Sermons on Dr Charles Stanley:

Like A Moth To A Candle

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 28, 2011

The church today does NOT do enough to bring people out of darkness and into the light. Levi followed Jesus and invited his friends to do the same, we can to.

(All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) LIKE A MOTH TO A CANDLE Have you ever wondered why insects are attracted to light? I really think all living things, for the most part are attracted to light. There are of course some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 16 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 8, 2011

How can I be the leader God wants me to be? 1. Show people the error of their sin (vs. 30). 2. Strive to help others get right with God (vs. 30). 3. Be willing to sacrifice yourself (vs. 31-32). 4. Submit to the Lord (vs. 32-35).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord Part 16: A Great Leader Exodus 32:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church October 13, 2010 BACKGROUND: *How could they have done it? How could the Children of Israel have fallen so far so fast? -- After all they had heard and seen the Lord do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Paralysis Of Fear

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 16, 2011

Many Christians are harangued by Satan’s exaggerated lies and it produces fear and worry whereas trusting in the victorious God gives courage to act.

The Paralysis of Fear* Psalm 91 and Rev. 12:7-12 (Responsive reading From Psalm 91 provided at the end of the sermon) Sermon Objective: Many Christians are harangued by Satan’s exaggerated lies and it produces fear and worry whereas trusting in the victorious God gives courage to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer Keys - For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 19, 2011

Everything we do is to be for the glory of God. Whether we eat or drink or worship or evangelize or pray or work or play, it is to be for the glory of God. For the glory of God is a pure motive for prayer. James 4:3 warns about asking with wrong motives.

For the Glory of God “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” I Cor. 10:31 Do you ever get those e-mail quizzes that go around? Most of them are about trivial things. How well would you do on this four question trivia quiz: 1. Who was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From The Pain Of Regret

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 28, 2011

Have you ever done anything you’ve regretted? I believe there’s no pain like the pain of regret. However, we can actually gain freedom from our regrets and move on.

FREEDOM FROM THE PAIN OF REGRET INTRODUCTION: Have you ever done anything you’ve regretted? If you’ve ever said, “if only…” or if you’ve spent time in the land of, “woulda, coulda, shoulda” then you probably have regrets. I believe there’s no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whenever You Are Afraid...

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 29, 2011

1. Reflect on why you are in the storm (vs. 35-36). 2. Remember what Jesus has said (vs. 35). 3. Rush to the Lord for help (vs. 37-38). 4. Rest in the Lord (vs. 39-40). 5. Give reverence to the Lord (vs. 41).

Whenever You Are Afraid... Mark 4:35-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - October 17, 2010 *One of the words that best describes people today is “fear.” -- People are afraid. *I was a kid growing up in Florida during the Cuban Missile crisis. We school kids were taught to “duck ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 3, 2011

1. Rededicate yourself to the Lord (vs. 6-8). 2. Get ready to see the Lord (vs. 9-11). 3. Give reverence to the Lord (vs. 12-19).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 2 Exodus 19:6-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 9, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION *One of the first movies I ever remember seeing as a kid was Charlton Heston in “The Ten Commandments.” I think it’s one of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Debatable Matters - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2011

In our sermon today we will examine Part 3 of Paul's method of dealing with debatable matters.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of debatable matters. Let’s continue to learn about this in a message I am calling, “Dealing with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Master Marriage Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 28, 2012

Good marriages may be designed in heaven but they are made on earth.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Spouses – Master Marriage” Eph. 5:18-33 There’s a theory that states “Good marriages are made in heaven.” Sounds good – but I don’t buy it. Good marriages are designed there, but they are made on earth. And ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bacon & Tomato Sandwiches

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2012

This sermon is about the need for developing patience to wait for the harvest in answers to prayers and uses parallels from my tomato garden. When God is silent and things are not happening, we must learn to stand in faith. When adversities come, as the

Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Word count 2574 Valley Grove Assembly of God September 16, 2012 Bacon, Tomato Sandwiches Genesis 12:1-4 Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 10, 2012

Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do?

Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. Introduction It would be good to review for a moment the discussion of the book. Paul is concerned about divisions in the church. The Corinth saints have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Mother's Sacrifice

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012

Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place:

Mothers Day Dr. Mike Fogerson May 13, 2012 Introduction A Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place: 1 Perhaps their greatest contribution is The things moms teach us a About RECEIVING: "You are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2012

The Psalmist declares, God is what? 1- God is our refuge, we must not fear 2- God is our strength, we must not fall 3- God is our God, we must not fight

INTRO.- God is. The Psalmist doesn’t question the existence of God. He simply states, God is. Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning God.” ILL.- An orator in Hyde Park of London was speaking out against religion. He said, “My hatred of religion is inherited; my grandfather was an atheist; my father was an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: Better Than Our Legends Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 23, 2012

“In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son”

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: BETTER THAN OUR LEGENDS HEBREWS 1:1 – 2:4 BIG IDEA: “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son” SERMON PREFACE As I was studying this book I ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Highway To Tomorrow

Contributed by Steve Wilson on May 8, 2012

This is a Homecoming message to encourage a church celebrating their anniversary.

HIGHWAY TO TOMORROW Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction • [Quote] Jonathan Swift who wrote Gulliver’s Travels had an unusual greeting to others – “May you live every day of your life!” • As you look back over this last year – how many days did you really live life at its best? • Living life at its ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist