Sermons on Gun Crime:

A Real Respect For Life Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

Jesus challenges us to raise the level of our respect for others beyond merely avoiding murder.

A Real Respect For Life “What does God expect of me?” “How do I, as a follower of Jesus, live in a way that reflects His Lordship in my daily decisions?” Those are the questions that shape the Sermon on the Mount, which we read in Matthew. I am leading you through this amazing part of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Death Of Polycarp At Smyrna: How To Give Up Everything For Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

Many Christians would be killed for their faith in the first few hundred years of Christianity, many of whom lived in Smyrna. Most famous of all these martyrs was a man named Polycarp.

Smyrna as you can see on the map was located on the Aegean sea and was considered the gateway into Europe from the middle east. Smyrna was known for it’s production of fine materials, in fact, Smyrna was known for production of frankincense and myrrh. Primarily for myrrh. And myrrh was a substance ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 16

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

The Prime Minister of Israel, David Ben Gurion, was once asked what MUST they have to defend themselves from their Arab neighbors.

He replied, "The only thing we need are things which begin with the letter 'A'." He then explained: We need: • A lot of tanks. • A lot of money. • A lot of guns. • And a lot of soldiers. In order for us Christians to win this war in soul winning, everything we MUST have also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of An Indestructible Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 12, 2018

If you want to grow up as you grow old, depend on Jesus, your permanent, superior, and powerful High Priest.

An old Disney film, called The Kid, is the story of a successful, high-powered image consultant named Russ (played by Bruce Willis). Russ lives an empty life, but one day, Rusty (played by Spencer Breslin) shows up at his home. Over time Russ comes to realize that this kid is actually Russ himself ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Shalom Shalom!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 12, 2003

People call on God for world peace, Jesus came to give a diferent peace, inner peace.

Shalom Shalom! Normally my week days start by listening to the morning news, mostly on TV. In the past couple of weeks I have heard about the deployments. Military personnel having their records checked, shots updated and dental work documented. Then load up on aircraft for the other side of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-47

Denomination: Congregational

What Ever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007

Sermon #2 Using Steve Deneff’s book "Whatever Became of Holiness" as a guide, we look at sin is, and how to truly repent.

What Ever Happened to Sin? G.K. Chesterson once said the doctrine of original sin was the one belief that empirically validated by 3500 years of human history. But the doctrine of sin has fallen on hard times lately. Not because we have bettered ourselves, nor even because we have denied it, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Nazarene

Stolen Property

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 31, 2002

Satan seeks to steal our spiritual blessings--the intangibles. Be alert.

Stolen Property John 10:7-10 7 Therefore Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

04 Life Encounter: It's Security Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2008

KNOW THAT: ❶. I Am Protected ❷. I Am Chosen ❸. I Am Liberated

Security Ever since 9/11 security is on our minds in every way imaginable Homeland Security - Is to protect the United States from hazards, both internal and external, natural and man-made. To prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 7, 2008

Although the Bible can produce spriritual growth, Christians may interfere with the Bible’s ability to help us grow.

1. Illus. of Mutiny on the Bounty • The true story of the Mutiny on the Bounty has often been retold. Nine mutineers with six native men and twelve native (Tahitian) women put ashore on Pitcairn Island in 1790. • One sailor soon began distilling alcohol, and the little colony was plunged into ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

To Stone Or Not To Stone?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

An adulterous woman, a self-righteous crowd, or a forgiving Savior - which one do you identify with? They all teach us about forgiveness.

March 5, 2000 John 8:1-11 “To stone or not to stone?” INTRODUCTION I hold in my hand something that strikes fear into the hearts of most people. [hold up a 10-40 tax form] The date on which everybody makes a mad dash to the post office to mail in their tax returns at the last minute is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Absolutely Positively Proper Perspective

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 26, 2010

Having a Positive Attitude is a vital aspect of a successful Christian life, this sermon looks at ways that the proper perspective insures our success.

THE ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY PROPER PERSPECTIVE (All my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Having the proper perspective is truly one of the most important things we can have in life. Another way of saying this is: Having a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wake Up America

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon is a modern day look at what God might say to the United States of America through the Old Testament prophet Amos.

Title: Wake up America Text: Amos 1:1, 2:1-16. Date: 9/1/02 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: During my first year of Seminary I had a professor named Joel Drinkard who taught Old Testament. One day he came in and passed out something that gave me an idea for a sermon that I ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Winnable War Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 11, 2005

9th in James series. The history of the world is a war history. James brings it even closer home when he makes it clear that our personal stories are war stories as well, James shows how we can acheive victory over the world!

World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to a waiting world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear only commerce...men everywhere walk upright in the sunlight. The entire ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:1-4

Without Shifting From Hope

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 12, 2008

For Day of Prayer for World Peace: Peace is shattered because of social, personal, and spiritual relationship breakdowns. It is restored through spiritual healing, which leads to personal and then social healings.

Introduction A All around us lies the evidence that peace is a sometime, fragile thing. Everywhere we turn we discover that peace has been broken, peace has been shattered. 1 We have the international scene to remind us. A few years ago we hardly knew where Yugoslavia was, but now we are having to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Temple Cleansing Part 2: Cleansing The Home Series

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 22, 2015

A sermon series on Temple Cleansing that begins with the individual, moves on the home and ends with the church.

Text: Deuteronomy 11 : 13 – 21 13 So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the LORD your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul— 14 then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-21

Denomination: Charismatic