Sermons on Ernest Borgnine:

Can A Deacon Deac? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2010

The Bible tells us very little about what Deacons were and what they did. And when these men do their jobs correctly they can become the most important leaders in the Church. What should a deacon do? And how does he become so important to God?

OPEN: Back in 1964 Leicester Hemingway (the little brother of author Ernest Hemingway) made a decision. He was tired of following the rules of human governments and so he decided create his own kingdom. He built an 8 by 30 foot floating bamboo platform 7 miles off the coast of Jamaica and anchored ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living And Loving The Good Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 17, 2011

Peter gives us some simple commands to help us to love life and see good days.

Introduction: A. What do you think of when I say “The Good Life?” 1. Did you know that "The Good Life" is a state slogan for the state of Nebraska? 2. “The Good Life” is a philosophical phrase for the life that one would like to live. 3. You might be surprised to know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gone Without Warning

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Aug 10, 2012

Deals with the Rapture of the Church

Gone Without Warning Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-4:18 ILL. While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return for them. Later, when he tried to go back, huge icebergs blocked the way. But suddenly, as if by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Ministers To A Great Multitude

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2013

Jesus ministers to a great multitude of people and we learn that Jesus satisfies every need.

Scripture Jesus was about thirty years of age when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23). That was in 28 AD. Jesus’ ministry was fundamentally a ministry of teaching and healing. His primary mission was to seek and to save the lost. That is, he came to find those who knew themselves to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Worker Approved By God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022

2 Timothy 2:14-19 shows us several ways a worker is approved by God.

Introduction One fall, at the first church I served, I attended a men’s retreat. About 175 men from several churches in the district attended the weekend retreat for men. I don’t remember the name of the speaker for the men’s retreat but I do remember two things about him. First, he spoke without ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Loneliness Of Self Pity (July 31, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 29, 2022

Have you ever wanted to quit because things got tough? ... Elijah was considering dropping out of his role because Queen Jezebel threatened him!

THE LONELINESS OF SELF PITY Text: I Kings 19:1- 4, I Kings 19:10 -18 1 Kings 19:1-4  Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.  (2)  Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4, 1 Kings 19:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalm 22 - Jesus On The Cross Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 29, 2019

"My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" Jesus' terrible cry on the cross is answered in Psalm 22.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31, Psalm 22:1, Psalm 22:21, Luke 1:46-55, Acts 7:53, Galatians 3:19, John 16:13-14, Isaiah 59:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church And The World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 12, 2021

First John 2:12-17 teaches us about the church and the world.

Scripture False teachers were spreading heresy about knowing God. In his First Letter, John wrote to encourage the church regarding their assurance of salvation. John had been coming down hard on the false teachers. He had also given clear tests about how one could be sure that one has fellowship ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

23. The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:3 - Message 23 – Are You A Big Shot? How Important Do You Think You Are? You Are Not Deceived Are You? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 1, 2025

What arrogance it is to promote yourself over others and put them down. This message deals with those who think they are something but are nothing; who deceive themselves. We look at church positions and humility and pride. Do not deceive yourself.

23. THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:3 - Message 23 – ARE YOU A BIG SHOT? HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? YOU ARE NOT DECEIVED ARE YOU? [1]. INTRODUCTION In the last message we considered a most important practical side of our Christianity and that was bearing the burdens, loads, problems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29, Galatians 6:3, 1 Samuel 25:6-8, Luke 18:10-12, Galatians 6:4, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 8:2-3, Philippians 2:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 53: It Wasn't Very Long Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2024

The trials of Jesus, the suffering of Jesus on the cross, and His time in the tomb did not take very long, but impact us for eternity.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: IT WASN’T VERY LONG ISAIAH 53:8-9 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan's Battle Tactics Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 18, 2018

Part five of this series focuses on our desires for other things as mentioned in Mark 4:18-19.

Satan’s Battle Tactics Part 5 Scriptures: Mark 4:18-19; Galatians 5:16-17; Romans 8:10-18 This is part five of my series on Satan’s ballet tactics. This morning we will examine how our desires for other things (fulfilling the lusts of our flesh) will choke the Word of God out of us. I shared ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:18-19, Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 8:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

There are a lot of mushy ideas about love in our world. God gives us the example of the real thing.

Christians talk about love a lot. It’s a subject for any Sunday, any Monday, Tuesday or other day, for that matter. It’s especially a subject for Mother’s Day, because our moms are some of the people we think of first when we think about being loved. It’s easy to talk about love as some mushy, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Transitioning To Retirement Series

Contributed by Ps.felix Nana Boakye on Oct 15, 2025

Rev. John Duah, after a successful but all-consuming career in ministry, optimistically embraces retirement as a liberating new chapter focused on personal pursuits and family.

PRESENTED TO ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY- EXPOSITORY PREACHING BY ST. PS. FELIX NANA BOAKYE TEXT: NUMBERS 8:22-26 SUBJECT: RETIREMENT THEME: TRANSITIONING TO RETIREMENT I.EVERY MINISTER SHOULD TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT BECAUSE IT ALIGNS WITH GOD'S COMMAND (V.22–25). ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 8:22-26, Numbers 27:18-23, 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Lord And King. Let’s Sing. Let’s Shout. Let’s Kneel.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 15, 2025

What does it mean to have a King? How do we respond to the King?

11.23.25 Psalm 95:1–7a 1 Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD. Let us give a loud shout to the Rock who saves us. 2 Let us approach his presence with thanksgiving. With music we will shout to him. 3 For the LORD is the great God and the great King above all gods. 4 He holds the unexplored ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Grow Up And Be Like A Child!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 30, 2003

As we mature in Christ, we will necessarily become more like little children.

Several mornings this week, I stationed myself on the sidewalk in front of the church to welcome the children as they arrived for Vacation Bible School. I loved seeing them troop up the front steps, clutching their dimes and quarters for the offering. Sometimes, I would sneak up in the balcony and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist