Sermons on Harsh:

Herod The Great"? It Depends On Your Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Criteria for real greatness

“Herod the Great”? It Depends on One’s Perspective (Acts 12:1-19) 1. Greatness from the world’s perspective is very different from greatness in eyes of God. Consider how some people might have considered Herod a great man. Here was an individual who was keenly fond of popularity. Through shrewd ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Change

Contributed by William Grosso on Jul 29, 2003

A sermon baseed on the covenant of grace

Sermon#9 Does God Change 1. Has God changed? God says I am the lord thy God, and I do not change. a. When we look in the text of the OT we see God as harsh and judgmental, where as in the NT he is more forgiving and compassionate. Has his nature changed? b. It depends on what side of the cross ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Kris Roberts on May 24, 2004

A message challenging Christians to control their tongue.

The Power Of Words 1. Introduction · Show “One Word” video clip Matthew 12:36-37 says… But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: United Methodist

Hear, Forgive, Heal Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Fifth installment of Revival Series influenced by Rick Atchley. This lesson describes what one receives when Revival comes.

HEAR, FORGIVE, HEAL II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: This Fall we are studying what it means to be revived again according to the Bible. We will be studying some of the great revivals in the Bible, but right now we are studying that great verse in the Bible that tells us what we must do so that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-141

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ You Are Complete Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 8, 2003

To look at the three things the church in Colossae was known for: faith, hope and love. Has introduction to book of Colossians

In Christ You are Complete Colossians 1:3-8 The city of Colossae- Colossae use to sit in the Lycus valley near the Lycus river. It had been a city of great wealth, known for it’s wool and dyeing skills. It was a large city in 5 B.C., but had been eclipsed by the larger town of Hierapolis and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Like You Mean It (Acts - Part 21) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Four Ways to Prepare yourself for prayer...

How to Pray like you mean it Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 21 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 8, 2003 Acts 12:25-13:12 FOUR WAYS TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR PRAYER: ¡§Prayer does not enable us to do greater work for God. Prayer is a greater ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is The Key Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

Jesus used the opportunity of the death of his friend Lazarus to teach the important lesson that Faith is the key.

Series: It Took a Miracle FAITH IS THE KEY John 11:1-45 INTRODUCTION (Read 11:1-15) There has always only one way to be in Right Relationship with God and that way is faith. Long before the Law was given to the Israelite people, even before there was a peopleof God the Scripture teaches ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Career Change Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 5, 2007

God reveals himself to us in common, mundane times. When he does, we become aware of God’s holiness and our sinfulness and we are forever changed.

Luke 5:1-11 “Career Change” INTRODUCTION Where do we go to encounter God? This question has been debated and attempts made to discover the answer for centuries. Some people have followed the example of John the Baptist and traveled the deserts and wildernesses of the world. In the middle ages, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When Trouble Comes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 4 in a series entitled, "Under Construction"

When Trouble Comes, Don’t Ask Dr. Phil, Get on Your Knees Construction #4 Nehemiah 4:1-6 I am reminded of an old song entitled, “There’s Never Been a Mountain that the Lord Could Not Move It” another song is “Nothing’s Too Big for My God”. No matter the situation, God can handle it. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 25, 2003

Great Object Sermon! Inspiration and main points for the sermon came from a sermon by Bruce Howell-"Five Kernels of Corn" found here on SermonCentral. I handed out five kernels of feed corn in wedding rice style to all in attendance.

Psalm 103:1 – 22 INTRODUCTION The observance of Thanksgiving is a tradition that we hold near to our heart as Americans. The tradition of gathering together with friends and family for Thanksgiving began almost 400 years ago at Plymouth Colony. The Pilgrims uprooted themselves and sailed for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Truth Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 27, 2003

Jesus is the Truth and if we are on the side of Truth, we follow Him absolutely

What is Truth - Jn 18:33-38 We live in a post-modern society that no longer believes in the absolutes of truth Our modern philosophy has been summed up as follows: “There are no absolute except the absolute that that there are no absolutes.” Each person is entitled to “his or her truth” and one ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Anglican

Part Time Christians,hafe Way Salvation

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 3, 2003

Jesus spoke of those who were going to be luke warm in the last days, the last days are here.

Part Time Christians. Half way salvation. Jesus was teaching to pick up your cross and follow me. Letting the dead bury the dead. A look into part time Christians, ready only at a weeks notice. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do People Say Jesus Is

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 14, 2003

During Jesus’ earthly ministry there were diverse opinions and confusion regarding His nature and character.

During Jesus’ earthly ministry there were diverse opinions and confusion regarding His nature and character. Down through the ages the opinions and confusion has increased. When Jesus asked the disciples “who do people say that the Son of Man is” they told Him, some say John the Baptist, Elijah, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Holiness

Perseverance

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

In this world, we shall face tribulation. For this reason, perseverance is an important grace to develop in our lives. In this Bible study, we learn how to do just that.

I.DEFINITION. The word is the Greek HUPOMONE. In Classical Greece it described the ability of a plant to thrive in a harsh environment - literally in the deserts and rocky slopes. In later Greek and Jewish literature, it was used to refer to the ’spiritual staying power’ which enabled the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Love Our Enemies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us love our enemies by giving us a supernatural compassion for them despite their opposition to us.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us love our enemies by giving us a supernatural compassion for them despite their opposition to us. Jesus said, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." (Luke 6:27,28) Ask the Lord to fill you up with an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational