Sermons on Divine Instruments:

Jonah’s Journey Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2016

1) Jonah’s Commission (Jonah 3:1–4) 2) Nineveh’s Confession (Jonah 3:5–9) and 3) God’s Compassion (Jonah 3:10)

If you are a fan of classic comedies, you are probably a fan of the classic: “Ground-hog Day”. In this 1993 comedy, “a weather man (played by Bill Murray) is reluctantly sent to cover a story about a weather forecasting "rat" (as he calls it). This is his fourth year on the story, and he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Other

Called To Be Extra-Ordinary

Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 13, 2025

Rev. Dr. John Varughese Ministering ath Global Power Leadership Conference, NJ

Praise be to God! What a privilege it is to be in His house, surrounded by so many wonderful faces, all gathered here with hearts full of expectation for the great things God is about to do. Today, we stand on the leadership level—not the nursery level. We are called to lead, to grow, and to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

What does the Bible tell us about worship? This sermons summarizes the main New Testament teachings on this controversial subject.

1. Illus. of touring three churches • Traditional church. Only songs they sing are great old hymns of the faith. They sing the doxology after they take the offering. The choir special is an anthem written in the 60’s. The only musical instruments are the piano and organ. The congregation is very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Praise Primer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 30, 2007

A sermon on praise from Psalm 150 (Compiled from various SermonCentral Contributors, Thanks!)

Sermon for 7/29/2007 Psalm 150- A Praise Primer Introduction: Two newspapers now in town. WBTU: Journalists are trained to answer 5 W’s and an H when reporting on an event. Thesis: Let’s answer the What, Where, Who, Why, When and How of Psalm 150! For instances: 1. What? (Is Praise; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Will

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 6, 2006

A sermon for the 6th Sunday after the Epiphany Making a leper clean

6th Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:40-45 Sermon "If You Will"  40 ¶ And a leper came to him beseeching him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.”  41 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, “I will; be clean.”  42 And immediately ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Salvation Of Yhwh Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 19, 2013

The Salvation of YHWH, please see resources for background information on Jonah.

The Salvation of YHWH (Jonah 2:1-3:3) The Discipline of YHWH (2:1-9) 2 1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said: "In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry. 3 You hurled me into the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

In Christ You Have A Circumcision Made Without Hands (Series: Lessons On Colossians) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 8, 2019

Paul made it clear that the Christian is not subject in any way to the Old Testament legal system, nor can it do him any good spiritually.

10/24/18 Tom Lowe IVB1: In Christ You Have a Circumcision Made Without Hands (Col. 2:11-12) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:11-12 (NIV) (11) In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

So How Was Your Day?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

Advent 3 Mary

So how was your day? Luke 1:46-55 Some days I pick up Jason and Keylee at school. Once they are in the car, I usually ask. How was your day? I get grunts and groans. Some time a word like boring and occasionally ok. I don’t recall more than a couple of occasions when there was any excitement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Congregational

The Journey. Life On Trial. Your Witness Please.

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 13, 2014

Three words in a court of law during the trial examination of the witnesses is..."Your Witness Please..." In similar fashion, as we journey through life, we live a "LIFE ON TRIAL". Question is, WHAT DO WE WITNESS FOR CHRIST in our life?

2014.09.14.Sermon.The journey. Life on trial. Your witness please. William Akehurst, HSWC Recap Finishing with Joy – Acts 20. The vision. Seeking direction. God prepares us to do HIS Will. Doing God’s Will – Acts 21 Committed to HIS Will – Acts 21 (...to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Richard Horton on Aug 30, 2017

Who do you say Jesus is by your words, your actions and your attitude?

I have been known as many things during my 45 years on the planet. There are quite a few that I won’t be able to tell you this morning! But here’s a list of the more suitable ones. Husband, father, brother, son, paster, minister, uncle, production planner, purchasing officer, manager. I am also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Go To Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 24, 2024

You can become a Bethlehem tonight; and when you do, you become a place of God’s blessings, a place of God’s will, and a place of God’s love.

Let us go to Bethlehem Blessed and joyous Christmas to you, and to your family, and to your loved ones. I want to show you in today's message what Christmas really means, the fact that Christ gives us the blessings, will, and love. His life in us presents those three things: God’s blessings, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Planned Ministry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores Apostle Paul's ministry, emphasizing God's providence in guiding his journey and the importance of understanding and applying these lessons in our lives.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in this warm fellowship, ready to immerse ourselves in the Word of God? We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-33

Topics: Paul's Vision

Serving One Another

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Jul 4, 2001

When the Body of Christ come into the revelation of what Christ taught the disciples in serving one another, we will be a step closer to that great wedding in the sky.

Luke 22:1-30 1-2 The "Feast of Unleavened Bread," immediately following the Passover, lasted seven days (Ex 12:15-20). FEASTS (Heb. moedh, an assembling, hagh, dance, or pilgrimage). The feasts, or sacred festivals, held an important place in Jewish religion. They were religious services ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating Our Heritage

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon is an expository message which emphasizes the biblical and spiritual heritage we have as a people of God and was preached on the occasion of an Anniversary Celebration.

Dressing in this old fashioned way, reminds me of a bit of humor I heard when preaching a revival at Corinth back a couple years ago. A new pastor came to the First Baptist Church in July, about the same time a new attender arrived in overall’s and a flannel shirt. The chief Deacon said something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Candle Meanings Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 6, 2007

These are my weekly readings and mini devotionals that go with the entire Advent season for 2007. There is one set of readings for each week of Advent. There are four total readings with this.

Advent Planning 2007 Personalities of the Christmas Story Week One: Angels One of the most interesting things about the Christmas story is the people involved. How each of them was changed by the coming of the Christ. Both Matthew and Luke record the events of Christ’s birth with special attention ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God