what comes to mind? Poverty, abandoned houses, crime, bad streets, dilapidated buildings, shootings, or place I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-9, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Word Became Flesh (Carol Service)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 22, 2019

The Word Became Flesh (Carol Service) – John chapter 1 verses 1-14 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Word Who Became Flesh (vs 1-3 & 14). (2). The Light Which Dispels Darkness (vs 4-5) (3). The Choice Which Confronts Everyone (vs 11-12). (4). The Gift Which God Gives (vs 14) SERMON BODY: Questions: What do you and your family need for a good ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Are You Still Throwing Stones At Others?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Let me talk about stones. God requires Christians to take care of each other. Not to pamper people in their wrongs, but to encourage them get back up when they do wrong or fall. We must have that Barnabas Spirit – to be willing to help each other when down.

John 8:1-12: 8 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, 4 they ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

When A Man Loves A Woman With All His Heart

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

A Husband's Love For His Wife Power Point Is Available Upon Request

GENESIS 29:15-20 “WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN WITH ALL HIS HEART” A) I read about a young man that proposed to his girl as they sat looking over the beautiful lake ... “Darling, I want you to know that I love you more than anything else in the world.” * “I want you to marry me ... I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Some Big Windows

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 9, 2015

There are 4 times in the Bible where God says He’ll open a window in heaven. This doesn’t sound very impressive, until you stop to think God’s windows are gigantic in scope.See how you can profit from God's windows.

GOD HAS SOME BIG WINDOWS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I read about one crotchety old couple, Victor & Shirley, who’d been married for 65 years, being interviewed by the Huntsville Item. 2. "So Shirley," asks the reporter, "Exactly how old are you?" "I am 88 years old, and I hope to live to be ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unless The Lord Builds The House Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2013

How should the Lord build our house? 1- We must allow the Lord to build the house of our work 2- We must allow the Lord to build the house of our offspring

INTRO.- ILL.- Some house builders drove into their local lumber yard. One of the men walked into the office and said, "We need some four-by-twos." The clerk asked, "You mean two-by-fours, don't you?" The man said, "I'll go check," and went back to the truck. He returned and said, "Yeah, I meant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5, Psalm 127:1, Psalm 127:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deborah The Encourager

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 18, 2013

A Mother's Day message focusing on Deborah, a woman we need to know from the Bible.

Deborah the Encourager Judges 4:4-17 May 12, 2013 Each year on Mother’s Day I preach about a woman I believe we need to learn about from the Bible. This year we’re going to look at an Old Testament woman, a very powerful woman, in fact she was the most powerful woman in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Choice, Heaven Or Hell

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

Contrasts between the glory of heaven, and the horrors of hell.

Your Choice, Heaven or Hell (Rev 21:1-27) I'm going to tell you about your future. About the choice you make, and where you will spend that future, and just what that future place will be like. I've spent some time here, teaching from the pulpit, telling you what Hell looks like. Today, we will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Bible Church

Slaves By Law – Family Through Faith

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A look at the privileges of sonship to God that we have through Jesus.

The 1860’s were hard years in MO. Being a “border state,” the civilians of MO were often the victims of abuses by both Union and Confederate troops, not to mention the number of looters who just roamed the countryside and took advantage of the general disarray of the country. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

See That No One Misses

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 18, 2014

3 times in the Bible people were said to “miss” or come short of the grace of God. This means THEY DIDN’T MAKE IT TO HEAVEN! Let's look at them and see if maybe we might be in the same danger.

SEE THAT NO ONE MISSES Hebrews 12:14-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GROUND SIRLOIN ON SALE 1. It was a holiday weekend when a man walked into a butcher shop that had a sign in the window saying, "Ground Sirloin: 29 cents per pound.” 2. “Wow!” He exclaimed, “that’s the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ransomed Shall Return

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2016

The analysis of the ransomed of the Lord as set forth in Isaiah 35:1-10 shows us that everlasting joy is coming to all who trust in him.

Scripture Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. I am preaching a series of messages during Advent on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” One commentator on Isaiah wrote the following on chapter 35, our text for today: No one can call Isaiah a prophet of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ransomed Shall Return

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2016

The analysis of the ransomed of the Lord as set forth in Isaiah 35:1-10 shows us that everlasting joy is coming to all who trust in him.

Scripture Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. I am preaching a series of messages during Advent on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” One commentator on Isaiah wrote the following on chapter 35, our text for today: No one can call Isaiah a prophet of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Have Found Favor With God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Continuing Christmas series. Looks at Mary as a proper response to what would ordinarily terrify us.

Mary didn’t just suddenly appear on the earth. She was born, just like any other baby girl. She wasn’t from a thriving center of commerce and wealth. She was from a little town in the region of Galilee - a town where someone asked, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” We know something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ