Sermons on Elimination:

. Happy New Year Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Jesus knew the importance of being happy, and that is why He begins His greatest sermon with a list of ways to be perfectly happy on earth for those who would follow Him and be citizens of the kingdom of heaven.

Edwin Markham in his poem The Shoes Of Happiness tells the story of a king in Istanbul who was ill. He called his wise men together to find a cure. They studied the situation and announced that only one thing could cure him, and that was for him to wear the shoes of a perfectly happy man. Off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Blind Bartimaeus Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

Jesus made blind eyes see

Timaeus; we know almost nothing about him. His name means honorable. He grew up like most men of the first century. Trained in the occupation of his father, his big dream was to get married, raise a family, and live an honorable life, live up to his name. As his journey unfolds; he and his wife ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Choosing Of A Deacon (Ordination Service)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

One thing the devil has been very successful at doing is taking something that God created, and using it for his own evil purpose.

For example, God gave mankind the wisdom and the ability to produce television sets for our homes, to provide wholesome and godly programs to be a blessing to our families. But look how the devil has taken the “scum” of Hollywood to corrupt the minds of our families. The devil has used television ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 3, 2021

The world is in desperate straits. It is full of darkness—the darkness of sin and despair, of sickness and death, of corruption and hell. The darkness looms over the whole world. This is the problem dealt with in the present passage. There is hope in Jesus Christ

John Series Part 3 John 1:9-13 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC Jesus the Light of Men: The Second Witness of John the Apostle, 1:9–13 (1:9–13) Introduction: the world is in desperate straits. It is full of darkness—the darkness of sin and despair, of sickness and death, of corruption and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Clashing Worldviews Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 11, 2021

The fact of the matter is that a true Biblical Worldview is incompatible with all others. All quotes from Scripture is from the NASB

The way we view the world truly does matter. Our view of the world around us affects the way we react to the events happening around us, effects the way we view the news, the way we treat one another, the way we treat the disadvantaged (poor, handicap, disabled), and the way we view ourselves. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Creation And The Gospel - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 22, 2021

Is it important to believe the God created the world the way Genesis tells us, or it is just an allegory or myth?

Open your Bibles this morning to Genesis 1:1 and let us read it together. ? Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. This morning we are launching our new church on Sunday mornings. These next several Sundays are our “soft-launch” preparing for our full launch the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3, Romans 1:18, Proverbs 16:4, Ephesians 1:3-4, 1 Peter 1:18-20, 1 John 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Supreme Purpose Of Life Or What To Do With Your Life Series

Contributed by John Allen on Sep 9, 2023

The supreme purpose of life is knowing Jesus.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Experiencing Release (Lesson 4)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. PROBLEMS FACING THE CHURCH 1. Politics bring trouble. When Caligula was Caesar, he took Emperor worship seriously, putting a statue of himself in the Jewish Temple. This resulted in Jewish struggles and Roman persecutions. “The church had rest” (Acts 9:31). When Claudius became Caesar in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Loneliness Series

Contributed by Frank Piña on Apr 27, 2002

This message is about God’s will to help you overcome loneliness, and gives you keys to find a mate.

OVERCOMING LONELINESS Real Life Relationships April 20-21, 2002 Frank Piña Then the Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is right for him." Genesis 2:18 (NCV) If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:10-11, Genesis 2:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Stumble Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Peter knew what it was like to stumble and fall He also knew what it was like to receive the grace of God after having falling

1 Peter 2:4-12 VCC August 30, 1998 Don’t Stumble Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10, 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM

BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM I. (:6) THESIS: CONTENTMENT CONTRIBUTES GREATLY TOWARDS GODLINESS A. Review: The Pursuit of Godliness Can be Misguided (Apart from Contentment) Remember the False Teachers from vs. 5: "who suppose that godliness is a means of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 8

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson 8

With His statement "Blessed are the peacemakers" the Lord surely must have shocked those around Him. How could the Jews ever hope to overthrow the Roman government and restore themselves to a place of prominence if they were going to be a bunch of "peacemakers?" The Romans were not going to just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is About Warfare

Contributed by Clarence Talley on Dec 19, 2000

The Advent of Jesus Christ is the continuing saga between good and evil

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT WARFARE by Rev. Clarence Talley, Sr Youth Pastor and Professor of Art PVAMU Don’t be alarm but Christmas is also about warfare. Christmas is more than the fulfillment of the promised Messiah. It is also an escalation in the war between the forces of good and evil. No one, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me Victory Or Give Me Death

Contributed by William Noel on Aug 12, 2001

Three examples of fervency in serving God

“Give Me Victory, Or Give Me Death” II Sam. 23:8-12 Introduction: Ø March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry, a lawyer and statesman, stood addressing the Second Virginia Convention in St. John’s Church in Richmond. There, at the brink of war with King George III, he spoke these memorable words, “It is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Strategies To Witness To Cults

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003

Looking at verses we can use to address false teaching.

Strategies to Witness to Cults By Ed Vasicek You have to first of all determine if you want to take the time and energy to attempt to confront cultists. Most successful evangelism of cult members occurs when you have a relationship with a person: a relative, co-worker, or a neighbor, etc.. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:48

Denomination: Independent/Bible