Sermons on Digging Deep:

The Ultimate Christian Blessing: To Bless The Lord Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 8, 2021

The biggest hinderance as to why Christian men and women don't bless the Lord like we ought to is that we are quick to forget what God has done for us in the past. And our focus is centered on what God needs to do for us now.

Introduction: As you all should know by now, we are priest according to the New Testament. And as priest, we are to bless strangers; bless our church; and bless our family. And then last week, I asked you to bring your priestly duties to even a higher level by blessing those who hurt you. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah 1 Series

Contributed by Austin Lamos on Jan 25, 2021

Jonah part 1. A look at Jonah chapters 1 and 2.

Good Evening. I ‘ve got some good news for you. Or maybe you won’t like it so much but it’s still going to happen. I’m going to be bringing the Word to you tonight and on Sunday. So, I get to do something that I don’t normally get to do. We’re going to have a two-part message for tonight and ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Law Of The Garbage Truck

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 9, 2021

What can we do to maintain a positive outlook? These 4 beliefs will help us (Rework of an earlier sermon: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/i-m-a-believer-davon-huss-sermon-on-possibilities-149880?_ga=2.228478683.776084012.1612903332-805630847.1612903332)

HoHum: David Pollay- One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by inches! The driver of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Our Requests Granted 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

In this sermon, I want to give you a gift. It is a pearl. THE PEARL IS IN THE FORM OF A PRAYER!

Why do I call this prayer a pearl? Because a pearl is found in unlikely places. This prayer is found in a very unlikely place. The Book of Chronicles is the official family tree of the tribes of ancient Israel. In fact, there are nine chapters of “so and so begat so and so.” Most of as, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Men Who Shook The World

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

This sermon was preached 12 days after September 11, 2001, when the World Trade Center was destroyed in New York. It looks at the sacrifice made by the terrorists and calls us to invest ourselves to shake the world for Christ.

The whole world is still shaking from the events of September 11, the hijackings, the buildings destroyed, the mass deaths and destruction, the world efforts to put together a coalition to finally stamp out terrorism, the layoffs and financial troubles of the airline industry, the upset of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16, Mark 3:13-19

Change

Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021

Remember we live in a world that can easily mold us into it’s’ image. If we allow that to happen and if were not what we claim to be. So once again the question we need to ask, do we have a real affect to those around us for Jesus?

Intro: In my last 3 sermons, I spoken on Attitude, Behavior and Character and explained why these 3 traits are so important to see if were are the real deal or not, To see if we are what we claim to be and to see if were living for Jesus and being lead by the Holy Spirit himself. I hoped that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Christians Suffer?

Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021

The only thing I can think of is this, we who have been called to this great purpose of conformity to the image of Christ will for that reason also be called to suffer with Christ.

Intro: When writing this message, not to long ago, I had a conversation with a lady who lives here In the trailer park where I live. I was cutting her yard for her because she was hurt 2 weeks ago and could not do so and asked me to cut the lawn for her till she gets better. When she came to pay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Fool

Contributed by Robert Austin on Jul 16, 2022

Ecclesiastes 10 gives us a portrait of a fool,

Portrait of a Fool Introduction Tonight we are continuing our study through the book of Ecclesiastes. Our last lesson came from chapter 9, where Solomon repeatedly pointed out that so many things in this life don't matter, in the end. What does matter is our relationship with God. Today we move ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Meekness Series

Contributed by Jeff Cole on Nov 22, 2025

What does being “meek” mean to you? In a world that celebrates power, why would Jesus call us to be meek? Jesus was meek, but does that mean He was weak? Is “meekness” good, or bad in your eyes? Would you consider yourself to be meek?

The Power of Meekness Lakeview Baptist Church April 6, 2025 Intro What does being “meek” mean to you? Is “meekness” good, or bad in your eyes? Do you consider yourself to be “meek”? How can you know? Ask yourself How do you respond when someone wrongs you? How do you respond when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Filled With Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jeff Cole on Nov 22, 2025

We can live righteous lives if we desire it and seek it.

Filled with Righteousness Lakeview Baptist Church of Kannapolis April 13, 2025 Text Matthew 5:1-6 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. (2) Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: (3) "Blessed are the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:33

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 10) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Today, we will examine the last 3 miracles of Jesus. This is part 10 of the series. Part 1 of this series began waaaayyy back on Jan. 12th!

So, let’s dig in, shall we? Body Jesus withers the fig tree Found in gospels of Matthew and Mark I’ll begin by reading Matthew’s account: Matthew 21:18–22 “Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Prayer In The Jailhouse

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025

What about those times that you are doing everything you know to do...and things are not going the way you planned.

Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Good morning everyone, Please turn to the book of Acts chapter 12 Have you ever prayed a jailhouse prayer? We have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. Lord it is me again! Lord if you get me out of this jam… I will… But what about those times ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Mt. Moriah, The Place Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 17, 2022

The scarlet thread that runs through the Bible that emphasizes the importance of sacrifice.

Mt. Moriah, The Place of Sacrifice While I was studying this week I came across the name of a place called Mt. Moriah. The name Moriah means “God is my teacher,” and how appropriate for us this morning as we look at the importance of this place in the Bible. I did some research and found a gold ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Encourages The Discouraged

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024

We see that a discouraged Elijah needs encouragement from God as he battles the prophets of Baal.

God encourages the discouraged 1 Kings 19 Good morning everyone- We are glad that you are here to join with us. If you would turn in your bible or whatever devise you use to read the word of God to 1 Kings 19. We will look at what I believe is becoming more and more a problem with a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 1, 2022

As Christians, we have a purpose and a duty. We have been given a charge during our life here on earth. We are to minister before God.

As Christians, we have a purpose and a duty. We have been given a charge during our life here on earth. We are to minister before God. How many believers understand what our ministry consists of? Apostle Paul told Corinth they were to be ministers of reconciliation. Since we have been reconciled ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ