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A Fresh Model Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 9, 2012

Prayer seems to be a struggle for many people. It can seem stale and lifeless. But is also seems that Jesus KNEW how to pray. So what can we learn from his teaching to his disicles about refreshing our prayer life?

Series Introduction There’s a well known hymn that starts off with these words. Sweet Hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer that calls me from a world of care…. It is a well known hymn for many people. The idea of the hymn is that prayer is sweet. And the words encourage us to spend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Revealing Jesus’ Mission-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 10, 2012

6 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-VI—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: Worse Off? The Reverend Bill Jones shocked the congregation when he announced his resignation from the church & planned move to Arizona. After the service a very distraught parishioner came to the pastor with tears in her eyes. "Oh, Pastor Bill, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Skyfall Series

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Nov 14, 2012

We should always live our lives with the end in view.

SKYFALL A Sermon Based Upon Luke 21: 25-36 By Rev. Dr. Charles J. Tomlin, DMin Flat Rock-Zion Baptist Partnership First Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2012 “Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory”. (v. 27) Clouds aren’t what they used to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

God gave… his only son.

Tebow & John 3:16 Tim Tebow has been criticized for displaying his faith on the football field. While in college he once played with John 3:16 written on his face. More recently he has been the center of controversy in the NFL while playing for the Denver Bronco’s and “Tebowing” ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Cloud Of Witnesses - Who Has Made A Way For You?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 27, 2011

We have all been influenced by saints who have gone before us. What kind of legacy have they left for you?

May 29, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Subject: Memorial Day Title: A Great Cloud of Witnesses - Who Has Made a Way for You? We celebrate Memorial Day tomorrow. As I was preparing my sermon I started thinking about what Memorial Day really means, and I wondered how many really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Speaking Your Story Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 16, 2011

6th Sermon in our Action in Acts series, this deals with the thr trial and stoning of Stephen, and seeking to find God’s movement and our invitation within a story that looks less than encouraging

Action – Speaking your Story Have you ever asked someone a question and instead of getting a simple answer, they give you a long and detailed account of far more than the small answer you were looking for? I think we can all come up with one or two people that fit this description. And, I think ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seasons Of Hope

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 7, 2010

God wants to resurrect hope in your life today!

Seasons of Hope Intro: It seems that one of the vital components of this life we live is the ability to hope and to dream. You might call it having ambition, aspiration, vision, plans, goals, endeavors, or whatever, but it usually starts very early in life. Even as children we dream of the way ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Continuing Work Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 24, 2010

The frist in a series from the book of Acts

THE BOOK OF ACTS Jesus First Wrods To His Church Acts 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Can you recall what your favorite class was in High School? ( name them, Gym, recess, math…) When I was in High School, my favorite subjects were Music, English and History. Many of my classmtes had not choice to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Friends, Foes And Family Series

Contributed by David Moore on May 26, 2010

This sermon addresses the sources of opposition to the work of God.

Friends, Foes & Family Text: Mark 3:20-35 Introduction: Writing to the Corinthians the apostle Paul once commented, “For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.” Isn’t that the truth? Last Sunday we saw how Jesus ministry was increasing in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

Stormbringers Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 29, 2010

For Pentecost Sunday, I wanted to share that we still have a responsibility to be empowered and to be evangelizing.

In the film version of Ray Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” the action starts with a cold October wind blowing through a Midwestern town. Let’s look at the theater film preview of this film and give you an idea of what I’m talking about. The “October ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

Faith And Contradiction

Contributed by Ben Irabor on May 30, 2010

Fear come to contradict the very words of God, we must have the eyes of Faith to identify the weapon the enemy uses, which is contradition.

I want to share with us today what I title contradiction and fear, I believe we must understand and grasp the concept of this very subject. Because it affects our prayer, it affects the result we expect from praying and fasting, believing God for a miracle or breakthrough which causes our believe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judgmental Junk

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 30, 2010

There is NO room for judgment when their is sin in our own lives, this sermon shows God's plan for judging other and the downfall of it being done improperly.

JUDGMENTAL JUNK (All my sermons use illustrations are found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This Sermon is preceded by a small puppet skit entitled “Mr. Teacherdude” and the scripture 2 COR 5:16-17 which says: So from now on we regard no one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Denial - The Act Of True Fellowship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 22, 2010

Jesus says to 'deny ourselves' if we want to follow after Him. Have you ever wondered just what He meant by that command? We live in a society that does not want to deny ANYTHING, but yet if it profits us we will deny almost everything...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 21, 2010 Date Preached: October 24, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park Baptist Church (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community – TRUE Fellowship – Sermon 4 Sermon Title: Denial – The ACT of TRUE fellowship Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Running The Race? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Are you weary and thinking about quitting? Stay in! Are you thinking about taking a detour? Keep going straight ahead! Have you dropped out of the race? Get back in—it’s not too late! For your own sake, and for the sake of those who will come afte

Southend AM 11 07 2010 Two British gas employees were out reading meters one day when they started talking about how good a physical condition they were in. One of them bragged that he when he was at school he was the fastest runner and always won competitions and races the other one claimed ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crashing Through

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 4, 2010

The importance of going the extra mile.

Acts 1:12-14 KJV Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. [13] And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal