Sermons about Directives - SermonCentral.com

Are We Ready For What Is Next?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,842 views

A sermon following a great community wide crusade and instilling in our church the need to be ready for what comes after great revival

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 4, 2007 Date Preached: May 6, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Are We Ready for What is Next? Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: The torrential rains had been pouring down for 6 straight days and the river had hit and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission And The Commands Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 10,774 views

The introduction to a series on the Commands of Christ. In the great Commission Jesus told his disciples, to teach "them to observe all things that I have commanded you." This series examines "What is it that Christ has commanded us to do."

The Commands of Christ Sermon # 1 The Great Commission and the Commands of Christ This new series was actually suggested to me my Dr. Clifford Clarke some weeks ago, he and I were talking and he said he had read of a study by Bill Gothard based on Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Really Meet My Needs?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

based on 111 ratings

| 33,725 views

Experience God’s provision when we trust in his goodness like Elijah

Be careful what you pray for you just might get it. That is exactly what happened to Elijah. He took on the dubious joy of praying against his own nation as it fell deeper and deeper into sin. Jew and Gentile, young and old, person and livestock were all in the midst of a deep drought and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Plan To Please Him

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 3, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 7,331 views

One of our New Year’s resolutions out to be to please the Lord, and this message gives us some practical ways to do that.

Plan To Please Him Text: I John 3: 22 Intro: At this time every year, we hear a lot about New Year’s resolutions. Generally, the resolutions people make have to do with things about themselves they would like to change. They cover the spectrum of human life, from losing weight to simply ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Ishmael Idea Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2004

based on 81 ratings

| 12,722 views

What happens when God’s people don’t stand up for what they know is right?

OPEN: Henry Ward Beecher was a very famous preacher in his day. When he was a boy, it is said that the teacher in the school he attended asked a classmate a question The boy answered, but his teacher became visibly upset with his answer and cried testily: "Sit down!" This frightened the boy… ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's In The Bag

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 18, 2002

based on 58 ratings

| 12,482 views

Believe it to Receive it!

It’s In The Bag Psalm 23 Subject: Believe it to receive it! The town preacher was walking through town one day. Mulling over in her head what to preach on Sunday morning. Wondering what word from on high would the Lord give her. She pondered upon the sickness that was running rampant in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

2 Timothy 3:16 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 16, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 7,844 views

The Bible is full of inspiration, information, and instruction.

Sermon for 1/6/2001 2 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: A. Whatever you do, be sure to read this year’s runaway bestseller. No, you don’t have to wait until December to learn which book will sell more copies than any other will in the year 2002. We already know which one it will be. It’s the same book ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Discipline = No Love

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 26, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 7,979 views

When the church fails to practice biblical discipline it loses its influence for the cause of Christ and ruins its members. A difficult work requiring committed leadership and obedient membership, see how Paul commands it and instructs it for the Thessal

No Discipline = No Love 2 Thessalonians 3 On the flight home from Honduras there was a sitcom about discipline. The title of the sitcom was “Yes Dear.” It involved two couples with young children. The son of one couple lied to the mother and they were discussing how to discipline him. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18, 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Jesus

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 4,195 views

2005 Easter Sermon

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script “The News” by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten/Easter Series, “Watchers on the Hill,” produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) Whatever life road you are currently on, Jesus is on that road as well. He is not far away. The two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

What Jesus Refuses To Do

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 4, 2006

based on 26 ratings

| 4,691 views

Jesus wants to do for us and is limited if we block Him.

What Jesus Refuses to Do Matthew 12:14-21 Then the Pharisees called a meeting and discussed plans for killing Jesus. 15 But Jesus knew what they were planning. He left that area, and many people followed him. He healed all the sick among them, 16 but he warned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Quality Leadership

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 5,855 views

Deciding eldership and deaconship is not to be taken lightly: Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:22 not to hastily select leaders. “Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others;

Have you ever felt unheard or as though you can’t find an ear to listen to your concerns? Have you ever left after speaking to someone feeling as though they didn’t hear a single word that you said? Israel had a problem with this as well. Moses had basically been given control of all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy New You! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,672 views

What we really need are some New Year’s Revolutions! Here’s how to change your life FOR GOOD!

Happy New You Matthew 5:1-12 Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Jail Break

Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001

based on 91 ratings

| 21,165 views

Our obedience to the call of God may well lead us into times of oppression like it did for Paul and Silas but God knows how to break us out of that prison.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Attitudes Toward Money

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 2, 2002

based on 41 ratings

| 8,409 views

How to handle our attitudes re: money

Biblical Attitudes Toward Money Sunday School Lesson Grace International Baptist Church Intro: 1 Tim 6:3-12 (NIV) 3 If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 6,854 views

Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermons on Directives:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2003

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 3, 2003

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2004

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 18, 2002

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 16, 2002

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 26, 2003

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 4, 2006

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006

Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 2, 2002

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002