Sermons on Forefathers:

A Guy Named Steve Series

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 21, 2004

A first-person narrative as Stephen. Big Idea: wherever you go, God will be with you.

“A Guy Named Steve” Acts 6:8—8:1 (Introduction) Good morning! Oh, that’s much better—thank you. My name is Stephen, but you may call me Steve if you’d rather. I guess we’re here for me to share my story with you folks. Have any of you heard of me before? You know me as the first martyr. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart Renewed

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 13, 2007

God uses his own worst advertisement, his people, to show the world just how holy he is.

It is very easy to become distracted from our purposes. I started this week with a great plan and schedule. I had untended to write this sermon on Monday By Monday 8.30am, it was off the rails. I had not even arrived at the office, but heard the news that vandals had spray painted most of our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-38

Denomination: Salvation Army

What About Haunted Houses ?

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Nov 15, 2007

Are there any real haunted houses? What is a Christians response to haunted houses?

What About Haunted Houses ? Matthew 12:43 After reading part of the article I’m using this morning I began to pray, and felt the Lord say “They (my people, specifically Here) don’t believe in the reality of evil, even with all the Bible’s warnings. I felt that since Halloween had just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Know My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Nov 11, 2007

Like the Old Testament kinsman-redeemer, Jesus stands ready to reclaim and restore our place in his kingdom, rescue us from death, free us from slavery to sin, and be our advocate before the Father.

Additional Scripture: Luke 20:27-38 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) If you ever think you’re having a bad day, read the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Simple Truth About Temptation Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 11, 2006

All Christians can overcome temptation by taking the way out that is provided.

There’s a real benefit to the ability to resist temptation... especially in the realm of sin. For some, it will be easier than others – but if any of us wants to succeed in our spiritual lives – let alone the rest of our lives – we must come to grips with how to overcome temptation. That’s what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Sermon

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Dec 20, 2010

A different approach to the traditional Christmas sermons. From the Apostles John and Paul

A Christmas Sermon As I sit to write this Christmas Sermon I feel rather strange because it will find its roots in the Gospel of John and the writings of the Apostle Paul and the writer of Hebrews rather than the Gospel’s of Luke and Matthew. This seems odd even to me but this is where I am ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Conscience Of Man - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Last week we started on a series about the conscience of man. • We said that God has given each person on conscience. • We said that we dull our conscience with sin and wrong choices. • We discussed the difference between the conscience and the Holy

Introduction • Last week we started on a series about the conscience of man. • We said that God has given each person on conscience. • We said that we dull our conscience with sin and wrong choices. • We discussed the difference between the conscience and the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In This Corner

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 2, 2010

It all depends on which corner you stand in. in one corner you have God, Jesus and their Word. In the other is our opinions and traditions . Both have answers but only one side has the answers that are right and true.

1 Corinthians 1:13 “Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?” Question? Can we be Christians without Christ? Question? Can we preach salvation without the cross? Question? Can we minister without the Spirit? Question? Can we accomplish our destiny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Could I Ever Fall From Faith?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 17, 2009

Could I Ever Fall from Faith? 1) Yes, if you underestimate sin. 2) No, if you rely on God’s promises.

“That could never happen to me.” Ever think that when you see the homeless sleeping on a park bench? Ever suppose: “I’m getting a good education. I manage my money well. And I don’t have any addictions so no, that could never happen to me”? I wonder how many homeless people too once thought that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Apostasy? Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Sep 22, 2009

Revealing some clues to apostates and the condition of the church in the end times

Why Apostasy? 20.09.09 am 2 Thessalonians 2 Key verse 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions, which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle. Today we will look at apostasy and how it will increase in the last days First of all, what is apostasy? Falling away, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are Stores Open Thanksgiving Deserving Of Wide Scale Divine Retribution?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 17, 2014

Are Stores Open Thanksgiving Deserving Of Wide Scale Divine Retribution?

Granted, retailers opening on Thanksgiving might not have been the most family-friendly or magnanimous gesture in relation to their employees. However, the response on the part of certain theologians and critics might have gone a bit overboard. In particular, one such condemnation intoned that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Man With A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Nov 21, 2014

What does your heart break for today? Change happens when people are authentically broken for the things of God.

A Man with a Broken Heart Nehemiah 1:1-11 Rodeo Road Baptist Church August 24, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I tried ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: *other

Choose Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2014

Cultivate obedience through building intimacy with God. Obedience is a choice we make.

There is no excuse for not knowing God’s Word. Moses had spent the last 40 years teaching them what God has revealed. • If ever they strayed from God’s path, it would not be for a lack of knowledge. It would be a choice they made. Moses gave voice to the possible excuses the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Model Man: Stephen Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

A detailed description of Stephen and the model he was for us to follow.

Last time we looked at the election of seven men to serve as deacons of the first church. One of those seven was Stephen. We finish chapter 6 tonight with a detailed description of Stephen and the model he was for us to follow. For the next three studies, including tonight, we are going to look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing God's Sure Promises

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 27, 2013

Eternal God, Creator of the universe, Who is beyond our knowing, has made Himself known to us, most especially in the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ. The Word of God should be reverently handled, and we should share the message it contains.

There’s an immense universe out there: earth, moon, sun, solar system, galaxy, all the cosmos. And it all began with a Big Bang about 13.772 billion years ago, give or take 59 million years. That is scientifically observable, determinable, objective and quantifiable, insofar we can know ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Anglican