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A Call For Help Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2008

Paul shows us that it’s good to expresses our longing for Christian fellowship. We should have the humility to ask for help when we need it.

A Call For Help II Timothy 4:9-15 Purpose: To describe Paul’s humble willingness to ask for help. Aim: I want the listener to see a need to be actively involved in serving Christ. INTRODUCTION: What is the difference between a contribution and a commitment? Perhaps I can best explain this by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Jesus Saw

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

From the cross, what did Jesus see?

What Jesus Saw Lk 23:26-46 INTRO: Christmas season is a time of remembering the baby Jesus & the Christmas story 1. Next Sunday is Christmas and of course we will concentrate on the nativity story 2. But today I want us to see past the Birth to the purpose of Jesus being born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-46

Denomination: Baptist

The "Rapid Growth" Towards Christ-Likeness!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

I learned that DISCIPLESHIP is not MANDATORY! DISCIPLESHIP should not be MOTIVATED by FEAR. Let me ILLUSTRATE my LIFE, when I was in the ENGINEERING, I was DOMINATED by FEAR! I wasn’t STUDYING to LEARN, rather I was STUDYING because of FEAR of FAILING,

INTRODUCTION: It’s about 2 yrs. have passed when I DENIED myself, CARRIED my OWN CROSS and FOLLOWED Jesus CHRIST! I encountered a lot of TRIALS that TESTED my FAITH, endurance, patience, self-control, humility & forgiveness. I learned to FOCUS in PURSUING my CALLING and not to ENTERTAIN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: *other

Blueprints: A Study In 2 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 4 of 5

“Blueprints: A Study in 2 Corinthians” Part 4 – Cost of Living NewSong Church – 08/24/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS ...read more

Denomination: *other

Keep On Running!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2025

Based on Hebrews 12:1-2 - Challenges hearers to keep on running the race of the Christian life.

“KEEP RUNNING!” Hebrews 12:1-2 FBCF 8/24/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – https://sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/run-6437-detail This coming Friday – 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina – Massive Cat 4 hurricane that hit the MS & Louisiana coast in 2005 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Cradle, The Cross, & The Crown

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2020

Three great milestones mark the life of Jesus Christ: His Incarnation, His Sacrifice, and His Resurrection/Ascension. These three are symbolized by “The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown.”

THE CRADLE, THE CROSS, & THE CROWN Lk. 2:6-7; Isa. 9:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Q: What’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet? A: The Christmas alphabet has Noel. 2. Q: What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? A: Claustrophobic. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Success Prayer

Contributed by David Deborde on Oct 17, 2001

David’s prayer in 1 Chronicles 29.10-19 as a model for our prayers during times of success.

The great king David was about to give up his throne, so he calls the congregation together and prays. I think that prayer has implications to us today 1. The first thing we notice in the pray is that David gives credit where credit is due (vs. 10-13) - David had a great reign; he defeated Saul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Memorial To Our God

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 28, 2006

Man has always made a great deal of memorials. A walk through any cemetery will illustrate the fact that people want to be remembered and people want to remember them. We need to make a memorial to our God.

MAKING A MEMORIAL TO OUR GOD. Exo 13:3 And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: . A. Man has always made a great deal of memorials. The Pharaoh of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Personal Commission And Vision For World Evangelism!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 6, 2013

In this sermon outline we compare the personal commission of Paul to the commission to the Church from the Lord Jesus in Mark 16:15-20 and Matt 28:19-20.

PAUL’S PERSONAL COMMISSION AND VISION FOR WORLD EVANGELISM! In this sermon outline we compare the personal commission of Paul to the commission to the Church from the Lord Jesus in Mark 16:15-20 and Matt 28:19-20. Acts 26:12-19 (KJV) 12 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-19

Look On Us!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 31, 2015

The word ‘US’ has vanished from our vocabulary! ‘ME’ stands out! If at all the word ‘US’ operates, it is for agitation and not for edification! Hear me out today please!

Look on us! Acts 3:1”And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.” Many times we focus on the healing of the 40 year old man who sat near the temple, but I would like you to focus on the words of Peter and John here: ’Look on us!” Rarely we hear ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Carpenter’s Son Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 2, 2021

The people of Jesus’ time judged him on a variety of factors, except the really important one which was who he was. How do we fare in comparison?

Scripture Reading: Mark 6:1-6 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live, Hope And Rest

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2019

We should not be concerned about the future.

Live, Hope and Rest Luke 21: 5 - 19 Intro: Two gas company employees were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the street and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, that was a woman looking out her kitchen window watching the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Imitating God

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

Paul has been fervently writing down God’s Words for the church as the Holy Spirit has guided his pen across the page. He has been working on communicating to us how it is we can stand out as light in a darkened world.

Psalms 127 1. Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus and tells them to imitate God. Paul has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leaven, For Good Or Ill

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 14, 2022

The yeast is there working, but it is not visible. It works in the whole loaf, and best in darkness.

Friday of 28th Week in Course 2022 It’s important when we hear this Gospel from St. Luke that we position the event in the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem. Remember, Our Lord knows that He is going to Jerusalem for what on Mt. Tabor was called His Passover by Moses and Elijah. He is going up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-7, Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Catholic

Trinity And Family Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 22, 2024

This, in God’s time, fills the earth, a filling and fulfillment that God manages.

Trinity Sunday 2024 The words of Moses as recorded in Deuteronomy echo loudly today: “Therefore you shall keep [the Lord’s] statutes and his commandments, which I command you this day, that it may go well with you, and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, Deuteronomy 4:39-40, Romans 8:14-17, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Catholic