Sermons on Examine Onself:

Like Father Like Child Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

And what are you doing to keep yourself from being polluted by the world? It's not the big major "sins" that most often get us...it's the little foxes that spoil the vine. What are you watching...what are you listening to...where do you spend your time?

LIKE FATHER LIKE CHILD JAMES 1:26 27 Like father like son (mother daughter) is a well known phrase...and it's usually used when the less desirable traits of the parent are seen in their children. Song "Cat's in the Cradle" but also positive...Something we can be proud of as parents, when ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

A Soft, Stone Pillow

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 9, 2007

This one verse contains a very SURE promise, a very SWEEPING promise, and yet a very SELECTIVE promise. Only God could make a rock solid promise into such a soft pillow for tired hearts. Link included to formatted text, audio, video, PowerPoint.

A Soft Stone Pillow Romans 8:28 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SoftStonePillow.html A man was asked, “What color are the Pastor’s eyes?” “I don’t know,” he replied, “when he prays he closes his eyes, and when he preaches, I close mine.” There’s nothing that helps me sleep better than a soft ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Now Faith Is Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Series on Faith

Now Faith Is! Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 6 Introduction This morning I am starting a series on Faith. Faith is something that we all have and use, something we are commanded to walk in. In this series of messages, my hope is that you will come to understand faith and its role in your life. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Vision Series

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on May 10, 2017

Part 2 of the 4 Part Series titled, "Who Are We?" Mission - Vision - Core Values - Purpose

WHO ARE WE? - PART 2 - OUR VISION I am excited this morning to continue in this series we began last week in which we will examine the Mission, Vision, Values, and Purpose of Metro Grace Community Church. It is extremely important to the life and vitality of this church body for us to understand ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Nehemiah 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Doubt Causes The "Bullets" To Be Real Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 22, 2017

This message continues the series on faith. It references "The Spectre of the Gun," my absolute favorite episode of the original Star Trek series.

I am a fan of the original Star Trek series. My absolute favorite episode is “The Spectre of the Gun,” which premiered in 1968, the show’s third season. Here’s the storyline: After violating Melkotian air space, Captain Kirk and members of his crew are taken from the Enterprise and sent to die in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-20, Mark 5:35-42, Mark 6:1-6, Philippians 2:5, 1 Corinthians 2:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Choose Forgiveness

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 20, 2013

This message focuses on what King Solomon says about our willingness to forgive others.

I Choose Forgiveness Scripture: Proverbs 16:6; 28:13; 17:5, 9; 24:17-18; 10:12; Eccl. 7:21-22 Introduction: At 4:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon I sat down at my desk to finish the sermon that I had been working on for this morning. I had been working on the next message in my series on the names ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalms 14 And 53 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 26, 2020

Psalms 14 and 53 are similar to each other, having only minor differences in the mode of expressing the same thoughts. This sermon studies the two passages in parallel, slightly enlarging the understanding of their combined content.

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: Romans 3:23, Romans 12:21, 1 Corinthians 5:9-11, Exodus 34:13-16, Exodus 23:32, 1 Peter 5:8, Mark 3:28-29, Ecclesiastes 9:3, Psalm 66:5, Psalm 11:4, Romans 3:28, 1 Kings 8:39, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 1:18-22, Matthew 23:37, John 19:11, Genesis 7:1, Psalm 53:1-6, Psalm 14:1-7, Genesis 11:5, Romans 5:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Private Worship -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2020

In this lesson, we look at our private worship, and particularly at our unscheduled acts of worship.

Scripture During our Sunday Evening Worship Services, I am preaching a series I am calling “Worship Matters.” Last time, we set a foundation for worship in a message titled, “All to the Glory of God.” For the next two messages, I would like to examine “Private Worship.” Our text for this series ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He's Preparing Me

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 16, 2019

It was the great preacher - C H Spurgeon, the Baptist “Prince of Preachers” of the 1800’s who experienced many physical and spiritual trials, said that there is no education like adversity

TITLE: HE’S PREPARING ME SCRIPTURE: JOB 23:10 This morning I will present Part-Two from last week’s message. Last week we looked at John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus. This morning I want to focus upon Jesus preparing the way for us. If you missed last week’s message, I encourage ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: Baptist

We Interrupt Our Regular Programming To Bring This Important Imagination! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jun 23, 2013

God gave man the power of imagination which should be surrendered, sanctified and used to glorify God

It is more than just pie in the sky when you die. It is life and more abundant life right now. What did Jesus say you have now and will have? The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 4, 2017

This series is about anger and how it affects us personally (mentally and physically) and how our enemy will use our anger to hinder our growth and testimony for the Lord.

Anger – Part 1 Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7; 1 Peter 5:8; The title of this series is “Anger.” Anger is an emotion that is a part of all of our lives – some more than others. I want you to think about what you see when a cartoon character gets angry. Anyone see the movie “Inside Out?” That movie ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessary Foundation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2018

The analysis of the concept of submission in Ephesians 5:21 teaches us what God expects of his new society.

Scripture Today we are beginning a new sermon series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 that I am calling, “Focus on the Family.” In our previous study (of Ephesians 5:18-21) we saw that Paul gave two commands, one negative and one positive. Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:18: “And do not get drunk with wine [that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Where Art Thou?”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

God asked Adam a simple question, “Where art Thou?”

Have you noticed that many times we are asked questions, and we wonder why we are being asked such a question because the answer seems so obvious. Illus: Listen to these foolish questions and their answers - Q. A lawyer said to a man on the witness stand, “What happened then?” A. “He told me, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

In Rememberance Of Me Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025

A sermon explaining the importance of communion

In Remembrance of Me 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG 11-9-2025 Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 ________________________________________ Introduction — Growing up, some of my favorite memories revolve around the yearly Thanksgiving trip to Hayward for hunting season and the thanksgiving meal. My ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:7-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heart Matters Most - Lessons From Matthew 15 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 12, 2025

GOD cares more about the condition of your heart than the traditions you keep. GOD desires genuine inner purity and authentic faith, not religious performance. True righteousness comes from a transformed heart, not outward tradition.

2025.06.15.Sermon Notes. The Heart Matters Most – Lessons from Matthew 15 When Religion Misses the Point William Akehurst, HSWC Reminder: It’s Father’s Day Scripture: Matthew 15:1-39, Isaiah 29:13, Psalms 51:10, Psalms 139:23-24 INTRODUCTION: JESUS confronts the religious leaders for honoring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-39, Isaiah 29:13, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational