Sermons on Gods Desire For His People:

Are Churches Nurturing

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 29, 2017

Getting back to basic gospel preaching

Are Churches Nurturing 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 As we read through Paul’s epistle today, and dwell on just what he is trying to tell us, we find some areas of the church that just might need a little work. You see whether overtly or not churches for the most part are viewed in terms of success by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Galatians 1:11-12, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Week 6 "From Rushing To Slowing” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006

Week 6 of 13

Seismic Shifts Session 6 “From Rushing to Slowing” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) + Congregational Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Bible Church

"five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult" Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2023

Joseph's encounters with Potiphar's wife provides a template of temptation that is difficult to overcome. What warnings do we get here?

Five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult: 1. When you’re experiencing God’s favor. - Genesis 39:4, 21. - When God seems to be blessing everything you’re doing, it’s easy to start to presume on that. This is one reason why we often see pastors who are in the midst of a strong ministry get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Remove Not The Landmarks

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 28, 2002

In our day and time we are fastly losing the landmarks which were set before us. Men fought and die for what they believed to right. When this country was founded there were certain landmarks which were set up by our forefathers.

REMOVE NOT THE LANDMARKS Text: Proverbs 22:28 Isa. 60:12 In our day and time we are fastly losing the landmarks which were set before us. Men fought and die for what they believed to right. When this country was founded there were certain landmarks which were set up by our forefathers. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28, Isaiah 60:12

Denomination: Baptist

Team Work We Need Each Other

Contributed by Edward Scott on Aug 20, 2005

Working as one body

Team Work We need each other 1 Cor 12:21 As Born Again believers, we need each other, for we can’t function in our purpose otherwise. God gave US good gifts as Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, teachers and evangelist for preparation of service unto him. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21, John 10:32

Denomination: Baptist

Falling From Grace Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditional forgiveness, limitless love, & boundless acceptance. It’s just screaming to be abused and misused... here are three loop-holes:

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditioned forgiveness and limitless love and boundless acceptance… * The scent of sandal arises when you tell sinners that; “No matter what, God loves you and can forgive you.” or that “No amount of effort and works impresses God any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

You Gotta Have Faith

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019

Faith is simple, so they say...

You Gotta Have Faith Proverbs 3:5-6 ME: Faith is simple, I have a tendency to make it complicated 1: Faith is like a) Belief b) Like a trust fall c) Just take a leap of faith, a step of faith Application: Faith is more than blind obedience, faith is trust that something or someone is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Warfare 101 Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

All of us are engaged in a battle every single day of our life! This is a battle where no one can go AWOL! Dr. Dunn continues the series: "Finding Hope In The Midst Of Suffering" while looking at the reality of the spiritual war that every person faces. L

I. The Presence of Satan a. He is real b. He is alive c. He is active II. The Activity of Satan a. He has direct access to God… Job 1:6 b. He seeks to destroy… Job 1:17; 1 Pet. 5:8 i. He blinds our minds…(2 Cor. 4:4) ii. He seduces our hearts… (2 Cor. 11:3) iii. He hinders our ministries… (1 ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Time

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 29, 2004

Crises have their advantages. They focus our attention on things we tend to take for granted. Like oil. Now we realize there is no illimitable supply. And how much of it we waste. It’s the same with time.

I defeated the Austrians because they never learned the value of Five Minutes-Napoleon (SermonCentral.com) --------------------------------------------------- Crises have their advantages. They focus our attention on things we tend to take for granted. Like oil. Now we realize there is no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Render An Account Of Your Stewardship

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 19, 2006

THIS SERMON IS A MUCH NEEDED MESSAGE THAT DEALS WITH OUR STEWARDSHIP.

THIS GOSPEL MESSAGE DEPICTS A VERY GOOD LESSON TO THE BELIEVER BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT THE HARDEST MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLE FOR MANY OF US IS HOW TO PROPERLY MANAGE OF 1) TIME 2) TALENT 3) TREASURE I BELIEVE THAT MANY OF US HAVE THE IDEA THAT WHATEVER WE ARE GIVEN IS TO BE USED UP IN IT’S FULLNES BUT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose You This Day

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

choose you this day

Joshua 24:13-15 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-15

Denomination: Holiness

Five Marks Of Faithfullness

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

There are at least five marks that makes Christian a faithful steward.

There are at least five marks that makes Christian a faithful steward. I. Accountability (v.4) A faithful steward knows that he is accountable to God. We don’twork to gain the favorof others or ourselves. We seek to please God only. II. Adherence and Devotion (v.6) A faithful steward is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Life Right

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Life is covered in this sermon

Following Gods word will give you peace. If we follow God’ word we will have peace with our life. We will have peace because we will notice that God is always there for us. We will also realize that we are only here to do God’ will and no one else’s. When we follow Gods word we ...read more

Denomination: *other

Foundational And Motivational Gifts

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2025

This is different from 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 (offices)

v. 1 present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship v. 2 do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind v. 3 not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought to; we need to be humble v. 4 we, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Vineyard

Not Giving Up: The Disciple Who Is Renewed From The Inside Out - 2 Corinthians 4:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2026

Discipleship is not a sprint; it is a long obedience in the same direction. Following Jesus is glorious—but it is also costly, stretching, and often exhausting.

Not Giving Up: The Disciple Who Is Renewed from the Inside Out - 2 Corinthians 4:16 “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” (2 Corinthians 4:16, NLT) Introduction: Following Jesus When Life Wears You Down Church, discipleship is not a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Isaiah 40:31, Romans 8:10-11, John 15:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 10:9, Numbers 6:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal