Sermons on evil day:

The God-Man Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 26, 2010

Who is Jesus? He is fully God in every way.

“The God-Man” January 24, 2010 To the Dalai Lama, Jesus was an enlightened guru, likely a fully enlightened being. To the Mormons, Jesus is an exalted man who made his way to godhood—just as we can; some versions of New Age mysticism have this view of Jesus in common with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom From Anger Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

In this first message in the new series Freedom From…, Dave deals with the topic of anger, introducing the most critical thing we need to do in order to stop being angry people.

Freedom From Anger Freedom From... prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 30, 2009 Colossians 3:1-8 (MSG) 1 So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. 2 Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Restoring The Fallen Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2010

We don't want Satan to outwit us with his scheme of keeping the church from welcoming those who repent and return to the fellowship.

Introduction: A. We all know that God is at work in the world, and that Satan is busy trying to destroy and work against everything that God is doing. B. For instance: 1. And God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow vegetables of all kinds, so humankind ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Spiritually Insecure? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2010

Far too many believers live their life in a sense of insecurity and false guilt and allow the Enemy to steal their joy and witness. Are you one?

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 4, 2010 Date Preached: March 7, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: Are You Spiritually Insecure? Part 5 of 6 Sermon Text: Luke 22:54-62; John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness - What It Is, What It Isn't

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 8, 2010

First of a three-part series on forgiveness, this is meant to help people get a better grasp on what forgiveness is really all about by covering some of what it is and what it isn't.

Forgiveness – What It Is, What It’s Not Ephesians 4:32 March 7, 2010 General intro: Forgiveness is one of those topics that can really get people going. And usually it’s because they think they know what it’s all about so they’re waiting for the pastor to confirm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cheerful Giver Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 21, 2010

Being a cheerful giver involves practicing the right principle, having the right perspective, and trusting in God's promises.

Introduction: A. Today we are continuing our sermon series “Learning to Lean on God” a study of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. 1. Last week, we worked our way through chapter 8. 2. I mentioned that chapters 8 and 9 are two of the best chapters in the NT on giving. 3. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts Fit For A King Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

God does not need us or anything we possess. So, what could we possibly give to Him? These verses teach us something about that matter. In fact, these verses talk about the only gifts that are worthy of our Savior. I want to take this episode from the lif

GIFTS FIT FOR A KING Genesis 43:11-14 Introduction Joseph’s brothers have made one trip into Egypt to buy food. While they were there, they came face to face with their brother Joseph. He recognized them, but they did not recognize him. In an effort to awaken their dead consciences and to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Aim For Perfection Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2010

In this sermon, we wrap up the entire series by challenging ourselves to aim for perfection, strive toward unity, examine ourselves, and lean on the Lord.

Introduction: A. How many of you break out into a cold sweat or used to break out into a cold sweat when you hear the words: “Clear your desk, take out a sheet of paper and something to write with. We are going to have a pop quiz”? 1. How many of you like taking tests? 2. It can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enjoying The Fruit Of His Labor Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2010

Joseph waiting a long time for God to change his circumstances, but the wait was worth it. In this lesson we explore the question of how Joseph kept the time of abundance from destroying him and his relationship with God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a newspaper reporter who was interviewing an old rancher and asked him this question: “To what do you attribute your success as a rancher?” 1. With a twinkle in his eye, the old rancher replied, “It’s been about 50 percent weather, 50 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shrinking Camels - Good People Have Little Chance In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 27, 2010

Being good, will not make you a spiritual man or a spiritual woman. Good people don’t go to heaven. Good people are not spiritual people.

Who is the rich man? Who is the rich man in this passage this morning? YOU are the rich man. You are the rich man in this passage this morning. To us, when we read this passage, to us, the rich man is always someone who has more money than we do. As a result, we are able to step outside the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Of 4-H

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 29, 2010

4-H stands for Head, Heart, Hands & Health, all essential ingredients in church today, EPH 4:1-16 show us how.

CHURCH OF 4-H (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) As we recently had our county fair, I remembered my children being a part of the 4-H and the work they did to show their animals, and the projects they were going to do, but never ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Haggai Is All About Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Oct 16, 2009

This sermon looks at the neglect of God’s house while the people lived in luxury and applies it to today

Haggai part 1 Haggai 1:1-15 Introduction: The book of Haggai is the second shortest book of the Old Testament and the first of the writings where the people had come back to Israel from their captivity in Babylon. In other words, the last three books of our Old Testament were written AFTER the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Truths About The Virgin Birth

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

Can a person be a Christian and not believe in Christ’s virgin birth? How important is this doctrine to the rest of our belief system as Christians? Answers these questions and more by utilizing this Christmas message.

TRUTHS ABOUT THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF CHRIST I want to talk with you tonight on the subject: Truths About the Virgin Birth of Christ. Why is it important for us to talk about Christ’s Virgin Birth? The Virgin Birth is what I call a DOMINO DOCTRINE. Have you guys every played dominos? You know, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Addictions And Dependencies Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

Alcohol abuse is the main cause of accidental death, the main cause of domestic violence, the main avenue for trying other drugs, and is almost always involved in unwanted pregnancy and sexual promiscuity. People make a big fuss about all the illicit drug

A man and his wife are awakened at 3 o'clock in the morning by a loud pounding on the back door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger, standing in the pouring rain, is asking for a push. "Not a chance," says the husband, "It is three o'clock in the morning." He slams the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:24-35

God's Gift Of Service Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

How do you view serving God? As a chore? As an inconvenience? Paul, who was in jail because he served God, viewed serving God as a gift, a privilege that God had given him!

Ephesians 3:7-13 How was your week? Did you have a good week? Or a bad one be honest. Whos had a bad week? Whos had bad things happen this week? This month? Year? Ever? Life can be tough it is not always not easy. We can struggle with all sorts of things. We can have money ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist