Sermons on Groves:

Prayer For All? Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 21, 2005

A Palm Sunday sermon. This story about Peter and Cornelius has a couple of major parallels with Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, especially the call for us to be a house of prayer for all nations.

Prayer for All? – Acts 10:1-23 Palm Sunday, 2005 This story about Peter has a couple of major parallels with Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. I want to highlight those and then make some application for us today. 1. Healings and Miracles Both Peter and Jesus had just had some ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ah The Power Of Cheese Series

Contributed by Larry Pozza on Feb 14, 2007

A sermon about the power of help using the David & Goliath epic.

Ah, the Power of Cheese 1 Samuel 17 Introduction A. When I was planning this morning’s message last month, I ran across a curious little phrase in 1 Samuel 17:18 that reads “take along these ten cheeses to the commander of their unit. Here we see the scenario of David delivering some cheese to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Embarrassing Failure

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2007

We are to practice humility.

AN EMBARRASSING FAILURE John 18.15-27 S: Peter’s Denials C: Failure Pr: WE ARE TO PRACTICE HUMILITY. TS: In our study of John 18.15-27 we will find how Peter’s weakness is exposed. Type: Inductive I. UNDERCOVER (15-18) II. UNDERHANDED (19-24) III. UNDERCURRENT (25-27) IV. UNDERSTANDING ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

All That You Can Be Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua, Final Part

ALL THAT YOU CAN BE (JOSHUA 24:1-31) When Henry Ford (founder of the Ford Motor Company) finished giving a visitor a tour of his automobile factory, the visitor said, “It seems almost impossible that a man, starting out with practically nothing, could accomplish all this.” Ford replied, “You say I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Remnant

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

If you remember, last week’s topic was the apostasy. We studied about how a large portion of the people of God has consciously moved away from His truth, by choosing to follow popular or beneficial doctrines, and not the Word of God.

If you remember, last week’s topic was the apostasy. We studied about how a large portion of the people of God has consciously moved away from His truth, by choosing to follow popular or beneficial doctrines, and not the Word of God. We also saw how another large portion of the people of God has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 4

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 23, 2007

This is the last part of this 4 part series. I would like to thank all of you who joined me in prayer for my brother Earl Pruitt

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

I Can't Get No Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 25, 2009

4th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Joy in life comes from the journey, not the destination.

On June 5, 1965, the Rolling Stones released their single “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” which went on to be their first number one hit in the U.S. The song was a response to the rampant commercialism that the band had observed in America. But the idea behind the song was certainly nothing new. When ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When You Find Yourself In A Storm

Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008

It’s probably been a busy day of ministry for Jesus and His disciples when He tells them to follow Him to the lake – what we call the Sea of Galilee. They are going to the other side – about six miles across – and they haven’t been in the boat long before

You are invited to attend the National Conference on Preaching. To learn more: Visit: http://www.preaching.com/events/ncp/ -------- As someone who grew up in Florida, I have a certain fascination with hurricanes. In fact, one of the most recent times I was scheduled to speak at a church in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Trial Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 15, 2008

Every single one of these men - Judas, Peter, The Sanhedrin, believe that they are faithful, and they appear faithful to those around them. But appearing to be spiritual, appearing to be faithful is neither spiritual nor faithful, it only appears to be.

Jesus, an innocent man, is arrested in an olive grove and now stands ready to be condemned to death – there is no doubt about the outcome. How did it all come to this? How did it come to this, that the most theologically adept men of the day sat ready to condemn an innocent man, they sat ready to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-72

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Welcome Fire Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 30, 2008

Choose God against all other competitors.

A WELCOME FIRE Exodus 19.1-25 S: God’s Presence C: Listening to God Th: Choose the Fire Pr: CHOOSE GOD! Type: Inductive Values: I. DEPENDENCE (Holy Spirit and Prayer) II. WORSHIP III. THE BIBLE IV. OUTREACH V. DISCIPLESHIP VI. COMMUNITY PA: How is the change to be observed? • Welcome ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . The Returning King Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Apr 1, 2008

A consideration of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, demonstrating that the return of the King is certain, even if the timing of the return is unknown.

Title: Jesus Is . . .The Returning King Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 6) Text: 1 Thess 4:13 - 5:11 Date Preached: April 6, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. Since Jesus left this world, there has been no shortage of those who have predicted that Jesus would return on ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come...together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 27, 2007

We are to walk and work together.

COME … TOGETHER Ephesians 4.1-3 S: Unity C: Attitude Pr: WE ARE TO WALK AND WORK TOGETHER. ?: How? How do we achieve this kind of unity? KW: Virtue TS: We will find in Ephesians 4.1-3 four virtues we are to practice in order for us to achieve unity. Type: Propositional; topical The ____ virtue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2007

In this sermon I review the events leading up to the crucifixion, talk about the significance of Jesus’ death, and then talk about our response.

Introduction: A. It was a day when the world seemed to stand still. 1. The date was November 22, 1963. 2. President John F. Kennedy sat in the rear seat of an open limousine as it traveled down the streets of Dallas, Texas. 3. At 12:30 p.m., the cars approached an expressway for the last leg of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 19

SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, MEAN WHAT YOU SAY (LUKE 22:54-62) What would it take for you to change or switch your long-distance telephone company service? Several years ago, telephone companies battle one another for the lucrative long-distance market, offers included 20% discount on calls to your 12 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All That You Can Be Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Joshua, Pt. 7 (Final)

ALL THAT YOU CAN BE (JOSHUA 24:1-31) When Henry Ford (founder of the Ford Motor Company) finished giving a visitor a tour of his automobile factory, the visitor said, “It seems almost impossible that a man, starting out with practically nothing, could accomplish all this.” Ford replied, “You say I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible