Sermons on Examinations:

Our Daily Behavior In The World P1 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

What is our daily behavior called to be? Let us examine this in the next few weeks of Study.

How should we behave in this world…Part 1 Show Christ …by blessing those who persecute you… …in interactions… …in Harmony… We as “true” believers have a call to live a balanced life. We are to be “in the world, but not of the world”. This is a hard area for most… If ye were of the world, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

One Can Make A Difference!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 2, 2007

This sermon examines Jesus influence upon Zacchaeus and how we can make a difference on others for God.

(This sermon was introduced by playing a video clip from the movie “Mama Heidi.” This movie touches on one of the deepest desires that lies within the heart of man. This desire is in the heart of believers as well as non-believers. Every person was created with a desire to make a difference. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Might Be A Great Servant If...

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

This sermon examines the life of John the Baptist as a model of servanthood and challenges the listener to look for those qualities in himself.

Introduction: One of the features of the Bible that I love is how people basically haven’t changed much in the past 6,000 years. Jn 3 shows that well. First, open to Mk 9:33ff, a scene 2 years later. Just kind follow along with me there. The disciples are on the road to Capernaum, having an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Up From The Scum Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Examines what we will need to let go of if we allow the theory of evolution to shape our thinking

Intro: 8 out of 9 school board members in Dover, PA were voted out last November. It would have been 9, but only 8 were up for re-election. It’s kind of a national tradition that being a school board member is a thankless job. But when was the last time people lined up to take the place of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Sleeping?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon examines the fact that many churches and many Christians in America are spiritually asleep, and need to experience revival.

Introduction: This is the 4th of July Holiday weekend, and by the looks of our attendance today, several families must be out of town. The 4th of July is when we celebrate the fact that we as a nation won our Independence from the British. Our forefathers feared God and founded this nation on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The "Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 21, 2004

# 9 in a series on the "The Stories That Jesus Told" - The Parables. This sermon examines the cost of unforgiveness in our lives.

The Stories That Jesus Told Sermon # 9 “Parable of The Unforgiving Servant” or “The World’s Worst Prison” Matthew 18:21-35 “One of my favorite stories concerns a man who was bitten by a dog, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet's Message Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 26, 2004

This is the first in a series of messages leading through the advent story. It examines the message of hope that the prophets bring to mankind.

The Stories of Advent Pt 1 A Prophets Message Isaiah 9:2-7 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the Advent wreath ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: *other

Guidelines For Godly Leadership

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

This is an examination of some guidelines for all who wish to provide godly leadership within the Lord’s Church.

Joshua 1:1-18 1. Accept the Leadership Role (and Set Your Eye On the Goal), Verses 1-4. Numbers 27:15-23, "Then Moses spoke to the LORD, saying, ’May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation, who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lighten Up

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

An examination of how fear limits our fulfillment in life. Clip from movie, "Parenthood", used as illustration.

Lighten Up John 10:10 9-19-04 EPIC Only I want to begin this morning by posing a question for your consideration. Before I ask the question think of something that you would really like to do—something you would find very challenging, something you know would be personally enriching—but you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus' M.o.

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 3, 2005

Examining the method that Jesus used when ministering to the physically challanged. He tailored it to the individual and his need.

JESUS’ M.O. I. HE TOOK HIM ASIDE (v.33) A. Personal attention--value of the individual B. Private audience--saved him embarassment C. Almighty God sees us as individuals, not masses D. Principle: deep and lasting healing comes from being alone with God II. HE PUT HIS FINGERS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do We Know What The Demons Know Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Examining what the Demons knew about Jesus - that he was the Son of God. Do we know this also?

Luke 4:31 - 37 – Do we know what the demons know? Australians are commonly cynical about talk of Satan, demons and evil spirits. Yet in many parts of the world the spiritual dimension is a reality very much believed in and experienced. For example, in 2001 Simala National High School in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

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

Meant To Be Used Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 26, 2008

Light is of no use if it is not prominently displayed. This message examines our stewardship of the Light we have been given.

Meant to be Used Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 (HCSB) He also said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be put on a lampstand?” Concealing the Light * Hiding * The light burns, but is hidden from view * Of benefit to no one else * Extinguished * ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Substitutes For Relationship With God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 4 in the series Faith Basics. This message examines things that we frequently substitute for a relationship with God.

Substitutes for Relationship with God Faith Basics, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 16, 2007 Exodus 20:3-5 Exodus 20:3-5 (NIV) 3 "You shall have no other gods before me. Check out Eugene Peterson’s translation of that first verse. It gets right to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Final Thoughts Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2008

This sermon examines a man who did not compromise even when virtually everyone around him did.

Scripture Some of you are familiar with Maxine, the cartoon character who has an irreverent outlook on life. Recently she said, “Everyone concentrates on the problems we’re having in this country lately: illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, and alligators attacking people in Florida. Not me. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed