Sermons on Encouragement From God:

Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

The decision to follow Christ and His ideals at any cost.

Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Matthew 10:34-42 Sermon Objective: The decision to follow Christ at any cost. Supporting Scripture: Joshua 24:15; James 4:4; Series Summary We finish a sermon series this morning called “Lessons from the Wild West.” In the first week we looked at: “Buffalo Bill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Opposition From Without (Acts 5) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

THis is a study the waves of persecution following after the Jewish persecution of the church chronicled in Acts.

INTRODUCTION: History of Opposition without: There were about 10 waves of persecution following after the Jewish persecution of the church chronicled in Acts. Nero (54-68) Domitian (81-90) Marcus Aurelius (161-180) Decius (249-251) thousands died for refusing to sacrifice to the imperial ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:19-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Do Church From Now On Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Paul’s final appeal from 1 Corinthians provides a fitting conclusion to the entire letter and this preacher’s final message at the end of a several year ministry.

Life in the Spirit: How to Do Church From Now to Eternity 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO (This was also a concluding sermon of a several year ministry.) Final words should be important words. I recognize that. I think Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Lessons From Hurricane Katrina Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 16, 2005

From the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina we can learn some important spiritual lessons.

Intro: From the events surrouding Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath, we can learn some important spiritual lessons: I. THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT IS ONLY TEMPORARY *There is coming an end to this world. Just as weather forecasters predicted the coming of Hurricane Katrina, GOD has ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons I Learned From Emily

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Sermon on faith prompted by things my daughter has said (and that anyone’s kid has said)

Introduction Last week I was taking Emily to school as I do each weekday morning. She often points out the things she sees and asks many questions. As we passed the rescue squad building on Broad Street in Gastonia an ambulance pulled out and she asked where they were going. Something occurred ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

From The Stable To The Table [last Supper]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 15, 2005

"Christmas Carol" style look at the Past, Present, and Future--remembering the birth, the life, the death, and then the ’breath’ of the Risen Christ! Leads well into communion. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint.

From the Stable to the Table Hebrews 10, Luke 22:7-20 ----- Formatted Text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation are at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Stable2Table.html ----- Not long after Christmas comes the Easter season. We are reminded that Christ was ’born to die.’ Lying in the cradle, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did These Weeds Come From?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 24, 2023

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 16

July 23, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Where Did These Weeds Come From? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Last Sunday we heard the parable of the sower who sows seed. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Romans 8:12-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrating Advent: From Worry To Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2014

If you want to turn your worry into worship, then come to Jesus this Christmas, and then go tell the world what He has done for you.

A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom From Sin And Its Effects

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Sep 17, 2004

In cleansing the leper Jesus not only took his sin but took away its effect on the leper’s life.

FREEDOM FROM THE EFFECTS OF SIN Numbers 5:1-4 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: ¡§Command the children of Israel that they put out of the camp every leper, everyone who has a discharge, and whoever becomes defiled by a corpse. ¡§You shall put out both male and female; you shall put them outside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter From Thee Soldiers Eyes

Contributed by Mike Weddington on Jun 18, 2017

This sermon was used as a drama, while dressed as a Roman soldier.

We could tell that day that pilate wanted to be done with this trial. He wanted to just punish Jesus and send him on his way. But that did not go over very well with the crowds or the chief priests. I remember him giving the crowds the choice of what to do that day. You see it was customary for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Delivered From The Lion (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 6, 2009

Delivered from the Lion, Weapons of Our Warfare

Outline 3 Delivered from the Lion (Part 3) Weapons of Our Warfare The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. —2 Corinthians 10:4 NIV We use God’s mighty weapons, not mere worldly weapons, to knock down the Devil’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

77 Words From A Hot Place

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 9, 2007

A sermon using the recent craze with the number 7-7-7, and the massive heat wave which is currently gripping much of the country. If you are looking for a timely sermon... this is it! The 3-points for this sermon were borrowed from sermon discovered on a

Introduction: My sisters and brothers, there are two phenomena, or two significant headlines that have captured the attention of people across the country recently and I’d like to use them phenomena as a foundation for today’s sermon. The first phenomena that made headlines was the date: July ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Is One Letter From Danger...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

DANGER, DANGER... ANGER AND WRATH CAN GIVE BIRTH TO TERRIBLE CONFLICT AND PROBLEMS... One temper fit can be spiritually costly. Naaman almost missed his miracle due to anger?

BEWARE: TAKE HEED TO ANGER/ WRATH A HOT TEMPER IS A GREAT TOOL IN THE ENEMY'S HAND... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LET US LIKEN THE SWORD UNTO ANGER, WRATH, GOD HAS A JACOB'S LADDER... STAIRWAYWAY OF HOPE... HE WHO LIVES BY THE SWORD SHALL DIE BY THE SWORD... A. As a believer we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Neighbours From Heaven - Christmas 2001

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 10, 2001

A sermon that in story form looks at the events and simple transforming message of Christmas.

Christmas Day. Sermon/story. I "test drove" this story by putting it on sermon central - the response was luke warm - I have altered this as a sermon and am interested in readers ongoing response particuarily as I am considering sharing it this christmas. If you would like to comment to me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Longer Hiding: From Shame To Belonging

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026

The gospel restores belonging before behavior, covering shame with presence so hiding loses its necessity and transformation grows from safety.

Most of us think we know what the problem is. We think the problem is sin. Or disobedience. Or failure. Or a lack of discipline. Or not trying hard enough. Scripture does not ignore them. Very early in the biblical story—before commandments, before systems, before religion is fully formed—the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:25, Genesis 3:8-10, Psalm 32:1, Luke 15:20-24, Romans 8:1, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist