Sermons on Emptying:

Funeral: Hope Secured By Knowledge And Faith

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 14, 2007

This message is based on the story of Jesus raising Jarius’ daughter. Several illustrations are from Ron Mehl’s book Surprise Endings and one from Max Lucado. Death does not care about race, gender or age.... but we have the sure promises of Jesus, guar

In Jesus Holy Name September 21, 2005 Text: Luke 8:41-42 Funeral Redeemer “Hope, Secured by Knowledge and Faith” There is a story in the Bible about a name named Jairus. He was the ruler of a local Jewish synagogue. His daughter, age 12 was gravely ill. She was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Operating As One

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Dec 12, 2006

Jesus life mission was to seek and save the lost. He did that with 12 Disciples, that he trained and taught to do the same. I doubt that Jesus wanted that to sop with them. We need to do it TODAY... and in order to get it done we have to operate as ONE

Operating as one Philippians 2 [1-11] 1 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans Study Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 5, 2007

Look at Chapter 1 of Romans

Romans is the “Constitution of Christianity” Romans is the “Constitution of Christianity” Doctrinal Section – Chapters 1-8 National Section – Chapters 9-11 Practical Section – Chapters 12-16 Doctrinal Section 1. Introduction – Theme – God’s Righteousness 2. Sin 3. Salvation 4. Sanctification Paul ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Glory Rises Out Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 7, 2007

One subject that few care to talk about is suffering, but yet none can avoid the reality of it. Suffering is a part of the life we live here on earth and none of us are immune to it. A truth that we can always hold on to is that glory rises out of sufferi

Glory Rises out of Suffering Good News of God By Greg Johnson January 7, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans 8:16-27 One subject that few care to talk about is suffering, but yet none can avoid the reality of it. Suffering is a part of the life we live here on earth and none of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community:are You Ready

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 20, 2008

being prepared for Christ’ return

Intro: there are two types of people in this room, those who plan days before an event happens, and those who wait until the last minute. Here are some of those differences. When taking a test in school, there are those who prepared all month for a test, those who tried to study for it on the bus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Deliberately

Contributed by Larry Finley on Dec 29, 2008

Our way of living must be deliberate

1. Define Both Words a. Living – the process of sustaining or maintaining a way of life b. Deliberately – carefully thought our & done intentionally 2. Poor planning & no planning almost synonymous a. Mid July Farmers talking – 1 notorious for laziness ‘How’s your cotton ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Lord Among Us Or Not?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 5, 2009

Without water we try to solve our needs our way — This is humanism - We turn to things — This is materialism - We try to please ourselves — This is hedonism — What we need is faith - This is called trust

- Ch 16 - Two and half months from Egypt - Saw Gods’s hand at the Red Sea- - v.2 - Murmured — Manna - Ch. 17 - traveled 40 miles — call it 2 weeks - Now there is no water - Last line in v. 7 - Is The Lord Among Us Or Not? - We need to answer this question - It has been asked since the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Adopted Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 15, 2009

Like Jesus, God calls us into ministry through our baptism and gives us the things that we need to meet everyone of the challenges we may face.

Mark 1: 4-11 “Adopted” INTRODUCTION We have our challenges cut out for us this year. All of us have been affected by the economic recession. In 2009 we face a depressed housing market, depleted savings, curtailed income and the increased tension of living a hand to mouth existence. We know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer For Disciples Series

Contributed by Colin Bain on May 1, 2009

A brief overview and look at the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples to prayer in order that they might fulfill their prayer life and real life

What is the state of your prayer life? I imagine if I asked each one of you today, I would be hard pressed to find even one person who could say “Yes, Captain, my prayer life is one area of my life where I can confidently say I have no problems” If you are anything like me, you will struggle with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Change For Mother's Day

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 12, 2009

A Word that can be given at anytime for all.

A Change for Mother’s Day Text: Deuteronomy 5:15-16 Susannah was the last of 25 children born to Dr. Samuel Annesley. Samuel was a ordained Presbyterian minister. Susannah, along with her siblings were brought up in a home where prayer, Bible reading and spiritual instruction was the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Renovation: It Takes Change Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the kind of change that has to happen for us to be revived.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 4 – It Takes Change Philippians 3:1-16 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. In Chapter 1 we looked at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

"No U-Turns" Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jul 12, 2008

This is from a Summer Message Series called "Sign’s," where we are using road signs as a visual aide in teaching fundamental bible truths. This message in on the ordinances of the church. Holy Communion & Water Baptism

Signs 4 “No-U-Turns” by Pastor Donny Granberry This morning we return to our Summer Message Series, “Signs.” Our thought of focus today is “No-U-Turns,” and we will be studying the ordinances of the church. Ordinance – command, order, law, constitution, statute, standing order. (Greek – the New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Red, White & Blue

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008

Hope has two daughters: anger and courage. Anger at how things are, and courage to try to change them. Here’s how one young lady changed her world forever!

Samuel Griscom and his wife, Rebecca, were Quakers, a group that believes that the Holy Spirit can fill a person so that they can live a life that pleases God in all they do. Just like the Church of God Reformation Movement. Samuel was a hard working carpenter, just like his father and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Miracles Do Happen....

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Jul 30, 2008

An alternative view on the feeding of the multitude.

Some of you may remember that many years ago I, asked the children of this church to go around the congregation and gather whatever sweets that were in your bags or pockets. The kids went around and some of you gave quite generously the sweets you had, they were placed in the offering plates. Of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Congregational

Stephen: A Man Full Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 21, 2008

In examining the short life of Stephen we see what matters. Does our face shine with the LIGHT?

Some of the quotes came from other sermons on sermoncentral.com Stephen: a man full of the Spirit te Acts 6:8-7:60 Stephen: a man full of GOD Not by might, not by power but by My Spirit says the LORD. Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ