Sermons on god-centered: showing 736-750 of 1,038

Driving On One-Way Streets Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002

Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

September 14 & 15, 2002 2 Timothy 4:1-8 “Driving On One-Way Streets” Maybe you’ve heard of the busload of politicians who were driving down a country road when, all of a sudden, the bus ran off the road & crashed into a tree in an old farmer’s field. The old farmer, after seeing what happened, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Should You Make Resolutions? Yes!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 5, 2003

Four reasons why making (and keeping) resolutions can be a spiritually beneficial practice.

How many of you made New Year’s resolutions this year? (Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to reveal any specifics. That could get a little embarrassing.) Researchers tell us that about a third of Americans do make New Year’s resolutions. Not only is it traditional, it’s human nature. When we pass a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy And Thriving

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 9, 2003

The Scriptures show us examples to emulate and also examples to avoid. Today, we look at an example to avoid in order to be a healthy, thriving church.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: There has been an incredible emphasis in recent years on church health. Many believe that if a local church is healthy and functioning the way it should, natural growth will be the result. The removal of growth-restricting diseases that often plague the body of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-11

Playing For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

The function of fellowship is to be a better member of God’s family.

This morning we continue toward the conclusion of our series on God’s vision for us, “A fully following and faithfully functioning church.” We spent the month of January looking at the lives of 10 Biblical characters and how they illustrate what it means to fully follow God. And we have spent the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Resolved Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 25, 2003

We must have the courage to commit to God.

RESOLVED Nehemiah 9:38-10:39 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO COMMIT TO GOD. ?: How? How do we commit to God? KW: Values TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 1:1-11 three values we should embrace that will demonstrate our commitment to God. The _____ value we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Rightouse Lifestyle Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003

An authentic Christian is one who hungers and thirsts for righteousness. Jesus calls these believers blessed. He also promises that He will fill those, and give us all of our desires if we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.

“RIGHTOUSE LIFESTYLE” TEXT: Romans 6:11-18; Ephesians 4:25-5:7; Various INTRO: Living the life of an “Authentic Christian” is of the utmost importance if we are to be true servants of Jesus Christ. The world is full on Non-authentic Christians. Let that not be a label that we settle for. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah's Revival

Contributed by Steve Woods on Apr 24, 2004

Jonah was used by God to bring about revival in Nineveh, even though Jonah was an unwilling instrument of His will. This message emphasizes the need for revival today.

Jonah 3:1 And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 3:2 Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. 3:3 So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Church Should You Join? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

The second sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers know what characteristics to look for when seeking to become members in a Bible-believing church.

Scripture Why do churches have so many people on their membership rolls who give little or no evidence of Christian commitment or even conversion? Why do many churches find it difficult to motivate members to give, serve, pray and share their faith? The answer is simple. The members were allowed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Foundations For Managing Money Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

I want to invite us to gather around one of the striking dynamics that is at hand within our world… that of financial uncertainty and insecurity.

This past week was certainly a significant one for our nation. This past Tuesday something of remarkable and historical proportions was experienced as the first black president was elected to lead our nation. It was a moment in which I gathered my two older kids… and tried to convey just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Autopilot Christian Life Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 18, 2008

God recreated us to become Supernatural people, living a supernatural life, but we live on autopilot such that we don’t experience the life God intended.

Living The Supernatural Life – Part 1: Introduction Eagles and Turkeys: A boy was hiking and saw an eagle’s egg roll off of a high cliff and into some bushes. The bushes broke the fall of the egg and it was unharmed. The boy looked at the cliff and knew there was no way for him to climb back up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Foundation For Managing Money Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

How are we to navigate times of financial uncertainty and insecurity? What spiritual insight can help us find peace amidst such times?

Spiritual Foundations for Managing Money Series: Spiritual Insight for Insecure Times Brad Bailey – November 9, 2008 This past week was certainly a significant one for our nation. This past Tuesday something of remarkable and historical proportions was experienced as the first black president was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Strength Of Being Tender ~ Gentleness Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008

Gentleness is the character that will show humility, calmness, personal care, tenderness and the Love of Christ in meeting the needs of others. It is to be more than just a personality; it is to be who we are from the work of the Spirit within us.

Opening illustration: There is a story of a corporal at Valley Forge who was directing three men as they tried to lift a log into place. It was too heavy, but the corporal commanded again and again, “All right, men, one, two, three, lift!” A man in an overcoat came by and said to the corporal, ‘Why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abundent Life Series

Contributed by Larry Bussard on Feb 23, 2008

A series of 9 messages on the Abundent Life

1. The Starting Point is Relationship with God The Abundant Life Series How would you like to: 1. Hear when God is speaking to you 2. Be able to identify what God is doing in and around you 3. Have an ever growing relationship and knowledge of God as He works in and through you I. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need To Add To Our Faith Godliness

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 22, 2008

We are to add on and be able to answer when asked about our faith.

How many of us have heard it said from some one near to us, “If you love me, you will love me as I am.” It is the nature of true love to love what is unlovely and even the unlovable. As we read our bibles we find that the word for this deep love is agape. Romans 5:8 “But God commends his love ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Danger Of Cruise Control

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

This was a message that was preached for a baby dedication. It emphasizes the important role of a father not being absent in his responsibility.

The Danger of Cruise Control 1 Samuel 2:12 KJV Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION -- CRUISE CONTOL A. In Cars -I learned something a few months ago about cruise control that I did not know. I was looking through the owner’s manual of my car ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal