Sermons on Football:

Never Too Busy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 28, 2018

What kind of priority system do we have? Are you too busy? What you love you will find time to do.

NEVER TOO BUSY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE BLACK WIDOW OF BUSY… Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. I read where a young preacher that was always so busy. He did not have time for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 8: Preach For Application Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 7, 2018

Making our sermons relevant and practical

Lesson Goal The purpose of this lesson is to help us always make our sermons relevant for daily use and our congregations doers of the word and not hearers only (James 1:22). Lesson Intro There is nothing worse than hearing a pie in the sky, unrealistic sermon from a young preacher who has no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We're Doing Life Together Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016

It’s one thing to believe God brings us together as the body of Christ for His glory, and it is another to act upon what you believe. We can believe all the right stuff, but faith without works is still dead right? Let's walk together in covenant.

Learning to Live in Covenant - We’re Doing Life Together Amos 3:3 Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so? Introduction: We've all watched Charlie Brown try to kick that football, but every time Lucy pulls it away. Would Charlie be better off without having Lucy as a friend, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Manipulation By Guilt Vs. Straightforward Requests Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2016

Manipulation is a dishonest method to control others, get our way, or make others think an idea was theirs; it stands in contrast to making honest straightforward requests. Manipulation by guilt is perhaps the most common form of manipulation.

Manipulation by Guilt Vs. Straightforward Requests (topical) 1. A lot of persuasion — even in church — can be based upon emotion and a lack of logic. “Pastor Smith was winding up his sermon about the dangers of alcohol and the need for temperance. He shouted, 'If I had all the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Bet On Gambling

Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 20, 2014

Christian arguments against gambling.

Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church West Lafayette, Ohio May 25, 1986 DON'T BET ON GAMBLING Proverbs 16:33 My sermon this morning is on gambling. After three weeks without a winner, the state lottery is now up to $18 million. That’s quite a temptation! Overnight you could become ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Epiphany Revives Our Excitement For Salvation

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 5, 2014

Does the message of Jesus sound like a tired old re-run? It shouldn't! The Apostle Paul explains why not.

The hit show Breaking Bad ended its run late last year with a grand finale viewed by 10.3 million people. That’s nowhere near Super Bowl viewing numbers. Last year 108 million people watched the Ravens top the 49’s, but for a show that started with just a million viewers, ending with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving Others:family First Part Ii Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 4, 2014

Last message: Family First!...Loving the Family In Order...Loving the Family By Discipline.. This message: Loving the Family By Providing...Loving the Family By Example...Loving the Family By Taking Time

Loving Others: Family First! Part II (Watch SermonCentral video "I'm Watching You Dad") Last week, we started the teaching on Loving Others, with the emphasis being that the family should be first before others. The order is found in a teaching by Bible Teacher Kay Arthur with the acronym ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Bible Church

How Do We Fulfill Our Purpose? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 14, 2013

Last week we defined our purpose which is: "Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other". Today, using Scripture as our guide, we are going to learn the "how". (Acts 13:13-52)

How do we fulfill our Purpose? Acts 13:13-52 Introduction When this series first started we discussed the imp of being a biblical church -- The church of Acts is a tremendous model for us to examine / follow -- When it comes to following Christ, there is really NO more perfect ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of Money 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

We live in a world that promises if you get a good job in a good company and make good money and get a good house and a good car you’ll be happy. The Bible teaches if you have a good relationship with God you have none of those things and be truly happy.

A Carjacking that was foiled in a Northern Virginia Shopping Mall. It seems as if an elderly grandmother had been given a gun by her son in which to protect herself. On day after she did her shopping she returned to the car where she found four white males seated inside. She dropped her shopping ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19

Denomination: *other

It’s Time- Suit Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2013

This is a powerful message that the body of Christ should always remember and practice on warfare.

It’s Time- Suit Up! Text: Ephesians 6:10-18NLT God’s armor is tailor-made for you, but you must put it on. When playing football for a team one is always wise to use all the assigned equipment, it might seem awkward and clumsy; however it’s designed to protect you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rescue #4: Let's Go!

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 30, 2013

Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in life, and we can choose to either retreat, stay where we are, or go forward. God calls us to arise and go forward!

THE RESCUE #4: LET’S GO! OPENING JOKE: While on maternity leave, a woman from our office brought in her new bundle of joy. She also had her seven-year-old son with her. Everyone gathered around the baby, and the little boy asked, "Mommy, can I have some money to buy a soda?" "What do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-9

Denomination: *other

A Snoopy Kind Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Whenever our children are offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, parents normally will ask, “Now, what do you say?” Thanks David Washburn for such a great message. I hope this adaptation will be used by God.

Whenever our children are offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, parents normally will ask, “Now, what do you say?” We want our children to be respectful and use good manners, which is why we teach them to say “Thank you,” but I wonder, as we work to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11

Denomination: Baptist

Hate The Sin; Love The Sinner

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2014

If we are to effectively witness the Gospel to the world, regarding all kinds of evil, and living virtuous lives, we must do exactly as God has done to us: love the sinner and hate the sin.

It’s amazing how similar the climate in the Holy Land is to the climate here in South Texas, especially in the summer. The figs in our back yard are ripening, and I understand that this hot month in Palestine is also the season for ripe figs. The Scriptures are right even on agricultural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Let Us Run

Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 11, 2013

God has a race for every person in this church to run. If you’re lost he’s waiting for you to join the race. It’s time for you to get engaged in the race. Let’s run! Maybe you are already in the race, but you’re carrying unnecessary weight. Lay that

Let’s Run Opening: Hebrews 12: 1-2 from the Message Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For God's Intervention

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 7, 2013

Have you ever known someone who needs an intervention to prevent damage or destruction? This describes what will happen if God's people in America do not wake up from our sleep and repent of our wicked ways. We need an intervention.

Intro: This is an excerpt from the Daily Chronicle December 13, 1904 William Stead reports, “Employers tell me that the quality of the work the miners are putting in has improved. Waste is less, men to go their daily toil with a new spirit of gladness in their labour. In the long dim ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist