Sermons on excess:

1. Simple Prayer And Prayer Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

I first put this Lenten address together in 2008, and when the Vicar's wife said she found it good and thought it should go on "Sermoncentral" - so who was I to disagree. I offer this series as a help and it is based on Richard Foster's excellent book Prayer

Introduction. This series on Prayer is based on Richard Foster’s BRILLIANT book simply called "Prayer". If you want to study Prayer seriously it is a book you must read. Story: This series of studies came out a time of retreat at Mariastein, near Basle in Switzerland in October last ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15, Jeremiah 20:7-10, James 2:14-18

Denomination: Anglican

Life Values For Success Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2024

To execute the vision and to complete the mission, we need to have three life values as checklists, namely submission, humility and self-control or disciple.

1 Peter 5:1-11 “Our Daily Life Values” (THREE SECRETS TO THE SUCCESS)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.  Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Today we will see “Our daily Life Values.” Today’s meditation is based on 1 Peter 5:1-11 such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Tools Of Restoration Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2024

To restore a sinning believer, grab the tools of restoration: pain; punishment; pardon; and partnership.

The Tools of Restoration (2 Corinthians 2:5-11) Author and Canadian Theologian, Randall Rauser, tells the story of a boy, whose parents had promised him a beautiful car to drive when he turned 16. He dreamed about it all his life, planning to park it in the family’s barn where it could stay warm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Problems Of Presumptuous Sins

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to overcome Presumptuous Sins

The Problems of Being Presumtuous Illustration:It is he who is in the wrong who first gets angry. William Penn. Presumption is an act of overstepping one’s proper bounds, it involves excessive effrontery or forwardness. To presume means that one takes upon oneself, without permission or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:8-20, Acts 19:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are Some Temperamental Tendencies We Need To Guard Against?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We need to learn to be more controlled by the Spirit. Actively guard against specific temptations that may prove harmful – based on your individual faulty tendencies. Let us examine certain behavioral patterns that should be avoided by the four different

"To the weak I became weak, to the strong I became strong. I have become all things to all men so that by all means I might save some." (I Cor. 9:19-21) 1. Have you ever heard of the expression, "One man’s meat is another man’s poison?" What may be fuel for one person may turn out to be dangerous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Blessing Me Inspite Of Myself

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 25, 2000

Encourages the Beliver to trust in God relizing that he (the Beliver) is a sinner.

“God is Blessing Me, Inspite of Myself” Psalms 67:7 God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. Every Christian should say; “God is Blessing Me, Inspite of Myself”, My Desires are Evil (Riches) Genesis 6:5 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:7

Denomination: Baptist

Tough Times Ahead -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES

BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES (3:1) INTRODUCTION: WAKEUP CALL = STATEMENT OF THE DANGER LURKING AROUND THE CORNER “But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Secret Sins

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002

A look at the downward Spirial of David’s family

Secret Sins 2 Chronicles 13 Introduction: Civil War in Israel - Northern Kingdom has split off of the grandson of David - Reheboam the son on Solomon - was young and foolish - 10 tribes in Northern Israel split off and made Jereboam an advisor to Solomon King in the North - They fell into sin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Know That I Can Stand

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002

A look at the life of Daniel to gain strenght to stand for the Lord in any situation

I Know That I Can Stand Daniel 1 Introduction: NOTICE: While in this office speak in a low, soothing tone and do not disagree with me in any manner. Please be informed that excess noise and any non-concurrence causes great gastric difficulty, hyper-peristalsis, hyper-secretion of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing In The Gap

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

This sermon challenges us to realize the great need for Christians to stand up for the things of Christianity.

Scripture: Ezek. 22:23—31 Title: “Standing In The Gap” Introduction: Ezekiel catalogs the sins of the people of God in this chapter. The three main groups of people that are guilty of gross sins are the preachers, the religious leaders, and the political officials. With these three powerful ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost, Vocation And The Priesthood

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jun 1, 2001

An exploration for Pentecost on the call of God to all Christians, as well as the obvious call to the priesthood, given as my last sermon prior to Ordination.

Pentecost, Vocation and the Priesthood Given at St.Barthomew’s Parish Church, Ripponden, West Yorkshire, England, 3rd June 2001 TEXT: “I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh: your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams” In the name ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Giving To The Poor

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards.

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards. Intro.: 1. Illust. "The Good Woman of Szechwan" is a play by Bertolt Brecht. The play captures the tension between being generous and being responsible. Shen Teh is a poor Chinese woman who one day shows hospitality ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

The Urgency Of Commitment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: Some people work best under the pressure of a deadline.

Introd.: Some people work best under the pressure of a deadline. I'm one of them. There's a special urgency when you know you only have a limited time to produce. It seems to sharpen the focus of my mind and help my concentration level. I'm definitely more committed to the task at hand. You think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listen More, Speak Less And Don't Be Angry Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 7 in a series on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 7 “Listen more, Speak Less, and don’t be Angry” Date: September 29, 2002 p.m Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:19-21 Introduction I believe in this passage of Scripture, James shows us the proper attitude should be in anger. He begins in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks?

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Nov 26, 2003

With all the busyness of the Thanksgiving holidays, who has the time or the energy to "give thanks?" But Jesus speaks into our busyness: "Don’t worry about your life...Seek first the Kingdom of God." This is a sermon for Thanksgiving, Year B.

Rush Co. Community Thanksgiving Joel 2:21-27 Pastor Maurice Schaus 1 Timothy 2:1-7 November 19, 2000, Matthew 6:25-33 Give Thanks? As we gather this week, many of us are busy with preparations for the Thanksgiving holidays. The guests are coming, so the house needs to be cleaned from top to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran